Space News for Tuesday, January 09, 2024

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!(00:10) Podcast Introduction(00:24) China launches “lobster eye” Einstein Probe to unveil mysteries of X-ray universe(00:55) Space Development Agency confirms Rocket Lab will produce 18 satellites for U.S. military network(01:25) JPL lays off 100 contractors, citing budget uncertainty(01:53) U.S. Army issues new guidance on the use of space for ground warfare(02:20) Peregrine lander suffers anomaly after launch(02:49) The advent of astropolitical alliances(03:23) Peregrine lander suffers propulsion ‘anomaly,’ Moon landing seemingly unlikely(03:55) Statement as United Launch Alliance successfully launches first next generation Vulcan rocket – SatNews(04:25) NASA invites public to send names to the moon aboard Artemis Robotic Moon Rover – SatNews(04:54) Rocket Lab receives million$$$ contract from SDA + SDA contract information – SatNews(05:14) Intuitive Machines strategic partnership and leadership changes – SatNews(05:42) SpaceX plans Tuesday launch of 22 Starlink smallsats – SatNews(06:07) U. S. Space Force participates in certification milestone of future launch capability – SatNews(06:41) RBC Signals names new CEO – SatNews