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Rocket Report: Canada invests in sovereign launch; India flexes rocket muscles
Welcome to Edition 8.18 of the Rocket Report! NASA is getting a heck of a deal from Blue Origin for launching the agency’s ESCAPADE mission to Mars. Blue Origin is charging NASA about $20 million for the launch on the company’s heavy-lift New Glenn rocket. A dedicated ride on any other rocket capable of the…
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Satellite Imagery Pricing: What You Need to Know
For project managers in mining, energy, and government, having the right data is not just an advantage, it’s essential for safety, compliance, and operational efficiency. Satellite imagery provides a powerful, objective view of your assets and areas of interest, enabling smarter decisions from the office to the field. But as you look to purchase satellite…
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After Russian spaceport firm fails to pay bills, electric company turns the lights off
One of Russia’s most important projects over the last 15 years has been the construction of the Vostochny spaceport as the country seeks to fly its rockets from native soil and modernize its launch operations. However, the initiative has been a fiasco from the start. After construction began in 2011, the project was beset by…
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European Partners Complete Space Capture-the-Flag Competition
In the run-up to CyberSat, a key European first when it comes to a space-based cybersecurity competition has taken place in the Netherlands. This was reportedly Europe’s first in-orbit Capture-the-Flag (CTF) cybersecurity competition, and the world’s first live CTF involving multiple satellites. The competition, CTRL+Space CTF, was put together by D-Orbit, a space logistics and…
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Globalstar Q3: No Comment on Report of Potential Sale; MDA Satellites are Delayed
MDA Space is delayed with delivery of Globalstar’s constellation refresh, pushing the first launch to 2026, Globalstar disclosed Friday. Also in its Q3 investor call, Globalstar CEO Paul Jacobs would not comment on reports of a potential company sale, but highlighted the value of the company’s MSS spectrum. Globalstar disclosed in its 10-Q filing that…
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SpaceX Launches Another 22 Starlink Satellites, Reaching 2,600 for 2025
SpaceX launched another batch of Starlink broadband satellites on Thursday from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, bringing the total number of Starlink satellites launched in 2025 to 2,600. The Starlink 11-14 mission lifted off from Space Launch Complex 4 East at 1:13 p.m. PST (4:13 p.m. EST / 2113 UTC) on a Falcon 9…
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QuadSat Revolutionizes Commercial Satcom Testing with Drone-Based Antenna Validation Technology
Danish aerospace innovator QuadSat has introduced its Commercial Satcom Testing Solution, a breakthrough approach that redefines how satellite communication systems are validated, calibrated, and optimized. Designed to meet the evolving demands of modern satellite networks, QuadSat’s system provides drone-based testing platforms to deliver accurate, flexible and cost-effective antenna performance evaluation. The solution enables satellite operators,…
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China’s Mars orbiter observes interstellar object 3I/ATLAS
The orbiter of China’s Mars mission Tianwen-1 has successfully observed an interstellar object, coded 3I/ATLAS, using its high-resolution camera, according to the China National Space Administration (CNSA). During the observation, the spacecraft was about 30 million kilometers from 3I/ATLAS, making it one of the closest observations by a probe of this interstellar object. Data received…
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Rocket Lab Launches Sixth Earth-Imaging Satellite for iQPS
Rocket Lab Corporation, a global leader in launch services and space systems, successfully launched its 74th Electron mission and deployed the latest satellite to orbit for Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space, Inc. (iQPS). The mission was Rocket Lab’s sixth dedicated mission for iQPS, making Rocket Lab the most prolific launcher of its Earth-imaging constellation…
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Aerospace Lab Redefines the Future of Space and SATCOM with High-Performance Satellite Platforms
Belgium-based aerospace pioneer Aerospace Lab is transforming the global satellite and communication landscape with its advanced Space and Satcom solutions. Driven by a vision to democratize access to space, the company is delivering a new generation of scalable, high-reliability satellite platforms designed for Earth observation, telecommunications, defense and commercial missions. By integrating modular spacecraft design…