Spirit AeroSystems Furloughs 700 Workers Amid Boeing Strike Spirit AeroSystems announced on Friday that it will furlough 700 employees for 21 days as the ongoing strike at Boeing, which began in mid-September, continues to strain the supplier’s finances and inventory capacity. The furloughs, first reported by Reuters, will impact workers involved in Boeing’s 767 and 777 widebody jet programs, which have been halted due to the strike by over 33,000 U.S. factory workers. The decision comes as Spirit Aero faces a growing backlog of fuselages with no space for additional storage. Spirit CEO Pat Shanahan acknowledged the toll on affected…
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Ananth Technologies Hands Over Satellites to ISRO for Space Docking Experiment Hyderabad-based Ananth Technologies (ATL) delivered two 400 kg class satellites to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Friday. These satellites will play a crucial role in ISRO’s Space Docking Experiment, which is scheduled for later this year. The mission is seen as a significant step towards future Indian space initiatives, such as the country’s Indian space station and the Chandrayaan-4 mission, aimed at retrieving lunar samples. The satellites will be launched aboard the PSLV-C60 (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle) mission, planned for December 2024. The PSLV rocket for this…
US Eases Export Restrictions Under Biden Administration US eases export restrictions on US commercial space companies, allowing them to ship satellite and spacecraft-related items to allies and partners more easily. This move by the Biden administration is intended to support the growing space industry while protecting national security and foreign policy interests. US space companies, including SpaceX and defense contractors like Lockheed Martin, L3Harris Technologies, and Boeing, stand to benefit from the updated regulations. These changes were announced on Thursday and published in the Federal Register. Supporting Innovation and International Collaboration Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves highlighted the advantages…
Airbus Plans to Cut 2,500 Jobs in Defence and Space Division Airbus AIR.PA is planning to reduce up to 2,500 jobs in its Defence and Space division. This move, which has not yet been officially announced, was confirmed by two individuals familiar with the situation. The job cuts represent about 7% of the workforce in this unit. Airbus aims to complete the process by mid-2026, although the company has declined to comment on the matter. Reasons Behind the Job Cuts at Airbus The decision to cut jobs follows financial struggles in Airbus’ space systems business. Notably, the OneSat satellite programme…
India’s Government Opts for Administrative Spectrum Allocation for Satellite Broadband India’s government announced it will allocate spectrum for satellite broadband through administrative means, not via auction. This decision came just hours after Elon Musk criticised the auction route, which was being pushed by Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance. The dispute revolves around the method for assigning satellite spectrum, a market expected to grow by 36% annually and reach $1.9 billion by 2030. A Battle Over Spectrum Allocation Elon Musk’s Starlink advocates for the administrative allotment of satellite spectrum, aligning with global trends. In contrast, Reliance, led by billionaire Mukesh Ambani, calls for…
SpaceX Prepares for Falcon 9 Launch After Hurricane Delay SpaceX is targeting an early Tuesday launch for its next Starlink mission, following a brief delay caused by Hurricane Milton. The launch is scheduled for 1:34 a.m. from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. This mission will deploy 23 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit, further expanding SpaceX’s satellite network aimed at providing global internet coverage. Backup Launch Windows in Place If the launch cannot proceed as scheduled, backup windows are available on Tuesday until 5:22 a.m. SpaceX has also set additional opportunities for Wednesday, with…
India Aims for Leadership in the Commercial Space Market India is targeting a larger share of the commercial space industry by focusing on affordable satellite launches and data services. Rather than competing directly with giants like SpaceX, India is using its strengths in space data analysis and small satellite development. This approach offers cost-effective solutions for sectors such as communications, agriculture, and commodities. India’s Strategic Approach to Space Ventures India’s plan emphasizes affordable satellite launches and high-quality space data. The global launch market is projected to reach $14.54 billion by 2031, while the data services market is expected to grow…
SpaceX Achieves Successful Booster Catch on Fifth Starship Test Flight SpaceX successfully returned the first-stage booster of its Starship rocket during its fifth test flight on Sunday. This marked the first time the booster, known as “Super Heavy,” was caught using large metal arms on the launch pad. The achievement highlights SpaceX’s commitment to building a fully reusable rocket system capable of supporting missions to the moon and Mars. Successful Launch and Return The Super Heavy booster lifted off from SpaceX’s Boca Chica facility in Texas at 7:25 a.m. CT (1225 GMT). It propelled the second-stage Starship rocket toward space…
India Approves Space-Based Surveillance Mission for Enhanced Security The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has greenlit Phase III of India’s Space-Based Surveillance (SBS) mission. This initiative aims to improve land and maritime surveillance for both civilian and military purposes in India. The mission, managed by the National Security Council Secretariat alongside the Defence Space Agency, will significantly enhance India’s domain awareness capabilities. Massive Satellite Deployment Planned The newly approved SBS Phase III mission will involve the launch of 52 satellites over the next decade. These satellites will be placed in both low Earth orbit…
Elon Musk Unveils Tesla Robotaxi and Robovan at “We, Robot” Event Elon Musk Unveils Tesla Robotaxi with gull-wing doors and no steering wheel or pedals at a high-profile event on Thursday. The company’s focus is shifting from producing low-cost, mass-market vehicles to becoming a robotics manufacturer. Musk also revealed the addition of a larger self-driving vehicle, called the Robovan, which can carry up to 20 passengers. The event, titled “We, Robot,” took place at Warner Bros. studio in Los Angeles, California. It emphasised Tesla’s evolving role as an artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics company rather than a traditional automaker. Affordable…
