March 2022 Space News

Tianzhou-2 cargo spacecraft re-enters atmosphere, most parts burnt up: CMSA Global Times 31 Mar 2022 -- With the precise control and close monitoring of ground controllers, China's Tianzhou-2 cargo spacecraft made its re-entry to Earth's atmosphere at 6:40 pm on Thursday after detaching from the Tianhe space station core module earlier this week, the Global Times learned from the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).
South Korea successfully test-fires first solid-fuel space rocket: Ministry Press TV 31 Mar 2022 -- South Korea has successfully test-fired its first solid-fuel space rocket, the South's Defense Ministry says, days after North Korea launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).
China launches three satellites People's Daily 31 Mar 2022 -- China has successfully sent three satellites into space from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Wednesday.
China's solid rocket Long March-11 makes 12th successful launch Global Times 30 Mar 2022 -- China's solid propellant rocket Long March-11 sent three satellites into preset orbits on Wednesday, marking the rocket model's 12th consecutive successful launch in its 12 orbital flights.
China Launches Long March 11 Carrier Rocket Putting 3 Tianping-2 Satellites on Orbit Sputnik 30 Mar 2022 -- China has successfully launched a Long March (Chang Zheng) 11 carrier rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Gansu province in the country's north-west on Wednesday and deployed three Tianping-2 satellites into orbit, China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) said.
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh says, 7 satellites are likely to be launched by ISRO during the current year India PIB 30 Mar 2022 -- Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh said that 7 satellites are likely to be launched by ISRO during the current year.
China sends Long March 6A on maiden flight People's Daily 30 Mar 2022 -- China conducted the maiden flight of the Long March 6A carrier rocket on Tuesday afternoon at the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in Shanxi province, according to China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp.
China's new rocket makes successful maiden flight Global Times 29 Mar 2022 -- Long March-6A, China's new-generation medium-sized launch vehicle, conducted a successful maiden flight at 5:50 pm on Tuesday from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in North China's Shanxi Province, sending two satellites into preset orbits.
Missile Defense Agency Officials Hold a News Briefing on President Biden's Fiscal 2023 Missile Defense Budget DoD 28 Mar 2022 -- Navy Vice Admiral Jon A. Hill, Director, Missile Defense Agency; Dee Dee Martinez, Comptroller, Missile Defense Agency
Republic of Singapore Signs the Artemis Accords US Dept. of State 28 Mar 2022 -- In August 2021, as part of Vice President Kamala Harris's trip to Singapore, the United States and Singapore agreed on the importance of creating a safe and transparent environment that facilitates space exploration, science, and commercial activities for all of humanity to enjoy.
China's Tianzhou-2 cargo craft leaves space station core module PLA Daily 27 Mar 2022 -- China's cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-2 separated from the core module of the country's space station Sunday afternoon, announced the China Manned Space Agency.
Third U.S.-Vietnam Civil Space Dialogue US Dept. of State 25 Mar 2022 -- During her August 2021 visit to Vietnam, Vice President Kamala Harris affirmed the importance of U.S. and Vietnamese efforts to ensure space activities are conducted in a responsible and sustainable manner. As part of those joint efforts, U.S. and Vietnamese officials met virtually March 22-24 for the third U.S.-Vietnam Civil Space Dialogue.
Defence soars into space Australia DOD 23 Mar 2022 -- As Defence enters into a new space era with the establishment of Defence Space Command, the release of the Defence Space Strategy sets a vector to assure Australia's access to space for civilian and military uses.
Australia sets up space command against China, a 'political show risks arms race' Global Times 23 Mar 2022 -- Following the lead of the US' Space Force and claiming to counter China and Russia, Australia announced the establishment of its Space Command, in a move analysts said is a political show that reaffirms Australia's subordinate role to the US in an attempt to contain China militarily despite the fact that Australia lacks the ability to do so.
MISSION GAGANYAAN India PIB 23 Mar 2022 -- The current status of Gaganyaan programme is as follows:
PROTECTING INDIA'S INTEREST IN SPACE India PIB 23 Mar 2022 -- Government of India through Department of Space has been proactive in protecting and augmenting India's interests in space by developing all-round capabilities in the domains of space transportation, infrastructure and applications.
Space-craft tracking ship Yuanwang-5 sets sail on new missions PLA Daily 23 Mar 2022 -- China's homegrown third-generation space-craft tracking ship Yuanwang-5 set sail for the Pacific Ocean and other sea areas for maritime tracking and measuring missions on the morning of March 22.
Russian Military Takes Command of Meridian-M Comms Satellite After Successful Launch Into Orbit Sputnik 22 Mar 2022 -- The Meridian series of dual-use civilian/military communications satellites began to sent to space in the mid-2000s. In 2019, the first upgraded Meridian-M satellite was deployed.
New Images Help Scientists Unlock Secret of Deep Space Mystery VOA 22 Mar 2022 -- New data from a sophisticated radio telescope in South Africa is helping scientists uncover the secret of one of astronomy's newest mystery objects — faint rings of radio waves called "Odd Radio Circles." ORCs were first revealed by Australia's national science agency.
United Kingdom - Ballistic Missile Defense Radar (BMDR) and Command and Control Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC) DSCA 17 Mar 2022 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the United Kingdom of Ballistic Missile Defense Radar (BMDR) and Command and Control Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC) and related equipment for an estimated cost of $700 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
China successfully launches Yaogan-34 02 remote sensing satellite PLA Daily 17 Mar 2022 -- China successfully sent a new remote sensing satellite of the Yaogan-34 series into space from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China at 3:09 p.m. on Thursday (Beijing Time).
China tests rocket engine for upcoming space lab launches PLA Daily 16 Mar 2022 -- A Chinese high-thrust oxyhydrogen rocket engine has completed a 520-second test in preparation for the upcoming launches of space station lab modules, its maker said on Wednesday.
China's BeiDou system enters new stage of continuous and stable services, rapid development People's Daily 15 Mar 2022 -- Measurement data from the International GNSS Monitoring and Assessment System (iGMAS) show that the positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) services provided by China's BeiDou-3 Navigation Satellite System have recorded high performance indicators worldwide and reached particularly high levels in the Asia-Pacific region, which signifies that China's vision of making its BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) a first-class system that benefits the entire world is becoming a reality, according to the China Satellite Navigation Office.
Pres. Raisi: Successful launching of Noor Satellite sign of national might IRNA 13 Mar 2022 -- President Ebrahim Raisi here on Sunday referred to the successful launching of Noor Satellite and described it as a sign of national pride.
In-orbit construction of China's space station going smoothly PLA Daily 12 Mar 2022 -- Construction work on the core module of China's Tiangong space station is proceeding steadily, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said on Friday.
Indian Space Agency Successfully Tests Cryogenic Engine for Its First-Ever Manned Mission Sputnik 12 Mar 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.
DPRK leader orders modernization of main space launch base People's Daily 11 Mar 2022 -- Kim Jong Un, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), has ordered the expansion and modernization of the Sohae Satellite Launching Ground, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Friday.
China's BeiDou enters new phase of stable services, rapid development PLA Daily 11 Mar 2022 -- China's BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) has entered a new phase of sustained stable services and rapid development, according to the China Satellite Navigation Office on Friday.
China to carry out phase-4 lunar exploration missions before 2030 People's Daily 11 Mar 2022 -- Building on the glorious aerospace achievements made in the recent years, China still has a number of big moves to make in space in the coming years.
DPRK to launch more reconnaissance satellites to space People's Daily 10 Mar 2022 -- Kim Jong Un, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), said his country will launch multiple military reconnaissance satellites to space, the official Korean Central News Agency reported Thursday.
North Korea to launch reconnaissance satellites to monitor military actions of US, allies Press TV 10 Mar 2022 -- North Korea says it will launch a number of reconnaissance satellites in the coming years to collect information on military actions by the United States and its allies.
Minister says ground paved for launching satellite to LEO IRNA 08 Mar 2022 -- Iranian Minister of ICT Issa Zare Poor referred to successful launching of Noor-2 satellite, saying grounds have been paved for launching satellite Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
IRGC puts Noor-2 Satellite into orbit ISNA 08 Mar 2022 -- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force has successfully put the Noor-2 Satellite into orbit.
Iran successfully places homegrown satellite Nour-2 in low Earth orbit Press TV 08 Mar 2022 -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force has launched its second homegrown satellite into a low Earth orbit (LEO), nearly two years after the launch of its first military satellite.
Iran Launches Second Homegrown Military Satellite Into Orbit, Reports Say Sputnik 08 Mar 2022 -- Iran has successfully launched its second domestically produced military satellite Noor-II into space orbit, media reported on Tuesday.
Two new Chinese carrier rockets to make maiden flight this year amid growing demand for commercial launches Global Times 08 Mar 2022 -- Following the launch of China's new-generation Long March-8 carrier rocket, which successfully sent 22 commercial satellites into preset orbits in one go, China's top rocket manufacturer revealed to the Global Times on Tuesday that apart from the Long March-8, other types of rockets will also be rolled out this year for more commercial spaceflights. These include the Long March-11 and the Smart Dragon-3, which is expected to make maiden flight in September 2022. Both types are solid-propellant rockets capable of seaborne launches.
China receives data from land observation satellite PLA Daily 08 Mar 2022 -- China has received the first batch of data from its newly launched land observation satellite, scientists in charge of the spacecraft said Tuesday.
Kingdom of Bahrain Signs the Artemis Accords US Dept. of State 07 Mar 2022 -- On Wednesday, March 2, the Kingdom of Bahrain became the 17th nation, and the third nation in the Middle East, to sign the Artemis Accords. After approval from the Cabinet, National Space Science Agency (NSSA) CEO Dr. Mohamed Al Aseeri signed the Accords on behalf of Bahrain, demonstrating his nation's commitment to the peaceful, safe, and responsible exploration and utilization of outer space.
China launches seven new satellites People's Daily 06 Mar 2022 -- China has successfully sent seven satellites into space from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province Saturday.
Six new comms satellites enter low-Earth orbit PLA Daily 05 Mar 2022 -- China launched six small communication satellites on Saturday afternoon, which are tasked with establishing the country's first low-orbit, broadband internet network.
Russian Space Agency Chief Threatens to End Cooperation Over Western Sanctions VOA 04 Mar 2022 -- The head of Russia's space agency, Roscosmos, is again threatening to end service to the International Space Station, saying Russia will stop supplying rocket engines to the United States and may curtail cooperation on the station in retaliation for Western sanctions against Russia for the invasion of Ukraine. NASA says operations on the orbiting observatory are normal.
Russia Stops Deliveries of Rocket Engines to US, Roscosmos Head Says Sputnik 03 Mar 2022 -- Earlier in the week, Roscosmos head Dmitry Rogozin refuted claims that the Russian space agency had allegedly "lost control" of its satellites, stressing that any cyberattacks against the country's satellites are a "casus belli".
China's space tracking ship sails for Indian Ocean missions PLA Daily 02 Mar 2022 -- China's tracking vessel Yuanwang-6 departed Tuesday from its homeport in east China's Jiangsu Province for a new round of monitoring missions in the Indian Ocean.
Romania Signs the Artemis Accords US Dept. of State 01 Mar 2022 -- At a virtual ceremony, Romania became the 16th nation to sign the Artemis Accords. President and CEO of the Romanian Space Agency Marius-Ioan Piso signed the Accords on behalf of Romania.

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