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• Chinese Satellites Shijian-21 and Shijian-25 Separate After Apparent Refueling Tests

  After months of apparent docking, China's Shijian-21 and Shijian-25 satellites separate, suggesting successful on-orbit refueling tests.

  

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• China Launches Shijian-28 Satellite, Zhuque-3 Launch Delayed

  China successfully launched the Shijian-28 satellite for experiments. The debut flight of the commercial Zhuque-3 rocket faces a delay, impacting China's space program.

  

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• Baikonur Launch Pad Damaged: Impact on ISS Missions

  The Baikonur Cosmodrome's Site 31/6, crucial for ISS missions, sustained damage during a recent launch. Assessing the impact on future Soyuz and Progress flights.

  

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• SpaceX's Transporter-15: A Rideshare Mission Packed with Diverse Payloads

  SpaceX launched 140 payloads on its Transporter-15 rideshare mission, including government satellites, commercial spacecraft, and unique payloads for research and development.

  

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• Verimatrix on the Rising Tide of Piracy: Challenges and Solutions

  An interview with Maria Malinkowitsch from Verimatrix discusses the increasing threat of piracy, especially in streaming and live sports, and effective preventative measures.

  

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• D-Orbit Launches Satellites and Hosted Payloads on SpaceX's Transporter-15

  D-Orbit successfully launched satellites and hosted payloads, including Italy's first optical intersatellite link mission, aboard SpaceX's Transporter-15 rideshare.

  

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• Varda Space Industries Launches W-5 Mission for Space Manufacturing and Hypersonic Testing

  Varda Space Industries successfully launched its W-5 mission, aiming to manufacture materials in space and conduct hypersonic flight testing with the Air Force Research Laboratory.

  

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• Soyuz Delivers New Crew to the International Space Station for Extended Mission

  A Soyuz spacecraft successfully transported two Russian cosmonauts and one American astronaut to the ISS for an eight-month research expedition.

  

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• ESA's Exploration Program Faces Budgetary Adjustments After Ministerial Meeting

  ESA's Human and Robotic Exploration program receives less funding than requested. Core missions are secured, but adjustments are expected for Mars Sample Return contribution.

  

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• Macquarie Sells Stake in UK Broadcast Infrastructure Firm Arqiva

  Macquarie Asset Management is selling its 26.5% stake in Arqiva. Digital 9 Infrastructure, the majority owner, expresses concerns about the sale price.

  

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• Landspace Gears Up for Historic Reusable Rocket Launch

  Chinese private firm Landspace is set to attempt its first orbital launch and booster landing with the Zhuque-3 rocket. This marks a significant step in China's space program.

  

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• ACME Space Plans Hardware Tests for Orbital Manufacturing Vehicle

  ACME Space, led by Tomas Guryca, is set to begin hardware tests for its Hyperion Orbital Factory Vehicle next year, targeting commercial operations by 2027.

  

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• SmartSky Foregoes Injunction Against Gogo's 5G Rollout, Seeks Royalties

  SmartSky Networks will not block Gogo's 5G ATG rollout despite winning a patent lawsuit. They will instead pursue royalties. Gogo plans to appeal.

  

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• ESA Optimistic After First Day of Ministerial Conference

  The European Space Agency is optimistic about securing funding for the next three years after the first day of a ministerial conference, despite some reservations.

  

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• ESA Ministerial Meeting: Key Decisions on Europe's Space Future

  A crucial ESA ministerial meeting in Bremen will determine the funding for key space programs and Europe's path towards greater autonomy in space.

  

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• NASA Chooses Northrop Grumman for ISS Cargo Missions Due to Unique Berthing Capability

  NASA awards Northrop Grumman exclusive contract for ISS cargo delivery in 2028-2029. Cygnus's berthing capability is key due to upcoming deorbit vehicle.

  

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• HbbTV Symposium Highlights International Expansion in Istanbul

  The 13th HbbTV Symposium in Istanbul emphasized the growth of the HbbTV standard in Europe, Turkey, and MENA, focusing on Connected TV, FAST channels and more.

  

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• ESA and Astrolight to Build Optical Ground Station in Greenland

  The European Space Agency partners with Astrolight to construct an optical ground station in Greenland, enhancing space communications and disaster response.

  

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• US Space Force Awards Contracts for Space-Based Interceptors

  The U.S. Space Force initiates the Golden Dome missile defense architecture by awarding prototype contracts for space-based interceptors (SBI).

  

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• Shenzhou-22 Arrives at Tiangong After Emergency Launch

  China's Shenzhou-22 successfully docked with the Tiangong space station, providing a lifeboat after suspected debris impact on Shenzhou-20. Details on the mission.

  

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