Today In Space
Last Updated: Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, 3:06 PM PDT
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Space.com
• Daisy Dobrijevic
Surprise G3 Solar Storm from Hidden Magnetic Island in Coronal Hole Sparks Widespread Auroras and Raises Space‑Weather Concerns
By Space.com: A hidden magnetic island inside a coronal hole unleashed a surprise G3 storm, sparking dazzling displays across the US.
SpaceNews.com
• Debra Werner
Axiom and SpaceBilt to Deploy On‑Station Data‑Center Node on the ISS
By SpaceNews.com: Axiom and Spacebilt to establish ISS data center node.
SpaceX launches 24 Starlink V2 Mini satellites from Vandenberg — 83rd Starlink mission of 2025
By Spaceflight Now: SpaceX is preparing to launch its latest batch of 24 Starlink V2 Mini satellites into a polar, low Earth orbit on Wednesday. The Starlink 17-12 mission is the 83rd mission supporting SpaceX’s megaconstellation so far in 2025.
Breaking Defense
• Payam Banazadeh
Four steps the U.S. should take to avoid falling behind China in Earth-observation satellites
By Breaking Defense: There are four steps the US can take to ensure it doesn't lag behind China and other adversaries in Earth Observation satellites, writes Payam Banazadeh in this op-ed.
Breaking Defense
• Payam Banazadeh
U.S. Policy, Not China, Is the Biggest Threat to Earth Observation — 4 Steps to Keep the Industry Competitive
By Breaking Defense: There are four steps the US can take to ensure it doesn't lag behind China and other adversaries in Earth Observation satellites, writes Payam Banazadeh in this op-ed.
NASA Spaceflight
• Adrian Beil
Starship Block 3 development continues at Starbase and McGregor
By NASA Spaceflight: SpaceX is gearing up for the next evolution of Starship, with Block 3 hardware on….
Payload
• Jacqueline Feldscher
U.S. House Bill Seeks to Strengthen In‑Orbit Cooperation Among Quad Partners
By Payload: The Quad Space Act aims to strengthen ties among Australia, India, Japan, and the US through enhanced space collaboration.
