#SpaceWatchGL - No. 131
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Over the past weeks, SpaceWatch.Global reported on a number of exciting space & cyber developments throughout the world!
- SpaceX to fly Starship 50,000 feet high, with 1/3 chance to get it back intact
- Copernicus Sentinel-6 launched to observe our oceans
- ArianeWorks on European reusable rocket prototype Themis
- ESA contracts ClearSpace for debris removal mission
- “Series of human errors” likely reason for loss of Vega VV17
- Austrian Aschbacher to become ESA’s new Director General
- Reusability: Rocket Lab on track for the next “Catch of the Day”
- ESA awards €1.33 billion to Thales and Airbus for Copernicus
- NewRocket proposes power gel-fueled “green” rocket
- Elon Musk to receive Axel Springer Award in Berlin
- Arecibo radio-telescope in Puerto Rico collapsed
A Space programme for the Nobel Peace Prize? – the answer might surprise you…
by Prof. Chris Lee Very recently I overheard a conversation that went like this – “our programme has been operating in space for over 20 years and includes the key international space agency partners. It is an inspiration for our young and has done more for global peace than any …
Ali Al Hashemi of Thuraya – “Laser-focused”
Thuraya, leader in mobile satellite services based in the UAE, announced a few weeks ago the order of the new Thuraya 4-NGS satellite. SpaceWatch.Global’s Editor-in-Chief Markus Payer had the opportunity to talk to Thuraya’s CEO Ali Al Hashemi.
Launching Into the New Decade
by Blaine Curcio The first year of the 2020s has been nothing if not very memorable. A global pandemic, political turmoil, and rapid technological development coming from and also helping to propel these changes. Flying somewhat more under the radar, however, has been the year in Chinese launch. 2020 has …
E2MC Update On Space-Financing Rounds in November 2020
by Raphael Roettgen November’s space financing activity was clearly dominated by the US$500 million round by American rocket company Relativity Space, known for its extensive use of 3D printing in its manufacturing process. The round, which was subscribed by existing and new investors, occurred at at an eye-watering (considering the …
Dongfang China Aerospace News Roundup 23 Nov – 29 Nov 2020
by Blaine Curcio and Jean Deville As part of the partnership between SpaceWatch.Global and Orbital Gateway Consulting we have been granted permission to publish selected articles and texts. We are pleased to present “Dongfang China Aerospace News Roundup 22 Nov – 29 Nov 2020”. Hello and welcome to another episode …