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• ESA Clears Astronaut with Disability for ISS Missions

  European Space Agency makes history by medically clearing John McFall, an astronaut with a prosthetic leg, for long-duration missions to the International Space Station. This groundbreaking decision follows a comprehensive feasibility study and...

  

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• Firefly Aerospace Wins Third Space Force Contract for Rapid Satellite Launch

  Firefly Aerospace secured a $21.8 million contract from the U.S. Space Force for a rapid satellite launch mission, its third under the military’s Tactically Responsive Space program. The Victus Sol mission signifies a shift towards operational...

  

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• Two Lunar Landers Reach Key Milestones in Separate Moon Missions

  Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost 1 achieved lunar orbit, while ispace's Resilience completed a lunar flyby, marking significant progress in their respective missions to land on the Moon. Both missions utilize innovative approaches and carry valuable...

  

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• China Announces Tender for Lunar Satellite to Support First Crewed Moon Landing

  China's space agency, CMSEO, has announced a tender for a lunar remote sensing satellite to aid its first crewed moon landing, aiming for a pre-2030 launch. The satellite will focus on low-latitude regions, map mineral resources, and support...

  

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• Eutelsat Shifts Focus from Consumer Broadband to Mobility Services Amidst Starlink Competition

  Eutelsat is repurposing its Konnect VHTS satellite for mobility customers, shifting away from consumer broadband due to competition from Starlink. The company is also investing heavily in LEO constellations, acquiring OneWeb and partnering on...

  

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• Eutelsat and ATSS Renew Satellite Capacity Agreement

  Eutelsat Group and Advanced Telecommunications Solutions and Services (ATSS) have renewed their agreement for satellite capacity on the Eutelsat 8 West B satellite. This renewal ensures continued Ku-band coverage for ATSS, supporting its...

  

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• FAA Launch Regulations Under Scrutiny: GAO to Review Part 450

  The House Science Committee requests a Government Accountability Office review of the FAA's Part 450 launch regulations, citing industry concerns about complexity and licensing timelines. The review will assess the FAA's procedures, guidance, and...

  

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• Lynk Global Secures $85M to Expand Direct-to-Smartphone Satellite Network

  Lynk Global, aiming for global connectivity, raised over $85 million in Series B funding to expand its direct-to-smartphone satellite network. This follows a failed merger attempt with Slam Corp, but demonstrates growing investor confidence in the...

  

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• Arkadia Space to Supply Thrusters for MaiaSpace's Reusable Launcher

  Spanish propulsion startup Arkadia Space secures a contract with MaiaSpace to provide 250-newton thrusters for its reusable small launch vehicle. This collaboration marks a significant step towards the development of a European reusable and...

  

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• NASA Switches Crew Dragon Capsules for Upcoming ISS Mission

  NASA has swapped Crew Dragon capsules for the Crew-10 mission to the International Space Station, accelerating the launch and return of Crew-9. The decision, driven by delays in a new spacecraft, impacts the Ax-4 private mission schedule and...

  

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• US Space Force Revamps Acquisition Processes to Boost Efficiency and Reduce Costs

  The US Space Force is aggressively reforming its acquisition processes, shifting to fixed-price contracts, and increasing accountability to tackle cost overruns and delays. This involves closer collaboration with the commercial sector and...

  

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• Texas Space Commission Awards $47.7 Million in Grants to Five Space Companies

  The Texas Space Commission has awarded $47.7 million in grants to five space companies—Blue Origin, Firefly Aerospace, Intuitive Machines, SpaceX, and Starlab Space—to support spacecraft development and facility construction within the state. This...

  

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• Space Norway's THOR 8: A New Era in Satellite Connectivity

  Space Norway has commissioned Thales Alenia Space to build THOR 8, a dual-use geostationary satellite offering broadcasting coverage across Central and Eastern Europe, the Nordics, and beyond. This advanced satellite will provide reliable...

  

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• NASA's Starling Swarm: A Leap Forward in Satellite Autonomy

  NASA's Starling cubesat swarm demonstrates groundbreaking distributed autonomy, enabling coordinated scientific observations without continuous human intervention. This advancement allows for faster responses to transient events and opens doors for...

  

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• NASA Selects SpaceX for Pandora Exoplanet Mission Launch

  NASA has chosen SpaceX to launch the Pandora exoplanet mission, a small satellite designed to study exoplanet atmospheres using transmission spectroscopy. The launch, planned for as early as September, will utilize SpaceX's rideshare capabilities. ...

  

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• NASA to Continue Using Electric Vans Despite Manufacturer's Bankruptcy

  NASA will continue using electric vans from the now-bankrupt Canoo Technologies for Artemis missions, despite concerns about maintenance. The agency is reviewing plans to ensure continued operational readiness of the vehicles. This decision follows...

  

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• White House Appears to Endorse NASA's Artemis Program Amidst Uncertainty

  Amidst speculation of changes or cancellation, a White House statement seemingly supports NASA's Artemis lunar exploration program. The statement mentions Artemis in the context of US-Japan cooperation, highlighting planned joint missions. However,...

  

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• Next-Generation Military Communications Satellites: Lockheed Martin and Boeing Compete Amidst Commercial Alternatives

  Lockheed Martin and Boeing are vying for a $2.5 billion contract to modernize the US Space Force's ultra-high frequency satellite network. This competition is unfolding as experts question whether the Pentagon should utilize commercial...

  

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• Rocket Lab Continues Small Satellite Launch Dominance with Fourth Kinéis Mission

  Rocket Lab successfully launched its fourth batch of satellites for Kinéis, solidifying its position as a leader in the small launch sector. The launch marks another milestone for Kinéis's growing IoT constellation and underscores Rocket Lab's...

  

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• FCC to Review Upper C-Band Spectrum: SpaceX vs. Wireless Carriers

  The FCC plans to review the upper C-band spectrum, potentially sparking a conflict between SpaceX and US wireless carriers. SpaceX advocates for shared access, while carriers seek more spectrum for 5G expansion. The outcome will significantly...

  

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