Today In Space
Last Updated: Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, 2:36 AM PST
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SpaceWatch Global
• Joshua Faleti
Rocket Lab to Launch Wildfire Detection Mission for OroraTech
By SpaceWatch Global: Rocket Lab USA has signed a contract for a responsive launch on Electron with OroraTech to monitor wildfires and alert first responders.
Space.com
• Mike Wall
SpaceX launching 23 Starlink satellites to orbit from California today
By Space.com: Liftoff is scheduled for 9:07 a.m. ET today (Jan. 24).
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SpaceNews.com
• Jeff Foust
Boeing projects additional Starliner losses in fourth quarter
By SpaceNews.com: Boeing expects to take additional losses on its CST-100 Starliner commercial crew program when it releases its fourth quarter financial results next week.
Aviation Week
• Mark Carreau
NASA Issues Nine Lunar Surface Operations Study Contracts
By Aviation Week: The awards are part of the Artemis program’s objectives of establishing a sustainable human presence at the Moon to prepare for human expeditions to Mars.
SpaceNews.com
NASA awards Artemis logistics studies
NASA Spaceflight
• Aaron McCrea
SpaceX to begin beta testing Direct-to-Cell Starlink satellites
By NASA Spaceflight: SpaceX is preparing to beta test direct-to-cell Starlink satellites, which will connect anyone with a phone to cellular service anywhere in the world.
Via Satellite
• Julia Kim
Eutelsat and Nigcomsat Partner to Expand LEO Satellite Services in Nigeria
By Via Satellite: Eutelsat Group and Nigerian satellite operator Nigcomsat entered a multi-year agreement to deliver LEO satellite services in Nigeria.
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SpaceNews.com
• Jason Rainbow
AST SpaceMobile raises $400 million to accelerate direct-to-smartphone plans
By SpaceNews.com: AST SpaceMobile has raised $400 million through convertible debt to help ramp up manufacturing for its direct-to-smartphone constellation.
