SpaceNews This Week | Chinese satellites raising orbits after launch anomaly

December 30, 2016 View this email in your browser Chinese satellites raising orbits after launch anomaly Jeff Foust — Two Chinese remote sensing satellites placed into a low orbit after an apparent problem with their launch vehicle are gradually raising their orbits and may still be able to carry out their missions.  RSCC pays Russian-European manufacturing team to build next two satellites Caleb Henry— Russian Satellite Communications Company (RSCC) made its first payments to the satellite manufacturing team building its next two satellites on Dec. 28, the state-owned satellite operator announced. NASA's chief scientist departs Jeff Foust —NASA's chief scientist is leaving the agency after more than three years on the job, as NASA refreshes the leadership of its science programs. ILS says Proton delay not related to June anomaly Caleb Henry — International Launch Services confirmed Dec. 28 another delay in the return to flight of its Proton rocket, but said the latest delay is not related to a problem on the vehicle's previous launch in June. Commentary: Space manufacturing and the last mile Dylan Taylor — Over the past several years a myriad of new space startups have appeared. These range from those in the Earth observation sector building the "mega-set" of data about our planet to new launch companies, space tourism ventures, and other hardware and services startups. However, even with all the diversity among these companies, one thing seems to be being overlooked. What about downmass? Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Advertise with Us | Privacy Policy Copyright © 2016 SpaceNews Inc., All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: SpaceNews Inc. 1414 Prince St, Suite 204 Alexandria, VA 22314