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Muon Space Partners with Starlink to Equip Halo Satellites with Mini Laser Terminals
Muon Space, a leading end-to-end space systems provider specializing in mission-optimized satellite constellations, announced an agreement with SpaceX’s Starlink to integrate its mini laser terminals into Muon’s high-performance Halo satellite platform. Starlink’s mini lasers are designed to achieve link speeds of 25 Gbps at distances up to 4,000 km (and are capable of higher link…
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Apex Launches Project Shadow: America’s On-Orbit Space-Based Interceptor Demonstration
Apex, the world’s first mass-manufacturer of productized satellite bus platforms, is breaking new ground in national defense with Project Shadow—a mission to demonstrate key space-based interceptor technologies. The mission is slated to fire demonstration-class space-based interceptors on orbit within the next year. Project Shadow marks a critical step toward advancing U.S. space defence capabilities and…
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Iridium Secures U.S DOT Contract for PNT Services Deployment and Testing
Iridium Communications, a leading provider of global voice, data, and PNT satellite services, announced it has been selected by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for an award through its Complementary Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (CPNT) Action Plan Rapid Phase Award II to support a broad network deployment of Iridium PNT services. Iridium is working…
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Quantum Space’s Ranger 500 Spacecraft Clears Review for Upcoming Validation Mission
U.S. spacecraft manufacturer Quantum Space completed a critical Manufacturing Readiness Review (MRR) for its upcoming Ranger Prime mission, scheduled for launch in June 2026 from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Quantum designed its Ranger platform as a uniquely maneuverable spacecraft for defense customers and commercial operators. With its own in-house built propulsion system, modular…
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SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites on 550th Falcon 9 mission
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base to begin the Starlink 11-5 mission on Oct. 22, 2025. Image: SpaceX Update Oct. 22, 11:30 a.m. EDT (1533 UTC): SpaceX confirmed deployment of the 28 Starlink satellites. SpaceX launched its 550th Falcon 9 mission since the…
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Satellite operators will soon join airlines in using Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi
A little over a year ago, one of SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft flew a team of four private astronauts to orbit on a mission that made history with the first fully commercial spacewalk. Jared Isaacman and Sarah Gillis briefly floated out the door of the Dragon capsule, wearing SpaceX-built pressure suits to protect them against…
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Elon Musk just declared war on NASA’s acting administrator, apparently
The clock just ticked past noon here in Houston, so it’s acceptable to have a drink, right? Because after another turbulent morning of closely following the rough-and-tumble contest to become the next NASA administrator, I sure could use one. What has happened now? Why, it was only SpaceX founder Elon Musk, who is NASA’s most…
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Belgium’s Nxgsat Secures Funding for New Modem Tech
Nxgsat, a Belgian space modem company, has closed a 1.2 million euros ($1.4 million) funding round. The company’s flagship product is a high-speed, 5G satellite modem designed to enable seamless interoperability across terrestrial and multi-orbit satellite networks. The newly raised funds will be used to accelerate product development, expand technical and commercial teams, and advance…
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Arianespace Hires New Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer
European launch service provider Arianespace has appointed Maxime Verrière as its new Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer. He will be responsible for structuring Arianespace’s strategy, overseeing its implementation, and leading key transformation projects for the company, particularly in the area of innovation. Arianespace announced Verrière’s hire, Oct. 21. Verrière previously spent five years at ArianeGroup…
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Relativity completes Terran R thrust section, continues testing ahead of first launch
While SpaceX’s Falcon family continues to demonstrate reliable reuse of its first stages and fairings, other launch providers are actively developing competitors. One such rocket in work is Relativity Space’s Terran R, and the company recently showed good progress in working toward the vehicle’s first flight, which is now scheduled for late next year. The…