February 2024 Space News

Iran's space program growing fast: Minister IRNA 29 Feb 2024 -- Iranian Minister of Communications and Information Technology Issa Zarepour says the country's space program is growing rapidly.
Iran's "Pars 1" research satellite put into orbit IRNA 29 Feb 2024 -- Iran has successfully put a homemade research-measurement satellite into space's orbit, which marks the 12th satellite launch during President Ebrahim Raisi's administration.
Iran successfully launches domestically-built Pars 1 research satellite into space Press TV 29 Feb 2024 -- Iran has successfully put into orbit the domestically-built Pars 1 research-sensing satellite.
Soyuz-2.1b Rocket With Weather Satellite Launched From Vostochny Cosmodrome Sputnik 29 Feb 2024 -- A Soyuz-2.1b rocket with a Fregat upper stage carrying the Meteor-M hydrometeorological satellite, 17 Russian and one Iranian small satellites took off during the first launch from the Vostochny cosmodrome in 2024, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Thursday.
Iran to launch domestically-built Pars 1 research satellite into orbit Press TV 28 Feb 2024 -- Iran's Minister of Communications and Information Technology Issa Zarepour has announced that the homegrown Pars 1 research satellite is set to be launched into space on Thursday.
Pars 1, latest Iranian satellite ready for launch IRNA 27 Feb 2024 -- Pars 1 research satellite, built by the specialists of the Iran Space Research Institute, will soon be placed in the orbit at a height of 500 km from the earth's surface.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Challenges U.S. Buzz On Possible Nuclear Space Weapon RFE/RL 24 Feb 2024 -- Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov says the United States has not shown any evidence for accusations that Moscow wants to put nuclear weapons in space, following U.S. media reports and official hints of concern at emerging Russian capabilities in space-based weapons.
China launches new communication technology experiment satellite People's Daily 24 Feb 2024 -- China successfully sent a communication technology experiment satellite into space from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site on the southern island province of Hainan on Friday.
China's strongest rocket Long March-5 successfully sends satellite into orbit, embarking on high-frequency launching period in coming years Global Times 23 Feb 2024 -- Long March-5, China's most powerful carrier rocket in commission, thundered into the sky from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in South China's Hainan Province at around 7:30 pm, successfully sending the communication technology experiment-11 satellite into preset orbit. This marks China's first space launch in the Year of the Dragon.
Private US Moon Lander 'Alive and Well' After Rocky Landing VOA 23 Feb 2024 -- Odysseus, the first U.S. spacecraft to land on the moon in more than 50 years — and the first from the private sector — was reported to be "alive and well" Friday but lying on its side.
NASA Calls for Peaceful Space Cooperation Amid Rising Tensions Sputnik 22 Feb 2024 -- NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, commenting on allegations that Russia is developing space nuclear weapons, said on Thursday that the US hopes space cooperation with Moscow will continue.
U.S., Partner Nations Strengthen Space Interoperability During Global Sentinel DoD News 20 Feb 2024 -- International partnerships and cooperation among allies are key components of the United States' strategy to deter conflict and reinforce safety and stability in space.
Deputy Secretary General: NATO is strengthening its partnership with the space industry NATO 20 Feb 2024 -- Speaking at NATO's first Space Reverse Industry Day on Tuesday (20 February 2024), Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană highlighted the importance of cooperation with commercial space industry to ensure Alliance security. "This is not a job for NATO alone. It is something we must do together," he said.
Russia Always Against Deployment of Nuclear Weapons in Space - Putin Sputnik 20 Feb 2024 -- Russia has always been against deployment of nuclear weapons in space, President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday during a meeting with Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu.
Russia Plans to Launch Over 40 Space Rockets in 2024 for 1st Time in 30 Years Sputnik 19 Feb 2024 -- Russian state space corporation Roscosmos intends to launch more than 40 space rockets in 2024 for the first time in 30 years, Roscosmos head Yuri Borisov has said.
Iran to put domestic satellites into GEO in next 10 years: Minister IRNA 18 Feb 2024 -- The Iranian telecoms ministry has targeted the launch of home-grown satellites into Geostationary Orbit (GEO) during the next 10 years.
Iran plans to put homegrown satellites into GEOs within 10 years: Minister Press TV 18 Feb 2024 -- Iran's Minister of Communications and Information Technology Issa Zarepour says the country plans to send domestically-developed satellites into geostationary equatorial orbits (GEOs) onboard homegrown launch vehicles within the next ten years.
US Suggests Russia Can Be Talked Out of Launching New Anti-Satellite System VOA 16 Feb 2024 -- Russian plans to launch a new, space-based anti-satellite weapon system that could potentially wreak havoc on Earth are not set in stone, according to U.S. President Joe Biden, who suggested Friday that there was a still a chance to persuade Moscow to change course.
US Confirms Russia Pursuing 'Space-Based' Anti-Satellite System VOA 15 Feb 2024 -- The new national security threat that sent some in Washington into a tizzy and sparked calls urging Americans not to panic, is a new Russian anti-satellite capability, the White House confirmed Thursday, again emphasizing there is no immediate threat to life or limb.
Russia slams US for 'malicious fabrication' over space capabilities Press TV 15 Feb 2024 -- Moscow has dismissed as mere "malicious fabrication" a warning by Washington about Russia's newly-achieved capabilities in space.
Blinken Says Russian 'Threat' Not Active Capability, But US Taking It 'Very Seriously' Sputnik 15 Feb 2024 -- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday that an alleged Russia-related "national security threat" is not an active capability, but a potential one that Washington is taking "very, very seriously" and discussing with its allies.
MDA, SDA Confirm Successful Launch of the Hypersonic and Ballistic Tracking Space Sensor and Tranche 0 Satellites DoD 15 Feb 2024 -- On Wednesday, the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and Space Development Agency (SDA) confirmed the successful launch of six satellites to low-Earth orbit at 5:30 p.m. ET from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space by SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket.
White House Confirms Russia Has 'Troubling' Anti-Satellite Capability But Says It Poses No Threat RFE/RL 15 Feb 2024 -- The White House on February 15 confirmed that Russia has obtained a "troubling" emerging anti-satellite "capability" but said it had not yet been deployed and poses no immediate threat.
United States Welcomes Uruguay's Signing of the Artemis Accords US Dept. of State 15 Feb 2024 -- On February 15, 2024, Uruguay became the 36th signatory to the Artemis Accords, underscoring its commitment to the peaceful, safe, and transparent exploration and use of outer space.
US Officials Push Back After Lawmaker Sounds Alarm on Security Threat VOA 14 Feb 2024 -- The White House along with other top officials are seeking to reassure the American public after a key lawmaker sounded alarms about a "serious national security threat" facing the United States.
MDA, SDA Announce Upcoming Launch of the Hypersonic and Ballistic Tracking Space Sensor and Tranche 0 Satellites DoD 14 Feb 2024 -- The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and Space Development Agency (SDA) announce the upcoming launch of six satellites into low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida.
NASA Looks Forward to Hearing From Russia on Readiness to Continue Cooperation - Official Sputnik 14 Feb 2024 -- NASA expects that Russia's space agency Roscosmos will continue cooperation on the International Space Station (ISS) through 2030, Space Operations Mission Directorate Associate Administrator Kenneth Bowersox said during a congressional hearing on Wednesday.
Top Space Force General Says Guardian Ethos Is Key to Meeting Future Demands DoD News 13 Feb 2024 -- The drive and determination among Space Force guardians will continue to define the nation's newest military service as it meets the demands of the future, the chief of space operations said today.
Air Force, Space Force announce sweeping changes to maintain superiority amid Great Power Competition US Air Force 12 Feb 2024 -- The Department of the Air Force's senior civilian and military leaders, Feb. 12, unveiled sweeping plans for reshaping, refocusing, and reoptimizing the Air Force and Space Force to ensure continued supremacy in those domains while also better posturing the services to deter and, if necessary, prevail in an era of Great Power Competition.
DAF leaders lock arms, present plan to reoptimize Air Force, Space Force US Air Force 12 Feb 2024 -- In a show of unity fueled by a sense of urgency, senior Department of the Air Force civilian and military leaders unveiled Feb. 12 a set of sweeping decisions designed to reoptimize the Air Force and Space Force to maintain preeminence, deter adversaries, and prevail in an era of Great Power Competition.
Iran to put foreign satellites into orbit in two years: Minister IRNA 12 Feb 2024 -- Iran's Minister of Communications and Information Technology Isa Zare'pour has said that the Islamic Republic aims to put into space satellites of other countries, using Iranian-made carriers and launchers within the next two years.
The critical role of space in modern warfare and the imperative of joint space capabilities in Europe EUCOM 09 Feb 2024 -- In today's rapidly evolving security landscape, the importance of military space capabilities cannot be overstated.
Soyuz-2.1v Rocket With Military Satellite Launched From Plesetsk - MoD Sputnik 09 Feb 2024 -- A Soyuz-2.1v carrier rocket carrying a military satellite has been launched from the Plesetsk cosmodrome, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken at the Artemis Accords Signing Ceremony With Greek Foreign Minister Georgios Gerapetritis, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, and Dr. Daglis US Dept. of State 09 Feb 2024
United States Welcomes Greece's Signing of the Artemis Accords US Dept. of State 09 Feb 2024 -- On February 9, Greece became the 35th country to sign the Artemis Accords. Foreign Minister Georgios Gerapetritis signed the Accords for Greece during the fifth round of the U.S.-Greece Strategic Dialogue, held in Washington, D.C. at the Department of State.
Axiom Space Mission Returns to Earth VOA 09 Feb 2024 -- A private, four-person international crew with the commercial space company Axiom safely splashed down Friday off Florida's Atlantic coast following a two-week mission at the International Space Station (ISS).
Time for building a highly capable Aatmanirbhar defence space ecosystem, says CDS Gen Anil Chauhan India PIB 07 Feb 2024 -- Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan has stressed that as the country is going through Amrit Kaal, it is time for building a highly capable Aatmanirbhar defence space ecosystem
U.S. Southern Command Urges Space Conference Attendees to 'Think Big' DoD News 06 Feb 2024 -- It is absolutely crucial for the United States and its partners in the Western Hemisphere to address the centrality of space, and U.S. Southern Command hosted the annual Space Conference of the Americas to discuss the way ahead for space cooperation and interoperability.
China advances in satellite technology and autonomous driving with Geespace's latest launch Global Times 04 Feb 2024 -- Geespace, a satellite technology company under Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, launched eleven satellites from Xichang Satellite Launch Centre in Southwest China's Sichuan Province, using Long March-2C carrier rocket on Saturday.
Raeisi: Latest satellite launches neutralized sanctions, foiled plots to isolate Iran Press TV 03 Feb 2024 -- President Ebrahim Raeisi of Iran has praised the latest launch of homegrown satellites into space as a major development that neutralized Western sanctions and foiled enemy plots to isolate the nation.
Smart Dragon 3 rocket successfully completes third space launch People's Daily 04 Feb 2024 -- China launched a Smart Dragon 3 carrier rocket on Saturday morning off the coast of Yangjiang in Guangdong province, placing nine satellites in space.
Big leap in Space Defence Technology: Green Propulsion System, developed under DRDO's Technology Development Fund, successfully demonstrates in-orbit functionality India PIB 01 Feb 2024 -- A Green Propulsion System, developed under the Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme of DRDO, has successfully demonstrated in-orbit functionality on a payload launched by PSLV C-58 mission
'Iran's successful launch of Mahda satellite opens new window to space launches' IRNA 01 Feb 2024 -- The Iranian minister of communications and information technology has said that the recent successful launch of three Iranian satellites into orbit has opened a new window to the country's space launches.
Press release on Russian-Chinese consultations on outer space security Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 01 Feb 2024

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