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• NASA Clarifies Short-Term Space Station Missions: No Permanent Shift Planned

  NASA's revised Commercial Low Earth Orbit Destinations (CLD) program emphasizes a 30-day demonstration mission for commercial space stations. This is not a permanent shift to shorter missions, officials clarify, aiming to minimize any gap in US...

  

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• Europe's Rapid Apophis Mission: On Track for 2028 Launch

  The European Space Agency's Ramses mission to asteroid Apophis is progressing smoothly, aiming for a 2028 launch to study the asteroid before its close Earth flyby in 2029. Collaboration with JAXA and funding decisions are key factors in the...

  

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• nanocosmos Unveils Sub-Second Latency Streaming with MOQ Technology

  German tech firm nanocosmos launched a groundbreaking real-time video platform upgrade featuring Media over QUIC (MOQ), achieving sub-second latency. This revolutionary technology, showcased at IBC 2025, surpasses WebRTC in video quality and...

  

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• US Commerce Department Cuts Funding for Space Commerce Office

  The US Commerce Department has rescinded 40% of the Office of Space Commerce's 2025 budget, impacting initiatives like the Traffic Coordination System for Space (TraCSS). This unexpected cut affects collaborations with industry partners and pilot...

  

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• China's Double Space Launch: New Reconnaissance Satellite and Expansion of Geely's Geesatcom Constellation

  China launched two rockets on September 8th, 2025. A Long March 7A rocket deployed the Yaogan-45 reconnaissance satellite into a medium Earth orbit, showcasing increased launch capacity. Separately, a Jielong-3 rocket launched 11 more satellites...

  

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• Private Firms Demonstrate Advanced Hypersonic Vehicle Tracking

  Varda Space Industries, LeoLabs, and Anduril successfully demonstrated advanced hypersonic vehicle tracking using a Varda capsule reentry. The test highlights the potential of commercial technology for defense applications, particularly in the...

  

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• Global Digital Twin of Earth: Project Orbion Combines Satellite Data and AI

  BlackSky, Iceye, Aechelon, and Niantic partner on Project Orbion, a groundbreaking initiative to create a frequently updated digital twin of Earth using satellite imagery and AI. This project addresses the need for current, accurate geospatial data...

  

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• Satellite TV Remains Dominant in Germany Despite Slight Decline

  Despite a slight decrease in households, satellite TV maintains its leading position in Germany's TV reception market, outperforming cable and boasting strong HD viewership. IPTV shows significant growth, while the shift away from mandatory cable...

  

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• EchoStar Sells Spectrum to SpaceX, Cancels Satellite Constellation Project

  EchoStar has unexpectedly sold its AWS-4 and H-block spectrum to SpaceX for $17 billion, abandoning its plans for a direct-to-device satellite constellation and terminating a large contract with MDA Space. This strategic shift prioritizes a...

  

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• US Military Explores Hypersonic Cargo Delivery with Commercial Rockets

  The US Air Force is investing in research to determine the feasibility of using commercial rockets for rapid global cargo transport. Blue Origin and Anduril Industries have received contracts to explore adapting their rockets for "point-to-point"...

  

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• FAA Approves Increased Falcon 9 Launches, Considers Starship's Environmental Impact

  The FAA has approved a significant increase in Falcon 9 launches from Cape Canaveral, raising the annual limit to 120. Simultaneously, public hearings address the environmental concerns surrounding Starship launches from Kennedy Space Center,...

  

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• China Launches Trio of Yaogan-40 (03) Remote Sensing Satellites

  China successfully launched three Yaogan-40 (03) remote sensing satellites on September 6th, 2025, bringing its 2025 launch total to 52. These satellites, likely for military and civilian use, will conduct electromagnetic environment detection and...

  

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• NASA Shifts Strategy for Commercial Space Stations, Opting for Crew-Tended Designs

  NASA's revised approach to commercial space station development prioritizes crew-tended stations, awarding Space Act Agreements instead of fixed-price contracts. This shift, involving up to $1.5 billion in funding, aims for a crewed demonstration...

  

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• US Space Force Announces Major Leadership Restructuring

  The United States Space Force has announced significant changes in its senior leadership, including new appointments to key command and planning roles. These changes reflect a growing emphasis on combat readiness and warfighting capabilities within...

  

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• China's Dual Space Launches: Shiyan-29 and Commercial Payloads

  China successfully launched the experimental Shiyan-29 satellite into geosynchronous orbit and three other satellites into polar orbits. This follows a commercial launch by Galactic Energy and an investigation into a recent Landspace rocket...

  

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• Orbital Sidekick's Hyperspectral Imagery Reveals Damage at Iran's Fordow Nuclear Plant

  Orbital Sidekick (OSK) used its hyperspectral sensors to reveal previously unseen damage at Iran's Fordow nuclear facility following a US bombing. The imagery revealed a subsurface structure potentially damaged by the attack, and detected concrete...

  

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• NASA's Acting Administrator Addresses Concerns About Moon Race with China

  NASA Acting Administrator Sean Duffy refutes claims that NASA is lagging behind China in the lunar race, expressing anger at previous testimony suggesting otherwise. He emphasizes the agency's commitment to returning astronauts to the moon before...

  

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• Space Force Graduates First Class from New Officer Training Program

  The U.S. Space Force graduated its first class from a new year-long officer training program focused on space operations, cyber warfare, and intelligence. This program reflects a shift towards preparing for “great power competition” with China and...

  

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• Orbital Paradigm's Reusable Reentry Vehicle: A New Player in the Space Cargo Market

  Orbital Paradigm, a Spanish startup, is developing a reusable reentry vehicle, Kestrel, aiming for frequent, cost-effective space cargo transportation. Their initial test, KID, demonstrates a novel approach focusing on reusability and...

  

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• BHV's Compact SportsBox Revolutionizes Remote Production

  BHV will showcase its groundbreaking SportsBox at IBC 2025. This compact 4K-capable remote vision mixer and picture processor offers unparalleled versatility and performance for sports broadcasting, particularly in demanding environments like...

  

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