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SpaceWatch.Global Celebrating one year of Astroscale France. Watch our Managing Director share how we're driving space sustainability from Toulouse. We're expanding our team, collaborating across Europe, and aligning with France’s strategic goals. More in SpaceWatch.Global 👇spacewatch.global/2024/08/astros…

ISA to Host IMEWG Space Agencies in Reykjavík from September 2-6 🚀  The Iceland Space Agency agency (ISA), Science Park, and the University of Iceland are welcoming top space agencies to Reykjavík from September 2-6 to work together on Mars exploration. For the first time, the public

Firefly Aerospace Appoints Jason Kim as CEO👏 Firefly Aerospace appoints Jason Kim as CEO, effective Oct 1, 2024. With a proven track record from Millennium Space Systems, Raytheon, and Northrop Grumman, Kim brings brings executive leadership and a highly technical background to

Indra and Celestia TTI Partner for Next-Gen Satcom Systems🤝 Celestia TTI and Indra have signed a strategic agreement to jointly develop next-gen antennas for the NGWS/FCAS program in Spain. This collaboration will create multipurpose antennas capable of covering

ELA Appoints Nina Patz as New Head of Business Development👏 Equatorial Launch Australia has appointed Nina Patz as Head of Business Development, enhancing their commercial team as they gear up for launches with Innospace in 2025. Patz will lead the development of customized launch contracts and

BepiColombo Mission Modifies Trajectory After Thruster Issue The @ESA/JAXA（宇宙航空研究開発機構） BepiColombo mission has adjusted its course to fly just 165 km above Mercury’s surface, 35 km closer than initially planned. This change comes after a power issue with its electric thrusters. Despite

ISU Announces Dr. John Wensveen as New President👏 Space University appoints Dr. John Wensveen as its new President, bringing extensive experience in aerospace, higher education, and entrepreneurship. Formerly Chief Innovation Officer at Nova Southeastern University, Dr. Wensveen aims to

COSPAR and Space Agencies Discuss Apophis Flyby Plans☄️ NASA, @ESA, JAXA(Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency), Agenzia Spaziale ITA and KASA met in Busan, South Korea, to strategize missions to asteroid (99942) Apophis, set to pass closer to Earth than geostationary satellites on April 13, 2029. This rare encounter

SSC Receives Next-Gen OPIR Payload for Geo Earth Orbit🛰️ Space Systems Command Space Systems Command, in partnership with Lockheed Martin Space and Raytheon Technologies, has successfully delivered NGG-1, the first mission payload for the Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared

🆕NASA's recent decision to use SpaceX instead of The Boeing Company for astronaut returns signals a turning point. With technical issues piling up, is Boeing facing a reputation crisis or can it turn things around? Explore what’s next for Boeing’s troubled Starliner program in this

Sentinel-2C Launches Aboard Final Vega Rocket Launch🚀 Today, Copernicus Sentinel-2C successfully launched aboard the final Vega rocket, marking a new chapter in high-resolution optical imagery for land, water, and atmospheric monitoring. Replacing Sentinel-2A, this latest

The NASA, Boeing, and SpaceX love triangle just hit a new low this summer. With Boeing’s Starliner failing to safely return astronauts to Earth, NASA has turned to their rival, SpaceX, for a rescue plan. Is this the end of Boeing’s space ambitions? 👀 Dive into the full drama:

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Kenya Space Agency Installs New Radio Telescope🔭 Kenya Space Agency has installed the Transient Array Radio Telescope (TART), making Kenya the third African nation to host radio astronomy technology after South Africa and Mauritius. This development marks a major step in Kenya’s

ALL.SPACE Appoints Paul McCarter as New CEO👏 ALL.SPACE has appointed Paul McCarter as its new Chief Executive Officer, bringing over 30 years of executive leadership experience. Former CEO and Founder John Finney will continue to support as Board Director.

Rocket Lab Set to Launch Kinéis’ Second of Five Missions🚀 Rocket Lab has announced the launch window for its 53rd Electron mission, set to begin on September 17, 2024, NZST. This mission, the second of five dedicated launches for French company Kineis IoT, will deploy from

Firefly, VIPER and the future of lunar payloads🚀 As Jason Kim steps in, Firefly Aerospace gears up for its Moon mission. But with NASA slashing funding for crucial payloads like VIPER, is the Moon economy really the focus? 👉Subscribe to our newsletter for a deep dive with Dr.

How can geospatial intelligence revolutionize health outcomes and global security? 📡🌍 In this eye-opening episode of Space Café Radio, Torsten Kriening speaks with Dr. Enbal Shacham, professor and associate dean for research at St. Louis University, recorded at the USGIF GEOINT