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SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg as Italy reevaluates reliance after California breakup

SpaceX launched 28 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg on Sept. 28, 2025, expanding the constellation as Italy reassesses growing dependence on Starlink services. A Starlink satellite broke up over California during the mission, producing visible streaks while experts say no debris reached the ground.

2025-09-25T23:02:46.663040-07:00

Space Intel Report

US–China tensions seen as the biggest near‑term threat to LEO sustainability

2025-10-01T13:24:42.432355-07:00

Space.com

Amazon Launches First Kuiper Internet Satellites, Competes with SpaceX's Starlink

2025-04-28T16:16:02.129632-07:00

Spaceflight Now

SpaceX Dragon docks at ISS with 5,000+ lb of supplies and boost trunk for 2025 reboosts

2025-08-25T06:47:19.533007-07:00

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Via Satellite

Septentrio and Xona sign MoU to co-develop high-precision GNSS and LEO PNT and timing solutions Septentrio, a maker of high‑precision GNSS receivers, and Xona Space Systems, developer of LEO satellite navigation, signed a memorandum of understanding to deepen collaboration on next‑generation positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) and timing solutions that integrate terrestrial GNSS with LEO services.

2025-10-07T13:07:24.601338-07:00

Septentrio and Xona sign MoU to co-develop high-precision GNSS and LEO PNT and timing solutions

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Tiny asteroid C15KM95 discovered hours before 250‑mile flyby, passed below ISS and satellites Asteroid C15KM95, a sub‑2‑meter object discovered only hours before, made an extremely close flyby of Earth, passing roughly 250 miles (≈400 km) above the surface. The rock traversed beneath numerous satellites — including the ISS — and posed no risk to life or property.

2025-10-03T07:36:21.051145-07:00

Tiny asteroid C15KM95 discovered hours before 250‑mile flyby, passed below ISS and satellites

Space Intel Report

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US–China tensions seen as the biggest near‑term threat to LEO sustainability A rising mass of derelict rocket upper stages in low Earth orbit, driven by booming launch activity, heightens concern that worsening US–China tensions are the biggest near‑term threat to LEO sustainability. A breakdown in cooperation or counterspace actions could spur debris growth and raise collision risk for satellites and crewed spacecraft.

2025-10-01T13:24:42.432355-07:00

US–China tensions seen as the biggest near‑term threat to LEO sustainability

SpaceNews.com

Long March 2D completes 100th flight, lofts two Shiyan‑30 experimental Earth‑observation satellites China's Long March 2D completed its 100th flight Sept. 29 (UTC), deploying two Shiyan‑30 experimental Earth‑observation satellites into low Earth orbit from Xichang. The milestone highlights Beijing's rising launch cadence and continued reliance on the veteran vehicle for routine small‑sat delivery.

2025-09-29T22:23:34.939376-07:00

Long March 2D completes 100th flight, lofts two Shiyan‑30 experimental Earth‑observation satellites

NASA Spaceflight

Hubble detects white dwarf accreting debris from a Pluto-sized object Hubble has captured a white dwarf actively accreting material from a disrupted, Pluto-sized object, offering direct evidence of how planetary bodies are shredded and assimilated by stellar remnants. The observation provides a laboratory for studying the long-term fate of planetary systems, including processes that will affect our own.

2025-09-28T15:41:00.422416-07:00

Hubble detects white dwarf accreting debris from a Pluto-sized object

Space.com

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SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg as Italy reevaluates reliance after California breakup SpaceX launched 28 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg on Sept. 28, 2025, expanding the constellation as Italy reassesses growing dependence on Starlink services. A Starlink satellite broke up over California during the mission, producing visible streaks while experts say no debris reached the ground.

2025-09-25T23:02:46.663040-07:00

SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg as Italy reevaluates reliance after California breakup

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NASA–ISRO NISAR Returns First Synthetic-Aperture Radar Images of Earth The NASA–ISRO NISAR Earth-observing radar satellite has returned its first synthetic-aperture radar images, showing high-detail views of the Maine coast and North Dakota farmland. The imagery validates instrument performance as the joint mission approaches full science operations later this year.

2025-09-25T09:40:16.982083-07:00

NASA–ISRO NISAR Returns First Synthetic-Aperture Radar Images of Earth

SpaceWatch Global

China’s Space Ambitions: Starlink Rivals & SAR Power Plays — Interview with Blaine Curcio Blaine Curcio gives an exclusive update on China’s accelerating space ambitions, detailing Beijing’s push to field indigenous Starlink-style broadband constellations and expand synthetic-aperture radar and reconnaissance capabilities. The interview examines commercialisation, military applications and the strategic implications for orbital competition and regional security.

2025-09-22T03:39:18.845544-07:00

China’s Space Ambitions: Starlink Rivals & SAR Power Plays — Interview with Blaine Curcio

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