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Space-based methane monitoring proves accurate in large-scale testing

SpaceNews reports that large-scale tests demonstrated the accuracy of methane monitoring from space.

1 Source, 5d ago, first seen 5d ago

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Amazon Leo demonstrates satellite internet for U.S. Army

SpaceNews reports that Amazon Leo demonstrated its satellite internet for the U.S. Army.

1 Source, 6d ago, first seen 6d ago

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HEO captures images of Satellogic's Merlin.01

SpaceNews reports the images were captured days after Merlin.01 launched.

1 Source, 6d ago, first seen 6d ago

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ESA member states signal support for new European human spaceflight plans

SpaceNews reports that ESA member states have indicated support for the plans.

1 Source, 7d ago, first seen 7d ago

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A lack of rockets is creating a launch crisis that might last years

New Scientist says SpaceX’s changing priorities, the war in Ukraine and a lack of competitors are driving the crisis.

4 Sources, 5d ago, updated 5d ago

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SpaceX launches CRS-35 cargo mission toward ISS on October 13, 2026

Space.com said the mission would send more than 3 tons of cargo toward the station.

23 Sources, 6d ago, updated 6d ago

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Army expands its use of imagery software

SpaceNews reports that the software combines satellite and drone imagery.

1 Source, 7d ago, first seen 7d ago

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Astrolight delivers its first space-to-ground laser communication link to a client

SpaceNews reports the delivery as Astrolight’s first space-to-ground laser communication link for a client.

1 Source, 11d ago, first seen 11d ago

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FCC plans more wireless spectrum for direct-to-device services

SpaceNews reports the plan came a day after FCC authorization for SpaceX to deploy 15,000 next-generation Starlink Mobile satellites.

2 Sources, 10d ago, updated 10d ago

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Space Force experiment uses satellites to listen for signals in orbit

SpaceNews reports the experiment uses HawkEye 360 satellites.

1 Source, 13d ago, first seen 13d ago

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Kymeta plans to add RF sensing and edge computing to its Osprey satellite terminal

SpaceNews reports that radio-frequency (RF) sensing and edge computing are planned additions to Kymeta's Osprey terminal.

1 Source, 13d ago, first seen 13d ago

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Space-based solar power projects reportedly target tests in 2027 and 2028

A post says Overview Energy secured U.S. Army funding to build a targeting beacon for orbital solar power.

2 Sources, 14d ago, updated 14d ago

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HyImpulse secures Scottish spaceport launch license as Orbex assets are sold

SpaceNews reports that Orbex had also planned to use the Scottish spaceport where HyImpulse secured a launch license.

1 Source, 17d ago, first seen 17d ago

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First satellite launched for military air-defense network

SpaceNews reports that Rheinmetall and Argotec launched the satellite.

1 Source, 17d ago, first seen 17d ago

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Two companies secure agreements for planned space-based solar power systems

SpaceNews reports that the agreements are intended to further development of the companies’ proposed systems.

1 Source, 18d ago, first seen 18d ago

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FCC votes to exclude the space activities it regulates from NEPA reviews

SpaceNews reports that the Sept. 30 vote formally excludes FCC-regulated space activities from reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act. The agency also made more than 1,000 megahertz of spectrum available for the industry.