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• SES to Maintain Luxembourg Headquarters Despite Job Cuts and Intelsat Merger

  SES, despite planned redundancies and its merger with Intelsat, will retain its Luxembourg headquarters in Betzdorf. CEO Adel Al-Saleh confirmed approximately 600 staff will remain, while 68 job losses are expected. The restructuring aims to...

  

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• NASA Selects SpaceX to Launch NEO Surveyor Space Telescope

  NASA has awarded SpaceX a $100 million contract to launch the Near-Earth Object (NEO) Surveyor spacecraft on a Falcon 9 rocket. The telescope, designed to detect and characterize potentially hazardous asteroids, is scheduled to launch as early as...

  

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• Elon Musk Calls for Early Deorbiting of the International Space Station

  SpaceX CEO Elon Musk advocates for the early deorbiting of the International Space Station, proposing a timeline of two years, sparking controversy and raising questions about the future of U.S. presence in low Earth orbit. His proposal clashes...

  

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• ABL Space Rebrands as Long Wall, Pivots to Defense Applications

  ABL Space, facing challenges in the commercial launch market, rebrands as Long Wall and shifts focus to defense applications, including missile defense and hypersonic flight testing. The company will repurpose its RS1 rocket as a target vehicle for...

  

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• US Space Force Faces Criticism Over Mission Clarity and Defensive Strategy

  A new report highlights confusion surrounding the roles of the US Space Force, Space Command, and intelligence agencies. Industry executives criticize the Space Force's overly defensive posture and call for a more assertive approach to counter...

  

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• Trump Administration Orders Significant Pentagon Budget Cuts

  The Trump administration has mandated an 8% annual reduction in the Pentagon's budget over the next five years. This move, impacting approximately $50 billion by FY2026, prioritizes initiatives like border security and the new Iron Dome missile...

  

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• SES Reassures Investors Amidst Moody's Downgrade and Intelsat Acquisition

  SES addresses Moody's negative outlook revision, highlighting its strong financial projections and the ongoing Intelsat acquisition. The report discusses competitive pressures in the satellite industry, particularly from LEO constellations like...

  

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• Rocket Lab Launches BlackSky's Next-Gen Imaging Satellite; SpaceX Makes History with Bahamas Landing

  Rocket Lab successfully launched a new BlackSky imaging satellite, boasting 35cm resolution and short-wave infrared capabilities. Simultaneously, SpaceX achieved a groundbreaking Falcon 9 booster landing in The Bahamas, opening new launch...

  

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• SpaceX to Help Modernize FAA Air Traffic Control System

  SpaceX will advise on improving the Federal Aviation Administration’s air traffic control system. This follows recent controversies surrounding SpaceX launches and airspace safety. The collaboration aims to create a safer, more modern system,...

  

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• Ursa Major's Draper Engine: A New Era in Missile Defense and Space Propulsion

  Ursa Major is accelerating development of its Draper liquid rocket engine, aiming for use in next-generation missiles and space applications. The engine offers advantages in size, weight, and storage, potentially revolutionizing missile defense and...

  

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• Ravyn Technology's Low-Cost Hypersonic Missiles: Disrupting the Defense Industry

  Ravyn Technology Corp. is revolutionizing the missile industry with its low-cost, high-speed missiles. The company's innovative approach, focusing on design simplification and high-volume production, aims to disrupt the market and offer a more...

  

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• ESA Clears Astronaut with Disability for ISS Missions

  European Space Agency makes history by medically clearing John McFall, an astronaut with a prosthetic leg, for long-duration missions to the International Space Station. This groundbreaking decision follows a comprehensive feasibility study and...

  

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• Firefly Aerospace Wins Third Space Force Contract for Rapid Satellite Launch

  Firefly Aerospace secured a $21.8 million contract from the U.S. Space Force for a rapid satellite launch mission, its third under the military’s Tactically Responsive Space program. The Victus Sol mission signifies a shift towards operational...

  

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• Two Lunar Landers Reach Key Milestones in Separate Moon Missions

  Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost 1 achieved lunar orbit, while ispace's Resilience completed a lunar flyby, marking significant progress in their respective missions to land on the Moon. Both missions utilize innovative approaches and carry valuable...

  

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• China Announces Tender for Lunar Satellite to Support First Crewed Moon Landing

  China's space agency, CMSEO, has announced a tender for a lunar remote sensing satellite to aid its first crewed moon landing, aiming for a pre-2030 launch. The satellite will focus on low-latitude regions, map mineral resources, and support...

  

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• Eutelsat Shifts Focus from Consumer Broadband to Mobility Services Amidst Starlink Competition

  Eutelsat is repurposing its Konnect VHTS satellite for mobility customers, shifting away from consumer broadband due to competition from Starlink. The company is also investing heavily in LEO constellations, acquiring OneWeb and partnering on...

  

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• Eutelsat and ATSS Renew Satellite Capacity Agreement

  Eutelsat Group and Advanced Telecommunications Solutions and Services (ATSS) have renewed their agreement for satellite capacity on the Eutelsat 8 West B satellite. This renewal ensures continued Ku-band coverage for ATSS, supporting its...

  

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• FAA Launch Regulations Under Scrutiny: GAO to Review Part 450

  The House Science Committee requests a Government Accountability Office review of the FAA's Part 450 launch regulations, citing industry concerns about complexity and licensing timelines. The review will assess the FAA's procedures, guidance, and...

  

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• Lynk Global Secures $85M to Expand Direct-to-Smartphone Satellite Network

  Lynk Global, aiming for global connectivity, raised over $85 million in Series B funding to expand its direct-to-smartphone satellite network. This follows a failed merger attempt with Slam Corp, but demonstrates growing investor confidence in the...

  

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• Arkadia Space to Supply Thrusters for MaiaSpace's Reusable Launcher

  Spanish propulsion startup Arkadia Space secures a contract with MaiaSpace to provide 250-newton thrusters for its reusable small launch vehicle. This collaboration marks a significant step towards the development of a European reusable and...

  

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