The Gist: Space News

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy! (00:10) Podcast Introduction (00:25) Canadian government backs 2024 space accelerator in Southern California (00:59) ESA to start commercial cargo program (01:23) LeoLabs data shows on-orbit maneuvers by Russian satellites (01:58) Astra secures interim financing deal (02:21) Dish Network CEO makes early exit (02:44)...

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy! (00:10) Podcast Introduction (00:24) New commercial space bill addresses mission authorization and SSA (00:51) U.S. Senate passes act to support technologies to clear dangerous orbital debris endangering astronauts and satellites – SatNews (01:15) Early production continues on advanced upper stage for NASA Moon rock...

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy! (00:10) Podcast Introduction (00:25) House bill would fully fund Mars Sample Return, block cooperation on ExoMars (01:01) Revealing the Startup of the Year finalists for the SpaceNews 2023 Icon Awards (01:34) Norway opens Andøya spaceport (01:55) NASA open to extending ISS beyond 2030 (02:20) SpaceRake wins $1.8 mil...

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy! (00:10) Podcast Introduction (00:24) Delta Air Lines selects Hughes in-flight connectivity – SatNews (01:01) Maersk Supply Service selects Inmarsat’s Fleet Data IoT platform to enhance performance of battery optimized vessel – SatNews (01:31) Hydrosat awards contract to Muon Space – SatNews (01:57) Mining asteroids...

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy! (00:10) Podcast Introduction (00:24) Iridium celebrates 25 years of innovation, transformation + global connectivity – SatNews (00:54) Gilat awarded million$$ in contract renewal + extension – SatNews (01:22) Satellite breakthrough for autonomous shipping – SatNews (01:59) Horizon Technologies recently awarded milli...

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy! (00:10) Podcast Introduction (00:25) Month: (00:51) FAA concludes SpaceX Starship safety review, continues environmental review (01:22) Northrop Grumman selected to deliver nearly 40 data transport satellites to SDA – SatNews (01:55) Liftoff as SpaceX soars with 23 Starlink satellites – SatNews (02:37) Astrobotic’s...

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy! (00:10) Podcast Introduction (00:26) Falcon 9 adds 23 satellites to Starlink network, pushes total in orbit over 5,000 (00:57) Month: (01:28) SDA awards billion$ for 100 Alpha variant satellites for Tranche 2 Transport Layer – SatNews (02:02) Update: SpaceX launch abort at T-30 – SatNews (02:31) Solstar Space names...

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy! (00:10) Podcast Introduction (00:24) Month: (00:58) Falcon 9 launch scrubbed 30 seconds before liftoff with 23 Starlink satellites (01:36) EUTELSAT KONNECT VHTS enters service – SatNews (02:01) SpaceX: 22 Starlinks travel to orbit — 23 Starlinks launch re-set for October 30th after an abort called at Canaveral SFS –...

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy! (00:10) Podcast Introduction (00:25) SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 22 Starlink satellites from California (01:10) Month: (01:40) Hubble Captures a Galactic Dance (02:23) NASA-ISRO Radar Mission to Provide Dynamic View of Forests, Wetlands (02:55) NASA Technologies Receive Multiple Nods in TIME Inventions of 2023 (...

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy! (00:10) Podcast Introduction (00:25) Terran Orbital still waiting for milestone Rivada Space constellation payment (01:00) UK helps fund Rocket Factory Augsburg’s maiden flight (01:26) AFRL, Space Force to collaborate with Indian startups on space technologies (01:59) Tesat optical terminals selected for Lockheed Ma...

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy! (00:10) Podcast Introduction (00:25) ABL Space Systems prepares for second RS1 launch (00:50) Rocket Lab projects Electron return to flight in fourth quarter (01:18) Terran Orbital hosting town hall meeting to revive flagging shares (01:47) Navigating the 3rd Wave of the New Space economy (02:13) Space Force plannin...

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy! (00:10) Podcast Introduction (00:25) ULA sets Christmas Eve launch date for first Vulcan Centaur (00:48) DoD developing strategy to tap commercial space market (01:20) ITU to consider lunar communications regulations (01:49) Japanese government grant to support work on new ispace lunar lander (02:30) Terran Orbital...

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy! (00:10) Podcast Introduction (00:25) SwRI wins QuickSounder weather satellite contract (00:52) Space Force identifying priorities for modernizing spaceports (01:20) China adds Belarus as partner for ILRS moon base (01:48) Varda partners with Australian range for capsule landings (02:16) China launches reconnaissance...

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy! (00:10) Podcast Introduction (00:25) Space Force sets sights on small geostationary communications satellites (00:51) SSC MicroGEO sources sought – SatNews (01:14) Launch of Ovzon 3 targeted for as soon as December of 2023 – SatNews (01:43) U.S. DoD awards LEO IDIQ Contract to SES Space & Defense – SatNews (02:09) C...

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy! (00:10) Podcast Introduction (00:25) NASA starts reassessment of Mars Sample Return architecture (00:52) India tests launch escape system in step towards sending astronauts to orbit (01:24) SpaceX Falcon 9 launches 23 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral (01:57) UPDATE: Successful SpaceX Saturday Starlink satelli...

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy! (00:10) Podcast Introduction (00:25) Upgraded star trackers could give more satellites a debris-monitoring role (00:56) PLD Space calls first launch a success (01:22) Space Development Agency awards York Space $615 million contract for 62 satellites (01:52) Pakistan becomes latest country to join China’s ILRS moon p...

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy! (00:10) Podcast Introduction (00:24) L3Harris to advanced DoD’s SDA mission – SatNews (00:58) Learn about ‘A Vibe Check on Space Security Diplomacy: Progress or More Spinning Wheels?’ at Secure World Foundation’s webinar – SatNews (01:35) Rocket Lab integrating twin spacecraft for NASA’s Mission to Mars – SatNews (0...

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy! (00:10) Podcast Introduction (00:25) Textron Systems selected by U.S. Army for FTUAS Program Option 2 – SatNews (00:55) Capella Space appoints Frank Backes as CEO – SatNews (01:19) SSPI names the 2023 Promise Award winners @ Silicon Valley Space Week – SatNews (01:50) SES’ new CEO comes from T-Systems – SatNews (02:...

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy! (00:10) Podcast Introduction (00:25) Generation Space (USA) Accelerator launches Mission 12 – SatNews (00:55) OroraTech extends the firm’s management board – SatNews (01:29) Momentus signs orbital delivery contract with SatRev – SatNews (01:59) Blue Origin unveils multi-mission, multi-orbit space mobility platform —...

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy! (00:10) Podcast Introduction (00:25) Viasat partners with MinFarm + Global Beam Telecom to launch 1st satIoT hub in Dubai – SatNews (00:58) ESA’s Proba-3 mission, led by Sener, enters the last test phase prior to launch – SatNews (01:26) Major changes to the Airbus leadership team – SatNews (01:54) OQ Technology cli...

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy! (00:10) Podcast Introduction (00:25) SSC supported the THEOS-2 launch – SatNews (00:51) Gilat has rec’d million$$ in IFC transceiver orders for fulfillment by subsidiary Wavestream – SatNews (01:22) DICT’s National Broadband Project transforms northern Luzon with 438 satellite B’band sites – SatNews (02:02) Xiplink...

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy! (00:10) Podcast Introduction (00:25) Success on Friday the 13th for SpaceX Starlinks satellite launch – SatNews (00:56) UPDATE: SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy launches NASA’s Psyche mission to study a strange metallic asteroid – SatNews (01:28) OQ Technology confirms the recent + successful launch of MACSAT smallsat – SatNew...

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy! (00:10) Podcast Introduction (00:24) Building the most detailed 3D map of the Milky Way: Belgian astronomers contribute to the Gaia Focused Product Releases – SatNews (01:08) Relativity Space + Intelsat sign MLA for Terran R launches – SatNews (01:35) Open Cosmos’ MANTIS satellite prepped for upcoming launch – SatNe...

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy! (00:10) Podcast Introduction (00:25) SatNews (00:58) Journey to a Metal-Rich World: NASA’s Psyche Is Ready to Launch (01:31) ST Engineering iDirect appoints Senior Vice Presidents – SatNews (02:01) Xodiac flies 1st Astrobotic customer campaign – SatNews (02:32) 4 Geo satellites have problems – SatNews (02:59) OSIRIS...

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy! (00:10) Podcast Introduction (00:25) U.S. Army awards L3Harris HMS Manpack, Leader radio program production orders – SatNews (00:55) Philippines to use Canadian satellites to counter Chinese ‘dark’ tactics in territorial waters – SatNews (01:34) NASA selects Umbra for the CSDA program – SatNews (02:00) Astroscale UK...