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Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko sets a world record for total time spent in space, logging more than 878 days in orbit. China’s Geespace conducted its second successful satellite launch over the weekend, sending eleven satellites into low Earth orbit. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is planning to send a robot called Vyommitra to space ahead of its first human spaceflight, and more.

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Russian cosmonaut sets record for most time in space - more than 878 days- Reuters

China's Geespace Launches Eleven Low-orbit Satellites to Build Geely Future Mobility Constellation 

Isro’s woman robot astronaut ‘Vyommitra’ to fly into space in third quarter of this year: Minister Jitendra Singh | India News

Secretive moon startup led by ex-Blue Origin leaders raises new tranche of funding

UK’s first space degree apprenticeship launched- BAE Systems

New Strategic Collaboration between University of Leicester and National Nuclear Laboratory links academia and industry

Dark side of the Earth

Egyptian Space Agency receives initial signals from the experimental satellite Nexsat-1

Asteroid the size of eight Taylor Swifts to pass Earth Tuesday - NASA

We Need Cybersecurity in Space to Protect Satellites- Scientific American

The Explorers Club Names 2024 Ec50 Class

India's space ambition takes a quantum leap

Satellites losing billions in value, Orbit Fab CEO says

Frustrated by the constraints of Earth, a team of California scientists took tumor research to space—and may have discovered a 'kill switch' for cancer  

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Niamh Shaw is an Irish engineer, scientist, writer and performer. She has two degrees in engineering and a PhD in science. Niamh is passionate about igniting people's curiosity, and exploring crossovers in STEM, art and communication to share the human story of science. 

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Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology raises $933 million in a series A funding round that will go towards building a low-earth orbit satellite constellation for internet connectivity. Boeing Defense, Space & Security have published their 2023 yearly and Q4 financials and for that division, things are moving in a positive direction. ISS Expedition 70 crew held a farewell ceremony for the Ax3 team as they prepare to end their mission on the orbiting lab, and more.

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Shanghai-backed firm raises $933 mln to build satellite constellation- Reuters

Boeing Reports Fourth Quarter Results - Jan 31, 2024

Sierra Space unveils fully integrated Dream Chaser spaceplane amid testing campaign – Spaceflight Now

Los Alamos National Laboratory orders second satellite from NanoAvionics for GTO mission

New Mexico's 50-year plan to squeeze out every last drop of water prompts Google deal to locate leaky pipes

Space Foundation and Starburst Aerospace to Debut New Innovation Pitch Event at Space Foundation Space Symposium

Daka Space Technologies Secures EUR 10,000 to Advance Space Education in Malawi | Space in Africa

https://www.kosmicainstitute.com/iac-call-for-abstracts/

Spying From Space- Foreign Affairs

Could a Giant Parasol in Outer Space Help Solve the Climate Crisis? - The New York Times

Why Groundhog Day has its roots in astronomy | Salon.com

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The first Space Force Guardian is going to space this August as part of the NASA SpaceX Crew-9 mission to the International Space Station. Rocket Lab is looking to raise $275 million by offering financial securities known as Convertible Senior Notes. NOAA’s Office of Space Commerce and SpaceX have entered into a no-exchange-of-funds Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA), for research and development activities related to automated collision avoidance and satellite conjunction assessment screenings, and more.

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Space Force Guardian set to launch to International Space Station on NASA mission

Rocket Lab Announces Proposed Offering of $275 Million Convertible Senior Notes | Business Wire

NOAA, SpaceX Enter Cooperative Agreement for Automated Collision Avoidance R&D

Space Force to start charging more spaceport fees this summer

Space Development Agency Awards Momentus Contract Modification to Develop Defense Applications for Vigoride Orbital Service Vehicle | Business Wire

 “Pact for the Future”

UN Office for Outer Space Affairs and Exolaunch sign agreement to launch CubeSats into space

POLARIS Update 

ispace Signs Memorandum of Understanding with mu Space for Future Lunar Missions

America, China and Russia are locked in a new struggle over space

Launch Records Topple in 2024 with Busiest January of Space Age

Florida-based BlackStar Orbital unveils southern Arizona spacecraft factory

The Space Race | National Geographic Documentary Films

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StarLab Space, which is a joint venture between Voyager space and Airbus, have chosen to launch their Starlab commercial space station on SpaceX’s Starship. Rocket Lab launched its first successful mission of 2024 called “Four of a Kind'' from New Zealand. NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) and Arianespace have signed an Memorandum of Understanding for a long-term partnership to support satellite launch missions, and more.

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Starlab Space Selects SpaceX’s Starship for Historic Launch

SpaceX: DOD Has Requested Taking Over Starship For Individual Missions | Aviation Week Network

Rocket Lab Successfully Launches First Electron Mission of Busy 2024 Launch Schedule | Business Wire

NSIL and ARIANESPACE sign an MoU for Long-term partnership to support Satellite Launch missions

Norwegian Microsatellite Developed by Space Flight Laboratory (SFL) Achieves Optical Satellite-to-Ground Communications Link | Business Wire

Space Commerce Institute Partners with Azercosmos to Launch Mentorship Program for Women in Azerbaijan

White House official urges more 'real' Pentagon investment in space mobility - Breaking Defense

The world’s first metal 3D printer for space is on its way to the ISS | Airbus

Exotrail developing space tug to carry small satellites to geostationary orbit - SpaceNews

Space-related incidents during Taiwan’s elections

A Year After Space Force Fuel Spill on Sacred Hawaii Volcano, Work on a Cleanup Plan Continues | Military.com

Space Coast’s new general spearheads more cooperation with private space companies – Orlando Sentinel U.S. 

Space Force wary of China's expanding spy satellite fleet - SpaceNews 

Space Force reexamining acquisition strategy for secure narrow-band communications - Breaking Defense

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The European Space Agency, the European Commission and the European Investment Bank have come to a formal agreement to enhance the European Space Sector. Spanish aerospace company PLD Space has won the second phase of the project for the development of a Spanish launcher for small satellites. Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc. has  completed a deal with Eutelsat OneWeb to purchase its 50% share of the Airbus OneWeb Satellites (AOS)  joint venture, and more.

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ESA Signs A New Tripartite Collaboration To Strengthen Ties In The European Space Sector With EIB And EC

PLD Space awarded PERTE contract to develop space launcher for 40.5 million euros

Airbus Announces Purchase of Eutelsat OneWeb’s Stake in Satellite Constellation Manufacturing Joint Venture

Quindar Secures $6M for Spacecraft Management AI, Integrates with KSAT for Mission Ops

Rogue Space Systems Awarded a Payload Hosting Contract with Forward Edge

Mission Teams Target Tuesday for Launch of Cygnus Cargo Mission – Space Station  

Projects Flying to Space Station on NG-20 Will Include Tissue Chips, Artificial Retina Production, a New Supercomputer, and More

UAE's first female astronaut to graduate from Nasa training programme in March

Michael Lukacs Leads Critical Investment in Space; Private Sector Powers First American Lunar Landing in Half a Century | Tech Times

The Past, Present, And Future Of Inflatable Space Habitats | Hackaday

Space Shuttle Endeavour hoisted for installation in vertical display at L.A. museum - ABC News

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JAXA reestablishes contact with SLIM after a recent shift in lighting conditions allowed it to catch sunlight and generate the power that it needs for its mission. The Korea Augmentation Satellite System (KASS) has been officially certified by the Korean authorities. Iran says it successfully launched three satellites into space over the weekend, and more.

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Japan's SLIM probe regains power more than a week after moon landing | Reuters

Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, Scientific and Technical Subcommittee, 61st session, 995th meeting | UN Web TV​​

Korea’s KASS satellite navigation system certified by national authorities and enters operational service | Thales Alenia Space

Iran launches 3 satellites into space as tensions rise : NPR

Northrop Grumman Satellite-Refueling Technology Selected as First Preferred Refueling Solution Interface Standard for Space Systems Command (SSC)

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Innovation Engines Awards, Catalyzing More Than $530 Million to Boost Economic Growth and Innovation in Communities Across America | The White House

We're heading for Venus: ESA approves EnVision

A handful of space companies are running out of cash and time. Here are three at risk

Competing In Space: A Joint Product Of The National Space Intelligence Center And The National Air And Space Intelligence Center

Redwire Space Announces Strategic Expansion of its In-Space Manufacturing Technology Portfolio to Tap into Global Semiconductor Market

Visually impaired people can now listen to an eclipse. Here’s how.

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NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter has ended its mission at the Red Planet after surpassing expectations and making dozens more flights than planned.  The Federal Communications Commission is proposing a new framework to license space stations conducting in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing (ISAM) activities. paceX is looking for science and research ideas that will enable life in space and on other planets, and more.

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After Three Years on Mars, NASA’s Ingenuity Helicopter Mission Ends

First Video of NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter in Flight, Includes Takeoff and Landing (High-Res) 

Space Innovation; Facilitating Capabilities for In-Space Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing

SpaceX - Research

NASA Selects Winners of Third TechRise Student Challenge

NASA Collaborating on European-led Gravitational Wave Observatory in Space

GMV and Astroscale UK spearhead new ESA initiative for improved satellite collision avoidance

"Europe must promote fair competition between private launch operators"- PLD Space

ESA - Hubble finds water vapour in small exoplanet’s atmosphere

Hellas Sat and Thales Alenia Space sign a Memorandum of Understanding to develop Optical Communication payload for Hellas Sat 5 satellite

Virgin Galactic's to launch 1st Ukrainian woman to space — and 3 others — on Galactic 06 suborbital flight today

January/February 2024 - 10 Defining Moments in Cybersecurity and Satellite in 2023

How the Taiwan Crisis Impacts the Space Power Race

Fighting for Space: The Low Earth Satellite Race | Al Jazeera

New emperor penguin colonies discovered in Antarctica after guano spotted from space

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Firefly Aerospace has been chosen by the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) to launch satellites using its Alpha rocket. The Space Development Agency has awarded General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems a contract to demonstrate optical communication terminals (OCTs). The US Department of Defense has awarded a research and development contract to TransAstra to develop the company’s FlyTrap system to capture and secure space objects, and more.

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Firefly Aerospace Onboarded as Launch Provider for the NRO with Alpha Rocket

General Atomics Awarded Space Development Agency Contract to Demonstrate Optical Communication Terminals | Newswire

TransAstra Awarded First Defense Department Contract for FlyTrap, Following Success With NASA- chronicle-tribune.com

Astroscale’s ELSA-d Finalizes De-Orbit Operations Marking Successful Mission Conclusion

Stricken Japanese Moon mission landed on its nose

GITAI Autonomous Robotic Arm Set to Launch on Jan. 29 to International Space Station

Boryung, Axiom Space Announce Joint Venture to Revolutionize Space Industry in Korea

China's space station sets up brain activity testing platform - CGTN

Dominican Republic to launch first satellite to tackle Sargassum from space

Eyes in the sky: The increasing importance of very low Earth orbit (VLEO) for national security - SpaceNews

Air Force Now 'Very Weak', New Report Says, But Space Force Is Gaining Strength

Rogue Space Systems Announces Strategic Leadership Changes To Accelerate Growth

Celebrating NASA's Spirit and Opportunity Rovers’ Mars Landings

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ClearSpace and Orbit Fab announce a strategic partnership to advance in-space refueling and servicing capabilities. Belgium has become the latest country to add its signature to the Artemis Accords. The European Space Agency and the European Commission have selected five companies that will launch institutional missions into space in the framework of the Flight Ticket Initiative, and more.

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ClearSpace And Orbit Fab Partner To Create In-Space Refueling Service

Belgium Becomes Latest Signatory to the Artemis Accords

PLD Space, selected by ESA and the European Commission for the Flight Ticket Initiative launch contracts

NASA System Predicts Impact of a Very Small Asteroid Over Germany

Eutelsat Signs GEO/LEO Deal in South Africa - Via Satellite

Horizontal Integration Facility designs reveal full extent of ELA's value offering to launch vehicle providers and payload customers. 

U.S. government awards NOAA millions for wildfire response research | Space

Freedom Space Technologies Awarded Contract in Partnership with OMNI Federal to Support Space Force Space Systems Command FORGE C2 Mission- Business Wire

China takes its chip war to space as it uses Tiangong space station to test processors and gain a tech edge- South China Morning Post

January/February 2024 - Former Virgin Orbit CEO Dan Hart on the Milestones, Hopes, and Heartbreaks of Virgin Orbit’s Journey | Via Satellite

Launch Into a Galaxy of Playfulness with Limited-Edition OREO Space Dunk Cookies

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