October 2023 Space News

'Guardian Spirit' Key to Space Force Success DoD News 18 Oct 2023 -- The top officer overseeing the nation's newest military service is tapping into the talents and drive among ranks to define the Space Force ethos and ensure its success for years to come.
PM reviews readiness of Gaganyaan Mission India - Prime Minister's Office 17 Oct 2023 -- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting to assess progress of India's Gaganyaan Mission and to outline the future of India's space exploration endeavours.
Iran's Nour-2, Nour-3 satellites meet in space over Indian Ocean Press TV 16 Oct 2023 -- Iran's homegrown satellites, Nour-2 (Light-2) and Nour-3 (Light-3), have crossed paths early Tuesday, reaching closest to each other in their orbits around the Earth.
China launches rocket to send multirole satellite into orbit People's Daily 16 Oct 2023 -- China launched a Long March 2D carrier rocket on Sunday morning to send a multirole satellite into orbit, according to China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp.
DAF publishes Comprehensive Strategy for the Space Force US Air Force 13 Oct 2023 -- Department of the Air Force's Report to Congressional Committees, Comprehensive Strategy for the Space Force, dated August 2023, was published on the SpaceForce.mil Space Force Policy page for public review Oct. 13.
Milestone for air and missile defence Australia DOD 13 Oct 2023 -- Lockheed Martin Australia has been announced as the strategic partner for Defence's multi-million-dollar Joint Air Battle Management System (JABMS), which will deliver the core command-and-control architecture for the Australian Defence Force's growing Integrated Air and Missile Defence (IAMD) capability.
Iran determined to continue activities related to space launch vehicles IRNA 12 Oct 2023 -- The ambassador and permanent representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations has said Tehran is determined to continue its "activities related to ballistic missiles and space launch vehicles."
Iran says to continue space program under international law Press TV 12 Oct 2023 -- Iran's permanent ambassador to the United Nations says the Islamic Republic is determined to keep up with its activities related to ballistic missiles and space-launch vehicles within the framework of international law.
Joint Statement on U.S.-Singapore Space Dialogue US Dept. of State 12 Oct 2023 -- The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Singapore at the U.S. - Singapore Space Dialogue.
US to Quadruple Number of Spy Satellites Over Next Decade - NRO Deputy Director Sputnik 10 Oct 2023 -- The US National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is planning to quadruple the number of intelligence satellites operating in orbit and as a result increase the number of images by more than ten times, deputy director Maj. Gen. Christopher Povak said on Tuesday.
Iran to put Martyr Soleimani satellite constellation into orbit in 2 years: Official Press TV 10 Oct 2023 -- Iran's first satellite system project named after top anti-terror commander Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani will be put into orbit within the next two years, according to the head of the Iranian Space Agency (ISA).
Iran to Launch Soleimani, First Homegrown Satellite System in Next 2 Years - Space Agency Sputnik 10 Oct 2023 -- The Iranian Space Agency (ISA) is planning to launch into orbit its first satellite system, which is named after the deceased commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Lt. Gen. Qasem Soleimani, within the next two years, the agency's head, Hassan Salarieh, said on Tuesday.
Pyongyang says military satellite key to countering US 'space militarization' Press TV 10 Oct 2023 -- The surveillance satellite program of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) is an "indispensable" measure to counter US "space militarization," North Korean news agency KCNA on Tuesday.
U.S. Deployment of Space Force Criticized KCNA 10 Oct 2023 -- Ri Song Jin, a researcher of the National Aerospace Technology Administration of the DPRK, released the following article titled "U.S. space force deployment aimed at preemptive aggression war" on Tuesday:
China, Azerbaijan sign cooperation document on joint building of the International Lunar Research Station Global Times 09 Oct 2023 -- China and Azerbaijan signed a joint statement on cooperation on International Lunar Research Station program on Tuesday, which marked Azerbaijan's official participation in the program, with the two sides agreeing to conduct extensive and in-depth cooperation in the areas of demonstration, engineering implementation, operation and application at the station.
China space rocket 'near' Taiwan ADIZ no cause for alarm: MND CNA 05 Oct 2023 -- The Ministry of National Defense (MND) on Thursday said that a Chinese space rocket detected passing "near" Taiwan's air defense identification zone (AIDZ) did not pose a threat to national security.
China launches new remote sensing satellite People's Daily 05 Oct 2023 -- China on Thursday successfully launched a new remote sensing satellite into space from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province.
Spain - PATRIOT Configuration-3+ Modernized Fire Units DSCA 04 Oct 2023 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Spain of PATRIOT Configuration-3+ Modernized Fire Units and related equipment for an estimated cost of $2.8 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
UK Nour 3 satellite stance 'interventionist', sign of anger at Iran scientific progress: FM spox IRNA 04 Oct 2023 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has condemned a statement by the British Foreign Office that criticized the Islamic Republic for its recent launch of the Nour 3 satellite into space, calling it "interventionist".
Tehran slams UK's 'interventionist' statement on Iran's satellite launch Press TV 04 Oct 2023 -- Iran has robustly denounced an "interventionist" statement by the British government on the Islamic Republic's latest satellite launch.
Construction of advanced homegrown Pars 2 imaging satellite underway: Official Press TV 06 Oct 2023 -- Head of the Iranian Space Agency (ISA) Hossein Salariyeh says the construction of the country's highly accurate remote sensing Pars 2 satellite is underway, while a bio-capsule will be launched into space by the end of the Iranian calendar year in March 2024.
Iran Working on Sending Own Astronaut Into Space Within 5 Years Sputnik 04 Oct 2023 -- Iran is working on sending a man to space in the next five years, Iranian Communications Minister Eisa Zarepour stated on Wednesday.
Chang'e-8 mission planned for launch around 2028, to form basic structure of a lunar research station with Chang'e-7 Global Times 03 Oct 2023 -- China's lunar exploration mission, Chang'e-8, is planned for launch around 2028 and will join Chang'e-7 to form the basic structure of a lunar research station, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced international cooperation opportunities linked to the Chang'e-8 mission during the 74th International Astronautical Congress on Monday.
Russia's Luna-25 Mission Likely Crashed Due to Faulty Velocity Measurement - Roscosmos Sputnik 03 Oct 2023 -- Incorrect operation of the angular velocity measurement unit is the most likely cause of the crash of Russia's Luna-25 moon lander mission, the Russian space corporation Roscosmos said on Tuesday.
Iran satellite launch - FCDO Statement UK FCDO 03 Oct 2023 -- The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has released a statement in response to Iran launching the Noor-III satellite on 27 September.
DLA Energy Supports Space Missions From Coast to Coast DoD News 02 Oct 2023 -- From coast to coast, Defense Logistics Agency Energy is helping launch rockets and equipment into space.
Japan's First Lunar Module Enters Moon's Transfer Orbit - Space Agency Sputnik 02 Oct 2023 -- Japan's first lunar module, the Smart Lander for Investigating the Moon (SLIM), has successfully entered the lunar transfer orbit and is heading toward the Moon, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) announced on Monday.
China invites Chang'e-8 lunar probe mission global collaboration People's Daily 03 Oct 2023 -- The China National Space Administration (CNSA) is offering opportunities for international cooperation on payloads that will piggyback on the country's Chang'e-8 lunar exploration mission, slated for launch around 2028.

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