Space News for Friday, May 31, 2024

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top
space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) China conducts three launches inside two days
(00:58) Commercialization is Key to Continued US Space Leadership
(01:28) MDA Space joins Starlab Space commercial space station venture
(01:58) FCC chair proposes new rules for accidental space explosion risk
(02:32) SpaceX Starship still on schedule for fourth flight test June 5 – SatNews
(03:01) ULA’s activities intensify as Boeing’s Starliner positions for NASA astronauts’ mission – SatNews
(03:42) Scout Space’s “Sparrow” first in-space image to provide space security and Space Domain Awareness – SatNews
(04:20) Rivada signs some Asian partners as they ready to launch OuterNet a 600 satellite constellation – SatNews
(04:49) SES launches SES Open Orbits™ IFC Network – SatNews
(05:18) Yahsat partners with SATCOM Technologies to deliver advanced SATCOM solutions in Zimbabwe – SatNews
(05:51) Twin NASA Satellites Ready to Help Gauge Earth’s Energy Balance