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China’s Star Vision signs agreements to develop and operate AI-enabled satellite constellation for Oman

Chinese commercial firm Star Vision has signed agreements covering the development, launch and operation of an AI-enabled satellite constellation for Oman. The announcement signals a commercial space partnership between a Chinese provider and an Omani customer, though the agreements’ scope, schedule and constellation size were not specified in the article.

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China’s Star Vision to build AI constellation for Oman

Via Satellite

SpaceX weighs Boost Mobile deal as satellite-sector transactions face regulatory and creditor scrutiny

SpaceX has held preliminary talks with EchoStar about buying Boost Mobile or gaining wholesale access to its cellular network, potentially supporting a hybrid terrestrial-satellite service. Separate reports say Globalstar has asked the FCC to assess supplier implications involving Rocket Lab, while creditors challenge transfers of low-Earth-orbit satellite network assets.

Via Satellite

Globalstar warns Rocket Lab’s Iridium relationship could put it at a disadvantage

Globalstar has warned that Rocket Lab’s supplier relationship with Iridium could give Rocket Lab an incentive to favor Iridium at Globalstar’s expense. The concern echoes issues raised by SpaceX, according to the report, putting the commercial terms and competitive implications of the relationship in focus.

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Voyager backs Astrobotic acquisition ahead of Griffin-1 launch

Voyager Technologies says it is pleased with its acquisition of lunar lander developer Astrobotic as it prepares for the launch of Griffin-1, its next mission. The update offers a view of Voyager’s assessment of the acquisition ahead of a major operational milestone for the lunar lander business.

Ars Technica

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Space company bets on water as an abundant spacecraft propellant

A space company is building its future around water as spacecraft propellant, arguing that it is broadly available. The approach puts a familiar substance at the center of its propulsion strategy, though the article summary provides no details on the company, its system or planned missions.

NASA Spaceflight

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NASA seeks commercial options for Hubble’s future, including reboost, servicing or controlled deorbit

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman has addressed the debate over the Hubble Space Telescope’s long-term future as the agency seeks commercial input on possible paths forward. Its request for information asks companies to assess options ranging from reboosting or servicing the observatory to carrying out a controlled deorbit.

Space Intel Report

Planet, Vantor and BlackSky target governments prioritizing sovereignty in geospatial imagery

U.S. geospatial imaging satellite builders and operators say international customers increasingly weigh “sovereignty” alongside cost and latency when choosing services. Planet, Vantor and BlackSky are tailoring offerings for governments, though what sovereignty means can vary from one customer to another.