Space News for Thursday, November 02, 2023

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!(00:10) Podcast Introduction(00:24) Iridium celebrates 25 years of innovation, transformation + global connectivity – SatNews(00:54) Gilat awarded million$$ in contract renewal + extension – SatNews(01:22) Satellite breakthrough for autonomous shipping – SatNews(01:59) Horizon Technologies recently awarded million£ grant from the UK Space Agency – SatNews(02:28) International Superyacht Society names Seabed 2030 winner of prestigious award – SatNews(02:55) The Marshall Star for November 1, 2023(03:23) Rita Owens: Keeper of NASA’s Digital Knowledge(03:43) NASA’s Webb Telescope Improves Simulation Software(04:15) NASA Flights Link Methane Plumes to Tundra Fires in Western Alaska