January 2022 Space News |
- Chinese Satellite Reportedly Grappled, Moved Another Spacecraft Away From Orbit Sputnik 29 Jan 2022 -- The event was discussed as part of a webinar on managing the risks of satellite close approaches in geostationary orbit, hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies and the Secure World Foundation earlier this week.
- Lunar research station to be inked by China and Russia this year, operational by 2035: CNSA Global Times 28 Jan 2022 -- China released further details surrounding the construction of the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS), saying that the open and inclusive project jointly proposed by China and Russia is expected to become operational by 2035, China National Space Administration (CNSA) deputy head Wu Yanhua told the Global Times on Friday.
- ALL 52 BeiDou navigation satellites complete first biannual inspection PLA Daily 28 Jan 2022 -- Xi'an Satellite Control Center(XSCC) has inspected 52 Chinese BeiDou navigation satellites (BDS) in orbit one by one before the Chinese New Year and Spring Festival. The key technical indicators of all satellites met the requirements for the normal provision of various services.
- China details future space ambition in white paper, calls for formulating UN-centered space rules Global Times 28 Jan 2022 -- With 207 orbital launches in the past five years, China's space industry has expanded to new horizons in the starry ocean of the vast cosmos, a newly released white paper on the country's space plans showed.
- China releases new white paper on space activities Global Times 28 Jan 2022 -- China on Fri released its fifth version of white paper on the country's space activities. It is in eight languages and includes six sections covering topics such as future plans in the next five years and intl cooperation mechanism.
- China releases white paper on space program People's Daily 28 Jan 2022 -- China issued a white paper on the country's space program on Friday.
- Germany Arrests Russian For Allegedly Spying On European Space Program RFE/RL 27 Jan 2022 -- German prosecutors say they have arrested a Russian scientist accused of spying for Moscow, alleging he passed on classified information about Europe's Ariane rocket program while working at a German university.
- China Fast Developing Space Capabilities Represent 'Pacing Challenge' for US, Pentagon Says Sputnik 19 Jan 2022 -- China and Russia are both developing space capabilities but the difference is the speed with which China is progressing and it represents a "pacing challenge" for the United States, US Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. John Raymond said.
- Israel Knocks Out Simulated Iranian Missile Using Arrow-3 Interceptor Sputnik 18 Jan 2022 -- The Arrow-3 is one of several missile and drone defence systems in Israel's arsenal, and is meant to counter threats including long-range ballistic and cruise missiles. Unlike the Iron Dome air defence system - which has seen plenty of testing against simple Hamas rockets, the Arrow-3's capabilities have yet to be proven in a real-life conflict.
- Iran Tests First Solid-Fuel Space Rocket for Cheaper Satellite Delivery, IRGC General Says Sputnik 15 Jan 2022 -- A less expensive rocket, however, comes with certain downsides, such as reduced payload weight that the rocket can lift to low-Earth orbit, where most satellites are deployed.
- Iranian commander promises more satellite launches IRNA 13 Jan 2022 -- Commander of IRGC Aerospace Force said on Thursday that Iran will launch more satellites by using inexpensive propellers.
- IRGC commander: Iran successfully tests its first satellite carrier operating on solid fuel Press TV 13 Jan 2022 -- The commander of Iran Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC)'s Aerospace Division says the country has mastered the technology of satellite carriers and has tested its first such carrier using solid fuel.
- Agency Addresses Hypersonic Vehicle Detection, Satellite Survivability DoD News 12 Jan 2022 -- The Space Development Agency will be fielding satellites that will provide eyes-on capability to detect maneuverable hypersonic glide vehicles during flight, and those satellites will be affordable and prolific, the SDA director said.
- Brown, Raymond warn of impacts to Air Force, Space Force if new budget is not approved US Air Force 12 Jan 2022 -- The Air Force's and Space Force's highest ranking officers issued grim warnings to Congress Jan. 12, telling a House subcommittee that failing to approve a new spending plan for the current fiscal year would directly harm readiness, inhibit modernization and diminish the services' capacity to confront emerging security threats.
- Indian Space Agency Successfully Tests Cryogenic Engine for Its First-Ever Manned Mission Sputnik 12 Jan 2022 -- India's flagship human spaceflight mission, Gaganyaan, has completed the design and testing phases. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) plans to launch two uncrewed missions ahead of the final mission in 2023.
- Webb Space Telescope's 'Golden Eye' Opens, Last Major Hurdle VOA 08 Jan 2022 -- NASA's new space telescope opened its huge, gold-plated, flower-shaped mirror Saturday, the final step in the observatory's dramatic unfurling.
- China completes 1st in-orbit spacecraft transposition test with space station's robotic arm Global Times 06 Jan 2022 -- China conducted a successful transposition test of its space station's cargo craft Tianzhou-2 using a home-developed robotic arm early Thursday morning.
- China to complete building of space station in 2022 People's Daily 06 Jan 2022 -- China will complete the building of its space station in 2022, according to the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
- Roscosmos Head Says Baikonur Cosmodrome's Security Strengthened Amid Rallies in Kazakhstan Sputnik 05 Jan 2022 -- The Russian forces have strengthened armed protection over the Baikonur Cosmodrome's key objects amid rallies in Kazakhstan, Russian State Space Corporation Roscosmos Head Dmitry Rogozin said on Wednesday.
- NASA Successfully Deploys Tennis Court-Sized Sunshield on James Webb Space Telescope Sputnik 05 Jan 2022 -- The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is a large infrared telescope developed via a partnership between NASA, the European Space Agency, and the Canadian Space Agency. The telescope, launched last month on Ariane flight VA245, is equipped with a 6.5-meter mirror that gives it a light-collecting area around 5.6x larger than the Hubble Telescope.
- Despite Russia Tensions, U.S. Supports Extending ISS Operations Through 2030 RFE/RL 01 Jan 2022 -- Despite increasing tensions with Russia, the Biden administration supports extending the operations of the International Space Station (ISS) through 2030, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said.
- Iran Slaps Down US 'Concerns' Over Space Programme After Satellite Launch Sputnik 01 Jan 2022 -- Iran launched a rocket carrying three satellites into space on Thursday. The US and France condemned the launch, and Washington called it a "proliferation concern". Tehran has resisted all foreign efforts to put limits on its missile, rocket and space research efforts.
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