September 2024 Space News

Iran's space technology leap amid yoke of sanctions Press TV 29 Sep 2024 -- Iran's comprehensive scientific roadmap has set aerospace as a top priority goal in the country's science and technology system given the role it plays in the development of other priority technologies.
Joint Statement From the Combined Space Operations Initiative DoD 26 Sep 2024 -- This year, the Combined Space Operations (CSpO) Initiative celebrated ten years of working together to lead as responsible space actors.
U.S. Spacecom Commander Outlines Role of Partnerships Amid Growing Threats DoD News 26 Sep 2024 -- The collective efforts of the United States and its allies to safeguard their shared interests in space are critical amid increasing threats in the domain, the commander of U.S. Space Command said yesterday.
Delta 8 enhances situational awareness through Space Cockpit COP powered by JCO commercial data United States Space Force 26 Sep 2024 -- Capt. Kristine Kovacs, formerly 4th Space Operations Squadron Weapons and Tactics, and Specialist 4 Jack Wallace, 4th SOPS Tactician, Exercise and Integration, spearheaded an initiative within the 4th SOPS and Space Delta 8 to integrate Saber Astronautics' Space Cockpit Battle Management System as their Common Operating Picture on their operations floors.
Ten Years, Ten Nations: One Initiative Government of Norway 26 Sep 2024 -- This year, the Combined Space Operations (CSpO) Initiative celebrated ten years of working together to lead as responsible space actors.
North Korea says its satellite spied US nuclear submarine Radio Free Asia 24 Sep 2024 -- North Korea's space agency spotted a U.S. nuclear-powered submarine in South Korea, the North Korean leader's powerful sister, Kim Yo Jong, said, in what would be the first confirmation that the North has a functioning spy satellite.
Press Statement of Vice Department Director of WPK Central Committee Kim Yo Jong KCNA 24 Sep 2024 -- Kim Yo Jong, vice department director of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, released on Tuesday the following press statement titled "An abnormal object appeared at Pusan Port: U.S. strategic assets would not find their resting place in the Korean peninsula."
Xi calls for accelerating progress in China's space endeavors People's Daily 24 Sep 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday encouraged personnel in China's space industry to continue to work hard and accelerate progress in space endeavors.
Xi calls for accelerating progress in space endeavors Global Times 23 Sep 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday encouraged personnel in China's space industry to continue to work hard and accelerate progress in space endeavors while meeting with the representatives of space scientists and engineers who participated in the research and development in the Chang'e-6 lunar mission at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
China's first orbital rocket's high-altitude recovery flight test 'mostly successful,' signaling a 'milestone' step forward: rocket developer Global Times 23 Sep 2024 -- The first high-altitude vertical recovery flight test of China's privately run carrier rocket Nebula-1 has smoothly nailed more than 90 percent of its verification tasks, despite the anomaly at the last stage that led to the crashing of the vehicle.
Iran to launch up to 7 new homegrown satellites into orbit by yearend: Official Press TV 23 Sep 2024 -- The head of the Iranian Space Agency (ISA) says the Islamic Republic plans to send between five to seven domestically-developed satellites into space by the end of the current Iranian calendar year ending on March 20, 2025.
Space Force Awards Four "Quick Start" Resilient GPS Agreements United States Space Force 23 Sep 2024 -- The U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command awarded four agreements to Astranis, Axient, L3 Harris, and Sierra Space to produce design concepts for Lite Evolving Augmented Proliferation one of the Resilient Global Positioning System program.
Iran among world's top 10 countries in space industry: Commander Press TV 21 Sep 2024 -- A senior Iranian commander hails the grand achievements of the Armed Forces and their high power, saying the Islamic Republic is among the top 10 countries in the world in the space industry.
2 Russians Set Record For Longest Single Stay On International Space Station RFE/RL 20 Sep 2024 -- Two Russians on September 20 set a record for the longest continuous stay on the International Space Station (ISS), according to Russian space agency Roskosmos.
China launches last batch of BDS-3 satellites Global Times 19 Sep 2024 -- China on Thursday launched two new satellites of the BeiDou-3 Navigation Satellite System (BDS-3) from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Southwest China's Sichuan Province, the final batch of backup satellites for the BDS-3. They are expected to play a crucial role in enhancing the operational stability of the system, industry insiders said.
China launches two BeiDou navigation satellites People's Daily 19 Sep 2024 -- China on Thursday launched two new satellites for the BeiDou-3 Navigation Satellite System (BDS-3) from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province.
New Re-usable Low-cost launch vehicle for Bharat India PIB 18 Sep 2024 -- The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the development of Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV), that will be a significant step towards the Government's vision of establishing & operating the Bharatiya Antariksh Station and towards developing capability for Indian Crewed Landing on the Moon by 2040
Bharatiya Anthariksh Station (BAS): Our own Space Station for Scientific research to be established with the launch of its first module in 2028 India PIB 18 Sep 2024 -- The union cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the building of first unit of the Bharatiya Anatriksh Station by extending the scope of Gaganyaan program
After Moon and Mars, India sights science goals on Venus India PIB 18 Sep 2024 -- The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the development of Venus Orbiter Mission (VOM), that will be a significant step towards the Government's vision of exploring and studying the Venus, beyond moon and mars
Saltzman points to history to guide Space Force as it develops, grows, adapts United States Space Force 17 Sep 2024 -- Though the Space Force is not yet 5-years-old, Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman, told a large audience of Guardians and Airmen Sept. 17 that the nation's youngest military service must continue evolving, adapting and innovating.
CMSSF unveils key initiatives to shape the Guardian Experience, make Guardians for Life United States Space Force 17 Sep 2024 -- Though the Space Force is not yet 5-years-old, Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman, told a large audience of Guardians and Airmen Sept. 17 that the nation's youngest military service must continue evolving, adapting and innovating.
Angara-1.2 rocket carrier lifts off and enters target orbit as planned Russia MoD 17 Sep 2024 -- After the lift-off, the Angara-1.2 light rocket was accepted for escort by ground-based facilities of the Titov Main Test and Space Systems Control Centre.
Russian Aerospace Forces successfully launch Angara-1.2 rocket carrier from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Russia MoD 17 Sep 2024 -- At 10:00, the Russian Aerospace Forces launched an Angara-1.2 light rocket to deliver spacecraft in the interests of the Russian Defence Ministry from the State Test Site (Plesetsk Cosmodrome) in Arkhangelsk region.
Private satellite network launches first global communication services Global Times 08 Sep 2024 -- As a Chinese commercial aerospace company on Friday provided, for the first time, global low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communication services, experts said on Sunday that the launch of China's private satellite network for global communications demonstrates the country's advancing telecom capabilities, with private companies now positioned to compete globally.
Boeing's Starliner returns to Earth, leaving 2 astronauts behind in space People's Daily 07 Sep 2024 -- Boeing's Starliner spacecraft landed at the U.S. state of New Mexico early Saturday after a journey of approximately six hours from the International Space Station (ISS), with no astronauts on board, as two astronauts were forced to remain in space until next year due to a technical malfunction.
Boeing's Starliner uncrewed spacecraft departs space station for Earth People's Daily 07 Sep 2024 -- Boeing's Starliner spacecraft departed the International Space Station (ISS) on Friday to begin its journey back to Earth with no astronaut onboard.
China's planned lunar research station ushers in new era of global space collaboration People's Daily 07 Sep 2024 -- China's ambitious initiative to construct an international lunar research station (ILRS) is paving the way for a new era of global space collaboration, drawing in developing countries without their own space missions and igniting widespread enthusiasm for participation.
China's Tianwen-3 mission to bring Mars samples to Earth by around 2028, expected to become world's first Global Times 06 Sep 2024 -- China announced its ambitious plan to carry out Tianwen-3 mission with two launches to retrieve samples from Mars and bring them back to Earth by around 2028, chief designer of the mission Liu Jizhong disclosed on Thursday at an event on deep-space exploration held in Huangshan, East China's Anhui Province. The mission is expected to become the world's first such attempt on the Red Planet, and will involve international payload cooperation, as well as global collaboration in sample and data sharing.
Space Development Agency Will Soon Deliver Capability to Warfighters DoD News 05 Sep 2024 -- The Defense Department wants missile-tracking capability available to combatant commanders for operational use by the end of calendar year 2025, the director of the Space Development Agency said yesterday.
China unveils conceptual plan for its first near-Earth asteroid defense mission Global Times 05 Sep 2024 -- China on Thursday unveiled a conceptual plan outlining its first mission to defend against a near-Earth asteroid, and called for multi-level and comprehensive international cooperation regarding asteroid defense, showcasing its commitment as a responsible space power in addressing threats posed by near-Earth asteroids to the safety of humanity.
China to include more African members in its lunar research program in latest effort to boost South-South cooperation Global Times 05 Sep 2024 -- In the latest efforts to advance South-South cooperation in aerospace, China and Africa have agreed to deepen collaboration in deep-space exploration amid the ongoing 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). On Thursday, Senegal, along with several African institutions, announced their participation in the China-led International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) program, bringing the total number of participants in the program to more than 10 countries and over 40 international organizations worldwide.
Scientists explore weather impacts on satellite launches at Andøya Space Center in Norway NATO 04 Sep 2024 -- Scientists at the Andøya Space Center in Northern Norway have been examining the challenges posed by unidentified weather patterns at high altitudes for satellite launches, re-entry procedures, and new hypersonic systems.
China launches new remote sensing satellite group People's Daily 03 Sep 2024 -- China launched a Long March-4B carrier rocket on Tuesday to place a new group of remote sensing satellites in space.

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