SpaceX's Starship prototype has been grounded by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the United States' recently updated its National Near-Earth Object (NEO) Preparedness Strategy, and the United States and South Korea has a new agreement to enhance space cooperation.  All this and more on today's space brief.

Welcome to the Undiscovered Country!  This is part of my Space Brief series where I outline the top 5 most important things that are happening in the world of space.  This is not going to be a super polished and super edited presentation, but a short overview of important events including some commentary about why it all matters.  This is not a one-sided presentation, it’s a discussion.  Did I get the stories right?  Did I miss an important consideration?  Join the conversation and let me know!

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https://www.thedailybeast.com/the-faa-grounds-starship-after-explosion-spelling-bigger-troubles-for-spacex

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/space/spacex-launch-faa-investigation-rocket-explosion

https://www.ign.com/articles/faa-grounds-spacexs-starship-prototypes-pending-mishap-investigation-of-explosive-launch-attempt

https://www.space.com/us-updates-planetary-defense-strategy-asteroids

https://spacenews.com/spacex-to-take-over-west-coast-launch-pad-previously-used-by-ula/

https://seekingalpha.com/news/3960015-spacex-is-approved-for-fifth-launch-site-in-us

https://www.teslarati.com/spacex-take-over-space-launch-complex-6-vandenberg-space-force-base/

https://spacenews.com/united-states-and-south-korea-agree-to-enhance-space-cooperation/

https://spacenews.com/ast-spacemobile-conducts-first-direct-to-device-voice-test/

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On today's space brief, The Japanese space agency JAXA has lost contact with its lunar lander, the first iSpace mission to the Moon.  Space Force, the newest branch of the US military, is considering using commercial data to help monitor satellites and space debris in Earth's orbit.  And scientists have measured the first seismic waves on Mars, revealing new information about the planet's internal structure.  All this and more, let's get started.

Welcome to the Undiscovered Country!  This is part of my Space Brief series where I outline the top 5 most important things that are happening in the world of space.  This is not going to be a super polished and super edited presentation, but a short overview of important events including some commentary about why it all matters.  This is not a one-sided presentation, it’s a discussion.  Did I get the stories right?  Did I miss an important consideration?  Join the conversation and let me know!

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https://spacenews.com/first-ispace-lunar-lander-feared-lost/

https://www.npr.org/2023/04/25/1171924186/contact-is-lost-with-a-japanese-spacecraft-attempting-to-land-on-the-moon

https://spacenews.com/report-space-force-could-benefit-from-commercial-data-to-monitor-satellites-and-debris/

https://spacenews.com/connecting-the-dots-ses-intelsat-merger-would-face-uphill-regulatory-struggle/

https://www.marsdaily.com/reports/Mars_reveals_liquid_core_as_scientists_measure_first_seismic_waves_999.html

https://www.space.com/ula-vulcan-rocket-testing-anomaly-launch-delay

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In this episode I'll explain preparations being made for the first ever civilian EVA. I'll also deliver big news for companies working towards space situational awareness and orbital transfer capabilities. All this and more.  Welcome to the Undiscovered Country.

Welcome to the Undiscovered Country!  This is part of my Space Brief series where I outline the top 5 most important things that are happening in the world of space.  This is not going to be a super polished and super edited presentation, but a short overview of important events including some commentary about why it all matters.  This is not a one-sided presentation, it’s a discussion.  Did I get the stories right?  Did I miss an important consideration?  Join the conversation and let me know!

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https://www.republicworld.com/science/space/spacexs-polaris-dawn-team-aces-major-test-before-worlds-1st-private-spacewalk-in-2023-articleshow.html

https://spacenews.com/airbus-joins-starlab-commercial-space-station-project/

https://www.universetoday.com/159466/io-is-having-a-major-volcanic-outburst/

https://spacenews.com/northstar-raises-35-million-for-debris-tracking-satellites/

https://spacenews.com/impulse-space-announces-first-orbital-transfer-vehicle-mission/

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In this episode we'll talk about China's reaction to yesterday's story of NASA's declaration of an ongoing space race. We'll also review efforts by AFRL to protect the space environment and recent findings by scientists about the nature of black hole clusters. Welcome to the Undiscovered Country.

Welcome to the Undiscovered Country!  This is part of my Space Brief series where I outline the top 5 most important things that are happening in the world of space.  This is not going to be a super polished and super edited presentation, but a short overview of important events including some commentary about why it all matters.  This is not a one-sided presentation, it’s a discussion.  Did I get the stories right?  Did I miss an important consideration?  Join the conversation and let me know!

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https://www.space.com/spacex-transporter-6-mission-launch-success

https://spacenews.com/spacex-begins-2023-with-transporter-6-launch/

https://www.space.com/black-hole-carnivals-mergers-star-clusters

https://breakingdefense.com/2023/01/afrl-wants-on-orbit-servicing-tech-to-enhance-space-monitoring-logistics/

https://www.space.com/apollo-7-astronaut-walt-cunningham-obituary

https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/China_not_in_space_race_industry_insiders_say_999.html

https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Chinas_space_exploration_spurred_by_helping_humanity_999.html

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In this episode, I'll break down the huge plans to dramatically increase launch frequency in the US. I'll also talk big money successes and failures being felt across the board. This much and more today on the Undiscovered Country.

Welcome to the Undiscovered Country!  This is part of my Space Brief series where I outline the top 5 most important things that are happening in the world of space.  This is not going to be a super polished and super edited presentation, but a short overview of important events including some commentary about why it all matters.  This is not a one-sided presentation, it’s a discussion.  Did I get the stories right?  Did I miss an important consideration?  Join the conversation and let me know!

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https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/business/money-report/spacex-raising-750-million-at-a-137-billion-valuation-investors-include-andreessen-horowitz/2941528/

https://spacenews.com/revenue-shortfall-causes-layoffs-and-delays-at-satellogic/

https://spacewatch.global/2023/01/hakuto-r-lunar-lander-successfully-performs-maneuver/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hakuto-r-lunar-lander-successfully-performs-maneuver

https://spacenews.com/nasa-planetary-science-budget-remains-under-stress/

https://spaceflightnow.com/2023/01/02/military-officials-forecast-87-launches-from-floridas-space-coast-in-2023/

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In this episode, I'll explain NASA Administrator Bill Nelson's declaration of a space race with China. I'll also break down NASA's backup backup plan to help return stranded astronauts from the International Space Station. Welcome to the Undiscovered Country.

Welcome to the Undiscovered Country!  This is part of my Space Brief series where I outline the top 5 most important things that are happening in the world of space.  This is not going to be a super polished and super edited presentation, but a short overview of important events including some commentary about why it all matters.  This is not a one-sided presentation, it’s a discussion.  Did I get the stories right?  Did I miss an important consideration?  Join the conversation and let me know!

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https://www.theguardian.com/science/2023/jan/02/china-moon-nasa-space-race

https://www.dailynews.com/2023/01/02/caltech-spacex-plan-launch-of-space-solar-power-project/

https://spacewatch.global/2023/01/president-biden-signs-fy2023-allocations-to-us-space-programs/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=president-biden-signs-fy2023-allocations-to-us-space-programs

https://spacewatch.global/2023/01/lunar-water-mapping-satellite-struggles-to-get-into-orbit-due-to-faulty-propulsion-system/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lunar-water-mapping-satellite-struggles-to-get-into-orbit-due-to-faulty-propulsion-system

https://www.pcmag.com/news/after-soyuz-leak-nasa-talks-to-spacex-about-getting-iss-crew-back-to-earth

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In this episode, we will break down the record-breaking year that SpaceX just had, and talk about what that may mean for the future. We will also review what space has looked like in the rest of the world in 2022. Welcome to the Undiscovered Country.

Welcome to the Undiscovered Country!  This is part of my Space Brief series where I outline the top 5 most important things that are happening in the world of space.  This is not going to be a super polished and super edited presentation, but a short overview of important events including some commentary about why it all matters.  This is not a one-sided presentation, it’s a discussion.  Did I get the stories right?  Did I miss an important consideration?  Join the conversation and let me know!

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https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2022/12/spacex-2022-2023/

https://www.americaspace.com/2022/12/31/spacexs-first-2023-mission-includes-114-strong-payload-haul/

https://parabolicarc.com/2022/12/31/europe-india-and-japan-faced-launch-delays-setbacks-in-2022/

https://parabolicarc.com/2022/12/31/europe-india-and-japan-faced-launch-delays-setbacks-in-2022/

https://www.moondaily.com/reports/Exotic_clasts_in_Change_5_samples_indicate_unexplored_terrane_on_moon_999.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chang%27e_5#Landing_site

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The White House has made a major decision that could effect the future of space policy in the US. But will it have the effects they hope? Roscosmos thinks they may have narrowed down the cause of a leak at the International Space Station, but today we will talk about whether there is an immediate danger to the station and its crew.  And SpaceX just announced that they are ready for the next stage in their Starlink System. All this and more let's launch.  Welcome to the Undiscovered Country!  This is part of my Space Brief series where I outline the top 5 most important things that are happening in the world of space.  This is not going to be a super polished and super edited presentation, but a short overview of important events including some commentary about why it all matters.  This is not a one-sided presentation, it’s a discussion.  Did I get the stories right?  Did I miss an important consideration?  Join the conversation and let me know!   Sources: https://parabolicarc.com/2022/12/19/vice-president-harris-announces-selections-to-the-national-space-councils-users-advisory-group/ https://breakingdefense.com/2022/12/l3harris-acquiring-aerojet-rocketdyne-for-4-7b/ https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Rocket_Lab_scrubs_first_US_Electron_launch_over_high_winds_999.html https://spacenews.com/weather-and-range-issues-delay-first-electron-launch-from-wallops-to-january/ https://www.space.com/russian-soyuz-spaceraft-leak-hole-detected https://www.space.com/soyuz-spacecraft-meteorite-cause-russian-action https://spacenews.com/spacex-preparing-to-start-starlink-gen2-launches-this-month/ Social Media: LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryant-am-baker/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/BryantAMBakerTwitter:  https://twitter.com/BryantAMBakerInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/bryantambaker/  Check out my website here:  www.bryantambaker.blogspot.com   For Business Inquiries: [email protected]

This week marked a busy one for astronauts and taikonauts across the two giant space stations currently in orbit. Today we will talk about the important space walks that took place, as well as discuss complaints that the astronomy community has against satellite manufacturers.  Spoiler alert, they may be ruining the sky. But what can we do about it. All this today on the Undiscovered Country.

Welcome to the Undiscovered Country!  This is part of my Space Brief series where I outline the top 5 most important things that are happening in the world of space.  This is not going to be a super polished and super edited presentation, but a short overview of important events including some commentary about why it all matters.  This is not a one-sided presentation, it’s a discussion.  Did I get the stories right?  Did I miss an important consideration?  Join the conversation and let me know!

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https://www.space.com/airbus-space-solar-power-test

https://spacenews.com/on-the-nros-wish-list-ai-technologies-to-manage-satellites-and-data/

https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2022/11/yaogan-34c-jinlin-1/

https://www.science.org/content/article/giant-satellite-outshines-stars-sparking-fresh-concerns-astronomers

https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2022/11/three-spacewalks/

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Mary Lynne Dittmar, chief of government and external relations officer at Axiom Space recently told Vice-President Kamala Harris and the rest of the National Space Council that “There are business cases that are developing for a future LEO economy, but it does not today exist. . . .As with any economic development in a new environment, the greatest contribution that the government can make is to enable private enterprise to develop the infrastructure necessary to grow that economy. This means there must be a predictable, transparent and common sense regulatory framework that protects investment and lower barriers to entry for private capital.”  

In this episode, I will break down what the National Space Council is doing to bring about that economy. We will also review the latest rough news of alleged employee abuse at SpaceX, licensing changes in the UK, and changes to cyber-warfare doctrines thanks to the invasion of the Ukraine. All this and more, today on the undiscovered Country.  

Welcome to the Undiscovered Country!  This is part of my Space Brief series where I outline the top 5 most important things that are happening in the world of space.  This is not going to be a super polished and super edited presentation, but a short overview of important events including some commentary about why it all matters.  This is not a one-sided presentation, it’s a discussion.  Did I get the stories right?  Did I miss an important consideration?  Join the conversation and let me know!  

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https://breakingdefense.com/2022/11/dod-must-think-very-differently-about-armed-conflict-cyber-in-light-of-ukraine-war-official/ 

https://breakingdefense.com/2022/11/national-space-council-hears-industry-pitches-complaints-as-prelude-to-new-rules/ 

https://spacenews.com/terran-orbital-sees-staff-departures-as-it-turns-focus-to-military-satellites/ 

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221117005863/en/Lieff-Cabraser-Burgess-Law-Offices-Announce-Employees-File-Unfair-Labor-Practice-Charges-Against-SpaceX-for-Retaliatory-Firings 

https://spacenews.com/spaceport-cornwall-receives-first-u-k-spaceport-license/ 

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