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USSF moves GPS III-9 onto SpaceX Falcon 9 after switch from ULA Vulcan

The U.S. Space Force will launch its ninth GPS III navigation satellite into medium Earth orbit Monday night aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 after reassigning the mission from a United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket. The transfer highlights schedule pressure and procurement flexibility in national GPS sustainment.

2026-01-25T17:12:43.968394-08:00

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Study: Amazon Leo satellites bright enough to disrupt astronomical research

2026-01-25T03:11:21.234507-08:00

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2026 NDS elevates space — Space Force workforce rebuild and budget shifts to reshape satellites

2026-01-24T13:14:38.671937-08:00

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SpaceX to launch 25 Starlink V2 Mini satellites into polar LEO from Vandenberg

2026-01-24T19:43:21.288781-08:00

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USSF moves GPS III-9 onto SpaceX Falcon 9 after switch from ULA Vulcan The U.S. Space Force will launch its ninth GPS III navigation satellite into medium Earth orbit Monday night aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 after reassigning the mission from a United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket. The transfer highlights schedule pressure and procurement flexibility in national GPS sustainment.

2026-01-25T17:12:43.968394-08:00

USSF moves GPS III-9 onto SpaceX Falcon 9 after switch from ULA Vulcan

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Study: Amazon Leo satellites bright enough to disrupt astronomical research A new study finds Amazon Leo’s low Earth orbit broadband satellites, though generally invisible to the naked eye, are bright enough to contaminate and obstruct astronomical observations. The finding highlights the growing optical impact of mega-constellations as deployments accelerate.

2026-01-25T03:11:21.234507-08:00

Study: Amazon Leo satellites bright enough to disrupt astronomical research

Spaceflight Now

SpaceX to launch 25 Starlink V2 Mini satellites into polar LEO from Vandenberg SpaceX will launch 25 Starlink V2 Mini Optimized satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Sunday, inserting the batch into a polar low Earth orbit. Falcon 9 will depart on a southerly trajectory to place the broadband payload into polar LEO.

2026-01-24T19:43:21.288781-08:00

SpaceX to launch 25 Starlink V2 Mini satellites into polar LEO from Vandenberg

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2026 NDS elevates space — Space Force workforce rebuild and budget shifts to reshape satellites The 2026 U.S. National Defense Strategy elevates space from a peripheral concern to a core warfighting domain, driving immediate changes in doctrine, budget priorities and force structure. The Space Force is prioritizing workforce rebuilding while a major budget plan signals altered pacing for satellite acquisition and operations.

2026-01-24T13:14:38.671937-08:00

2026 NDS elevates space — Space Force workforce rebuild and budget shifts to reshape satellites

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ESA awards Rocket Factory Augsburg two RFA One launches under Flight Ticket Initiative The European Space Agency has awarded Rocket Factory Augsburg a Flight Ticket Initiative contract to launch two missions aboard its RFA One rocket. The deal secures two dedicated flights for the German small-launch developer under ESA's commercial procurement scheme, supporting future orbital missions.

2026-01-23T21:11:29.526862-08:00

ESA awards Rocket Factory Augsburg two RFA One launches under Flight Ticket Initiative

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Spire to provide satellite weather intelligence to AiDash for vegetation, storm and grid monitoring Spire will supply satellite-derived weather intelligence to AiDash, integrating its data into AiDash’s vegetation, storm and ignition-risk intelligence and SatelliteFirst grid-monitoring offerings. The deal aims to enhance situational awareness for vegetation management and grid resilience by adding satellite weather products to AiDash’s operational toolset.

2026-01-23T11:55:53.544380-08:00

Spire to provide satellite weather intelligence to AiDash for vegetation, storm and grid monitoring

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Startups book 2027 Falcon 9 rideshares to offer low‑cost memorial 'ashes in orbit' services Two startups are turning funerary services into rideshare payloads: Space Beyond has booked a slot on SpaceX's October 2027 Falcon 9 rideshare and will begin building its first memorial cubesat next week, while AstroRemains plans to place the ashes of 1,000 people into orbit in 2027 for $2,500 each.

2026-01-23T10:01:47.000520-08:00

Startups book 2027 Falcon 9 rideshares to offer low‑cost memorial 'ashes in orbit' services

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Launch operators are the rocket fuel required to galvanize spaceports in Europe Europe's nascent spaceports need committed launch operators to convert facilities into sustainable hubs. Consistent launch cadence, commercial customers and operator-led operational expertise are the catalysts that will attract investment, accelerate regulatory approvals and turn dispersed launch infrastructure into functioning access-to-orbit ecosystems.

2026-01-23T05:15:59.377468-08:00

Launch operators are the rocket fuel required to galvanize spaceports in Europe

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USSF moves GPS III-9 onto SpaceX Falcon 9 after switch from ULA Vulcan

Study: Amazon Leo satellites bright enough to disrupt astronomical research

2026 NDS elevates space — Space Force workforce rebuild and budget shifts to reshape satellites

SpaceX to launch 25 Starlink V2 Mini satellites into polar LEO from Vandenberg

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