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NASA anticipates that current and planned science missions, as well as human spaceflight operations, will see an increase in conjunctions if Starlink Gen 2 is deployed.

GeneralPlanValue 3.6Feb 9, 2022NASA outlines concerns about Starlink next-generation constellation in FCC letter

Jim Bridenstine reestablished an American human spaceflight program after the retirement of the Space Shuttles in 2011.

GovernanceGeneralValue 2.5Feb 5, 2022WATCH HERE: Fireside Chat With Mark Dankberg & Jim Bridenstine @ SmallSat Symposium 2022

China’s human spaceflight agency CMSA issued a call for proposals in January 2021 soliciting low-cost cargo transportation solutions for the Chinese space station.

PlanValue 3.0Jan 31, 2022China’s Deep Blue Aerospace targets big national, commercial launch opportunities

The Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel released its annual report on 2022-01-11 calling for NASA to reexamine how it manages human spaceflight programs.

GeneralGovernanceLegalValue 1.0Jan 18, 2022NASA safety panel recommends agency review how it manages human spaceflight programs

China’s human spaceflight agency (CMSA), the Beijing Aerospace Flight Control Center (BACC), and China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC) have been working to establish the Tiangong space station and gain experience in long-term crewed missions in low Earth orbit.

PlanGeneralValue 3.8Dec 28, 2021China’s space station maneuvered to avoid Starlink satellites

Roscosmos’ subsidiary Glavcosmos signed a contract with ISRO in June 2019 to support training for India’s human spaceflight program.

RelationshipsValue 4.0Dec 7, 2021India, Russia agree to enhance space cooperation

The joint statement following the 2021-12-06 summit welcomed enhanced cooperation between the State Space Corporation Roscosmos and the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), including in human spaceflight programs and satellite navigation.

RelationshipsGeneralValue 3.0Dec 7, 2021India, Russia agree to enhance space cooperation

Saber Astronautics will use the agreement with Axiom Space to build interest in human spaceflight and space-based research among Australians.

RelationshipsGeneralValue 2.5Nov 23, 2021Saber Astronautics to work with Axiom to bring Australian astronauts to space station

Yang Liwei launched on Shenzhou-5 in October 2003 to make China the third country to achieve independent human spaceflight.

PlanGeneralValue 2.0Oct 15, 2021Shenzhou-13 heads for space station after reaching orbit

China approved Project 921 in September 1992 to develop human spaceflight capabilities and construct a low Earth orbit space station.

PlanCapabilityGovernanceLegalValue 4.0Oct 15, 2021Shenzhou-13 heads for space station after reaching orbit

Blue Origin successfully completed its second human spaceflight on New Shepard on 2021-10-13.

GeneralPlanCapabilityValue 4.0Oct 13, 2021Blue Origin successfully and safely completes second human flight to space and back

Collins Aerospace’s existing facility in Houston, which develops and produces systems for NASA’s human spaceflight programs, is at capacity.

CapabilityGrowthValue 3.0Aug 23, 2021Collins Aerospace to provide life support for privately run LEO outpost

The Tianwen-1 mission builds on technologies and capabilities developed through China’s Chang’e lunar program and draws on head-shielding and parachute expertise from Shenzhou human spaceflight efforts.

CapabilityValue 3.6Jun 27, 2021China’s Zhurong rover returns landing footage and sounds from Mars

Virgin Galactic’s third spaceflight was the first human spaceflight launched from Spaceport America in New Mexico.

GeneralPlanValue 3.0May 31, 2021Virgin Galactic Completes Their Third Human Spaceflight From Spaceport America

The Tianwen-1 mission built on technologies and capabilities developed through China’s Chang’e lunar program and Shenzhou human spaceflight efforts.

CapabilityGeneralValue 3.0May 22, 2021Zhurong rover rolls onto Martian surface a week after landing

China became the third country to develop independent human spaceflight capabilities with the Shenzhou-5 mission in 2003.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0May 17, 2021China rolls out rocket for Tianzhou-2 space station supply mission

Tianwen-1 built on technologies and capabilities developed through China’s Chang’e lunar program as well as head-shielding and parachute expertise from Shenzhou human spaceflight endeavors.

CapabilityValue 3.0May 14, 2021China’s Zhurong Mars rover lands safely in Utopia Planitia

China approved Project 921 in 1992 to develop human spaceflight capabilities.

CapabilityLegalValue 4.0Apr 23, 2021China rolls out Long March 5B rocket for space station launch

China’s space station plan was conceived in 1992 and makes China the third country to develop independent human spaceflight capabilities.

PlanGeneralValue 2.0Apr 13, 2021China preparing Tianzhou-2 cargo mission to follow upcoming space station launch

A Chinese space station with construction to begin as soon as April is planned to provide China with expertise and experience in human spaceflight operations ahead of potential crewed lunar missions.

PlanValue 3.0Mar 9, 2021China, Russia enter MoU on international lunar research station
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