November 2024 Space News

Iran achieves 'super resolution' satellite imaging technology Press TV 30 Nov 2024 -- The head of the Iranian Space Research Center has announced the successful production of "super resolution" satellite images with a resolution of 35 to 45 centimeters, derived from data collected by the Khayyam satellite.
Joint Statement on Canada-Australia Partnership on Emerging Missile Defence Research Canada 22 Nov 2024 -- Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence of Canada, and the Honourable Richard Marles, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence of Australia, released a joint statement on a new agreement to collaborate on research on emerging missile threat defence.
US Space Forces Indo-Pacific marks two years of accomplishments, growth United States Space Force 22 Nov 2024 -- The U.S. Space Forces Indo-Pacific is celebrating its second birthday by reflecting on the significant strides made in strengthening the U.S. military's space operations and enhancing partnerships in the region.
Meeting with Head of Roscosmos Yury Borisov President of Russia 15 Nov 2024 -- Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with Director General of the Roscosmos State Corporation for Space Activities Yury Borisov.
United States Welcomes Denmark's Signing of the Artemis Accords US Dept. of State 13 Nov 2024 -- Denmark became the 48th signatory of the Artemis Accords at a ceremony in Copenhagen today. Danish Minister for Higher Education and Research Christina Egelund signed the Artemis Accords on behalf of the government and in the presence of U.S. Ambassador Alan Leventhal.
NRL Completes Development of Robotics Capable of Servicing Satellites, Enabling Resilience for the U.S. Space Infrastructure US Navy 14 Nov 2024 -- U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) Naval Center for Space Technology (NCST) in partnership with Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) successfully completed development of a spaceflight qualified robotics suite capable of servicing satellites in orbit, Oct. 8.
Defence Space Agency successfully conducts maiden 'Exercise Antariksha Abhyas - 2024' to enhance strategic readiness in space warfare India PIB 13 Nov 2024 -- Defence Space Agency of Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff successfully conducted the Space Table Top Exercise Antariksha Abhyas-2024 from 11 - 13 Nov 2024, a significant milestone aimed at bolstering the strategic readiness of the Indian Armed Forces in the domain of space warfare
Taiwan responds to reported SpaceX pressure on Taiwan suppliers CNA 06 Nov 2024 -- Taiwan's government said Tuesday that "short-term political factors" should not affect the country's involvement in the international space industry, following a Reuters report that SpaceX had asked Taiwanese suppliers to move their manufacturing abroad.
Iran receives first signals from Kowsar, Hodhod satellites IRNA 06 Nov 2024 -- The two domestically-made satellite launched by Iran on Tuesday in cooperation with Russia have begun transmitting signals, indicating their perfect condition and orbiting.
Statement by the Representative of the Delegation of the Russian Federation in explanation of vote on a draft decision "Open-ended working group on the prevention of an arms race in outer space in all its aspects" L.61/Rev.l in the First Committee of the 79th session of the UNGA, New York, 5 November, 2024 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 06 Nov 2024
General statement by the representative of the delegation of the Russian Federation before the vote on the draft proposals in Cluster 3: Outer Space (Disarmament aspects) in the First Committee of the 79th session of the UNGA, New York, November 5, 2024 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 06 Nov 2024
Russian rocket takes Iranian satellites Kowsar, Hodhod into orbit: Envoy IRNA 05 Nov 2024 -- Iran's ambassador to Russia has confirmed that Iranian satellites Kowsar and Hodhod have been successfully launched by the Soyuz 2.1b spacecraft blasting off from Russia's Vostochny Cosmodrome.
Shenzhou-19 crew to reside on space station for six months People's Daily 05 Nov 2024 -- At 4:27 a.m. Beijing time on Oct. 30, a dazzling beam of light illuminated the pitch-black night sky. The Shenzhou-19 crewed spaceship, atop a Long March-2F carrier rocket, took off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China and headed towards the Chinese space station.
CHAPPIE: An innovative advancement in CBRN defense United States Space Force 05 Nov 2024 -- Buckley Space Force Base is home to one of the Defense Department's only two chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear quadrupedal unmanned ground vehicles.
Iran's Kowsar, Hodhod satellites successfully launched IRNA 05 Nov 2024 -- Iran has launched two domestically-made satellites named Kowsar and Hodhod into space from Vostochny launch-pad in far eastern Russia.
Iranian satellites launched into space as private sector debuts in space industry Press TV 05 Nov 2024 -- Two domestically-manufactured Iranian satellites have been successfully launched into space in a debut entrance by the country's private sector in the space industry.
Satellite deal signed for advanced military tech UK MOD 04 Nov 2024 -- New Juno satellite to support military operations will be designed and built in the UK.
Defence to prioritise resilient satellite communications capability Australia DOD 04 Nov 2024 -- As outlined in the 2024 National Defence Strategy, Defence requires space capabilities that enhance intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, provide resilient communications and counter emerging space threats. The Integrated Investment Program included $9-$12 billion to invest in enhanced space capabilities.
Australia Refuses to Purchase Lockheed Martin Satellite Communications Systems Sputnik 04 Nov 2024 -- Australia has refused to purchase satellite communications systems from a local unit of US company Lockheed Martin due to the mismatch with the country's strategic priorities, the Australian Department of Defence said on Monday.
Chinese astronauts return to Earth safely, experiencing busy, joyful space life People's Daily 04 Nov 2024 -- The Shenzhou-18 crew consisting of three Chinese astronauts returned to Earth safely in the early morning on Monday, after completing a six-month space station mission.
Iran to launch two domestically made satellites into space IRNA 02 Nov 2024 -- Iran will launch two domestically made satellites named Kowsar and Hodhod into space, using a Russian Soyuz rocket at the country's aerospace center, the Vostochny Cosmodrome.
China's Shenzhou-18 astronauts complete handover, returning to Earth on Monday People's Daily 02 Nov 2024 -- The crew of China's Shenzhou-18 spacecraft held a handover ceremony with the Shenzhou-19 crew and transferred the keys of the country's space station to the latter on Friday.
Two DELs transition to fully-integrated mission deltas United States Space Force 01 Nov 2024 -- U.S. Space Force and U.S. Space Operations Command have transitioned two additional Space Deltas to fully-integrated Mission Deltas under the Unified Mission Readiness concept, marked by ceremonies Oct. 30-31.

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