November 2023 Space News

China-Russia lunar base collaboration 'a perfect match' Global Times 30 Nov 2023 -- Russia has officially ratified a cooperation agreement with China for the joint construction of the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) project, according to reports in the Russian media on Wednesday. The inclusive project has so far welcomed nearly 20 countries and organizations.
Iran dismisses Israeli regime's claim about Noor-3 satellite IRNA 28 Nov 2023 -- The ambassador and permanent representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations has rejected the Zionist regime of Israel's claim about the launch of the Noor-3 satellite into orbit and described the claim as ungrounded.
Iran response to Israel allegation about launching satellite ISNA 28 Nov 2023 -- Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations rejected Israel claim that the launch of the Noor 3 satellite into space is a violation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2231.
Joint Statement from the United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Intent to Cooperate in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space for Peaceful Purposes US Dept. of State 28 Nov 2023 -- The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the occasion of their agreement to commence negotiations on a Framework Agreement for space cooperation.
NASA chief calls on Dr Jitendra Singh, discusses launching joint Satellite with ISRO India PIB 28 Nov 2023 -- India and the US will launch the joint microwave remote sensing satellite for Earth observation, named NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) in the first quarter of next year, said Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh during a meeting with a high-level delegation of NASA led by its Administrator Mr Bill Nelson who called on him in New Delhi today
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Receives Report on Operational Preparation of Reconnaissance Satellite from NATA Pyongyang General Control Center KCNA 28 Nov 2023 -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, received a report on the preparatory work for the operation of reconnaissance satellite done between Nov. 25 and 28 from the Pyongyang General Control Center of the National Aerospace Technology Administration (NATA) on Monday morning and early Tuesday morning.
Russian Aerospace Forces launch Soyuz-2.1b carrier rocket from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Russia MoD 26 Nov 2023 -- On Saturday 25 November, at 11:58 p.m. from the State Test Cosmodrome of the Russian Defence Ministry (Plesetsk Cosmodrome) in the Arkhangelsk region, combat crews of the Russian Aerospace Forces launched a medium-class Soyuz-2.1b carrier rocket with a spacecraft in the interests of the Russian Defense Ministry
North Korea's Kim inspects new photos of 'major target areas' taken by spy satellite Press TV 25 Nov 2023 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has inspected new photos of "major target areas" taken by Pyongyang's spy satellite, the state media says.
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Visits Pyongyang General Control Center of NATA to Learn About Operational Preparation of Reconnaissance Satellite KCNA 25 Nov 2023 -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), visited the Pyongyang General Control Center of the National Aerospace Technology Administration (NATA) on November 24 to learn about the operational preparation of the reconnaissance satellite and watched the aerospace photos of Friday.
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Has Photo Session with Those Who Contributed to Launch of Reconnaissance Satellite KCNA 24 Nov 2023 -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, on Thursday had a photo session with the scientists, technicians and officials of the National Aerospace Technology Administration (NATA) who made great contributions to making combat-readiness of the DPRK armed forces and strengthening the self-defense capacity through the successful launch of reconnaissance satellite.
Reception Given to Celebrate Successful Launch of Reconnaissance Satellite KCNA 24 Nov 2023 -- The DPRK government hosted a reception at the Mokran House in celebration of the successful launch of the reconnaissance satellite "Malligyong-1" on Nov. 23, at a time when the whole country is in a festive mood with great pride of having a great event to be notably recorded in the history of building the ever-victorious revolutionary armed forces of Juche.
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Has Photo Session with Members of Non-permanent Preparatory Committee for Launching Satellites KCNA 24 Nov 2023 -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, met and had a photo session with members of the non-permanent preparatory committee for launching satellites who led the launch of the first reconnaissance satellite on Nov. 23.
Secretary Blinken's Call with Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Park and Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa US Dept. of State 24 Nov 2023
North Korea missile launch on 22 November: FCDO statement UK FCDO 24 Nov 2023 -- Following North Korea's ballistic missile launch on 22 November, a Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) spokesperson gave a statement.
New telescope to provide UK with crucial space awareness UK MOD 22 Nov 2023 -- UK Space Command and the UK Space Agency have announced the award of a contract to Spaceflux to build a new ground-based space camera-telescope system in Cyprus.
State Media: Newly Launched North Korean Satellite Snaps Photos of US Base in Guam VOA 22 Nov 2023 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected overhead images of U.S. military facilities in Guam, state media reported Wednesday, hours after claiming the successful launch of his country's first military spy satellite.
North Korean Ballistic Missile Launch on Wednesday Night Likely Failed - Reports Sputnik 22 Nov 2023 -- North Korea launched a ballistic missile toward the Sea of Japan on Wednesday night, South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported.
G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement on the Launch Using Ballistic Missile Technology by North Korea US Dept. of State 22 Nov 2023 -- The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union.
Statement by the NATO Secretary General on the satellite launch by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea NATO 22 Nov 2023
DPRK NATA's Report on Successful Launch of Reconnaissance Satellite KCNA 22 Nov 2023 -- The National Aerospace Technology Administration (NATA) of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea successfully launched the new-type carrier rocket "Chollima-1" loaded with the reconnaissance satellite "Malligyong-1" at the Sohae Satellite Launching Ground in Cholsan County, North Phyongan Province, at 22:42:28 on November 21, Juche 112 (2023).
South Korean Top Brass Says North Korea Launched Military Spy Satellite Southward Sputnik 21 Nov 2023 -- North Korea has carried out the previously announced launch of a military reconnaissance satellite, the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said on Tuesday.
North Korea Says Spy Satellite Successfully Launched VOA 21 Nov 2023 -- North Korea said it successfully placed its first spy satellite into orbit late Tuesday and vowed to launch several more in a "short span of time."
Space Militarization Can Never Be Justified: DPRK Researcher KCNA 21 Nov 2023 -- Ri Song Jin, a researcher of the National Aerospace Technology Administration of the DPRK, on Tuesday released the following commentary titled "Any space militarization move aimed at preemptive strike can be justified with nothing":
Statement from NSC Spokesperson Adrienne Watson on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's Space Launch The White House 21 Nov 2023
Readout of Assistant Secretary of Defense Ely Ratner's Calls With Republic of Korea and Japan DoD 21 Nov 2023 -- U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Ely Ratner spoke today in separate calls with Republic of Korea (ROK) Deputy Minister for National Defense Policy Heo Taekeun and with Japan Director-General for Defense Policy Kano Koji.
North Korea conducts rocket launch as US carrier docks in Bosan: Seoul Press TV 21 Nov 2023 -- South Korea says the North conducted a rocket launch on Tuesday, on the same day a US carrier strike group docked in the South's largest port.
N Korea launches satellite despite international warnings Radio Free Asia 21 Nov 2023 -- North Korea said Tuesday it "accurately" launched a spy satellite into orbit, drawing a strong rebuke from the United States, which called the launch a threat to "stability and prosperity on the Korean peninsula."
China Reportedly Sets Up Near-Space Command for Hypersonic Weapons Forces Sputnik 20 Nov 2023 -- According to reports from Chinese media, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) may have set up the first-ever military command for hypersonic weapons and other near-space military operations.
N Korea set to proceed with satellite launch soon: S Korea military Radio Free Asia 20 Nov 2023 -- South Korea's military authorities said on Monday they have detected new activities from North Korea, which appears to be a preliminary sign for its satellite launch. The authorities did not disclose specific details, but asserted that Seoul would respond to any new developments that could pose a threat to regional security.
S Korea Urges DPRK to Stop Preparations for Satellite Launch Sputnik 20 Nov 2023 -- The South Korean military on Monday urged North Korea to immediately stop preparations for another reconnaissance satellite launch attempt, vowing to take "necessary measures" to protect the South Korean people if the call is ignored.
SpaceX's Starship explodes in second test flight People's Daily 19 Nov 2023 -- SpaceX's giant new rocket Starship on Saturday blasted off on its second test flight, but exploded minutes after launch.
'Mishap' During 2nd Test Flight of SpaceX's Starship Resulted in Loss of Spacecraft - FAA Sputnik 18 Nov 2023 -- A mishap during SpaceX's second test flight of the Starship Super Heavy rocket resulted in the loss of the spacecraft, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) told Sputnik on Saturday.
PAC-3 Successfully Integrates with LTAMDS Radar Lockheed Martin 16 Nov 2023 -- For the first time, Lockheed Martin's Patriot Advanced Capability – 3 (PAC-3) successfully integrated with the Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) radar to defend against an Air Breathing Threat (ABT). The LTAMDS radar is a key component to advance the U.S. Army's modernized air and missile defense strategy.
BDS recognized by ICAO, to become globally used satellite navigation system: experts Global Times 16 Nov 2023 -- The BeiDou Satellite Navigation System (BDS), China's domestically developed global satellite navigation system, has been accepted by the UN's International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), following an annex of an international convention including the standard and recommended measures of the BDS, according to the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC).
SpaceX Clinches FAA Clearance for Second Starship Launch After April Explosion Sputnik 15 Nov 2023 -- The US Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) said in an X post that it issued a license authorizing the second launch of SpaceX's Starship super heavy vehicle.
Russia's Second Arktika-M Satellite to Be Launched on December 16 - Source Sputnik 15 Nov 2023 -- The second Arktika-M satellite, necessary for monitoring the Northern Sea Route among other goals, will be launched into orbit from the Baikonur spaceport on December 16, a source in the rocket and space industry has told Sputnik.
Roscosmos to Purchase Satellite Resources From Private Sector for First Time Sputnik 13 Nov 2023 -- Russian state space corporation Roscosmos is going to purchase the resources of Earth observation satellites from private companies for the first time, deputy director of the Department of Automatic Space Complexes, Navigation Systems of Roscosmos Valery Zaichko said on Monday.
United States Welcomes the Republic of Bulgaria to the Artemis Accords US Dept. of State 09 Nov 2023 -- The Republic of Bulgaria became the 32nd nation to sign the Artemis Accords at a ceremony hosted by NASA on Thursday.
Joint Statement on the Japan-ROK-U.S. Trilateral Dialogue on Space Security US Dept. of State 08 Nov 2023 -- Japan, the United States, and the Republic of Korea (ROK) held a trilateral dialogue on space security in Seoul on November 8, 2023.
United States and Republic of Korea Space Forum US Dept. of State 07 Nov 2023 -- Officials from the United States and the Republic of Korea (ROK) participated in the ROK-U.S. Space Forum, held in Seoul from November 6-7.
United States Welcomes the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the Artemis Accords US Dept. of State 07 Nov 2023 -- On November 1, the Kingdom of the Netherlands became the 31st nation to sign the Artemis Accords.
N Korea issues nuclear threat over US-S Korea space alliance Radio Free Asia 02 Nov 2023 -- North Korea issued a renewed threat to use nuclear weapons against the United States, calling the security collaboration between Washington and Seoul the actions of "war maniacs."

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