December 2022 Space News

Year-End Review -2022: Department of Space India PIB 31 Dec 2022 -- Indian Space Programme and its ecosystem have been in a state of unprecedented vibrancy with various achievements. The glimpse of key milestones embraced by the department since 2014 till date is highlighted as below:
Iran says images sent by Khayyam satellite meet domestic needs IRNA 31 Dec 2022 -- Spokesman of Iranian Space Agency Hossein Dalirian said on Saturday that high-quality images sent by Khayyam satellite are being provided to both state and private sectors of the country and have helped meet part of domestic needs in different areas such as agriculture, natural resources, environment, water resources, mines, border monitoring and management of unprecedented crises.
Space mission records in 2022 PLA Daily 31 Dec 2022 -- For China's space sector, 2022 was a year of substantial progress and remarkable new records.
China sets space mission record in 2022 with over 50 rocket launches, 100% success rate Global Times 29 Dec 2022 -- China on Thursday drew a perfect ending to this year's rocket launch mission as a Long March-3B carrier rocket successfully lifted off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Southwest China's Sichuan Province, sending an experimental satellite into preset orbit.
US should stop hyping up "China threat" and space confrontation: Defense Spokesperson PLA Daily 29 Dec 2022 -- China urges the US side to reflect on its negative moves in the space domain, stop hyping up "China threat" and space confrontation, and instead take an active part in international space arms control, said Senior Colonel Tan Kefei, a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of National Defense, at a regular press conference on Thursday.
First South Korean Lunar Orbiter Successfully Enters Moon Orbit: Science Ministry Sputnik 28 Dec 2022 -- South Korean lunar orbiter Danuri has successfully entered the orbit of the moon, South Korea's Ministry of Science and ICT said on Wednesday.
Polish Defense Ministry: France to Provide Poland With Two Military Satellites Sputnik 27 Dec 2022 -- Poland has signed an agreement with France for the supply of two surveillance satellites and a receiving station, Polish National Defense Minister Mariusz Błaszczak said on Tuesday.
China's space station provides open platform for global cooperation People's Daily 24 Dec 2022 -- China recently launched the manned spaceship Shenzhou-15. The launch marks the final one at the construction stage of its space station.
Sweden Orders More US Patriot Missiles in Potentially Priciest Deal in History Sputnik 23 Dec 2022 -- With a ceiling of $3.2 billion, the Patriots may become Sweden's most expensive procurement ever, overshadowing even the Jas 39 Gripen fighter jets.
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh says, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) of Government of India has signed 04 (four) cooperative documents specifically to collaborate in space exploration in the last five years India PIB 22 Dec 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 today said Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) of Government of India has signed 04 (four) cooperative documents specifically to collaborate in space exploration in the last five years.
Russia to Remain at International Space Station for Maximum Possible Term: Roscosmos Head Sputnik 21 Dec 2022 -- Russia will remain at the International Space Station (ISS) for as long as possible, Yury Borisov, the head of Russia's state space corporation Roscosmos, said on Wednesday.
Australia's 2 Rocket Test Failures Hamper Country's Space Ambition, Reports Say Sputnik 21 Dec 2022 -- Australia failed two rocket tests last week, delaying the country's plans to become a sovereign space power, Australian media reported on Wednesday.
Space Station Crew Inspects Russian Capsule For Possible Meteoroid Damage RFE/RL 19 Dec 2022 -- Russia's space agency said crew members on the International Space Station were inspecting a Russian capsule that may have suffered damage from a meteoroid strike.
DPRK conducts "final-stage" test for 1st military reconnaissance satellite People's Daily 19 Dec 2022 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has conducted a final-stage test for developing its first military reconnaissance satellite, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Monday.
NADA Conducts Important Test for Development of Reconnaissance Satellite KCNA 19 Dec 2022 -- The National Aerospace Development Administration (NADA) of the DPRK conducted an important final-stage test for the development of reconnaissance satellite at the Sohae Satellite Launching Ground on December 18.
North Korea Confirms Normal Operation of Cameras, Communication Devices of Trial Satellite Sputnik 19 Dec 2022 -- North Korea's Sunday test confirmed the reliability of cameras and data transmission units of the reconnaissance satellite that is being developed by Pyongyang, North Korean state news agency reports.
North Korea Claims Spy Satellite Progress, Posts Imagery of Seoul, Incheon VOA 18 Dec 2022 -- North Korea claimed Monday to have taken satellite photos of the South Korean cities of Seoul and Incheon, as its state media boasted of success toward developing its first military spy satellite.
North Korea's Sunday Test Related to Development of Reconnaissance Satellite - Reports Sputnik 18 Dec 2022 -- Pyongyang says its Sunday test was part of the development of a reconnaissance satellite, South Korea's Yonhap news agency reports.
Iran to launch at least 2 satellites until late March: Minister IRNA 18 Dec 2022 -- Iran's Minister of Information and Communications Technology Issa Zarepour has announced that the country plans to launch at least two satellites into space until the end of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20, 2023).
Iran to Launch at Least Two Domestically-Produced Nahid Satellites by Spring Sputnik 18 Dec 2022 -- Iran will put into orbit at least two domestically-produced satellites, Nahid-1 and Nahid-2, by the spring of 2023, Iranian Minister of Information and Communications Technology Issa Zarepour said on Sunday.
North Korea says conducts 'final phase' test for developing surveillance satellite Press TV 18 Dec 2022 -- North Korea has conducted an "important, final phase" test for the development of a surveillance satellite, the country's official media outlet says.
DOD Official: Norms Must be Established in Space DoD News 16 Dec 2022 -- Last week, the United Nations approved a resolution calling on nations not to conduct destructive, direct-ascent antisatellite missile tests. The United States agreed to the resolution, while China and Russia were among just nine countries that voted against it.
Third United States-Republic of Korea Civil Space Dialogue US Dept. of State 16 Dec 2022 -- Officials from the United States and the Republic of Korea (ROK) met in Seoul on December 15 and 16 for the third U.S.-Republic of Korea Civil Space Dialogue.
China Successfully Launches Yaogan-36 Remote Sensing Satellite Into Orbit Sputnik 15 Dec 2022 -- China successfully launched the Yaogan-36 remote sensing satellite into orbit using the Long March 2D carrier rocket on Thursday, the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) said.
US military launches space unit in South Korea amid escalating regional tensions Press TV 15 Dec 2022 -- The US military has formally launched its second regional Space Force command on foreign soil in South Korea, as Seoul and Washington strengthen security coordination against North Korea.
US Space Force Establishes First Foreign Command in South Korea as DPRK Ramps Up Launches Sputnik 14 Dec 2022 -- The US Space Force activated on Wednesday its foreign command in South Korea, its first on foreign soil, as North Korea steps up missile launches.
Defense Logistics Agency Powers NASA Orion Spacecraft DoD News 14 Dec 2022 -- After its historic 25-day, 1.4-million-mile journey that ventured beyond the Moon, NASA's Orion returned to Earth on Dec. 11.
Iran eyeing to launch heavier satellites IRNA 14 Dec 2022 -- Head of Iranian Space Agency Hassan Salariyeh said on Wednesday that the agency already has the required facilities for launching satellites up to 200 kg and is seeking to promote these facilities to launch heavier under-one-ton satellites.
China's Yuanwang-7 back from missions PLA Daily 14 Dec 2022 -- At about 9:00 on December 13, China's spacecraft tracking ship Yuanwang-7 ended its 55-day voyage and docked at the home port of China Satellite Maritime Tracking and Control Department (CSMTC).
U.S. Navy Retrieves Artemis I Orion Spacecraft US Navy 13 Dec 2022 -- Amphibious transport dock USS Portland (LPD 27) retrieved the Artemis I Orion spacecraft in coordination with multiple organizations including NASA, U.S. Space Command, fellow U.S. Navy ship Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8), Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC 23), and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Expeditionary Support Unit (EODESU) 1, Dec. 11.
Russia terms launching Khayyam satellite as prelude to further space cooperation with Iran IRNA 13 Dec 2022 -- Russian Space Agency chief Yury Borisov said on Tuesday that the successful launching of the Iranian Khayyam satellite with joint cooperation of Iran and Russia was a prelude to further expansion of space cooperation between the two countries.
China launches two space experiment satellites People's Daily 13 Dec 2022 -- China on Monday launched a Long March-4C rocket, placing a pair of satellites in space.
Launch of Satellite Kwangmyongsong-3-2 in 2012, Demonstration of DPRK's Overall Power KCNA 12 Dec 2022 -- It is 10 years since the launch of satellite Kwangmyongsong-3-2, a complex of the power of the DPRK.
US watching China's space activities for potential threat: Military official Press TV 10 Dec 2022 -- A top US military official says Washington is closely watching China's space activities, raising concern that the advancements would potentially threaten American assets in the domain.
China completes first seaborne hot launch with carrier rocket sending 14 satellites to orbit Global Times 09 Dec 2022 -- China's commercial carrier rockets have welcomed a new member to the family, after the Smart Dragon-3, or Jielong-3, made its successful maiden flight on Friday from the waters of the Yellow Sea, sending 14 satellites precisely into their designated orbit. Its debut further expanded the spectrum of China's launch vehicles and marked the country's first hot seaborne launch, filling multiple technical gaps in China's domestic aerospace industry.
SPACE DEFENCE MISSION India PIB 09 Dec 2022 -- Mission DefSpace was launched by Hon'ble Prime Minister during DefExpo in October, 2022 with 75 Defence Space Challenges relevant to the end users. These challenges have been categorised into existing DDP initiatives of iDEX, Make-I and Make-2. Private Industries, including Start-ups, MSMEs and Individual Innovators, are eligible to apply. The challenges, classified into five buckets viz. Launch System, Satellite System, Communication & Payload System, Ground System and Software System, provide a holistic 3600 overview of space.
Telephonic Press Briefing with U.S. Army General James H. Dickinson, Commander, U.S. Space Command US Dept. of State 08 Dec 2022
Combined space operations initiative principals board meeting Australia DOD 08 Dec 2022 -- This week Defence participated in the annual Combined Space Operations (CSpO) Initiative Principals Board, hosted by the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) and New Zealand Ministry of Defence.
Seven Nations Meet to Address Space Security DoD 08 Dec 2022 -- The Department of Defense participated in the annual Combined Space Operations (CSpO) Initiative Principals Board, hosted by the New Zealand Defense Force and New Zealand Ministry of Defense, December 6-8.
China launches new test satellite People's Daily 07 Dec 2022 -- China successfully sent a new test satellite into space from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Wednesday.
Work Starts on World's Largest Radio Telescope in Australia VOA 05 Dec 2022 -- In a remote corner of the Western Australian outback, work has begun on the world's largest radio telescope. Astronomers say the Square Kilometre Array will be capable of searching the stars for signals of intelligent life and listening back to the start of the universe.
Shenzhou-14 crew safely return to Dongfeng landing site after 183 days at China Space Station Global Times 04 Dec 2022 -- After concluding six-month stay at the China Space Station and completing first-ever direct handover in orbit in the country's aerospace history, three taikonauts of the Shenzhou-14 manned spaceflight mission have safely returned to the Dongfeng landing site in the Gobi Desert, North China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on Sunday.
Shenzhou-14 return capsule lands safely PLA Daily 04 Dec 2022 -- Three Chinese astronauts on board the Shenzhou-14 manned spaceship returned to Earth safely on Sunday, after accomplishing many "firsts" during their six-month space station mission.
China Completes First-Ever In-Orbit Rotation of Crews at Tiangong Station Sputnik 03 Dec 2022 -- China's taikonauts held a successful in-orbit rotation of crews at the Tiangong space station for the first time in the country's history, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said.
U.S. CENTCOM Activates U.S. Space Forces-Central CENTCOM 02 Dec 2022 -- U.S. Central Command activated U.S. Space Forces-Central today at the component's permanent headquarters located at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida.
Our security and defence is increasingly dependent on activities in space, experts agree Czech Republic Ministry of Defence & Armed Forces 02 Dec 2022 -- The European security is increasingly dependent on activities in space, and both EU and NATO need to be prepared for assuring protection of their values also in the newest operational domain - SPACE that is becoming more congested, contested and competitive environment.
Russia Launches Soyuz Rocket With Military Satellites Sputnik 01 Dec 2022 -- Russia successfully launched a Soyuz-2.1b carrier rocket with a military satellite from Plesetsk Cosmodrome, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday.

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