December 2024 Space News

Iran to unveil 'Pars-2' satellite on anniversary of Islamic Revolution IRNA 31 Dec 2024 -- The Head of the Iranian Space Agency, Hassan Salariyeh, has announced that the "Pars 2" satellite, which has a two-meter imaging accuracy, is set to be unveiled during the ten-day Fajr festivities, commemorating the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution's victory.
Government adopts resolution on space strategy Finnish Government 30 Dec 2024 -- The Government adopted a resolution on the national space strategy on 30 December 2024. The space sector and its geopolitical operating environment have changed significantly in recent years.
S4S establishes strategic vision after first year of successes United States Space Force 30 Dec 2024 -- On Dec. 6, 2023, U.S. Space Forces - Space stood up as the Space Force Service Component to U.S. Space Command.
ISRO's year end mission to seek the rare feat of docking or merging or joining together two satellites in Space India PIB 28 Dec 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 Jitendra Singh informed here today that (Indian Space Research Organisation) ISRO's year-end mission scheduled for 30th December is going to be a historic one as it will seek the rare feat of docking or merging or joining together two satellites in Space
China's largest commercial radar remote sensing satellite constellation begins large-scale application Global Times 24 Dec 2024 -- China's largest commercial radar remote sensing satellite constellation, the Nuwa constellation, began its large-scale application late Monday, which composes of 12 commercial radar remote sensing satellites that provide high-resolution Earth observation images for disaster relief, agricultural monitoring, marine observation, energy development, among others, the Global Times learned on Tuesday from the developer PIESAT, a Beijing-based satellite firm.
United States Welcomes Liechtenstein's Signing of the Artemis Accords US Dept. of State 23 Dec 2024 -- Liechtenstein became the 52nd signatory of the Artemis Accords at a ceremony at NASA headquarters today.
2024 Yearender: China's space sector soars to new heights, setting new goals Global Times 22 Dec 2024 -- During the 75th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) held in October 2024 in Milan, Italy, a remarkable exhibit of "extraterrestrial material" caught the eyes of international attendees - a grayish, seemingly unattractive piece of dirt, yet it marked the first global display of the first sample collected from the far side of the moon.
Space Force Marks Half-Decade of Service DoD News 20 Dec 2024 -- The U.S. Space Force, which stood up Dec. 20, 2019, is America's newest military service branch. Today, service leaders marked Space Force's 5th birthday with a small celebration in the Pentagon.
STARCOM activates Space Force's first cyber range squadron United States Space Force 20 Dec 2024 -- Space Training and Readiness Command officially stood up the Space Force's first cyber range squadron, the 33rd Range Squadron (RGS), during an activation ceremony on Schriever Space Force Base, Dec. 16. The new squadron, which falls under Space Delta 11, marks a critical milestone in advancing the Space Force's ability to test, train, and prepare for cyber threats in the contested space domain.
United States Welcomes Liechtenstein's Signing of the Artemis Accords US Dept. of State 20 Dec 2024 -- Liechtenstein became the 52nd signatory of the Artemis Accords at a ceremony at NASA headquarters today.
Chinese private rocket firm Galactic Energy completes 4th launch from sea Global Times 19 Dec 2024 -- A sea-launched version of Ceres I (Remote 4) solid propellent rocket blasted off in East China's Shandong Province at 6:18 pm on Tuesday, sending four satellites into low-Earth orbit (LEO) at an altitude of 850 kilometers.
Senior leaders chart the future of the Space Force at CSIS United States Space Force 18 Dec 2024 -- In the midst of the U.S. Space Force's fifth anniversary week, the service's senior leaders touted Guardian and service accomplishments during the Center for Strategic and International Studies' "Celebrating the U.S. Space Force and Charting Its Future" event in Washington, D.C., Dec. 17.
National Space Defense Center spearheads NACE experiments United States Space Force 18 Dec 2024 -- The National Space Defense Center has created the NSDC Advanced Concept Experimentation to innovate and optimize the NSDC's ability to execute the protect and defend mission.
Norway and Germany sign agreement on space cooperation Government of Norway 18 Dec 2024 -- During a visit to Haakonsvern on 2 December, Norwegian Defence Minister Bjørn Arild Gram and German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius signed a letter of intent aimed at strengthening space cooperation and the partnership between Norway and Germany.
Norway switches on Arctic Broadband Network Government of Norway 18 Dec 2024 -- With two Norwegian satellites launched this summer, the Armed Forces can now communicate more effectively and operate with greater efficiency in the High North.
PARLIAMENT QUESTION: OPERATIONALISATION OF THE BHARATIYA ANTRIKSH STATION India PIB 18 Dec 2024 -- Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS) will fulfil the objectives of an orbiting Indian human spaceflight platform in Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
PARLIAMENT QUESTION: REGULATING GROUND STATION AS A SERVICE INDUSTRY India PIB 18 Dec 2024 -- Department of Space (DoS) has successfully established Deep Space Networks and various large antennas to provide ground station segment for various missions
PARLIAMENT QUESTION: PROMOTION OF PRIVATE SECTOR IN SPACE SECTOR India PIB 18 Dec 2024 -- The following steps are taken by the Government to further promote private sector involvement and the growth of startups in the space sector in India:
Shenzhou-19 crew members complete first extravehicular activities, setting new record for EVA duration by taikonauts Global Times 18 Dec 2024 -- Shenzhou-19 crew members aboard China's orbiting space station on Tuesday completed the first extravehicular activities (EVAs) of their mission.
China's commercial aerospace sector builds full industrial chain People's Daily 18 Dec 2024 -- At 10:25 p.m. (Beijing Time), Nov. 30, a Long March-12 carrier rocket blasted off from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site in Dongjiao township, Wenchang, south China's Hainan province, and sent two experimental satellites into their planned orbits. The launch mission achieved complete success at 10:48 p.m., according to Hainan provincial authorities.
In Fifth Year, Space Force Commander Details Service's Stellar Accomplishments DoD News 17 Dec 2024 -- America's newest military service, the U.S. Space Force, stood up five years ago this Friday. In advance of an out-of-this world birthday celebration, the service's commander, Gen B. Chance Saltzman, reflected on half a decade of accomplishments.
USSF field commands successfully launch GPS III, demonstrating expedited launch capabilities United States Space Force 17 Dec 2024 -- U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command and Space Operations Command executed an accelerated timeline to meet a specific warfighter need through a Rapid Response Trailblazer launch. SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket launched this National Security Space Launch mission with a GPS III Space Vehicle aboard, named SV-07, Dec. 16, from Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida.
United States Welcomes Thailand's Signing of the Artemis Accords US Dept. of State 16 Dec 2024 -- Thailand became the 51st signatory of the Artemis Accords at a ceremony in Bangkok today.
Space component commands highlight warfighting efforts at Spacepower Conference United States Space Force 16 Dec 2024 -- Space component field command leadership came together to discuss successes and challenges and provide insights into their missions during a panel at the Spacepower Conference in Orlando.
USSPACECOM commander describes 'common playbook' for warfighting advantage United States Space Force 13 Dec 2024 -- As the service's senior-most leader of a joint organization, Whiting highlighted the significant contributions of all services in the space domain, and the importance of operating from a common playbook to fuse those diverse capabilities and yield a warfighting advantage.
USSF celebrates its fifth anniversary, sets sights on future as Spacepower Conference concludes United States Space Force 12 Dec 2024 -- At the recent Space Force Association Spacepower Conference in Orlando, Dec. 10-12, U.S. Space Force senior leaders outlined a comprehensive vision for the organization's future, marking significant milestones as the service approaches its fifth anniversary.
Missile Defense Agency Conducts Successful Missile Intercept From Guam DoD News 11 Dec 2024 -- The Missile Defense Agency, on Tuesday, conducted a live intercept of a ballistic missile target from Guam, the Pentagon has announced.
STARCOM highlights Guardian development at Spacepower Conference United States Space Force 11 Dec 2024 -- At this week's second annual Space Force Association Spacepower Conference held in Orlando, Maj. Gen. Timothy Sejba, commander of Space Training and Readiness Command, spoke about the command's role in cultivating Guardian culture and discussed the initiatives that STARCOM leads to enhance Guardian development and education.
ACSO Air Marshal Godfrey highlights three key lines of effort as future of space superiority United States Space Force 11 Dec 2024 -- The Assistant Chief of Space Operations for Future Concepts and Partnerships, Air Marshal Paul Godfrey, delivered his key insights into the future of his role and strategies in place to strengthen the Space Force during the Space Force Association's 2024 Spacepower Conference in Orlando, Dec. 10.
United States Congratulates Austria on Becoming the 50th Signatory of the Artemis Accords US Dept. of State 11 Dec 2024 -- Austria became the 50th signatory of the Artemis Accords at a ceremony at NASA headquarters this afternoon.
United States Welcomes Panama's Signing of the Artemis Accords US Dept. of State 11 Dec 2024 -- Panama became the 49th signatory of the Artemis Accords at a ceremony at NASA headquarters this morning.
PARLIAMENT QUESTION: BHARTIYA ANTRIKSH SPACE STATION India PIB 11 Dec 2024 -- The vision for space in the Amrit kaal envisages including other things, establishing an operational BharatiyaAntariksh Station (BAS) by 2035 and Indian Crewed Lunar Mission by 2040
CSO outlines 'Space Force truths' during second-annual SFA Spacepower Conference United States Space Force 10 Dec 2024 -- As the U.S. Space Force prepares to celebrate its fifth birthday, Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman reflected on the organization's remarkable journey and outlined the six core truths that shape the Guardian identity and the service's purpose.
Remarks by CSO Gen. Chance Saltzman at the 2024 Space Force Association's Spacepower Conference United States Space Force 10 Dec 2024 -- As Delivered by Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman on Dec. 10, 2024 –
INDOPACOM joins SSC for Inaugural Space Warfighter Days Conference United States Space Force 10 Dec 2024 -- Key leadership from Space Systems Command and the United States Indo-Pacific Command – U.S. Space Forces Indo-Pacific team converged Oct. 29-30, for the first-ever Space Warfighter Days conference hosted by The Aerospace Corporation at its El Segundo campus.
US Space Force leaders engage with allies in Japan United States Space Force 10 Dec 2024 -- The commander of U.S. Space Forces Indo-Pacific engaged with several Japan Air Self-Defense Force officials during a series of meetings at the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo, the Ministry of Defense, and the JASDF Space Operations Group, Dec. 2.
To Stay on Path, Defense Space Programs Need Domestic Software Developers DoD News 09 Dec 2024 -- During the COVID-19 pandemic, shortages of electronic components slowed down development of satellites headed to the Space Development Agency. But it's not only parts and subcomponents that affect the timeline of satellite delivery, said the agency's director.
Joint Statement From The Combined Space Operations Initiative Principals' Board Meeting in Italy to Advance Space Security DoD 06 Dec 2024 -- The Combined Space Operations (CSpO) Initiative Principals' Board met from December 3-5, 2024, in Florence, Italy. Senior representatives from Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States gathered for the annual meeting.
US aims to deter China, North Korea with new space force unit in Japan Radio Free Asia 05 Dec 2024 -- The U.S. military's Space Force launched its first-ever unit in Japan, which a senior member said is designed to enhance the alliance's defense and deterrence amid threats from China, Russia and North Korea.
Space Force activates component field command in Japan United States Space Force 05 Dec 2024 -- The U.S. Space Force activated its sixth service component, United States Space Forces - Japan at Yokota Air Base, Dec. 4. USSPACEFOR-JPN presents forces and space expertise under U.S. Space Forces Indo-Pacific in direct support of U.S. Forces Japan.
TACDEVCON 2024 incorporates foreign, allied partners United States Space Force 04 Dec 2024 -- Space Training and Readiness Command's Delta 10 hosted the second annual Tactics Development Conference, or TACDEVCON, and the first iteration with international partner participation Nov. 4-7 at the National Air and Space Intel Center, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.

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