Space News for Thursday, November 30, 2023

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top
space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) China is working on a design for a reusable air-launched orbital rocket
(00:50) House Science Committee advances commercial space bill
(01:17) Satellite imagery analysis firm launches free greenhouse gas tracker
(01:45) Defense Innovation Unit solicits new round of proposals for space network project
(02:14) Arctic broadband satellites complete key tests ahead of mid-2024 launch
(02:43) Satellite imagery reveals explosion at China’s Jiuquan spaceport
(03:12) Defense and intelligence contractor Arcfield acquires Orion Space Solutions
(03:43) Millennium Space Systems completes Missile Track Custody space vehicle critical design review – SatNews
(04:18) Beyond Gravity’s innovative payload fairing closes after release and returns to Earth with first stage of the launcher – SatNews
(04:59) Loft Orbital: The rise of the virtual mission – SatNews
(05:30) TEKEVER secures 1st contract with CNES – SatNews
(05:57) Viasat unveils GX LITE terminal for mobile use by land forces – SatNews