August 2024 Space News

US ICBM Warning System Lacks Parts, Suffers Obsolete Tech Hurting Readiness - Report Sputnik 29 Aug 2024 -- The US strategic Early Warning Radar system to monitor the threat of ballistic missile thermonuclear attack is plagued by a lack of spare parts, outdated technology, much more maintenance work than anticipated and other problems, the Pentagon Inspector General admitted in a public statement about a highly classified report.
Chinese vice premier stresses high-quality development of commercial spaceflight People's Daily 26 Aug 2024 -- Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing has emphasized promoting high-quality development in the commercial spaceflight sector to better contribute to the development of new quality productive forces and Chinese modernization.
An Indian will land on the surface of Moon, fifteen years from now, in the year 2040, announces Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh India PIB 23 Aug 2024 -- In a momentous celebration marking the first-ever National Space Day, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Earth Sciences, MoS PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi greets the nation on occasion of first National Space Day India PIB 23 Aug 2024 -- The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today extended his heartfelt greetings to the nation on the occasion of the first National Space Day
China launches new communications satellite People's Daily 23 Aug 2024 -- China on Thursday sent a new communications satellite into orbit from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province.
Iran's Space Agency ready to launch 14 satellites IRNA 22 Aug 2024 -- The head of the Iranian Space Agency Hassan Salarieh says that the Agency has 14 satellites scheduled for launch.
Dozens of indigenous satellites under construction in Iran, says Iranian Space Agency Press TV 22 Aug 2024 -- Head of the Iranian Space Agency (ISA) Hossein Salariyeh says the country has achieved remarkable progress in the space industry over the past three years and is currently building dozens of domestically-designed satellites for various purposes.
Russia, China to Continue Developing International Lunar Research Station Project Sputnik 22 Aug 2024 -- Russia and China have agreed to continue developing the International Lunar Research Station project and to coordinate their plans for joint lunar exploration missions, as outlined in a joint communique following the meeting between Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and Chinese Premier Li Qiang.
US Air Force Pays Northrop $100Mln Extra to Complete 2 Polar Satellites - Pentagon Sputnik 22 Aug 2024 -- The US Air Force has extended the Northrop Grumman Space Systems contract to build two new High Earth Orbit (HEO) polar reconnaissance satellites by almost $100 million, the Department of Defense announced in a press release.
"Chandrayaan 3 was a milestone: Chandrayaan 4 and 5 to Follow," announces Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh India PIB 21 Aug 2024 -- "Chandrayaan 3 was a milestone, Chandrayaan 4 and 5 will follow," announced Union Minister Dr
CAS' new liquid rocket Kinetica-2 nails key test, aims maiden flight by 2025 Global Times 20 Aug 2024 -- Kinetica-2, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Space's new liquid propellant rocket that is designed to support China's large-scale satellite constellation networks, has successfully completed its stage separation test, marking a milestone achievement toward its maiden flight scheduled for 2025, the Global Times learned from the rocket developer on Tuesday.
Budget announcements relating to the Space sector have a futuristic vision, says Space Minister Dr Jitendra Singh India PIB 17 Aug 2024 -- Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Earth Sciences, MoS PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr
UK Space Command successfully launches first military satellite UK MOD 17 Aug 2024 -- Cutting-edge new satellite launched by UK Space Command to provide crucial space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance.
ISRO launches Earth Observation Satellite EOS-08 India PIB 16 Aug 2024 -- ISRO's latest Earth Observation Satellite 'EOS-08' launched by the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV)-D3 today at 9:17 hrs from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Shriharikota
Space Forces in Europe - Space Forces Africa holds change of command ceremony AFRICOM 15 Aug 2024 -- U.S. Space Forces in Europe - Space Forces Africa, also known as SPACEFOREUR-AF, is the U.S. Space Force component field command charged with supporting both U.S. European Command and U.S. Africa Command, encompassing 51 countries in Europe and 53 countries in Africa, respectively.
Germany - PATRIOT Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement Missiles DSCA 15 Aug 2024 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Germany of PATRIOT Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement Missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $5.0 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
Kazakh Plan To Join Chinese-Led Moon Base Would Strengthen Space Partnership RFE/RL 13 Aug 2024 -- A new agreement for Kazakhstan to join Chinese-led plans to build and operate a research base on the moon could set the stage for deepening cooperation between the two countries as Beijing makes strides toward becoming a leading power in space.
Poland Signs Agreement to Produce 48 Patriot System Launchers Sputnik 12 Aug 2024 -- Poland has signed an agreement on the production of 48 launchers of the Patriot surface-to-air missile system, United States Ambassador to Poland Mark Brzezinski said on Monday during the signing ceremony.
Poland to Produce Patriot Air Defense Missile Launchers - Defense Ministry Sputnik 09 Aug 2024 -- Poland will manufacture missile launchers for US Patriot air defense systems, the Polish Defense Ministry said on Friday, adding that the correspondent agreement will be signed on August 12.
Russia, China Agree to Strengthen Coordination in Use of Space Sputnik 09 Aug 2024 -- Russia and China have agreed to strengthen coordination in the use and exploration of outer space, as well as ensuring the safety of such activities, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) UK MOD 08 Aug 2024 -- Proposals are being developed by the Ministry of Defence regarding the future of Cawdor Barracks as part of the DARC programme.
UK to Build Radar Station to Monitor 'Space Threats' From Russia and China Sputnik 80 Aug 2024 -- The UK Royal Air Force has unveiled plans to build a radar station in Wales to reportedly monitor space activities by Russia and China and counter perceived threats, The Telegraph has written.
Plans announced to redevelop Cawdor Barracks for landmark radar initiative UK MOD 08 Aug 2024 -- Known as the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC), the initiative will secure long-term jobs and help protect essential satellite communication and navigation networks.
China successfully launches new satellite group People's Daily 07 Aug 2024 -- China sent a new satellite group into space on Tuesday from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi Province.
'Milestone event': China launches first batch of satellites to establish 'Chinese Starlink' Global Times 06 Aug 2024 -- China successfully sent 18 Qianfan satellites into preset orbits via a Long March-6 carrier rocket launched from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in North China's Shanxi Province on Tuesday. These are the first batch of satellites that will be used to establish the nation's "own version of Starlink," marking a "milestone event" for the country in the global satellite internet industry.
NATO-funded project to reroute internet to space in case of disruption to critical infrastructure NATO 06 Aug 2024 -- A new NATO-funded initiative aims to make the internet less vulnerable to disruption by rerouting the flow of information into space in the event that undersea cables are attacked or accidentally severed. The $2.5 million project, launched on 31 July 2024, was partially funded by NATO's Science for Peace and Security programme (SPS).
US, Canada near agreement on commercial space ventures VOA 02 Aug 2024 -- Canada and the United States have concluded negotiations on an agreement that will accelerate the development of Canada's commercial space launch industry and provide Canada with advanced U.S. technology, according to the Canadian Foreign Ministry.

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