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Space.com • Hanneke Weitering, Tariq Malik

NASA launched Cassini on a seven-year voyage to Saturn on Oct. 15, 1997

NASA’s Cassini spacecraft lifted off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station aboard a Titan 4B rocket on Oct. 15, 1997. The mission was designed to explore Saturn and its moons, beginning a journey that would take seven years to reach the planet.

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2026-10-15T13:05:12.199107-07:00

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Flying Magazine • Zach Vasile

'Aviation Start' Episode 5 Maps Every Path Into Air Traffic Control

By Flying Magazine: FAA center controller Marcus Miller breaks down CTI programs, the Academy washout rate, contract towers, and more.

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2026-10-15T13:15:40.071530-07:00

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DefenseNews.com • Hope Hodge Seck

US Army eyes developing soldier-worn drone detection gear

By DefenseNews.com: The Army is in the early stages of developing and testing a wearable or lightweight device that could alert soldiers to the presence of hostile drones.

Also: Army Times and news.ssbcrack.com

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2026-10-15T13:05:10.321331-07:00

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Satellite Evolution • Satellite Evolution Group

Durri Space Signs Cailabs Contract for Three Optical Ground Stations in Oman

By Satellite Evolution: Under the patronage of H.E. Dr.

Also: Via Satellite

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2026-10-15T06:06:08.776259-07:00

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Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

China proposal: For space safety, have all satellites carry RF beacons similar to aero ADS-B and maritime AIS

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland— China’s representative to the ITU Space Sustainability Forum said having radio-frequency ID beacons on every satellite in low Earth orbit would be the single most effective measure against orbital crowding and collision risk — even more important than ephemeris sharing among satellite fleet owners.

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2026-10-15T13:55:48.601114-07:00

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Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Comtech Expects Divestiture to Gilat to Close This Year

By Via Satellite: Comtech expects its satellite divestiture to Gilat Satellite Networks to close by the end of the calendar year, leadership confirmed this week. Comtech.

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2026-10-15T14:05:15.736591-07:00

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AeroTime • Stephen Pope

Lufthansa tells jets to carry extra fuel as Frankfurt, Zurich face supply crunch

By AeroTime: Lufthansa tells crews to carry extra fuel into Frankfurt as Switzerland releases jet fuel reserves to prevent a shortage at Zurich Airport.

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2026-10-15T14:19:30.326747-07:00

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