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Study: surge in satellite launches sharply raises collision risk in low Earth orbit

A new study warns that the accelerating pace of satellite launches is sharply increasing collision risk in low Earth orbit, raising the frequency of close approaches and heightening the danger of cascading debris incidents that could disrupt satellites, services and on‑orbit operations.

2025-10-13T14:09:45.755855-07:00

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NASA to deorbit International Space Station in 2030, accelerating shift to commercial LEO stations

2025-10-13T10:04:59.589163-07:00

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Using special economic zones to rebuild U.S. space competitiveness

2025-10-13T06:04:48.610485-07:00

NASA Spaceflight

Starship Flight 11 marks end of one development era and opens a new phase

2025-10-12T13:41:22.449965-07:00

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Study: surge in satellite launches sharply raises collision risk in low Earth orbit A new study warns that the accelerating pace of satellite launches is sharply increasing collision risk in low Earth orbit, raising the frequency of close approaches and heightening the danger of cascading debris incidents that could disrupt satellites, services and on‑orbit operations.

2025-10-13T14:09:45.755855-07:00

Study: surge in satellite launches sharply raises collision risk in low Earth orbit

Via Satellite

Tele2 partners with Skylo to launch global satellite IoT connectivity service Swedish telco Tele2 has teamed with Skylo to launch a global satellite IoT connectivity service, extending connectivity for IoT devices beyond terrestrial networks worldwide. The commercial offering aims to provide enterprises and service providers with satellite-backed connectivity for IoT deployments across remote and underserved regions.

2025-10-13T12:40:50.252205-07:00

Tele2 partners with Skylo to launch global satellite IoT connectivity service

Flying Magazine

Pelican 1505 Air Case review: a lightweight, heavy‑duty solution for flying with a Starlink dish The Pelican 1505 Air Case is a lightweight, custom‑fit, heavy‑duty case that enables safer, simpler transport of a Starlink user terminal for flight operations. The review finds it reduces handling risk and makes flying with a Starlink dish a practical, lower‑stress option for operators who need portable satellite connectivity.

2025-10-13T12:02:37.774636-07:00

Pelican 1505 Air Case review: a lightweight, heavy‑duty solution for flying with a Starlink dish

Space Intel Report

AST SpaceMobile, Globalstar, Lynk and Skylo outline D2D mitigation plans for debris, astronomy interference and collision risk AST SpaceMobile, Globalstar, Lynk Global and Skylo Technologies today outlined coordinated measures to limit their direct-to-device (D2D) constellations' impact on orbital safety and ground-based astronomy, detailing steps on debris mitigation, collision-avoidance procedures and strategies to reduce radio and optical interference.

2025-10-13T11:35:25.780353-07:00

AST SpaceMobile, Globalstar, Lynk and Skylo outline D2D mitigation plans for debris, astronomy interference and collision risk

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NASA to deorbit International Space Station in 2030, accelerating shift to commercial LEO stations NASA will deorbit the International Space Station in 2030, driving the complex into a remote region of the Pacific Ocean. The agency says retirement will accelerate a planned transition to commercially operated low‑Earth‑orbit stations, shifting program responsibilities and industry opportunity to private operators.

2025-10-13T10:04:59.589163-07:00

NASA to deorbit International Space Station in 2030, accelerating shift to commercial LEO stations

Ars Technica

Hans Koenigsmann, who investigated all of SpaceX’s rocket failures, is going to space Hans Koenigsmann, the longtime SpaceX engineer who led investigations into the company’s rocket failures, will fly to space, saying he’s “always been interested to experience Max Q from the inside.” The trip places a veteran flight‑reliability investigator aboard a commercial crewed mission.

2025-10-13T08:40:35.388347-07:00

Hans Koenigsmann, who investigated all of SpaceX’s rocket failures, is going to space

European Spaceflight

DLR delivers qualification model of CALLISTO landing leg to Bremen for testing The DLR Institute of Structures and Design has delivered the qualification model of the CALLISTO reusable rocket demonstrator’s landing leg to Bremen, where it will undergo structural and qualification testing. The hardware marks a key verification step for CALLISTO’s recovery and reusability validation campaign.

2025-10-13T07:53:28.320835-07:00

DLR delivers qualification model of CALLISTO landing leg to Bremen for testing

Inflight Online

WestJet fits 100th Boeing 737 with TELUS Starlink, creating world’s largest Starlink‑enabled 737 fleet WestJet has equipped its 100th Boeing 737 with TELUS‑delivered Starlink in‑flight Wi‑Fi, creating the world’s largest fleet of Starlink‑enabled 737s. The rollout marks a major connectivity milestone for the carrier’s narrowbody operations and expands high‑speed satellite broadband across its fleet.

2025-10-13T07:21:03.539358-07:00

WestJet fits 100th Boeing 737 with TELUS Starlink, creating world’s largest Starlink‑enabled 737 fleet

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