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• [New] US Talks with Russia to Discourage Space Anti-Satellite Nuclear WeaponsOngoing (Politico) U.S. officials are using the United Nations to hold talks with Moscow in hopes of persuadingRussia to back down from its plans to test launch an anti-satellite nuclear weapon in space. JD Supra
• [New] The potential global economic impact of space weather events such as a severe geomagnetic storm are significant and could incur losses totalling 38.4 billion euros ($41.1 billion) per day. SpaceNews
• [New] Indonesia started a project last year with private sector players to launch a communications satellite which could provide nationwide internet coverage. SEADS
• [New] The space agency is still keen on having capsules from two competing companies for its astronauts, even with the space station winding down by 2030. The Washington Post
• [New] Officials Plan for New Age of Cyber Threats to Satellites (Politico) The White House and Congress are increasingly concerned about the threat thatcyberattacks may pose on American satellites in orbit. JD Supra
• [New] Space Force, Space Command Seek $2 Billion for Unfunded Programs toCounter Anti-Satellite Threats The U.S. Space Force and U.S. JD Supra
• [New] The environmental danger of unchecked mega constellations has the potential to impact sustainability on Earth, including the potential for satellites to damage the Earth's atmosphere upon reentry. Space Watch Africa
• [New] Whether on Earth or in space, autonomous energy is critical in order to keep power systems running independently for extended periods of time, particularly in remote or unpredictable environments. Tech Xplore
• [New] SpaceX is now developing a massive rocket that will launch 1.25-ton satellites like a Pez dispenser, adding to a fleet of 5,500 Starlink satellites already in space, part of a planned constellation of 42,000. Scientific American
• [New] As part of Mission Matterhorn, the SkyServe STORM platform will utilize D-Orbit' s real-time earth observation data, computational power, and data distribution resources to transform images into actionable insights directly in space. Space Daily
• [New] Modern weather models can accurately predict the energy that Earth emits and reflects into space, which directly affects the movements of low Earth-orbiting satellites. ScienceDaily
• [New] NASA's sustainability strategy will eventually encompass four domains: Earth, Earth orbit, cislunar space (the region near and around the moon) and deep space. Space
• [New] We see globally an intensification of threats and the development of capabilities directed at disrupting the peaceful use of space. GOV.UK
• [New] The space industry will grow roughly 7% per year to reach $775 billion in 2035, outpacing the growth in global GDP by 150%. SpaceNews
• [New] With the potential for significant growth, the best new cryptocurrencies of 2024 hold the promise of reshaping industries, empowering users, and unlocking new possibilities in the digital asset space. Coinpedia Blockchain Fintech News
• [New] With New Zealand signaling toward regulatory reform, stakeholders anticipate a more conducive environment for innovation and development within the digital asset space. Coingape
• [New] NASA utilizes virtual reality technology to simulate environments and tasks that astronauts will encounter in space, providing hands-on training experiences. Zaman Osterreich
• [New] NASA astronauts will engage with a metaverse specially designed to simulate life on the lunar station, testing its suitability for long-term habitation. Zaman Osterreich
• [New] As the Chinese government eyes a possible invasion of Taiwan by 2027, the Space Force is working to ensure its satellites and ground systems can operate through disruption should they be targeted. Defense News
• [New] NASA plans to send future generations of astronauts from the Moon to Mars, and DSS-43 will play an important role as part of NASA's Deep Space Network. IEEE Spectrum
• [New] Top officials from the U.S. Air Force and Space Force have outlined their fiscal year 2025 budget priorities to support the continued implementation of the 2022 National Defense Strategy and optimize operations to meet challenges posed by competition with China. Executive Gov

Last updated: 29 April 2024