The Gist: Space News

Space News for Wednesday, September 20, 2023


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In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top
space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) AST SpaceMobile’s prototype satellite makes first 5G connection
(00:52) LeoLabs, SAIC to develop space-tracking software platform
(01:15) CACI optical terminals pass initial tests required for Space Development Agency satellites
(01:48) FAA seeks to wrap up Starship safety review in October
(02:19) NB-IoT provider OQ Technology moves to next Arianespace Vega mission
(02:50) Kayhan raises $7 million and offers autonomous traffic-coordination service
(03:19) SpaceX launches Falcon 9 on record-breaking 17th flight for booster
(03:49) SpaceX launches 22 Starlink small sats and attains two new records – SatNews
(04:19) AST SpaceMobile achieves space-based 5G cell broadband connectivity from smartphones – SatNews
(04:58) Sidus Space to launch LizzieSats on upcoming SpaceX Bandwagon mission – SatNews
(05:25) Sidus Space and Australia’s HEO’s agreement for non-Earth imaging payload and data services – SatNews
(06:00) Kayhan Space raises million$ + unveils autonomous space traffic service – SatNews
(06:32) Momentus to provide delivery service for the Aarhus University payload – SatNews
(07:05) Intelsat IFC expanded to all Airbus aircraft – SatNews
(07:32) Venus on Earth: NASA’s VERITAS Science Team Studies Volcanic Iceland
(08:15) Water-Watching Satellite Monitors Warming Ocean off California Coast
(08:49) Launch Roundup: Rocket Lab fails during “We Will Never Desert You” launch; SpaceX to launch booster for 17th time
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The Gist: Space NewsBy Dr. Mason Nixon