June 2024 Space News

Army awards $4.5 billion Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement missile multiyear contract US Army 28 Jun 2024 -- Officials from the United States Army's Program Executive Office Missiles and Space and Army Contracting Command - Redstone Arsenal executed a contract award for Fiscal Year 2024 Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement production. The $4.5 billion contract awarded to Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control will procure 870 PAC-3 MSE missiles and associated hardware.
Two New Nations Join Program to Provide SATCOM Support to NATO DoD News 27 Jun 2024 -- Beginning next year, Spain and Luxembourg will join four other NATO nations that provide satellite communications services to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization as part of a satellite services project that began in 2020.
China's Chang'e-6 safely returns to Earth with first-ever lunar far side samples Global Times 25 Jun 2024 -- Chang'e-6 - China's latest leap of moon exploration - has claimed full success, as the returning capsule of the craft, carrying the first batch of lunar samples collected from the far side of the moon in human history, safely touched down in designated landing site in the Siziwang Banner, in North China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on Tuesday afternoon at 2:07 pm.
Historic Chinese lunar probe returns to Earth VOA 25 Jun 2024 -- An uncrewed Chinese spacecraft returned to Earth Tuesday carrying the first soil and rock samples taken from the far side of the moon.
China-France space science satellite launched successfully Global Times 23 Jun 2024 -- China on Saturday successfully launched the Space Variable Objects Monitor (SVOM), a space science satellite co-developed by China and France, to its preset orbit, which according to mission insiders and space observers on Sunday, marked a hallmark example of cooperation in space between a major Western country and an Asian power.
China completes first 10-kilometer vertical takeoff and landing flight test of reusable launch vehicle successfully Global Times 23 Jun 2024 -- China's first 10-kilometer vertical takeoff and landing flight test of a reusable launch vehicle was successfully completed on Sunday, marking the largest vertical takeoff and landing flight test of a reusable launch vehicle in the country to date and the first application of a domestically developed deep-throttling liquid oxygen-methane engine in a 10-kilometer return flight.
Iran's Space Agency plans to launch 2 satellites in July IRNA 22 Jun 2024 -- The head of Iran's Space Agency (ISA), Hassan Salarieh, has announced plans for two satellite launches in July.
Iran to launch two major satellites in coming weeks: ISA chief Press TV 22 Jun 2024 -- Iranian Space Agency (ISA) chief says the country will carry out two major satellite launches in the coming weeks.
China launches new astronomical satellite developed in cooperation with France People's Daily 22 Jun 2024 -- China on Saturday launched an astronomical satellite, the result of nearly 20 years of hard work between Chinese and French scientists, to capture gamma-ray bursts which flicker like fireworks in the farthest reaches of the universe.
Statement by the foreign ministers of the Collective Security Treaty Organisation member states on the current issues related to the exploration and use of outer space for peaceful purposes Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 21 Jun 2024
Turner Warns of Russia's Nuclear Anti-Satellite Weapons Program During Speech at CSIS House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence 20 Jun 2024 -- Today, Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10), Chairman of the House Permanent Select on Intelligence, a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, and head of the U.S. delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly delivered a major speech about the Russian nuclear anti-satellite threat at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
US 'sleepwalking' into space disaster, lawmaker warns VOA 20 Jun 2024 -- A key U.S. lawmaker warned Thursday that Russia is on the verge of ushering in the end of the Space Age with its new, nuclear anti-satellite weaponry.
First crew of Boeing Starliner to remain at ISS until late June VOA 19 Jun 2024 -- The two-person crew of Boeing's new Starliner spacecraft will remain at the International Space Station for several more days to allow ground engineers time to examine a new set of problems with the spacecraft.
Russian involvement in China's moon exploration divides space research camps VOA 18 Jun 2024 -- China aims to mark a new milestone in space exploration next week when its Chang'e-6 probe is expected to return to Earth from the far side of the moon with rock and soil samples.
NASA space mission to launch artificial star into space VOA 17 Jun 2024 -- In upcoming years, the twinkle of stars in the night sky might be joined by the glow of laser beams.
China's lunar probe returning to Earth with samples from moon's far side in about 10 days Global Times 16 Jun 2024 -- China's Chang'e-6 lunar probe carrying samples from moon's far side is returning to Earth in about 10 days, media outlets reported on Saturday, highlighting potential new discoveries to be revealed in aid of lunar research.
China's moon landing rocket successfully tests sub-level propulsion system Global Times 14 Jun 2024 -- China's new moon rocket Long March 10 on Friday made a successful test on its sub-level propulsion system, marking the first large-scale ground test at a system wide level.
Putin signs into law joint building of lunar base with China as Beijing expands circle of friends in Moon exploration Global Times 13 Jun 2024 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday officially signed into law his country's cooperation with China on the construction of the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) project, as Beijing proactively advocates global participation in the joint exploration of the vast universe, with the latest effort being the inclusion of Egypt and Bahrain in China's next Chang'e mission.
Iran's Space Industry Soars with Four New Satellites and a Transfer Block IRNA 13 Jun 2024 -- The Israeli Telecommunications Company, Bezeq has come under cyberattack, causing chaos among its consumers on Tuesday, media sources said.
United States Welcomes Armenia's Signing of the Artemis Accords US Dept. of State 13 Jun 2024 -- Armenia became the 43rd signatory to the Artemis Accords yesterday at a ceremony at NASA Headquarters in Washington.
From partner to ally - The Swedish NATO accession and Sweden's new space diplomacy Government Offices of Sweden 12 Jun 2024 -- Speech by Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström's during his visit to Texas 13-15 May 2024.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Preliminary Terms with Rocket Lab to Expand Production of Compound Semiconductors that Power Spacecrafts and Satellites US Dept. of Commerce 11 Jun 2024 -- Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced that the Department of Commerce and Rocket Lab, the parent company of space power provider SolAero Technologies Corp., have signed a non-binding preliminary memorandum of terms (PMT) to provide up to $23.9M in direct funding under the CHIPS and Science Act.
Iran unveils upgraded version of its Kowsar satellite IRNA 09 Jun 2024 -- Iran has unveiled an upgraded version of its homegrown satellite, Kowsar, in a ceremony attended by officials from knowledge-based and private companies.
Iran unveils flight models of Kowsar, Hodhod satellites Press TV 09 Jun 2024 -- Iran has unveiled flight models of the homegrown Kowsar and Hodhod satellites.
Joint Statement from the Governments of the United States of America and Germany at the Inaugural U.S.—Germany Space Dialogue US Dept. of State 07 Jun 2024 -- The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Germany at the inaugural U.S.-Germany Space Dialogue.
Boeing Starliner with crew reaches International Space Station VOA 06 Jun 2024 -- Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, carrying crew on board, safely docked at the International Space Station after trouble in the propulsion system and two helium leaks since entering orbit.
Iran to inaugurate West Asia's biggest spaceport: Minister Press TV 06 Jun 2024 -- Iran's minister of communications and information technology says the Islamic Republic is to inaugurate the West Asia region's biggest spaceport in its southern port city of Chabahar by early next year.
Chang'e-6 bags precious lunar sample in Earth-returning vehicle Global Times 06 Jun 2024 -- Two days after lifting off from the moon's surface, the ascender of China's Chang'e-6 lunar probe completed a rendezvous and docking with the orbiter-returner combination, delivering the world's first lunar samples collected from the far side of the moon to the Earth-returning vehicle on Thursday afternoon.
NASA unveils catalog of 126 exoplanets VOA 05 Jun 2024 -- A new NASA paper on exoplanets catalogs 126 confirmed and candidate exoplanets beyond our solar system, including some that could possibly support life.
NASA launches first crewed flight of Boeing Starliner spacecraft to ISS VOA 05 Jun 2024 -- The new Boeing Starliner has lifted off with NASA astronauts headed to the International Space Station, or ISS. After two previous attempts, the Starliner was launched at 10:52 a.m. local time Wednesday from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Carrying first samples collected from far side of moon, Chang'E-6 embarks on journey home Global Times 05 Jun 2024 -- Carrying valuable rocks and dust collected from the far side of the moon, the ascender of China's Chang'e-6 lunar probe officially embarked on its journey back to Earth, moving toward the goal of returning precious rock and soil from this region to Earth for the first time in history.
Chinese lunar probe returning to Earth VOA 04 Jun 2024 -- Chinese state-run media say an uncrewed spacecraft is headed back to Earth after blasting off from the far side of the moon Tuesday.
Carrying first samples collected from far side of moon, Chang'E-6 takes off from lunar surface Global Times 04 Jun 2024 -- Carrying valuable rocks and dust collected from the far side of moon, the ascender of China's Chang'E-6 lunar probe lifted off from the lunar surface and entered lunar orbit with success on Tuesday morning, marking an unprecedented accomplishment in the history of human lunar exploration.
China's spacecraft takes off from moon with first samples from lunar far side People's Daily 04 Jun 2024 -- The ascender of China's Chang'e-6 probe lifted off from lunar surface on Tuesday morning, carrying samples collected from the moon's far side, an unprecedented feat in human lunar exploration history.
More than 70 scientific achievements published on studies of lunar samples brought back by Chang'e-5 probe Global Times 03 Jun 2024 -- As China's Chang'e-6 probe is about to start scooping and drilling on Earth's natural satellite following a smooth touchdown on the far side of the moon on Sunday, researchers studying the lunar samples brought back by the previous Chang'e-5 mission have accomplished a number of milestone achievements with over 70 findings being published in major academic journals both at home and abroad.
China makes history as it nails second landing on Moon's far side Global Times 02 Jun 2024 -- China has successfully landed its second spacecraft - the Chang'e-6 unmanned probe - on the Moon's far side on Sunday, when no other country has done it once. The feat marks a key milestone in achieving its mission to bring home, for the first time in human history, samples from an unexplored region from Earth's natural satellite, as stargazers around the world hold their breaths for this epic moment.
Chinese spacecraft successfully lands on far side of Moon IRNA 02 Jun 2024 -- China's Chang'e-6 spacecraft successfully makes a soft landing on the far side of the Moon and will soon begin collecting unique lunar samples, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced late Saturday.
Maiden Launch of Crewed Starliner Mission Postponed Again Due to Technical Issues - NASA Sputnik 01 Jun 2024 -- The first crewed launch of Boeing's CST-100 Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS) has been postponed again, until June 2, due to an automatic hold of the ground launch sequencer, NASA said.
Russia's Progress MS-27 Cargo Spacecraft Docks at International Space Station Sputnik 01 Jun 2024 -- The Progress MS-27 cargo spacecraft has docked with the International Space Station (ISS) after a May 30 launch from the Baikonur cosmodrome and a two-day flight, a broadcast by Russian state space corporation Roscosmos showed on Saturday.

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