July 2024 Space News

Russia May Launch Two X-Ray Telescopes Into Orbit in 2032, 2038 - Space Research Institute Sputnik 26 Jul 2024 -- Russian scientists plan to launch two more x-ray telescopes, the Spektr-RGN and the Spektr-RGM, in 2032 and 2038, Alexander Lutovinov, the deputy director of the Space Research Institute (IKI) at the Russian Academy of Sciences, said on Friday.
Astronomers use Webb telescope to discover new planet VOA 26 Jul 2024 -- A team of astronomers used the James Webb Space Telescope, or JWST, to observe a new, Jupiter-like planet outside our solar system - known as an "exoplanet." It was the first new planet observed and imaged with the telescope that was not first observed from Earth.
Russian-Chinese International Scientific Lunar Station to Be Built in 3 Phases Sputnik 25 Jul 2024 -- The International Scientific Lunar Station (ISLS) will be jointly created by Russia and China in three phases: research and development, construction, and operation, according to the relevant agreement published on the official legal information portal on Thursday.
Russian Space Company Gonets Plans to Launch 40 Small Satellites by 2027 Sputnik 25 Jul 2024 -- The Russian Gonets Satellite System company is planning to launch two small spacecraft next year in cooperation with the Fifth Generation experimental and design bureau as well as to increase the number of its small satellites in the orbit to 40 by 2027, the company told Sputnik.
China's new-gen manned launch vehicle completes first high-altitude simulation test, paves way for crewed lunar exploration Global Times 23 Jul 2024 -- China has achieved another significant milestone in its development of the new-generation manned carrier rocket, with the successful completion of a long-duration high-altitude simulation test for the vehicle's third-stage liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen engine, the Global Times learned on Tuesday.
DRDO successfully flight-tests Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence System India PIB 24 Jul 2024 -- Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight-tested Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence System on July 24, 2024
Iran to launch 8 more satellites by yearend IRNA 24 Jul 2024 -- Iran says it will launch at least 6 to 8 satellites into space by the end of the current Iranian year on March 20, 2025.
Russia Is Ready to Counter US Plans for 'Satellite Jammers' in Space Sputnik 21 Jul 2024 -- The new "satellite jammers" the US intends to deploy in space to target Russian and Chinese satellites are meant to deprive Moscow and Beijing of "command, control, communication and intelligence systems during times of conflict," said Bruce Gagnon, coordinator at Global Network Against Weapons and Nuclear Power in Space.
US Air Force Extends Space Tech Contract for Launch Services Through 2027 - Pentagon Sputnik 20 Jul 2024 -- Space Exploration Technologies has been awarded a more than $661 million US Air Force contract extension to continue providing launch services between fiscal year 2022 through fiscal year 2027, the Department of Defense announced in a press release.
Australian officials say antimissile program on track VOA 20 Jul 2024 -- Senior Australian military commanders on Thursday said the country is on track to reshape the nation's antimissile air defenses despite recent public criticism.
Military Experts Highlight Space Opportunities, Threats at Aspen Conference DoD News 18 Jul 2024 -- Attendees of the Aspen Security Forum yesterday discussed a subject that influences all other topics the experts at the Colorado conference will talk about: space.
Navy, DOD Leaders Discuss Space Capabilities During Second Naval Space Summit at NPS US Navy 18 Jul 2024 -- Recognizing the importance of a rapidly evolving space domain to U.S. national defense, key leaders from the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Department of Defense gathered at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) for the second annual Naval Space Summit, July 9-11.
Russia, China taking space into dangerous territory, US says VOA 17 Jul 2024 -- Russia and China are edging ever closer to unleashing space-based weapons, a decision that could have far-reaching implications for America's ability to defend itself, U.S. military and intelligence agencies warn.
The United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Sign Framework Agreement for Space Cooperation US Dept. of State 16 Jul 2024 -- On July 15, the United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia signed a framework agreement that opens new possibilities for cooperation between our two countries on civilian space exploration and research.
China's first commercial space launch site gears up People's Daily 17 Jul 2024 -- China's first launch complex dedicated to servicing commercial space operations is scheduled to carry out its debut mission in the coming autumn, according to its top manager.
China's first all-electric propulsion communication satellite passes in-orbit tests, becomes fully operational Global Times 15 Jul 2024 -- The Asia-Pacifc-6E, or the APStar-6E, China's first all-electric propulsion communication satellite, has successfully passed in-orbit technology verification and ground station technology reviews in Hong Kong, which means the satellite has become fully operational after having successfully passed all in-orbit tests, according to spacecraft manufacturer China Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGWIC) on Monday.
NATO missile defence base in Poland now mission ready NATO 10 Jul 2024 -- A new U.S. ballistic missile defence site in Redzikowo, Poland is now operational and available for the defence of the Alliance. Dubbed "Aegis Ashore", the site is part of a larger NATO missile shield and is designed to detect, track and intercept ballistic missiles in flight.
Chinese delegation visits Mozhaisky Military Space Academy Russia MoD 09 Jul 2024 -- Within the framework of military and technical cooperation, a delegation of the People's Liberation Army of the People's Republic of China headed by the Deputy Chief Training and Administration Department of the Central Military Commission of the People's Republic of China, General Wang Xianfeng visited the Mozhaisky Military Space Academy on 5 July 2024.
"Communication satellites are of great importance in terms of our national security" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 09 Jul 2024 -- In a video message he sent to the launch ceremony of TURKSAT 6A, President Erdoğan said: "Indigenously producing such critical technologies as communication satellites is of great importance in terms of our national security."
Sweden's first defence and security space strategy Government Offices of Sweden 05 Jul 2024 -- On 4 July, the Government adopted Sweden's first defence and security space strategy − The role of space in a new security environment.
Chinese private rocket company apologizes for test failure causing trouble, vows to compensate affected residents Global Times 02 Jul 2024 -- Chinese private rocket company Space Pioneer, also known as Beijing Tianbing Technology Co, apologized on Tuesday afternoon for the failure of its reusable rocket model's static fire test that caused trouble and inconvenience to the affected residents near the launch site. The company has vowed to compensate their economic losses.
China's first commercial spacecraft launch site ready for operations People's Daily 01 Jul 2024 -- China's first commercial spacecraft launch site is ready for operations in south China's Hainan Province as of Sunday, having completed a rocket launch simulation rehearsal using its two launch pads.

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