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• Blue Origin's New Shepard Completes Tenth Crewed Suborbital Flight

  Blue Origin successfully launched its New Shepard suborbital vehicle for the tenth crewed flight, carrying six individuals, one of whom remained anonymous. The mission, NS-30, reached an altitude of 107 kilometers, showcasing the continued success...

  

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• SpaceX Investigates Starship Explosion: Harmonic Response Blamed for Failure

  SpaceX's Starship suffered a catastrophic failure during its seventh test flight. A new report reveals that an unexpectedly strong harmonic response caused propellant leaks, leading to fires and the loss of the vehicle. The company is implementing...

  

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• China's Ambitious Solar Polar Orbit Observatory Mission: A New Era in Solar Research

  China is set to launch a groundbreaking space observatory in 2029 to study the Sun's poles. The Solar Polar Orbit Observatory will offer unprecedented data on solar activity, impacting our understanding of space weather and its effects on Earth....

  

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• US Space Force Develops Missile Defense System: An Overview

  The US Space Force is establishing a technical team to support the Trump administration's "Iron Dome for America" initiative, focusing on space-based sensors and interceptors to defend against ballistic, hypersonic, and cruise missile threats. The...

  

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• NASA Leadership Shakeup: Key Departures and Artemis Program Uncertainty

  Following the departures of key NASA leaders Cathy Koerner and Jim Free, questions arise about the future of the Artemis program. Acting administrators have been appointed, and the agency addressed a controversial memo from the Office of Personnel...

  

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• Space Development Agency Forges Ahead with Satellite Procurements Amidst Internal Review

  The Space Development Agency (SDA) continues its ambitious satellite procurement plans despite internal turmoil and high-level scrutiny following the removal of its director. The agency is moving forward with acquiring 54 additional satellites for...

  

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• KBR Wins $176 Million Contract to Modernize Air Force Maui Optical Site

  KBR has secured a significant contract to maintain and modernize the Air Force Maui Optical and Supercomputing Site (AMOS), a crucial facility for US military space surveillance. The seven-year, $176 million agreement involves operations, equipment...

  

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• China Launches New Communications Satellite, ChinaSat-10R, into Orbit

  China successfully launched the ChinaSat-10R communications satellite, replacing the aging ChinaSat-10. The launch, conducted via a Long March 3B rocket, expands China's satellite infrastructure and supports initiatives like the Belt and Road. The...

  

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• SpaceX Falcon 9 Upper Stage Suffers Propellant Leak, Leading to Uncontrolled Reentry over Europe

  A SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage experienced a liquid oxygen leak, preventing a controlled reentry and resulting in debris falling in Poland. This is the third such incident in recent months, raising concerns about the reliability of Falcon 9 launches....

  

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• Vodafone's German Fibre Optic Expansion Faces Setback Amidst Altice's Potential OXG Exit

  Vodafone Deutschland's ambitious fibre-optic expansion plan faces a potential setback as partner Altice explores selling its stake in their joint venture OXG. This could significantly impact Vodafone's goal to connect millions of German households...

  

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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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