September 2022 Space News

Transposition of China's space station lab module completed PLA Daily 30 Sep 2022 -- China's space station lab module Wentian successfully completed in-orbit transposition at 12:44 p.m. Friday, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).
Air Force, Army air defenders demonstrate enhanced air, missile defense system US Air Force 27 Sep 2022 -- In the world of air and missile defense, the further away a possible threat can be accurately detected and rapidly identified, the more time decision makers will have to respond.
Australia Played Role in NASA Asteroid Defense Test VOA 27 Sep 2022 -- NASA successfully crashed its DART spacecraft into a faraway asteroid Monday, in a test of the world's first planetary defense system. The experiment, designed to avert a potentially catastrophic meteorite collision with Earth, was supported by Australia's national science agency.
China launches two new experimental satellites PLA Daily 25 Sep 2022 -- China on Sunday launched a Kuaizhou-1A carrier rocket to place two satellites in space.
VANDENBERG'S FINAL DELTA IV HEAVY LAUNCHED TODAY Vanderberg SFB 24 Sep 2022 -- Team Vandenberg launched a National Reconnaissance Office mission (NROL-91) aboard a United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket from Vandenberg's Space Launch Complex-6 Saturday, Sept. 24, at 3:25 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time.
First Meeting of Artemis Accords Signatories US Dept. of State 19 Sep 2022 -- On Monday, September 19, 2022, representatives of Artemis Accords signatory nations met at the International Astronautical Congress in Paris for the first in-person meeting since the launch of the Accords.
China conducts first flight test for domestically developed reusable liquid rocket engine Global Times 14 Sep 2022 -- China's aerospace technology researchers announced Tuesday that for the first time the country has conducted a verification flight test on a domestically developed reusable liquid oxygen kerosene engine. The successful maiden flight test marks a major breakthrough in engine reusability development, the Global Times learned from the developers.
Nominee to Lead Space Force Testifies Goals, Priorities Before Senate Committee DoD News 13 Sep 2022 -- Adversaries are moving aggressively to dominate in space and put U.S. interests there at risk, the general nominated to lead the U.S. Space Force said.
Japan Renounces Testing of Anti-Satellite Weapons After US Sputnik 13 Sep 2022 -- The Japanese government has decided to renounce testing of anti-satellite weapons to promote discussions of responsible behavior in outer space, the Japanese Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.
Despite Cost Overruns and Delays, NASA Hopes to Launch Artemis 1 This Year VOA 13 Sep 2022 -- Hoping to witness the launch of NASA's Artemis 1 rocket to the moon is - so far - an exercise in frustration for Mark Franko.
Why China, African Nations Are Cooperating in Space VOA 13 Sep 2022 -- China and African nations are increasingly collaborating in space to develop their own ambitions in the next frontier analysts say.
China's Phase-4 lunar probe mission approved by state, expected to build basic structure for Intl Lunar Research Station Global Times 10 Sep 2022 -- China's Phase-4 lunar probe mission, consisting of the Chang'e-6, -7, and -8 to be carried out successively in 10 years, has obtained state approval and is proceeding smoothly, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced on Saturday. The mission is hoping to explore the Moon's South Pole region and build a basic structure of the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS).
Iran to launch Zafar-2 Satellite soon IRNA 10 Sep 2022 -- Iran will soon put the domestically-built satellite Zafar-2 (Triumph-2) into orbit, said Dean of Iran University of Science and Technology, the manufacturer of the satellite.
Department of Commerce and Department of Defense Sign Memorandum of Agreement to Advance Coordination in Space US Dept. of Commerce 09 Sep 2022 -- The United States Departments of Commerce (DoC) and Defense (DoD) have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) formalizing the organizations' relationship for basic space situational awareness (SSA), space traffic management (STM), and coordination for civil and commercial entities. The agreement defines how the two departments will work cooperatively to implement the National Space Council's Space Policy Directive 3 (SPD-3). SPD-3 seeks to advance SSA and STM science and technology; provide federally-supported basic SSA data and STM services to the public; and improve SSA data interoperability to enable greater SSA data sharing.
Press Release on the NASEM Section 1663 Report DoD 09 Sep 2022 -- As required by Congress in section 1663 of the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act, the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) committee recently released its study on Ligado's planned deployment of terrestrial services and its potential to interfere with GPS capabilities essential for DoD's mission execution.
Remarks by Vice President Harris At National Space Council Meeting The White House 09 Sep 2022
China's first solar exploration satellite makes breakthroughs People's Daily 08 Sep 2022 -- China recently released the world's first H-Alpha spectral scanning imaging by its first solar observation satellite "Xihe" after the satellite has stayed in orbit for 10 months.
US in no position to mention 'responsible behavior' in space as Pentagon doc a grave threat to peace, security: Chinese FM Global Times 07 Sep 2022 -- The US is in no position to talk about formulating so-called code for responsible behavior in outer space, given the fact that for a long time, the US has openly regarded outer space as a combat domain, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday.
China launches new test satellites via Kuaizhou-1A carrier rocket People's Daily 06 Sep 2022 -- China sent two new test satellites into space from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Tuesday.
India Plans to Create Reusable Rocket to Reduce Cost of Satellite Launches Sputnik 05 Sep 2022 -- India plans to design and build a new reusable rocket for the global market to significantly reduce the cost of launching satellites into orbit worldwide, Indian Space Research Organisation Chairman Sreedhara Somanath said on Monday.
Israel and the U.S. complete joint missile-defense exercise Israel MFA 05 Sep 2022 -- The joint simulation training exercise continues the tradition of excellent cooperation between the countries' armed forces in order to improve the soldiers' competency level for tactics, techniques, and procedures and strengthen coordination between the forces.
Israel, US End Exercise Simulating Use of Air Defense Systems Sputnik 05 Sep 2022 -- Israel and the United States have concluded joint simulation drills in the central part of Israel where Israel's Arrow, David's Sling and Iron Dome air defense systems, as well as United States' Patriot, Aegis and Thaad systems were tested, the Israeli Defense Ministry (IMoD) said on Monday.
NASA aborts 2nd attempt to launch moon rocket citing fuel leak Press TV 04 Sep 2022 -- US space agency NASA has aborted its second attempt to launch the debut test flight of its massive, next-generation rocket that marked the first mission of its moon-to-Mars Artemis program, citing another fuel leak.
Shenzhou-14 crew completes 1st spacewalk mission; China's extravehicular tech 'more mature and task-oriented' Global Times 02 Sep 2022 -- Having moved into China's space home for nearly three months, the Shenzhou-14 crew smoothly conducted its first extravehicular activity on Thursday, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said. The entire process took about six hours, and it was the first time that taikonauts ventured out through the airlock cabin in the Wentian lab module, which just arrived at the space station about a month ago.
China's Shenzhou-14 astronauts complete first extravehicular activities PLA Daily 02 Sep 2022 -- China's astronauts Chen Dong and Liu Yang have completed their extravehicular activities (EVAs) and returned to the space station lab module Wentian, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said on early hours of Friday.
NASA: Mars Rover Produces Significant Amount of Oxygen VOA 01 Sep 2022 -- An instrument on the U.S. space agency NASA's Mars rover, Perseverance, has been reliably producing oxygen from the planet's thin atmosphere for more than a year, a finding that bodes well for extended future missions to the planet.

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