June 2023 Space News

Meeting with Director General of Roscosmos Yury Borisov President of Russia 30 Jun 2023 -- Vladimir Putin held a meeting with Director General of the Roscosmos State Corporation for Space Activities Yury Borisov.
UN space agency vigilant over threat posed by 'near-Earth objects' UN News 30 Jun 2023 -- With over 18,000 near-Earth objects (NEOs) lurking beyond the stratosphere, 2,000 of which are classified as potentially hazardous, the UN Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) is using Friday's International Asteroid Day to raise awareness across the planet.
Press release on Russian-Chinese consultations on outer space security Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 29 Jun 2023
China's Waning Leverage Over SKorea Lessens Chances of Retaliation Against THAAD, Experts Say VOA 29 Jun 2023 -- China's waning economic leverage over South Korea is making Beijing less likely to retaliate significantly against Seoul's normalization of the U.S. THAAD anti-missile defense system, experts say.
US State Dept. OKs Possible $15 Billion Sale of Missile Defense Systems to Poland Sputnik 29 Jun 2023 -- The US State Department has approved a possible $15 billion sale of an Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Battle Command System (IBCS) and related equipment, including Patriot launchers and missiles, to Poland, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said Wednesday.
Poland - Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Battle Command System (IBCS) DSCA 28 Jun 2023 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Poland of an Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Battle Command System (IBCS) and related equipment for an estimated cost of $15 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
The 12th EU-US Space Dialogue convened in Brussels European External Action Service (EEAS) 27 Jun 2023 -- The EU and the US have for a long time enjoyed deep and beneficial cooperation on space affairs. To further develop this cooperation, the two sides engage in regular space dialogues, the most recent of which was held in Brussels on 26-27 June.
Space Advancement: Russia Wraps Up New Engine for Soyuz-5 Rocket Sputnik 23 Jun 2023 -- Scientific-production association 'Energomash', the world leader in the production of liquid rocket engines, has completed the production of the RD-171MV engine, Russian space corporation Roscosmos reported.
The Republic of Ecuador Signs the Artemis Accords US Dept. of State 22 Jun 2023 -- In a ceremony held at its embassy in Washington, D.C. on June 21, 2023, the Republic of Ecuador became the 26th nation to sign the Artemis Accords, demonstrating its commitment to sustainable and transparent space activity.
CSTO Foreign Ministers Adopt Statement on Prevention of Arms Race in Space Sputnik 20 Jun 2023 -- The foreign ministers of the member states of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) adopted a statement on the prevention of an arms race in space during a meeting in Minsk on Tuesday, a Sputnik correspondent reported.
North Korea vows to launch another surveillance satellite after failed attempt Press TV 19 Jun 2023 -- Top North Korean officials have vowed to press forward with launching another surveillance satellite into space following the recent failure of the first try.
Russian Defence Minister checks combat duty at a new site of the Space Monitoring System Russia MoD 14 Jun 2023 -- Russian Defence Minister General of the Army Sergei Shoigu has checked combat duty at a new facility of the Space Monitoring System as part of a working visit to the troops of the Western Military District.
China's lunar probe to carry payloads from European, French space agencies People's Daily 14 Jun 2023 -- China's next lunar probe Chang'e-6 will carry payloads from the European and French space agencies, the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp revealed on Tuesday.
Japan Approves 1st National Strategy on Space Security - Reports Sputnik 13 Jun 2023 -- The Japanese government has adopted the country's first blueprint on space policy, which provides for the expanded sustainable and safe use of space in the interests of national security, as well as the creation of conditions for the active development of the space industry, Japanese media reported on Tuesday.
Deputy Secretary General addresses Space Fest in Romania NATO 12 Jun 2023 -- Speaking at the Space FEST conference in Bucharest on Monday, Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoana said that "competition in space is fierce and is becoming fiercer" and that "this has implications for our economy, but also for our security".
US Space Force Needs Systems to Disrupt, Degrade Other Nations' Satellites - General Sputnik 12 Jun 2023 -- The US Space Force needs to develop capabilities to degrade the space-based capabilities of other, potential adversary nations, Vice Chief of Space Operations Gen. David Thompson told a meeting at the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies on Monday.
Japan extends order to target any N Korean projectile ahead of satellite launch Press TV 12 Jun 2023 -- Japan has extended a military alert to shoot down any North Korean ballistic missile, rocket or debris approaching the island nation ahead of Pyongyang's anticipated next satellite launch.
Japanese Defense Ministry Extends Order to Destroy North Korean Missiles in Case of Threat Sputnik 11 Jun 2023 -- The Japanese Defense Ministry announced on Sunday an indefinite extension of the order to destroy a North Korean missile if it poses a threat to the territory of the country.
China successfully tests parachute system, narrowing rocket debris landing area by 80% Global Times 10 Jun 2023 -- China has successfully tested a parachute system during a recent launch of a Long March-3B carrier rocket, confirming an ability to narrow the landing area by 80 percent, making the landing more precise, the Global Times learned from the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT) on Friday.
Chinese commercial space firms plan more launches in Q3 as global competition over LEO satellites intensifies Global Times 08 Jun 2023 -- A number of Chinese commercial space companies are mulling over plans for new launch dates in the third quarter this year, the Global Times learned from industry insiders, as domestic players step up their efforts to optimize design and reduce cost for satellites production.
China launches Lijian-1 Y2 carrier rocket People's Daily 08 Jun 2023 -- China on Wednesday launched a Lijian-1 Y2 carrier rocket with 26 satellites onboard.
China's largest solid propellant rocket fires 26 satellites into orbit, setting country's new record Global Times 07 Jun 2023 -- China launched its largest solid propellant rocket Lijian-1 on Wednesday, successfully sending 26 satellites into preset orbit and setting the country's new record for launching multiple satellites in one go. The satellites will mainly provide commercial remote sensing information services.
Benefield Anechoic Facility tests first space satellite in decades US Air Force 05 Jun 2023 -- The Benefield Anechoic Facility (BAF) at Edwards AFB recently tested its first orbital satellite in decades. Anticipated to launch in late 2023, Navigation Technology Satellite-3 will be the Department of Defense's first experimental, integrated navigation satellite system in nearly 50 years.
Shenzhou-15 'dream crew' safely returns to Earth Global Times 04 Jun 2023 -- Having spent six months living and working in the China Space Station, setting a new record for China's manned space program with four spacewalks by a single crew, the three Shenzhou-15 taikonauts, known as the "dream crew", safely returned to the Dongfeng landing site in the Gobi Desert, North China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on Sunday.
China kicks off first crewed mission for application, development stage of its space station People's Daily 02 Jun 2023 -- China's Shenzhou-16 manned spaceship, atop a Long March-2F carrier rocket, blasted off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China at 9:31 a.m. on May 30, sending three astronauts to the country's space station combination.
Special Online Briefing with Lieutenant General DeAnna M. Burt, United States Space Force US Dept. of State 01 Jun 2023
Experts: North Korea's Satellite Launch Unlikely to Draw China's Action VOA 01 Jun 2023 -- China is unlikely to take any action against North Korea even if Pyongyang tries to relaunch a spy satellite after its first attempt failed, experts said.

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