October 2024 Space News

Russian Aerospace Forces successfully launch Soyuz-2.1a carrier rocket from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Russia MoD 31 Oct 2024 -- On Thursday, 31 October, at 10:51 (Moscow time), a combat crew of the Russian Aerospace Forces successfully launched a Soyuz-2.1a medium-class carrier rocket with spacecraft in the interests of the Russian Defence Ministry from the State Test Cosmodrome (Plesetsk Cosmodrome) of the Russian Defence Ministry in Arkhangelsk region.
Three taikonauts of Shenzhou-19 crew enter China Space Station Global Times 30 Oct 2024 -- China Space Station on Wednesday welcomed the arrival of the new batch of residents - the youngest-ever crew comprising of Shenzhou-19 mission commander Cai Xuzhe and new taikonaut Song Lingdong and female taikonaut Wang Haoze, both of whom were born in 1990, at 12:51 pm, after the manned spacecraft successfully docked with the space station combination at 11 am, 6.5 hours after the lift-off from northwest China's Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center.
China successfully launches Shenzhou-19 manned spaceflight mission, ferrying three taikonauts to China Space Station Global Times 30 Oct 2024 -- Carrying three taikonauts, the Long March-2F Y19 carrier rocket lifted off from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Northwest China early Wednesday morning, embarking on its journey to the China Space Station.
China launches Shenzhou-19 crewed spaceship People's Daily 30 Oct 2024 -- China launched the Shenzhou-19 crewed spaceship on Wednesday, sending three astronauts -- including the country's first female space engineer -- to its orbiting space station for a six-month mission.
China unveils design of Haolong space shuttle for low-cost transport missions Global Times 29 Oct 2024 -- China on Tuesday unveiled the design of the Haolong space cargo shuttle. It is an independently developed, reusable commercial winged spacecraft for low-cost space station cargo transport missions, the Global Times learned from the spacecraft's maker.
China opposes arms race in outer space, says FM spokesperson in response to US launching satellite jammers Global Times 28 Oct 2024 -- China adheres to the peaceful use of outer space, opposes the arms race and the militarization of outer space, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at Monday's regular press briefing in response to media reports that the US will next year launch a new type of satellite jammers.
United States Welcomes Chile's Signing of the Artemis Accords US Dept. of State 25 Oct 2024 -- Chile became the 47th signatory to the Artemis Accords at a ceremony at NASA Headquarters today.
S4S ensures safety of spaceflight, return of NASA's SpaceX Crew-8 United States Space Force 25 Oct 2024 -- Three NASA astronauts and one Roscosmos cosmonaut of NASA's SpaceX Crew-8 mission successfully splashed down near the coast of Florida, Oct. 25. Crew-8 launched to the International Space Station March 4, to conduct new scientific research to prepare for human exploration beyond low Earth orbit and benefit humanity. This the last scheduled space station crew change for 2024.
Space Force sourcing conference helps drive capability development, readiness United States Space Force 25 Oct 2024 -- The first U.S. Space Force Global Force Management Sourcing Conference was held at Peterson Space Force Base, Oct. 22-24. It was hosted and led by U.S. Space Operations Command.
Canada taps into MUOS Satellite System in collaborative effort with SSC United States Space Force 25 Oct 2024 -- On the heels of a highly successful Initial Operational Capability event in June, the U.S. Space Force and Canadian Armed Forces have kicked off an Operations and Sustainment Phase which will provide Canada with six years of access to the Space Force's Mobile User Objective System Satellite System.
Union Cabinet approves establishment of Rs.1,000 crore Venture Capital Fund for Space Sector under aegis of IN-SPACe India PIB 24 Oct 2024 -- The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved setting up of Rs
United States Welcomes the Republic of Cyprus' Signing of the Artemis Accords US Dept. of State 23 Oct 2024 -- The Republic of Cyprus became the 46th signatory of the Artemis Accords at a ceremony in Nicosia today.
Space Systems Command releases Command Plan outlining organizational priorities United States Space Force 23 Oct 2024 -- Citing the growing criticality of effective, ready and reliable space capabilities in an era of Great Power Competition, Lt. Gen. Philip Garrant, Space Systems Command commander, has authored and released his command plan highlighting the organizational improvements necessary to pave the way forward for excellence.
China space plan highlights commitment to space exploration, analysts say VOA 23 Oct 2024 -- Chinese officials recently released a 25-year space exploration plan that details five major scientific themes and 17 priority areas for scientific breakthroughs with one goal: to make China a world leader in space by 2050 and a key competitor with the U.S. in space, for decades to come.
Working With Indo-Pacific Allies Key to Maintaining Rules-Based Order, Space Force Leader Says DoD News 22 Oct 2024 -- The commander of United States Space Forces Indo-Pacific today discussed the importance of working with regional allies in order to deter adversaries and maintain a rules-based international order.
Britain bolsters NATO's eastern flank with new pact with Estonia and new cooperation on missile defence UK MOD 17 Oct 2024 -- The Defence Secretary will sign new defence roadmap with Estonia, underlining key NATO commitment and will begin cooperation with Allies on missile defence.
What Is THAAD And Why Is The U.S. Deploying It To Israel? RFE/RL 16 Oct 2024 -- The United States has said it will deploy an advanced antimissile system and around 100 soldiers to operate it to Israel, a key ally.
PNT Delta redesignated as Mission Delta 31 United States Space Force 16 Oct 2024 -- Position, Navigation and Timing Provisional Delta officially redesignated as Mission Delta 31 in a ceremony at Peterson Space Force Base Oct. 15, presided by U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. David N. Miller Jr., commander of Space Operations Command.
China carries out two successful orbital launches within 12 hours Global Times 16 Oct 2024 -- Within just 12 hours, China successfully launched 18 communication satellites and a remote sensing satellite into their designated orbits, in two separate missions on Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning. Chinese space watchers view this achievement as a testament to the country's growing expertise in space technology and increasingly strong capabilities of space applications.
Joint Statement from the Inaugural U.S.-Italy Space Dialogue US Dept. of State 15 Oct 2024 -- The text of the following joint statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and of the Italian Republic at the inaugural U.S.-Italy Space Dialogue.
United States Welcomes Estonia's Signing of the Artemis Accords US Dept. of State 15 Oct 2024 -- Estonia became the 45th signatory to the Artemis Accords in Milan, Italy on October 13.
France joins Space Multinational Force-Operation Olympic Defender United States Space Force 15 Oct 2024 -- U.S. Space Command formally recognized France's membership in Multinational Force-Operation Olympic Defender, Oct. 14.
Germany joins Space Multinational Force-Operation Olympic Defender United States Space Force 15 Oct 2024 -- U.S. Space Command formally recognized Germany's membership in Multinational Force-Operation Olympic Defender, Oct. 11.
Statement by Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder Update on the Deployment of the THAAD Battery to Israel DoD 15 Oct 2024
Austin Deploys Missile Battery, Personnel to Israel DoD News 15 Oct 2024 -- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III over the weekend authorized the deployment of a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense, or THAAD, missile battery and its associated United States military crew to Israel, the Pentagon announced today.
U.S. Terminal High Altitude Area Defense Battery Heading to Israel DoD News 15 Oct 2024 -- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III reaffirmed the United States' deep commitment to Israel's security, demonstrated Oct. 13 by the announcement of the deployment of a U.S. Terminal High Altitude Area Defense battery to Israel in the coming days.
Statement by Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder on the Deployment of a THAAD Battery to Israel DoD 13 Oct 2024 -- At the direction of the President, Secretary Austin authorized the deployment of a Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) battery and associated crew of U.S. military personnel to Israel to help bolster Israel's air defenses following Iran's unprecedented attacks against Israel on April 13 and again on October 1.
Pentagon confirms THAAD anti-missile system deployment with troops to Israel Press TV 13 Oct 2024 -- The United States has confirmed that its military is sending an anti-missile system operated by American troops to aid the Israeli forces following the Tel Aviv regime's failure to defend itself against Iran.
US to supply Israel with advanced missile defense system VOA 13 Oct 2024 -- The U.S. moved deeper into the Middle East conflict Sunday, announcing that it is sending an advanced missile defense system to Israel and about 100 American troops to operate it, the first time U.S. forces have been deployed in Israel since the Hamas-led attacks a year ago.
China launches third high-orbit internet services satellite People's Daily 11 Oct 2024 -- China on Thursday sent a new high-orbit internet services satellite into space from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in the country's southwestern Sichuan Province.
X-37B begins novel space maneuver United States Space Force 10 Oct 2024 -- The X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV-7) will begin executing a series of novel maneuvers, called aerobraking, to change its orbit around Earth and safely dispose of its service module components in accordance with recognized standards for space debris mitigation. Since December 28, 2023, the United States Space Force, supported by the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office, has conducted radiation effect experiments and has been testing Space Domain Awareness technologies in a Highly Elliptical Orbit.
United States Welcomes the Dominican Republic's Signing of the Artemis Accords US Dept. of State 09 Oct 2024 -- The United States welcomes the Dominican Republic into the Artemis Accords as we strengthen collaboration in space, to include scientific research, education, and efforts to ensure the sustainable use of space.
Premier urges China to exercise restraint ahead of satellite launch CNA 08 Oct 2024 -- Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) on Tuesday urged China to exercise restraint in military drills in the coming days, as Beijing prepares to launch a satellite Thursday in which the launch vehicle pass through airspace near Taiwan.
Unity on space rules more important than ever Australia DOD 08 Oct 2024 -- The international engagements that help to set rules, establish norms and promote responsible behaviour in space are central to advancing Defence's space capabilities, according to Commander Space Command Major General Greg Novak.
CSpO Joint Statement: Ten Years, Ten Nations: One Initiative Australia DOD 05 Oct 2024 -- This year, the Combined Space Operations (CSpO) Initiative celebrated ten years of working together to lead as responsible space actors.
Iran to launch Kowsar satellite soon: Official IRNA 05 Oct 2024 -- Head of the Iranian Space Agency (ISA) Hassan Salariyeh has announced that Iran will launch and put into orbit its Kowsar observation satellite soon.
Iran to launch three indigenous remote-sensing satellites into space by yearend: Official Press TV 05 Oct 2024 -- The head of the Iranian Space Agency (ISA) says the country plans to launch three homegrown remote-sensing satellites into orbit by the end of the current Iranian calendar year, which ends on March 20, 2025.
NATO explores ways to better protect commercial partners in space NATO 04 Oct 2024 -- On Wednesday (2 October), NATO, Allied space experts and space industry representatives gathered at NATO Headquarters in Brussels to address how to increase the protection of commercial partners against hybrid threats.
Angara System to Play Key Role in Providing Russia With Independent Access to Space- Putin Sputnik 04 Oct 2024 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed confidence that Russia's Space Forces will continue to make a unique contribution to strengthening the combat capabilities of the country's Armed Forces and enhancing its defense capacity.
5 years securing our nation's interests in, from, and to space United States Space Force 03 Oct 2024 -- On Dec. 20, 2019, the U.S. Space Force was established, creating the first new branch of the U.S. armed services in 73 years.
US Space Command begins dual-track operations of spaceflight safety services with Office of Space Commerce United States Space Force 01 Oct 2024 -- U.S. Space Command and the Department of Commerce, through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Office of Space Commerce, will begin dual-track operations in the provision of space situational awareness information and services to satellite owners and operators.

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