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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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• Trump Unveils Ambitious $175 Billion Golden Dome Missile Defense System

  President Trump announced the Golden Dome, a $175 billion missile defense system aiming to create a comprehensive shield against advanced missile threats. The program, led by Space Force Gen. Michael Guetlein, utilizes space-based sensors,...

  

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• NASA Faces ISS Budget Shortfalls, Considers Crew and Research Reductions

  NASA is facing a multi-year budget shortfall impacting the International Space Station (ISS). The agency is considering reducing the crew size from four to three astronauts and scaling back research to prioritize Moon and Mars exploration. Cargo...

  

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• US Intelligence Shifts Focus to Domestic Security: A New Era for ODNI

  Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced a major shift in US intelligence priorities, focusing on border security and counternarcotics. This unprecedented realignment impacts thousands of professionals and requires enhanced...

  

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• South Korea's SI Imaging Services Launches Satellite Leasing Program

  SI Imaging Services, a subsidiary of Satrec Initiative, is launching a satellite leasing program for its new SpaceEye-T satellite, offering customers complete control over tasking and data. The program, described as "Airbnb for remote-sensing...

  

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• NGA West Campus Opening: A New Era for Geospatial Intelligence in St. Louis

  The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) is set to open its new $1.7 billion West campus in St. Louis, transforming the city into a hub for geospatial intelligence. This facility will foster collaboration between government, private...

  

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• Capella Space's Acquisition by IonQ: A Quantum Leap for Earth Observation

  Capella Space, a leader in SAR satellite imagery, is being acquired by IonQ, a quantum computing company. This merger aims to revolutionize Earth observation data delivery by integrating quantum-secured communication, drastically improving latency,...

  

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• Indian PSLV Rocket Launch Fails, EOS-09 Satellite Fails to Reach Orbit

  India's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) mission carrying the EOS-09 radar imaging satellite failed on May 17, 2025. A problem with the rocket's third stage prevented the satellite from reaching orbit. This marks the first PSLV failure since...

  

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• Landspace's Zhuque-2E Successfully Launches Six Satellites into Orbit

  Landspace's Zhuque-2E rocket successfully launched six Tianyi satellites into orbit for Spacety. The mission included satellites for commercial imagery, remote sensing, and space science experiments, showcasing advancements in methane-fueled rocket...

  

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• Rocket Lab Successfully Launches Another iQPS Satellite, Expanding its SAR Constellation

  Rocket Lab's Electron rocket successfully deployed the QPS-SAR-10 satellite for iQPS, furthering their SAR constellation. This launch marks the third Electron launch for iQPS and highlights Rocket Lab's capability to support smallsat constellation...

  

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• SES Space & Defense Develops Multi-Orbit Satellite Network Orchestration

  SES Space & Defense, under a Pentagon contract, is demonstrating SIMON, a software platform for managing bandwidth from multiple satellite networks. This addresses the military's need for resilient communication in contested environments, offering...

  

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• SpaceX's Starship Flight 9: FAA Approves Launch License Update, Pending Mishap Investigation

  SpaceX is closer to launching Starship Flight 9 after the FAA updated its launch license. The update incorporates an environmental approval for up to 25 annual launches, but the launch is still pending a mishap investigation into Flight 8. Elon...

  

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• Eutelsat Shifts Focus to LEO Amidst GEO Challenges and DoD Contract Loss

  Eutelsat's Q3 results reveal a significant drop in US government contracts, impacting its geostationary orbit (GEO) business. The company is actively pivoting towards its low Earth orbit (LEO) OneWeb constellation, securing new satellite orders and...

  

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• Virgin Galactic Updates on SpaceShip Production and Commercial Flight Plans

  Virgin Galactic provides an update on the production of its new Delta-class SpaceShips, confirming plans for commercial flights to begin mid-2024. The company discusses pricing adjustments, potential new flight locations in Italy, and explores...

  

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