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Intuitive Machines’ IM-1 mission Nova-C class lunar lander has launched on SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket and is heading to the Moon. The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and Space Development Agency (SDA) confirmed the successful launch of six satellites to low-Earth orbit by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. Varda has received long-awaited approval from the Federal Aviation Administration to bring its first spacecraft W-1 back to earth, and more.

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Our guest today is Dr Yarin Eski, Associate Professor in Public Administration at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. 

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IM-1 Mission Nova-C Lunar Lander Successfully Enroute to the Moon Following its launch on SpaceX’s Falcon 9

MDA, SDA Confirm Successful Launch of the Hypersonic and Ballistic Tracking Space Sensor and Tranche 0 Satellites- U.S. Department of Defense

US Space Force Cancels Northrop’s Multibillion-Dollar Military Satellite - Bloomberg

An update on Varda’s W-1 Mission

BlueHalo and Eqlipse Technologies Combine to Create Global Defense Technology Leader

Vast selects Addvalue for Haven-1 Space Station Connectivity

Millennium Space Systems Awards Contract to Voyager Space to Build Star Trackers

New funding ensures UK role in global exploration to the Moon, Mars and Venus - GOV.UK

Thales Alenia Space will provide communication equipment to NASA’s NEO Surveyor mission

Russia launches a Valentine's Day Progress supply ship to the ISS-  Space

Russia National Security Threat: Everything We Know About Space Rumors

Water found on the surface of an asteroid for the 1st time ever

Are we about to find out the moon's origin? Japan's space agency says it may now have clues

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BAE Systems secures approvals for finalizing the acquisition of Ball Aerospace. SpaceX scrubs Wednesday’s launch of IM-1 due to methane issues and is now targeting the early hours of Thursday in Florida for launch. The launch window for the Space Force's classified USSF-124 mission opens at 5:30 p.m. tonight, and more.

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Our guest is Veronica Moronese, Director of Legal Affairs at ThinkOrbital.  

You can connect with Veronica on LinkedIn and find out more about the Space Generation Advisory Council on their website.

BAE Systems Secures Regulatory Approvals for Acquisition of Ball Aerospace- Business Wire

Aerospace Cyber Security Market to Reach $58.8 Billion, Globally, by 2032 at 8.4% CAGR: Allied Market Research

UPDATE 2: SpaceX scrubs Wednesday’s launch of Intuitive Machines IM-1 mission – SatNews

Japan space agency says test flight for new flagship rocket is rescheduled for Saturday

First Ariane 6 flight model ships to Europe's Spaceport

Exclusive: Airbus CEO tells staff Space losses 'not acceptable'- Reuters

Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee Hearing - ISS and Beyond: The Present and Future of American Low-Earth Orbit Activities

Collins Aerospace Tests NASA Space Station Suit in Weightlessness

Quantum Computing Inc. Awarded Fourth Subcontract from NASA

Amateur Satellite Tracker Spots US Military's Classified Space Plane- Extremetech

What space stations of the future could look like : NPR

Saudi Arabia to monitor sustainability strategy from space

MDA Announces Appointment Of Yung Wu To Board Of Directors

Surgery in space: Tiny remotely operated robot completes first simulated procedure at the space station- CNN

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Satellite manufacturer K2 Space has raised $50 million in new funding. Direct-to-device satellite connectivity service provider Skylo Technologies has raised $37 million in an equity round. Intuitive Machines and SpaceX have completed tests ahead of their planned IM-1 launch on a Falcon 9 rocket, and more.

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Our guest today is Nic Ross, Founder and CEO of Niparo.

You can connect with Nic on LinkedIn and learn more about the ESA ESTEC Space Sustainability Workshop  on their website. 

K2 Space, a startup with SpaceX veterans building monster satellites, raises $50 million

Skylo Technologies Raises $37 Million From Intel Capital, Innovation Endeavors, BMW i Ventures, Samsung Catalyst, Next47 & Seraphim Space

Intuitive Machines and SpaceX Complete Successful IM-1 Test Campaign

SpaceX Commitment To Space Sustainability 

Sidus Space on Schedule to Launch Next Two LizzieSat™ Satellites

Air Force, Space Force announce sweeping changes to maintain superiority amid Great Power Competition

NordSpace Successfully Tests Flight Ready Liquid Rocket Engine, Prepares for Canada’s First Commercial Space Launch

Japan delays H3 rocket's second launch due to bad weather | Reuters

China plans to launch two test satellites into lunar orbit - CGTN

Turkish astronaut Gezeravcı appointed to space agency board - Türkiye News

Algeria Reveals Planned Updates to its Space Programme

A chicken nugget in space? One company is sending objects into orbit

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Space traffic management company LeoLabs has raised $29 million in new funding to support commercial and government customers. Synspective has signed an agreement with Vietnam to advance the application of satellite remote sensing technology in monitoring natural resources and the environment, preventing natural disasters, and fostering economic development. Greece has become the 35th country to sign the Artemis Accords, and more.

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Our guest today is Bryce Kennedy,  President of the  Association of Commercial Space Professionals.

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LeoLabs Raises $29 Million to Deliver Enhanced AI-powered Insights for Space Operations

The first edition of the Space Debris Conference debuts in Riyadh, with the participation of 470 experts and speakers

Tāwhaki National Aerospace Centre provides mission-critical boost for aerospace sector

Synspective Signs MOU with the National Remote Sensing Agency of Vietnam and Fujitsu Vietnam to Enhance Natural Disaster Preparedness, Natural Resource Management, and Economic and Social Development

NASA Welcomes Greece as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory

NASA’s New Experimental Antenna Tracks Deep Space Laser

Two Startups Selected Through Technology in Space Prize to Leverage ISS National Lab

Aalyria, U.S. Gov’t, ESA & Others Conduct Demonstration of Technology That Enables Hybrid Space Architecture and CJADC2 Capabilities- Business Wire

Starlab Space Announces Leadership Team

Big solar flares recorded as 'space boomerang' lands

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The space industry has a workforce problem. Find out how Jacobs Senior Manager Joe Bullington uses community engagement and advocacy to reach new pools of talent. 

You can connect with Joe on LinkedIn and learn more about the Jacobs Space Exploration Group on their website.

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The Axiom 3 mission crew have made it back to Earth following their mission to the International Space Station. Polaris Dawn announces further delays to its launch. Rocket Lab to launch Astroscale’s satellite later this month. Data and analytics company Spire Global has announced a partnership with Signal Ocean, a leader in shipping technology, and more.

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Astronauts from Turkey, Italy and Sweden return to Earth, ending private space station trip

SpaceX's private Polaris Dawn orbital mission delayed to summer 2024- Space

Rocket Lab Sets Launch Window for Astroscale Orbital Debris Inspection Demonstration Mission- Business Wire

True Anomaly's first Jackal AOVs ready for launch at Vandenberg Space Force Base

Spire Global and Signal Ocean Collaborate to Drive Digitalization of the Maritime Economy

Space Force’s ‘Victus Haze’ demo to focus on rapid threat response

Rogue Space Systems Operations Team Is Announcing The Suspension Of The Active Phase Of A Partially Successful Mission.

ESA shipping container's laser link to space

Satellites could become more sustainable, thanks to new UK Space Agency funding - GOV.UK

Investing in Space: How bankers read a potential sale of rocket builder ULA

Farewell to Our Flying Friend and Closing in on the Crater Rim - NASA Mars

SpaceX aims to let astronauts avoid a radio blackout during re-entry | New Scientist

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The US Air Force is partnering with Space Operations Command to integrate space-based capabilities into all of its warfighting operations to defend space assets from cyber attacks. The Republic of Indonesia has awarded a contract to BlackSky to establish a dedicated Earth imaging satellite network. Pale Blue has been awarded a Small Business Innovation Research program grant from Japan to develop and demonstrate key technology for space debris mitigation, and more. 

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New Department of Air Force partnership brings cyber, space and information units closer- DefenseScoop

BlackSky Wins Approximately $50 Million in Multi-Year Contracts for Gen-3 Capabilities and Services to Accelerate Sovereign Space Capabilities for Indonesian Ministry of Defense- Business Wire

Pale Blue awarded up to USD 27M for MEXT’s SBIR-3, to develop and operate propulsion systems critical to space debris mitigation

NASA Launches New Climate Mission to Study Ocean, Atmosphere

Ball Aerospace Ships Space Systems Command Operational Weather Satellite for Launch

Kuva Space establishes U.S. arm in Fairfax, Virginia - SpaceNews

January, 2024 Exolaunch Wins Public Tender of the European Space Agency for Launch and Deployment of the Arctic Weather Satellite (AWS)

SmallSpark Awarded Multi-Year Funding for Mission Planning and Design Automation Platform.

China's commercial aerospace sector develops in an all-round way - CGTN

Voyager Space and Palantir Join Forces to Advance National Security Capabilities in Commercial Space

ESA - Capturing the ripples of spacetime: LISA gets go-ahead 

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Yohei Nakayama, Chief Technology Officer at Degas Ltd., shares how his company is revolutionizing small farming in Ghana through AWS's cloud, AI, and space technologies. In this compelling conversation, we learn about Degas Ltd.'s innovative use of generative AI to promote regenerative agriculture practices. Yohei provides insights into case studies that demonstrate the transformative impact on local farmers and the environment.

Yohei is joined by AWS Solutions Architect Emma Higashikawa, and Africa Space Policy Analyst, Ruvimbo Samanga.

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NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab has announced a new round of layoffs impacting about 8% of JPL's workforce. Viasat reported earned revenue of $1.1 billion for Q3 of fiscal year 2024, a 73% Year-over-Year increase. The Axiom 3 Mission crew undocked from the International Space station and began their journey home, and more.

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JPL Workforce Update

SpaceX Accused of Sexual Harassment as Fight With Ex-Employees Intensifies - Bloomberg

Viasat Q3 FY2024 Financial Results

Starfish Space announcement 

Ax-3 Astronauts Undock in Dragon from Station for Earth Return

SpaceX scrubs Starlink launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base – Spaceflight Now

Trinity Capital Inc. Provides $20 Million Equipment Financing to Formlogic

AWS Space Accelerator: India

Breakthrough Prize Foundation Announces Student Winner Of Ninth Annual Breakthrough Junior Challenge Science Video Competition

Record Year Detailed in ISS National Laboratory® Annual Report

U.S. Southern Command Urges Space Conference Attendees to 'Think Big'

Plans to ship human ashes, drink container to Moon spark legal debate | Reuters

Former Microsoft And Dell Executive And U.S. Army Veteran, Tim Solms, Joins Slingshot Aerospace As CEO

Humanity’s most distant space probe jeopardized by computer glitch | Ars Technica

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The return of the Axiom 3 crew and the launch of the NASA PACE mission have been delayed due to weather conditions in Florida. Intuitive Machines has successfully completed all integration milestones for its IM-1 mission Nova-C class lunar lander, and is looking to launch on February 14. Greece is looking for proposals for its planned €60-million Earth observation microsatellite constellation, and more.

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Our guest today is Robin Dickey, policy analyst at The Aerospace Corporation’s Center for Space Policy and Strategy.

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Greece Announces €60M Earth Observation Microsatellite Constellation

Intuitive Machines Lunar Lander Encapsulated and Scheduled for Launch

Axiom Mission 3 Stands Down From Tuesday Undocking – Space Station

Poor weather forces SpaceX to scrub the launch of NASA’s PACE mission Tuesday morning – Spaceflight Now

Lynk and A-Rod SPAC Confirm Plan to Go Public - Via Satellite

Terran Orbital Announces Agreement with Shareholder Group

Space Systems Command Selects Lockheed Martin for Early Design of Next Two Mobile User Objective System Satellites

Virgin Galactic Reports Flight Issue to FAA

Starburst Aerospace Partners with AIR Lab to Launch Startup Innovation Challenge at Singapore Airshow 2024

HyImpulse Are All Packed and Heading Down Under - European Spaceflight

Botswana Denies Approval for Starlink Internet Bid- Space in Africa

Sustaining Life Beyond Earth: Space Farming Technology for Extended Space Exploration | Sierra Space

Space Infrastructure Stayed Aloft In Tough Funding Climate

Harwell leads the way for leasing transactions in 2023

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