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• SpaceX Launches Another GPS III Satellite for US Military

  SpaceX successfully launched the eighth GPS III satellite for the US Space Force, significantly enhancing the GPS constellation's accuracy and resilience. The launch, from Cape Canaveral, utilized a Falcon 9 rocket and marked SpaceX's fifth...

  

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• NASA's Proposed 2026 Budget: Deep Cuts to Science, Increased Focus on Human Mars Exploration

  NASA's proposed FY2026 budget reveals significant cuts to science programs, including cancellations of numerous missions and thousands of job losses. This contrasts with increased funding for human Mars exploration, sparking controversy and...

  

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• China's Rapid Pace of Space Launches: Shijian-26 and Beyond

  China's recent space activities include the launch of the secretive Shijian-26 satellite, adding to a series of notable missions. This article delves into the details of Shijian-26, its potential applications, and the broader context of China's...

  

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• Rocket Lab's Acquisition Spree: Building a Military Satellite Empire

  Rocket Lab, once focused on small satellite launches, is aggressively acquiring companies to become a major player in the US military satellite market. CEO Peter Beck discusses the strategy behind these acquisitions, including the recent $275...

  

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• Japan's Ministry of Defense Contracts Space One and Space BD for Satellite Launch

  Space One and Space BD have secured a contract from Japan's Ministry of Defense to launch a Canon-built optical imaging satellite. This marks Space BD's first dedicated launch contract, utilizing Space One's Kairos launch vehicle, despite previous...

  

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• NASA's Psyche Mission: Switching to Backup Propellant Line

  NASA's Psyche mission to a metallic asteroid encountered a propellant valve issue. Engineers switched to a backup line, aiming to restart thrusters by mid-June. This follows April's thruster shutdown due to decreased xenon propellant pressure. The...

  

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• Passing of Giuliano Berretta: A Legacy in European Satellite Communications

  Giuliano Berretta, a pivotal figure in European satellite communications and former CEO of Eutelsat, passed away at 84. His contributions to Eutelsat and the broader space sector are remembered by colleagues as transformative, marked by vision,...

  

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• Intelsat Wins Approval for Direct Satellite Coverage in India

  Intelsat secures Indian government approval to directly provide satellite coverage to Indian broadcast media companies using four geostationary satellites (IS-17, IS-20, IS-36, and IS-39). This allows enhanced content delivery and distribution...

  

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• Accelerated Launch of GPS III SV-08: SpaceX Delivers Advanced Anti-Jamming Capabilities

  SpaceX launched GPS III SV-08, an advanced GPS satellite, months ahead of schedule, showcasing the agility of the GPS III program and highlighting the growing need for anti-jamming capabilities in the face of increasing threats to GPS signals. The...

  

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• US Space Force Orders Two More Advanced GPS Satellites

  The US Space Force has awarded Lockheed Martin a $509.7 million contract for two additional GPS III satellites, bringing the total number of ordered satellites to 22. These GPS III satellites, part of the advanced Follow-on constellation, will...

  

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• Apex Unveils Comet: A Giant Leap in Satellite Technology

  Apex has launched its largest satellite bus yet, Comet, designed for commercial and government constellations. Offering a unique flat form factor, high power generation, and large payload capacity, Comet addresses the growing needs of various...

  

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• Rocket Lab Acquires Geost: Expanding its Reach in the Defense Sector

  Rocket Lab's acquisition of Geost, a supplier of EO/IR sensor payloads for military satellites, significantly boosts its capabilities in the defense sector. This $275 million deal provides Rocket Lab access to crucial technology for missile...

  

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• SpaceX Starship's Flight 9: Another Uncontrolled Reentry

  SpaceX's Starship experienced another failed test flight on May 27th, losing attitude control and resulting in an uncontrolled reentry. This marks the third consecutive Starship failure, raising concerns about its development timeline and future...

  

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• MinoSpace Wins Major Contract for Sichuan Province Satellite Constellation

  Chinese commercial satellite manufacturer MinoSpace secured an $111 million contract to build a remote sensing satellite constellation for Sichuan Province. This marks a significant step towards increased commercial involvement in China's space...

  

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• Raytheon's GPS OCX System: Overbudget and Behind Schedule, But Progressing

  The U.S. Space Force's Next Generation Operational Control System (OCX) for GPS, developed by Raytheon, faces significant delays and cost overruns. Despite challenges, the program shows progress, aiming for operational readiness by 2026. This...

  

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• SpaceX Starship Flight 8 Failure Analysis and Flight 9 Preparations

  SpaceX details the root cause of the Starship Flight 8 failure, different from Flight 7, and outlines preparations for Flight 9, including the first reflight of the Super Heavy booster with modified flight profiles and a planned offshore...

  

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• SpaceX's Starship Gets FAA Approval for Next Launch

  The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has cleared SpaceX to proceed with the next Starship launch, Flight 9, following a comprehensive safety review of the previous mishap. The launch, initially targeted for as early as May 27, involves an...

  

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• Dawn Aerospace Opens Orders for Suborbital Spaceplane Aurora

  Dawn Aerospace begins taking orders for its Aurora spaceplane, a reusable suborbital vehicle designed for small payloads. Offering a unique airline model, it promises increased accessibility and affordability for suborbital flight, with first...

  

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• NGA Awards Multi-Million Dollar Contracts for Geospatial Intelligence

  The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) has awarded significant contracts to Palantir Technologies, the University of Illinois, and Ursa Space Systems for advancements in geospatial intelligence, focusing on AI, high-performance computing,...

  

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• Blue Origin's Lunar Ambitions: Progress on Artemis Landers and Transporter Vehicle

  Blue Origin provides updates on its Artemis lunar lander development, including the transporter vehicle for propellant delivery to lunar orbit and the upcoming launch of the Blue Moon Mark 1 lander. The company discusses progress on zero-boiloff...

  

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