ESA’s InCubed co-funds new Belgian mission
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A contract signed today secures ESA InCubed co-funding towards the development of Aerospacelab’s Multispectral Companion Mission In the Jezero neighbourhood
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In the Jezero neighbourhood Jezero landing ellipse
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Jezero landing ellipse Jezero crater and surrounds
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Jezero crater and surrounds Jezero crater and surrounds (annotated)
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Jezero crater and surrounds (annotated) Jezero crater through the eyes of Mars Express
On 18 February 2021, NASA’s Perseverance rover is expected to arrive at Jezero impact crater, the site of a former lake on Mars. The High Resolution Stereo Camera on ESA’s Mars Express has provided important context for the landing site and its surrounds.
Sen. Angus King to chair subcommittee that oversees DoD space programs
WASHINGTON — Sen. Angus King (I-Maine) was named chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee’s subcommittee on strategic forces, SASC Chairman Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) and Ranking Member Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.
‘Parastronaut’ sought as ESA recruits its first new astronauts in more than a decade
JOHANNESBURG — The European Space Agency announced Feb. 16 that its first call for new astronauts in more than a decade will be open to candidates with physical disabilities.
During a briefing with reporters, ESA officials said the agency plans to recruit four to six career astronauts and a pool of approximately 20 reserve astronauts, a first for ESA.
Northrop Grumman clears first design review of next-generation ICBM
WASHINGTON — Northrop Grumman’s design of a new intercontinental ballistic missile for the U.S. Air Force passed its first review, the company announced Feb. 16.
The review took place in November, two months after the Air Force awarded Northrop Grumman a $13.3 billion contract to develop the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent.
Axiom Space raises $130 million
WASHINGTON — Axiom Space announced Feb. 16 it has raised $130 million from a group of investors, allowing the company to push ahead with its long-term ambitions of establishing a private space station.
The Series B round was led by C5 Capital, a firm that invests in cybersecurity and “closely aligned” sectors, including space.
