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Chinese-launched spacecraft came within ~200 m of Starlink‑6079 at 560 km, SpaceX says

SpaceX says a Chinese‑launched spacecraft passed within about 200 metres of its Starlink‑6079 satellite at roughly 560 km altitude after an apparent lack of coordination, prompting SpaceX to call for improved operator deconfliction while the Chinese launch provider CAS Space investigates.

2025-12-12T21:14:12.257374-08:00

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Megaconstellations could permanently contaminate space‑telescope observations by late 2030s, scientists warn

2025-12-12T03:06:45.877546-08:00

Breaking Defense

Space Force warns China, Russia are testing low‑observable 'stealth' satellites

2025-12-11T14:04:40.719715-08:00

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SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral, marking the 300th orbital launch of 2025

2025-12-11T14:27:37.538225-08:00

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Universe Today

36,000 km up: first limits on unintended radio emissions from geostationary satellites Using the Murchison Widefield Array, astronomers have placed the first observational limits on unintended radio emissions from geostationary satellites at ~36,000 km, finding most are effectively quiet in frequency bands critical to next‑generation telescopes such as the Square Kilometre Array, offering cautious relief compared with LEO interference.

2025-12-13T02:04:11.459638-08:00

36,000 km up: first limits on unintended radio emissions from geostationary satellites

Bloomberg

SpaceX files 'Starlink Mobile' trademark, signaling possible move into mobile carrier services SpaceX has filed a trademark application for “Starlink Mobile,” indicating the company may be preparing to launch a mobile‑carrier service built on its Starlink satellite broadband network. The step comes as Starlink expands capacity and acquires spectrum to enable direct‑to‑cell and device services.

2025-12-12T21:14:27.474743-08:00

SpaceX files 'Starlink Mobile' trademark, signaling possible move into mobile carrier services

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Chinese-launched spacecraft came within ~200 m of Starlink‑6079 at 560 km, SpaceX says SpaceX says a Chinese‑launched spacecraft passed within about 200 metres of its Starlink‑6079 satellite at roughly 560 km altitude after an apparent lack of coordination, prompting SpaceX to call for improved operator deconfliction while the Chinese launch provider CAS Space investigates.

2025-12-12T21:14:12.257374-08:00

Chinese-launched spacecraft came within ~200 m of Starlink‑6079 at 560 km, SpaceX says

Via Satellite

Satlyt and Parsimoni to test in‑orbit cloud interoperability on SpaceOS Satlyt, a space‑based cloud service provider, has entered a strategic partnership with Parsimoni, creator of SpaceOS, to test interoperability of in‑orbit cloud computing on the SpaceOS platform. The collaboration will assess whether Satlyt’s cloud services can operate within the SpaceOS environment.

2025-12-12T12:48:21.120621-08:00

Satlyt and Parsimoni to test in‑orbit cloud interoperability on SpaceOS

Via Satellite

GMV wins ESA NAVISP award to build BEACON C‑band CRPA and interference‑resistant LEO‑PNT receiver GMV's U.K. and Portugal subsidiaries won an ESA NAVISP contract to develop BEACON, a C‑band controlled‑reception pattern antenna (CRPA) and receiver system for LEO‑PNT that aims to deliver interference‑resistant, robust navigation. The project targets anti‑jamming and resilient positioning, navigation and timing capabilities.

2025-12-12T12:42:48.675545-08:00

GMV wins ESA NAVISP award to build BEACON C‑band CRPA and interference‑resistant LEO‑PNT receiver

Space Intel Report

France moves to become Eutelsat’s largest shareholder as operator completes c.€670m rights issue France has publicly explained its investment to become Eutelsat’s largest shareholder, citing strategic national and industrial interests, after the operator completed a c.€670 million rights issue — part of a wider €1.5 billion capital raise to fund expansion of services, including LEO broadband.

2025-12-12T12:17:40.497586-08:00

France moves to become Eutelsat’s largest shareholder as operator completes c.€670m rights issue

SpaceNews.com

Leonardo, Telespazio and Intuitive Machines sign deal to build interoperable lunar communications and navigation networks Leonardo, Telespazio and Intuitive Machines have signed a strategic cooperation to develop interoperable lunar communication and navigation infrastructure, aligning European and U.S. networks to boost performance. The agreement aims to support robotic and crewed missions, strengthen international cooperation and elevate Italy's role in lunar systems.

2025-12-12T12:03:48.862915-08:00

Leonardo, Telespazio and Intuitive Machines sign deal to build interoperable lunar communications and navigation networks

decode39.com

Leonardo accelerates European space alignment with Airbus–Thales satellite tie‑up and signals autonomous launch ambitions Europe’s fragmented space sector is edging toward industrial realignment after Leonardo unveiled a satellite alliance with Airbus and Thales; the Italian group is now signalling ambitions that could extend into closing Europe’s autonomous launch capability gap, reshaping supplier roles and sovereign access to space.

2025-12-12T10:06:38.980407-08:00

Leonardo accelerates European space alignment with Airbus–Thales satellite tie‑up and signals autonomous launch ambitions

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