May 2023 Space News

Oversight's key to ensure sustainability in outer space: Guterres UN News 31 May 2023 -- Effective governance of outer space is necessary to propel innovation and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in a new policy brief published on Wednesday.
Spacecraft Carrying Saudi Astronauts Splashes Down Successfully in Atlantic Ocean SPA 31 May 2023 -- The Saudi Space Commission (SSC) said the spacecraft carrying astronauts Rayyanah Barnawi and Ali Alqarni, and the crew of the "Ax-2" mission to Earth has returned, marking the end of the two Saudi astronauts' distinguished scientific experiments aboard the International Space Station.
Department of the Air Force announces preferred locations for STARCOM HQ, 3 Deltas US Air Force 31 May 2023 -- The Department of the Air Force selected Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, as the preferred location to hostthe Space Training and Readiness Command Headquarters, along with Space Delta 10. Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, is the preferred location for Space Delta 11 and Schriever SFB, Colorado, is the preferred location for Space Delta 12.
DPRK/North Korea: Statement by the Spokesperson on the attempted satellite launch European External Action Service (EEAS) 31 May 2023 -- The EU strongly condemns the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) launch using ballistic military technology that occurred on 31 May.
NATO Secretary General condemns North Korea military satellite launch NATO 31 May 2023
North Korea vows to try again after failed satellite launch Radio Free Asia 31 May 2023 -- On the heels of a failed spy satellite launch on Wednesday, North Korea vowed that a second launch would come soon, state media reported.
UN chief strongly condemns DPRK spy satellite launch UN News 31 May 2023 -- UN Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned the latest satellite launch by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), his spokesperson said in a statement on Wednesday.
US Condemns North Korean Attempted Spy Satellite Launch VOA 31 May 2023 -- Washington strongly condemned the attempted launch of North Korea's first military spy satellite, a device that Pyongyang says it needs to monitor joint military exercises between the United States and South Korea.
KCNA Report KCNA 31 May 2023 -- The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) made public the following report on Wednesday as regards an accident occurred during the launch of military reconnaissance satellite:
North Korea's reconnaissance satellite crashes into sea after rocket failure Press TV 31 May 2023 -- North Korea's first military reconnaissance satellite launch has ended in failure after the rocket's newly developed second-stage thruster malfunctioned, state media said.
Shelter Warnings Startle Seoul After North Korea Attempts Satellite Launch VOA 31 May 2023 -- South Koreans, who typically shrug off North Korean missile launches, were awakened Wednesday by air raid sirens and shelter warnings following an attempted North Korean satellite launch.
Shenzhou-16 crew enter space station, complete handover in five days People's Daily 31 May 2023 -- The three astronauts aboard China's Shenzhou-16 spaceship entered the country's space station and met with another astronaut trio on Tuesday, starting a new round of in-orbit crew handover.
North Korea botches firing 'space launch vehicle,' South Korean military says Radio Free Asia 30 May 2023 -- North Korea launched what it called a "space launch vehicle," but after an "abnormal" flight it fell into the Yellow Sea, South Korea's military said.
North Korea Launches Alleged 'Space Launch Vehicle' to Counter Regional Threats Sputnik 30 May 2023 -- Japan previously warned that any launch from North Korea that violates its territory would be met with "destructive measures," with Japanese Prime Minister urging global leaders that any launch by Pyongyang is a "serious violation" to UN resolutions and a threat to Japan.
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Adam Hodge on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's Space Launch The White House 30 May 2023
China Space Station sees heavenly reunion of 6 taikonauts Global Times 30 May 2023 -- The China Space Station staged its first "heavenly reunion" of six taikonauts on Tuesday evening after it entered the application and development phase at the end of 2022. Led by mission commander and veteran taikonaut Jing Haipeng, the incoming Shenzhou-16 trio entered the space station at 6:22 pm on Tuesday where they received warm embraces from their Shenzhou-15 brothers.
United States Leads in Space with Diplomacy US Dept. of State 30 May 2023 -- Today the Department of State is releasing our first-ever Strategic Framework for Space Diplomacy, a groundbreaking initiative to advance U.S. global space leadership.
Future of Missile Defense Lies in Lasers, Beams, Not in Warheads - Israeli Official Sputnik 30 May 2023 -- The future of missile defense lies in laser and other beam systems and not in kinetic, or missile-delivered, physical interception warheads, Israel Missile Defense Organization (IMDO) Director Moshe Patel said on Tuesday.
China set to send its first civilian astronaut into space Press TV 29 May 2023 -- China has announced plans to send into space its first civilian astronaut alongside two military crew members on the Shenzhou-16 space mission.
Japan: North Korea says will launch military satellite next week Press TV 29 May 2023 -- Japan says North Korea has informed it of a plan to launch a military satellite next week, adding it believes Pyongyang may be planning to launch a ballistic missile.
North Korea Confirms Plan to Launch Military Spy Satellite VOA 29 May 2023 -- North Korea announced that it would launch a military reconnaissance satellite in June to monitor in real time the military movements of the United States and its partners, state media KCNA reported on Tuesday local time.
Germany's Patriot system to be moved from Slovakia to Lithuania to protect NATO Summit in Vilnius Ministry of Defence of The Slovak Republic 26 May 2023 -- The two German batteries of the Patriot missile interceptor system currently stationed in Slovakia will move to Lithuania to protect the NATO Summit in Vilnius.
Mergers: Commission clears Viasat's acquisition of Inmarsat European Commission 25 May 2023 -- The European Commission has approved unconditionally, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Inmarsat by Viasat. The Commission concluded that the merger would not raise competition concerns in the European Economic Area ('EEA') or any substantial part of it.
Two Saudi Astronauts Barnawi and AlQarni Arrive at ISS IRNA 22 May 2023 -- The two Saudi astronauts Rayyanah Barnawi and Ali AlQarni and mission team crew have arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) today at 16:24 Makkah Time after their spacecraft Dragon 2 successfully docked.
Strategic Command and Italian delegation discuss cyberspace UK MOD 22 May 2023 -- A contingent of senior Italian military officers met with their counterparts from Strategic Command to discuss cyberspace and digital.
Kingdom's Scientific Mission Travels to the International Space Station SPA 21 May 2023 -- The AX2 space mission launches on 21st May: set to make history as the first ever Arab woman flies to space, and facilitating globally important scientific research
LANPAC: Army commander leads USSPACECOM against space domain threats Army News 19 May 2023 -- Adversaries have continually found ways to threaten the Army and U.S. forces, not only from the land air, and sea but through space.
NASA Selects Blue Origin as Second Artemis Lunar Lander Provider NASA 19 May 2023 -- To develop a human landing system for the agency's Artemis V mission to the Moon, NASA has selected Blue Origin of Kent, Washington. Through Artemis, NASA will explore more of the Moon than ever before, uncovering more scientific discoveries, and preparing for future astronaut missions to Mars.
NASA Awards Second Moon Lander Contract to Blue Origin VOA 19 May 2023 -- The U.S. space agency NASA announced Friday it has awarded the Jeff Bezos-owned aerospace company Blue Origin a contract to build a second lunar lander for the Artemis V moon mission, aiming to land a crew on the moon by 2029.
North Korea prepares to launch new spy satellite, state media reports Radio Free Asia 19 May 2023 -- North Korea is preparing to launch a spy satellite that it claims will bolster its defensive capabilities, state media reported, boasting that its launch would be " a clear stride forward" in military science and technological development.
Readout of Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Dr. John Plumb Meeting With Poland Ministry of National Defense Deputy Minister Mr. Marcin Ociepa DoD 18 May 2023
BeiDou navigation satellites welcomes new, stronger member after 3 years Global Times 17 May 2023 -- Following a three-year interval after the dense networking of the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) global constellation was completed, the first backup satellite was launched on Wednesday morning. The launch will enhance the system's service performance, enabling users to achieve more rapid and precise positioning.
Israel's Life Saving Invention: The Iron Dome Israel Defense Forces 16 May 2023
China's cargo craft Tianzhou-6 docks with space station combination People's Daily 11 May 2023 -- The cargo craft Tianzhou-6 completed its status setting and docked with the orbiting Tiangong space station on Thursday, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said.
China successfully launches flagship cargo mission supporting China Space Station's new operation phase Global Times 10 May 2023 -- China successfully launched the Tianzhou-6 cargo spacecraft into designated orbit on Wednesday, achieving a key victory of the first launch mission to the China Space Station since the Chinese crewed space outpost entered a normal operation and development phase at the end of 2022.
Japan's Patriot missile deployment on Miyako Island slammed as further attempt to interfere in Taiwan question Global Times 10 May 2023 -- Japan announced on Monday that it has deployed Patriot missiles on Miyako Island, a strategically important node on the "first island chain" close to the island of Taiwan. This move, as Chinese experts said on Tuesday, is yet another Japanese attempt to interfere in the Taiwan question.
Satellite merger approved after in-depth CMA probe Gov.UK 09 May 2023 -- Following a provisional clearance in March, the CMA is now allowing the proposed merger of Viasat and Inmarsat to go ahead.
Reusable spacecraft returns after 276-day test People's Daily 09 May 2023 -- China's reusable experimental spacecraft returned to Earth on Monday morning after completing a 276-day orbital journey, according to the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the country's northwestern desert.
China's reusable experimental spacecraft successfully lands after 276 days in orbit Global Times 08 May 2023 -- After 276 days in orbit, China's reusable experimental spacecraft landed at its planned site at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Northwest China's Gansu Province on Monday, and Chinese space watchers said it was a milestone in China's efforts to develop a fully reusable space transportation system.
Assembly of Tianzhou-6 spacecraft, Long March 7 Yao-7 transferred to launch area, launch imminent Global Times 07 May 2023 -- The assembly of the Tianzhou-6 cargo spacecraft and the Long March-7 Yao-7 carrier rocket were both vertically transferred to the launch area on Sunday, the Global Times learnt from the China Manned Space Engineering Office (CMSEO).
Tianzhou-5 spacecraft detaches from China Space Station, makes room for upcoming cargo delivery mission Global Times 06 May 2023 -- The Tianzhou-5 cargo spacecraft has detached from the China Space Station complex and entered an independent flight phase, the China Manned Space Agency announced on Friday, a move seen by experts as being part of preparations for the upcoming cargo supply run scheduled for early May.
Iran among world top 10 satellite manufactures, will help Syria build communication satellites: Minister Press TV 05 May 2023 -- Iran is among the world's top 10 countries capable of manufacturing and launching satellites and is ready to help Syria build communications satellites, says Minister of Communications and Information Technology Issa Zarepour.
Control, Cooperation, Classification Remain Focuses of DOD's Space Policy DoD News 03 May 2023 -- The assistant secretary of defense for space policy told senators yesterday that his office is "laser focused" on three priorities: space control, space cooperation and space classification.
Report: Finnish space situational awareness centre would promote safety and security Finnish Government 03 May 2023 -- On 3 May 2023, a steering group appointed by the Ministry of Transport and Communications to examine the possible establishment of a Finnish space situational awareness centre issued a report recommending that the centre be established. It could be started by 2026.
The Czech Republic Signs the Artemis Accords US Dept. of State 03 May 2023 -- Acting Assistant Secretary Jennifer R. Littlejohn, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, and U.S. Ambassador to the Czech Republic Bijan Sabet welcomed the Czech Republic as the 24th Artemis Accords signatory at a ceremony on May 3 at NASA Headquarters.
Iran, Russia to jointly manufacture research satellite IRNA 01 May 2023 -- Russia and Iran will kick start a project in two weeks to manufacture scientific research satellite, an Iranian academic has said.
Iran to launch 3 homegrown satellites into space until March IRNA 01 May 2023 -- Head of the Iranian Space Agency Hasan Salarieh says at least three homegrown measurement satellites are in queue to be launched into space until the end of the current year in March.

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