March 2023 Space News

China launches four satellites, establishing first wheel-pattern formation in space Global Times 31 Mar 2023 -- China successfully launched four interferometric synthetic aperture radar (InSAR) satellites developed by Chinese private satellite developer GalaxySpace using the CZ-2D rocket at the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in North China's Shanxi Province on Thursday, forming the first wheel-pattern satellite formation in the world, GalaxySpace told the Global Times on Thursday.
Space Development Agency to Launch 10 Satellites DoD News 29 Mar 2023 -- The first 10 of 28 satellites which make up Tranche 0 of the "Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture," are set to launch tomorrow morning out of Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
Readout of Space Systems Cybersecurity Executive Forum Hosted by the Office of the National Cyber Director and the National Space Council The White House 28 Mar 2023
India Launches 36 OneWeb Satellites Into Orbit: ISRO Sputnik 26 Mar 2023 -- The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Sunday morning launched a heavy lift LVM3 rocket carrying 36 OneWeb communications satellites.
Space: Commission invites the industry to submit proposals to deploy the new EU secure connectivity satellite constellation, IRIS² European Commission 24 Mar 2023 -- The Commission launches an invitation to tender to procure a concession contract to implement the EU satellite constellation called IRIS² (Infrastructure for Resilience, Interconnectivity and Security by Satellite).
China launches new Earth observation satellite People's Daily 18 Mar 2023 -- China on Friday sent a new Earth observation satellite into space from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province.
Space Force Focuses on Partnerships, Spirit, Combat Readiness DoD News 15 Mar 2023 -- The U.S. Space Force's $30 billion budget request for Fiscal Year 2024 is about $3.9 billion over what was enacted for the service in FY2023. More than 60% of the Space Force budget, about $19.2 billion worth, is aimed at research, development, testing and evaluation.
NRL to Launch First In-Space Laser Power Beaming Experiment US Navy 15 Mar 2023 -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory is set to launch the Space Wireless Energy Laser Link (SWELL) to demonstrate laser power beaming in space as part of the scheduled U.S. Department of Defense Space Test Program (STP) H9 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) March 15.
Space: EU tests its response mechanism to threats European External Action Service (EEAS) 15 Mar 2023 -- The European Union enhances its response mechanism in view of new threats in space: Space Threat Response Architecture (STRA) 2023 and PSC Space Table-Top 2023 exercises
NRL to Launch First In-Space Laser Power Beaming Experiment US Navy 14 Mar 2023 -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory is set to launch the Space Wireless Energy Laser Link (SWELL) to demonstrate laser power beaming in space as part of the scheduled U.S. Department of Defense Space Test Program (STP) H9 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) March 15.
Missile Defense Agency Officials Hold a Press Briefing on President Biden's Fiscal 2024 Missile Defense Budget DoD 14 Mar 2023 -- Vice Adm. Jon A. Hill, director, Missile Defense Agency; Michelle C. Atkinson, director for operations, Missile Defense Agency
Kazakhstan Impounds Property Of Russian Cosmodrome Operator In Baikonur RFE/RL 14 Mar 2023 -- Kazakh authorities have impounded the property of Russia's main operator of spacecraft launching sites in Baikonur (Baiqonyr) in the Central Asian nation's southern region of Qyzylorda.
China Launches Earth Observatory Satellite Horus 2 Sputnik 13 Mar 2023 -- China has successfully put into orbit its Earth remote sensing satellite Horus 2 using Chinese rocket carrier Long March-2C, China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) said on Monday.
CMSA reveals first batch missions for China Space Station's new chapter of application and development Global Times 12 Mar 2023 -- China has scheduled launch missions for the Tianzhou-6 cargo spacecraft and the Shenzhou-16 and -17 crewed spacecraft in 2023 as the first batch of missions since the China Space Station embarked on new chapter of application and development, the Global Times learned from the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) on Sunday.
An EU Space Strategy for Security and Defence to ensure a stronger and more resilient EU European Commission 10 Mar 2023 -- Today, the Commission and the High Representative present for the first time a Joint Communication on a European Space Strategy for Security and Defence.
Design of Russia's Reusable Methane-Fuelled Rocket Expected by End-2024, Says Roscosmos Sputnik 10 Mar 2023 -- Roscosmos and the Samara-based Progress Rocket and Space Center (RSC) signed a contract for the technical design of the Amur-SPG reusable methane rocket, the project will be ready by the end of next year, the Russian state corporation said on Friday.
Secure space-based connectivity programme: Council gives its final approval EC/CEU 07 Mar 2023 -- The Council has today adopted a regulation on the EU's secure connectivity programme for 2023-2027. This is the last step in the decision-making procedure.
Japan's New Flagship Space Rocket H3 Fails Test Flight, Self-Destructs Sputnik 07 Mar 2023 -- The H3 rocket is designed to replace the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's (JAXA) current workhorse, the H-IIA rocket. It has been in development by JAXA and its commercial partner, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, for more than a decade.
60+ launches lined up; new-gen manned launch vehicle & super heavy-lift carrier rocket to debut in 2027, 2030: deputies, political advisors Global Times 06 Mar 2023 -- In another ambitious step toward becoming a strong space power in the world, China will fully kick off the research and development of its Phase-4 lunar research project and planetary exploration project, as well as the development of the Chang'e-7 and Tianwen-2 probes, deputies of the national legislature political advisors from the space sector told the Global Times on Sunday during the ongoing two sessions.
Development of Satellites Propelled in DPRK KCNA 06 Mar 2023 -- Pak Kyong Su, vice-director of the National Aerospace Development Administration (NADA), was interviewed by KCNA on Sunday on occasion of the 14th anniversary of the DPRK's accession to the international outer space treaty.
Australian Space Industry Warns of Chinese Satellite Surveillance VOA 04 Mar 2023 -- Australia's space industry is warning that China is increasing its satellite surveillance. The warning comes as Australia's Defense Space Command says it is working on a plan to acquire so-called soft-kill technology to take out enemy satellites.
A year on for Defence Space Command Australia DOD 03 Mar 2023 -- The increased significance of the space domain was clear at the Australian International Airshow 2023 (AIA23), with the ADF's space capabilities on display for the first time.
Russia Test-Fires Satellite Thruster Powered by Krypton Sputnik 03 Mar 2023 -- Russian rocket engine makers have tested an innovative type of satellite thruster powered by krypton, a noble gas that is up to 10 times cheaper than the standard xenon, Roscosmos said Friday.
Shenzhou-15 taikonauts complete second spacewalk; significant progress made in last 3 months on China's space station Global Times 02 Mar 2023 -- The Shenzhou-15 taikonauts onboard the orbiting Chinese Tiangong space station recently completed their second spacewalk, according to the China Manned Space Agency on Thursday.
SpaceX Crew-6 Launch Scheduled for Thursday After Troubleshooting: NASA Sputnik 01 Mar 2023 -- The launch of SpaceX's Crew-6 manned mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will take place on Thursday, NASA said on Wednesday.
China to build constellation of very-low Earth orbit satellites Global Times 02 Mar 2023 -- China is planning on building up a constellation of very-low Earth orbit satellites, and the first launch will be this September, the Global Times learned from China Aerospace Science & Industry Corporation (CASIC) on Wednesday.
China unveils ambitious plans to expand its space station People's Daily 01 Mar 2023 -- During an ongoing exhibition at the National Museum of China, it was revealed that China plans to expand its space station in near-Earth orbit by launching a new module that will dock with the existing structure and create a cross-shaped combination.

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