Space Brief 3 Dec 2024
Today's Space Brief highlights the U.S. Air Force's $48 million investment in testing reentry capsules, a Pentagon-backed GPS alternative, and the Space Force's quest for funding autonomy.
Today's Space Brief highlights the U.S. Air Force's $48 million investment in testing reentry capsules, a Pentagon-backed GPS alternative, and the Space Force's quest for funding autonomy.
SpaceX continues its Starship testing while advancing Starlink deployments, and collaborates on satellite missions with industry partners.
Today's space updates include a new EU space commissioner's priorities, insights from declassified satellite images, and an update on NASA's Europa Clipper mission. A highlight in the Satellite Spotlight features the Russian satellite COSMOS 2070.
SpaceX continues its collaboration with the NRO, while gearing up for lunar missions and a contract for NASA's Dragonfly mission to Titan.
Today's highlights: China's Long March 12 boosts lunar ambitions, SpaceX supports NRO's satellite infrastructure, Firefly prepares lunar mission, and NASA partners with SpaceX for Titan exploration.
SpaceX executes dual Starlink launches and secures Dragonfly mission contract while managing NRO satellite deployment.