The Aerospace Corporation is uniquely positioned to address vulnerabilities across the entire spectrum of space systems, due to its decades of experience working on space and ground-based segments and the connecting links between them.
Rocket Engine Fire Stalls Japan’s Ambitions to Launch Satellites
River Akira Davis and Hisako Ueno, The New York Times – The failed test of JAXA’s Epsilon S rocket, codeveloped with Japanese heavy-industry manufacturer IHI, follows a similar issue in 2023 that led to months of reviews and delays.
Space Force launches for ULA’s Vulcan slip to next year
Michael Marrow, Breaking Defense – The United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan will not be able to conduct two planned national security missions on its launch manifest for this year, after delays with certifying the heavy-lift rocket.
The Promise Of Nuclear-Powered National Security Space
Vivienne Machi, Aviation Week – Lockheed Martin and BWX Technologies are strategic partners for several U.S. government programs that seek to harness nuclear thermal and electric propulsion for civil space missions. They could be viable for national security space missions, as well.
Seeking New Options for GPS, Space Force Eyes Multiple Orbits
Greg Hadley, Air and Space Forces Magazine – Space Force leaders are looking at back up alternatives for GPS, with the increased use of jamming to block GPS signals and the risk that an adversary could try to take out the 30 GPS satellites or distort signals in future conflict.
SSC Commander Garrant Talks Cyber Focus, Integrating Commercial Tech
Shaun Waterman, Via Satellite – Lt. Gen Phillip Garrant, commander of Space Systems Command (SSC), told the CyberSat conference that his organization — like other government ones — faces challenges recruiting and retaining personnel with the right technical skills — especially in cyber.
Aerospace Strengthens Commercial Collaboration at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024
The Aerospace Corporation joined forces with TechCrunch to deliver engaging panel discussions with leaders across defense, civil, and commercial space, as well as a Space Challenge pitch-off for startups to showcase innovative concepts.
Blue Origin Launches Ninth New Shepard With Passengers
Mark Carreau, Aviation Week – Blue Origin launched its ninth New Shepard suborbital flight with passengers on Nov. 22, with a six-person crew over the course of 10 minutes.
Can NASA keep Space Station afloat until 2030? Inspector General raises safety questions.
Brooke Edwards, Florida Today – The NASA Office of Inspector General’s report highlights issues with malfunctioning space suits, a worsening air leak, and having only one U.S.-made spacecraft for missions.
FAA updates environmental review for increased Starship launches
Jeff Foust, SpaceNews – The FAA released an updated environmental assessment for an increase in the number of annual launches and landings of Starship from its Starbase test site at Boca Chica, Texas.