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• Space Launch System's Solid Rocket Booster Experiences Anomaly During Test

  A new Space Launch System (SLS) solid rocket booster, the BOLE version, experienced an anomaly during testing. Exhaust and debris were observed near the nozzle after 100 seconds of a two-minute burn. Northrop Grumman, the manufacturer, will use...

  

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• EchoStar Delays Potential Bankruptcy Filing Amidst FCC Regulatory Review

  EchoStar, a US satellite operator, has postponed a potential bankruptcy filing to negotiate with the FCC regarding its spectrum licenses. The company faces scrutiny over its compliance with terrestrial network buildout obligations and the use of...

  

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• Chinese Astronauts Complete Second Spacewalk at Tiangong Space Station

  Two Chinese astronauts, Chen Dong and Chen Zhongrui, conducted a second spacewalk at the Tiangong space station, installing debris shielding and equipment. The spacewalk, lasting nearly 6.5 hours, utilized new automated foot restraints, shortening...

  

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• Rocket Lab's Rapid-Fire Launches: HawkEye 360 Satellites and a Mysterious Payload

  Rocket Lab successfully launched HawkEye 360 satellites on June 26th, followed by a swiftly scheduled launch for a confidential customer just 48 hours later. This demonstrates Rocket Lab's increasing launch cadence and operational flexibility. The...

  

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• US Space Force Poised for Massive Funding Increase Under Reconciliation Bill

  President Trump's reconciliation bill proposes a near-$40 billion budget for the US Space Force in fiscal year 2026, a significant increase. This unprecedented budget structure raises concerns about congressional oversight and the potential...

  

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• US Air Force Reconsiders Satellite Procurement, Exploring SpaceX's Starshield Option

  The US Air Force is pausing funding for its low Earth orbit military satellite constellation, considering SpaceX's Starshield as a potentially cheaper alternative. This decision impacts the procurement of 140 satellites and raises concerns about...

  

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• Muon Space's FireSat Delivers First Thermal Infrared Images

  Muon Space's FireSat Protoflight satellite has transmitted its initial thermal infrared images, showcasing its ability to detect heat signatures from space, including wildfires, volcanoes, and industrial activity. This significant advancement in...

  

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• NASA Reorganization and Budget Cuts Spark Concerns Among Employees

  NASA's acting administrator, Janet Petro, is restructuring the agency, potentially shifting power to field centers and impacting contractor jobs. A proposed budget cut of nearly 25%, including a 47% reduction in science funding, raises concerns...

  

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• Europe Turns to Rocket Lab for LEO-PNT Satellite Launch

  Europe's reliance on non-European launch services continues as Rocket Lab secures a contract from the European Space Agency (ESA) to launch two Pathfinder A satellites, crucial for testing a future low Earth orbit positioning, navigation, and timing...

  

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• US Satellite Imagery Providers Warn of National Security Risks from Proposed Budget Cuts

  Proposed cuts to the National Reconnaissance Office's commercial imagery budget threaten national security and the viability of the US space industry. Satellite imagery providers warn of cascading consequences for innovation and investment,...

  

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• Maxar's Sentry: A New Era in Geospatial Intelligence

  Maxar Intelligence launches Sentry, a groundbreaking geospatial intelligence platform offering continuous surveillance and AI-powered anomaly detection. Leveraging a vast historical archive and partnerships, Sentry provides actionable insights for...

  

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• Reusable Satellites: Lux Aeterna's Innovative Approach to Space Exploration

  Lux Aeterna, a Denver-based startup, secures $4 million in pre-seed funding to develop a fully reusable satellite. This innovative approach aims to reduce costs and improve sustainability in the satellite industry by enabling atmospheric reentry...

  

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• ispace's Lunar Lander Crash: Hardware Failure Identified

  ispace reveals that a hardware malfunction in the laser rangefinder caused the crash of its second lunar lander, Resilience. The investigation uncovered a problem with the unit's altitude data provision, leading to a high-speed descent and impact. ...

  

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• Exploration Company Loses Reentry Capsule After Successful Reentry

  The Exploration Company's Mission Possible, a reentry capsule test, experienced partial success but was lost shortly before splashdown. The mission, launched on SpaceX's Transporter-14, aimed to test technologies for the company's Nyx spacecraft....

  

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• York Space Systems' Dragoon Satellite Launches for Missile Tracking and Secure Communications

  York Space Systems' Dragoon satellite, the first of 12 for the Space Development Agency (SDA), successfully launched. This mission marks a significant step towards the Pentagon's goal of building a resilient, interconnected satellite network for...

  

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• Danish-Swedish Surveillance Satellite BIFROST Launched Successfully

  The BIFROST satellite, a joint Danish-Swedish project, successfully launched on June 23rd from Vandenberg Space Force Base. This microsatellite, equipped with advanced sensors and AI, will enhance surveillance capabilities in the Arctic and North...

  

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• Former NASA Administrator Nominee Jared Isaacman on Future Space Exploration Plans

  Jared Isaacman, after his NASA administrator nomination withdrawal, discusses his future plans focusing on private space exploration, nuclear electric propulsion, and academic partnerships for space missions. He remains optimistic about the future...

  

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• Arianespace Aims for 10 Ariane 6 Launches Annually, but Full Cadence May Take Years

  Arianespace CEO David Cavaillolès discusses the ambitious goal of achieving a launch rate of 10 Ariane 6 rockets per year. While committed to this target, he acknowledges the significant industrial changes required and suggests it may take several...

  

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• China Launches New Satellite to Enhance Broadcasting Capabilities

  China launched the ChinaSat-9C communications satellite, replacing an older satellite and improving domestic broadcasting. The launch, using a Long March 3B rocket, marks another step in China's ambitious space program, enhancing its capabilities...

  

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• United Launch Alliance Pilots OpenAI's RocketGPT for Enhanced Efficiency

  United Launch Alliance (ULA) is using OpenAI's government-compliant AI chatbot, RocketGPT, to improve efficiency in tasks like report writing and data analysis. The pilot program, involving 150 employees, focuses on augmenting human capabilities,...

  

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