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smallsatnews.com
• SmallSatNews Staff
Sierra Space GPS satellite program reaches key milestone
By smallsatnews.com: Sierra Space’s expertise in small satellite technology and rapid deployment provides a competitive edge in achieving this goal. Sierra Space’s strategic engagement in the R-GPS program underscores its commitment to delivering high-impact, innovative satellite solutions for defense applications.
Space Intel Report
• Peter B. de Selding
Syndex labor consultancy: Only full merger of Airbus, Leonardo, Thales space divisions makes sense. Will governments agree?
By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — Only a merger of all the space activities of Airbus Defence and….
NASA Spaceflight
• John Sharp
Launch Roundup: SpaceX returns to launching Starlink following Starship launch
By NASA Spaceflight: With the dust settling following the launches of Blue Origin’s New Glenn and SpaceX’s Starship….
Politico
• Eli Stokols
Trump pledges to send astronauts to Mars
By Politico: Elon Musk, one of the president’s biggest allies, is fixated on colonizing the red plant.
Trump Fully Endorses Astronauts on Mars in Inaugural Address
Kennedy Space Center Director Petro to be Acting NASA Administrator
By Space Policy Online: Posted: January 20, 2025 6:13 pm ET | Last Updated: January 20, 2025 11:03 pm ET | Janet Petro, Director of NASA's Kennedy Space Center, will serve as Acting Administrator until a new Administrator is confirmed by the Senate.
Space.com
• Andrew Jones
How President Trump could change NASA
By Space.com: As the Trump administration returns to power, NASA faces a crossroads that could redefine its mission for decades to come.
Lunar lander “Blue Ghost” designed by Cedar Park Texas based Firefly completes successful first burn
By kvue.com: "Blue Ghost," designed by Cedar Park-based Firefly, is moving closer to the next step of its mission.
