April 2024 Space News

Shenzhou-17 crew return to Earth after completing 1st extravehicular repair task for damages caused by space debris impact Global Times 30 Apr 2024 -- The return capsule of the Shenzhou-17 manned spaceship, carrying taikonauts Tang Hongbo, Tang Shengjie and Jiang Xinlin, touched down at the Dongfeng landing site in North China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on Tuesday, following six months aboard the Tiangong space station.
Iran plans to launch 5-7 satellites in current Iranian year: Official IRNA 28 Apr 2024 -- Head of Iran Space Agency announced plans to launch five to seven satellites in the current Iranian calendar year ending on March 20, 2025.
China's Shenzhou-17 astronauts complete handover, returning to Earth on April 30 People's Daily 28 Apr 2024 -- China's Shenzhou-17 crew held a handover ceremony with the Shenzhou-18 crew and transferred the keys of the country's space station to the latter on Sunday.
China prepares to launch Chang'e-6 lunar probe People's Daily 28 Apr 2024 -- The Chang'e-6 lunar probe is scheduled for launch at an appropriate time at the beginning of May, according to the China National Space Administration (CNSA).
Russia Creates 1st Space Surveillance System Over Arctic - Roscosmos Sputnik 27 Apr 2024 -- Russia has become the first country in the world to create a space system for monitoring the Arctic region after a state commission had accepted the Arktika-M satellite No. 2 into operation, Russian state space corporation Roscosmos said.
Russia Creates World's First Arctic Space Observation System - Roscosmos Sputnik 27 Apr 2024 -- The system consists of two hydrometeorological satellites called Arktika-M, according to Moscow's state space agency.
China will launch Chang'e-6 lunar probe in early May to collect samples from far side of the moon Global Times 27 Apr 2024 -- The Chang'e-6 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y8 carrier rocket combination has been vertically transported to the Wenchang Space Launch Site in South China's Hainan Province. The launch is scheduled to take place in early May, the Global Times learned from the China National Space Administration (CNSA) on Saturday.
Press Statement by Spokesman for NATA of DPRK KCNA 27 Apr 2024 -- A spokesman for the National Aerospace Technology Administration (NATA) of the DPRK, released the following press statement "U.S. hegemonic attempt to militarize outer space into war theater is principal threat to global peace and security" on Saturday:
Shenzhou-18 taikonauts start journey to space station for more sci-tech experiments People's Daily 26 Apr 2024 -- China on Thursday launched the Shenzhou-18 manned spaceship that will send three taikonauts to the orbiting Tiangong space station for a six-month mission.
Targeting threats in the wider frontiers Australia DOD 26 Apr 2024 -- The ADF's space and cyber capabilities will be bolstered by up to $32 billion in the coming decade under the 2024 Integrated Investment Program.
Shenzhou-18 successfully launched, sending three taikonauts, fish to Chinese space station Global Times 25 Apr 2024 -- With the thunderous roar, the Shenzhou-18 manned spacecraft blasted off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Northwest China, atop the Long March-2F Y18 carrier rocket on 8:59 pm on Thursday, carrying taikonauts Ye Guangfu, Li Cong and Li Guangsu as well as nearly 100 experimental projects to the Tiangong space station.
China to launch 3 lunar probe missions within next 4 yrs; ILRS to complete basic form before 2035: chief designer of lunar exploration projects Global Times 25 Apr 2024 -- China will carry out three Chang'e lunar probe missions within next four years and the basic form of the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS,) the international moon base project currently led by the China National Space Administration and Russia's ROSCOSMOS, is expected to be completed before 2035, Wu Weiren, chief designer of China's lunar exploration project, revealed during a speech at the ongoing China Space Conference in Wuhan, Central China's Hubei Province.
Space Force Official Outlines Roadmap for Commercial Partnerships DoD News 24 Apr 2024 -- The Space Force aims to build upon its foundation of strong partnerships with the commercial sector to maintain the United States' competitive advantage in the frontier warfare domain, a senior service official said yesterday.
S. Korea, US Conduct Joint Space Drills Against Perceived Threats From N. Korea - Reports Sputnik 24 Apr 2024 -- South Korea and the United States have conducted joint space exercises aimed at addressing North Korea's alleged jamming attacks on global positioning system (GPS) and other space-based threats as part of annual air drills, South Korean media reported on Wednesday, citing the air force.
Russia blocks UN resolution on peaceful use of outer space VOA 24 Apr 2024 -- Russia blocked a U.N. Security Council resolution Wednesday reaffirming the need to prevent a nuclear arms race in outer space.
Statement from National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Russia's Veto of the UN Security Council Resolution on the Outer Space Treaty The White House 24 Apr 2024
Russia vetoes Security Council draft resolution on a weapon-free outer space UN News 24 Apr 2024 -- Russia used its veto to quash a draft resolution aimed at keeping weapons out of outer space.
Security Council Fails to Adopt Resolution on Prevention of Arms Race in Outer Space Owing to Negative Vote UN Security Council 24 Apr 2024 -- The Security Council this afternoon failed to adopt a proposed draft resolution aimed at the prevention of an arms race in outer space.
There should be no nuclear weapons stationed in space: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 24 Apr 2024 -- Explanation of Vote by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on non-proliferation.
China's Chang'e-7 lunar mission to carry instruments developed through int'l cooperation People's Daily 24 Apr 2024 -- China's Chang'e-7 lunar exploration mission will carry six scientific instruments developed by six countries and one international organization, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced on Wednesday.
China's Kuaizhou commercial rockets aim 8-10 launches to deploy 30 satellites into orbits in 2024: developer Global Times 23 Apr 2024 -- China's commercial Kuaizhou rockets aim to carry out eight to 10 orbital launches in 2024, to deploy more than 30 satellites into their designated orbits, Global Times has learned from Hubei Sanjiang Group, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the country's space contractor China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC) and developers of the rockets, on Tuesday.
United States Welcomes Switzerland and Sweden's Signing of the Artemis Accords US Dept. of State 17 Apr 2024 -- Yesterday, the United States welcomed Switzerland and Sweden into the Artemis Accords family as we strengthen collaboration in space, to include scientific research, education, commercial ventures, and efforts to ensure the sustainable use of space environments.
DOD Awards $14.4 Million to Sustain and Enhance the Space-Qualified Solar Cell Supply Chain DoD 16 Apr 2024 -- The Department of Defense today announced an award of $14.4 million via the Defense Production Act Investment (DPAI) Program to 5N+ Semiconductors (5N Semi) to sustain and expand the capability to produce germanium substrates used in solar cells for defense and commercial satellites.
ASD Space Policy Remarks for the 16th Ronald Reagan Missile Defense Conference "Missile Defense in an Era of Strategic Competition" DoD 16 Apr 2024 -- As prepared for delivery by John Plumb, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy
Defense Officials Say Continued Investments in Missile Defense Are Critical Amid Evolving Threats DoD News 16 Apr 2024 -- Senior Pentagon officials underscored today the imperative for continued investments in missile defense and deterrence capabilities as U.S. adversaries increasingly seek to extend their offensive reach and threaten to upend global peace and stability.
Queqiao-2 relay satellite mission a complete success, capable of providing service for future lunar exploration: CNSA Global Times 12 Apr 2024 -- China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced on Friday that Queqiao-2 relay satellite mission completed in-orbit communication tests and it has been a complete success. The satellite is capable of providing relay communication services for the fourth phase of the lunar exploration project and subsequent domestic and international lunar exploration missions.
First Launch of Russian Methane-Powered Rocket Amur to Take Place in 2030 Sputnik 12 Apr 2024 -- The first launch of the Russian-made methane-powered carrier rocket Amur-LNG with a reversible first stage is planned for 2030, Russian Trade Minister Denis Manturov said on Friday.
Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova's comment on the successful launch of the Angara A5 launch vehicle from the Vostochny Cosmodrome marking Cosmonautics Day Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 11 Apr 2024
MD PSD speech to Space Symposium: EU space security and defence European External Action Service (EEAS) 11 Apr 2024 -- Below, the text of a speech the Special Envoy for Space (SES) Ms. Marjolijn van Deelen recently gave on the subject of EU space security and defence to the Space Symposium in Colorado, USA.
ASD Space Policy Keynote Address for the 2024 Space Policy Symposium (As prepared) DoD 10 Apr 2024
Official Says Commercial Space Strategy Is Driven by Imperative to Maintain Warfighting Edge DoD News 09 Apr 2024 -- As the space domain increasingly becomes an essential warfighting domain, it is imperative that the Defense Department seize on the commercial sector's ability to rapidly develop and field technology, the Pentagon's top space policy official said last week.
Comment by Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on US statements regarding the space agenda Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 06 Apr 2024
New Space Strategy Looks to Integrate DOD, Commercial Efforts DoD News 02 Apr 2024 -- Space plays a critical role in American security and prosperity, and it is essential to the men and women in the Defense Department who rely on space-based services every day to execute their missions.
DoD Releases 2024 DoD Commercial Space Integration Strategy DoD 02 Apr 2024 -- Today, the Department of Defense released the 2024 DoD Commercial Space Integration Strategy. In line with the National Security Strategy and the 2022 National Defense Strategy, this strategy seeks to align the Department's efforts and drive more effective integration of commercial space solutions into national security space architectures.
Space Development Will Be Accelerated in DPRK: Vice General Director of NATA KCNA 01 Apr 2024 -- Pak Kyong Su, vice general director of the National Aerospace Technology Administration (NATA), gave an answer to a question raised by KCNA on March 31 as regards the DPRK's implementation of the goal for space development on the occasion of the founding anniversary of the NATA which supervises and controls the space development of the country in a unified way.

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