Firefly Aerospace’s Alpha launch vehicle reached orbit on its second launch Oct. 1, more than a year after the vehicle’s first launch failed. The post Firefly’s Alpha rocket reaches orbit on second launch appeared first on SpaceNews.

The FCC’s adoption of a new rule for disposal of low Earth orbit satellites is well-intentioned but pushing the limits of its authority, says the director of the Office of Space Commerce. The post Office of Space Commerce: FCC “aggressively” pushing limits of authority with orbital debris rule appeared first on SpaceNews.

Doreen Bogdan-Martin will become the first woman to head the U.N.’s telecoms agency in its 157-year history from January, and the first American in the role since the 1960s after beating a Russian leadership challenge. The post US candidate to be first woman to lead UN telecoms agency appeared first on SpaceNews.

The Space Surveillance Telescope, declared operational Sept. 30, will join the network of sensors used by the United States, Australia and other allies to track objects in orbit The post Space surveillance telescope developed by the U.S. begins operations in Australia appeared first on SpaceNews.

The National Space Council plans to hold “learning sessions” with industry in coming weeks on how to develop a new regulatory framework for novel commercial space activities. The post National Space Council to seek industry input on future regulatory framework appeared first on SpaceNews.

The Space Force expects to know by next spring what capabilities it will need to carry out space domain awareness activities in cislunar space. The post Space Force studying requirements for cislunar space domain awareness appeared first on SpaceNews.

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s science ministry plans to set aside 47.2 billion won ($32.9 million) in next year’s budget to launch two satellites that have been left grounded because of Western sanctions on Russia over the war in Ukraine. Once the requested budget is endorsed by congress, the ministry will nix the existing […] The post South Korea seeks $32.9 million to launch satellites grounded by Russia sanctions appeared first on SpaceNews.

NASA and SpaceX announced Sept. 29 they will study a concept to send a Crew Dragon spacecraft to reboost, and possibly service, the Hubble Space Telescope to extend its life. The post NASA and SpaceX to study possible private Hubble servicing mission appeared first on SpaceNews.

The Senate on Sept. 29 confirmed the nomination of Lt. Gen. B. Chance Saltzman for promotion to general and assignment as the chief of space operations of the U.S. Space Force The post Senate confirms Saltzman as next chief of the U.S. Space Force appeared first on SpaceNews.

Viasat said Sept. 29 its inaugural ViaSat-3 satellite has started environmental tests after being put into flight configuration for the first time. The post First ViaSat-3 enters environmental testing appeared first on SpaceNews.

4iG, a Hungarian provider of terrestrial communications, plans to buy a majority stake in Israeli satellite operator Spacecom in stages following resistance from Israel’s government. The post Hungary’s 4iG to buy a majority of Spacecom in stages appeared first on SpaceNews.

Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said China and Russia "have been working on offensive capability to counter our space systems." The post Kendall: Power competition in space becoming more destabilizing appeared first on SpaceNews.

Nearly two-thirds of the debris tracked from last year’s Russian anti-satellite (ASAT) test has since deorbited, but it could take more than a decade for the rest to reenter. The post Majority of tracked Russian ASAT debris has deorbited appeared first on SpaceNews.

The FCC adopted a new rule Sept. 29 that will shorten the time for satellite operators to deorbit low Earth orbit satellites from 25 to 5 years. The post FCC approves new orbital debris rule appeared first on SpaceNews.

NASA and Astra Space have revised a launch contract originally awarded for the launch of a cubesat constellation after Astra retired the launch vehicle that would have launched those spacecraft. The post NASA and Astra modify TROPICS launch contract appeared first on SpaceNews.

Ahead of a Federal Communications Commission vote on a proposal to set a five-year deadline for deorbiting low Earth orbit satellites, leaders of the House Science Committee are questioning the FCC’s authority to do so. The post House committee questions FCC orbital debris rule appeared first on SpaceNews.

With space essential to military operations, better understanding of what objects are in orbit and the threats they may pose is “foundational” for space security, a Space Force general said. The post Guetlein: improved space domain awareness essential for national security appeared first on SpaceNews.

Some space company leaders are embracing the trend toward remote work. Others caution against it. In any case, the pandemic has changed the calculus for current and prospective employees. The post Shift to remote work draws mixed reactions appeared first on SpaceNews.

Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-Colo.), a key congressional proponent of establishing a Space National Guard, said he would consider an alternative proposal endorsed by Space Force leaders and by the Biden administration. The post Lamborn: ‘Merit on both sides’ of debate over Space National Guard appeared first on SpaceNews.

Lynk Global said Sept. 28 it will test the ability to send a 5G signal from a satellite launching in December to standard mobile devices, after getting funding for the demonstration from an undisclosed partner. The post Lynk Global to deploy experimental 5G payload in December appeared first on SpaceNews.