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SpaceX Falcon 9 to launch third batch of 24 Amazon Project Kuiper satellites July 16

Amazon will use a SpaceX Falcon 9 to carry 24 more Project Kuiper broadband satellites into low Earth orbit on July 16, lifting off from Cape Canaveral SLC-40. The KF-01 mission marks Kuiper’s third deployment, with satellite release beginning about 56 minutes after liftoff.

2025-07-14T20:05:01.214993-07:00

Wall Street Journal

SpaceX Commits $2 Billion to xAI, Bolstering Musk’s AI Ecosystem

2025-07-12T15:35:23.188378-07:00

Via Satellite

ESA establishes Europe’s first deep-space optical laser link with NASA’s Psyche spacecraft

2025-07-11T11:24:00.769322-07:00

Ars Technica

Russia’s ‘killer’ satellites stalk rivals in orbit, perplexing skywatchers

2025-07-11T03:41:50.512804-07:00

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Space.com

SpaceX launches 26 Starlink V2 Mini satellites on Falcon 9 from Vandenberg, booster lands at sea At 7:05 p.m. PDT on July 15, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 lifted 26 Starlink V2 Mini satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base into low Earth orbit, marking the 15-2 mission in its broadband constellation. The rocket’s first stage successfully touched down on the Just Read the Instructions droneship about 20 minutes later.

2025-07-15T19:25:25.823912-07:00

SpaceX launches 26 Starlink V2 Mini satellites on Falcon 9 from Vandenberg, booster lands at sea

425business.com

Washington's Eastside Builds Momentum as Space Industry Hub Washington State’s Eastside is rapidly consolidating its role as a major space industry center, with satellite manufacturers, launch services firms and innovative startups expanding facilities across the tech corridor east of Seattle. The cluster is powered by a deep engineering talent pool, established aerospace suppliers and supportive local policies.

2025-07-15T14:05:56.245949-07:00

Washington's Eastside Builds Momentum as Space Industry Hub

PCMag

Rogers launches beta trial of satellite-to-mobile texting service via SpaceX-Starlink Rogers Communications has launched a free beta trial of its new satellite-to-mobile texting service in Canada, using SpaceX’s Starlink constellation and Lynk Global’s technology to extend coverage by more than 5.4 million sq km. The trial runs through October ahead of a full CAD 15/month rollout.

2025-07-15T09:15:44.043730-07:00

Rogers launches beta trial of satellite-to-mobile texting service via SpaceX-Starlink

SpaceWatch Global

ICEYE launches Flood Rapid Impact for near-real-time, machine-learning flood analytics ICEYE has introduced Flood Rapid Impact (FRI), a machine learning-enabled service delivering automated, near-real-time flood analytics from its SAR satellite constellation. The solution provides emergency managers, insurers and banks with rapid damage assessments and data insights to accelerate underwriting, claims processing and disaster response.

2025-07-15T03:23:15.898291-07:00

ICEYE launches Flood Rapid Impact for near-real-time, machine-learning flood analytics

Reuters

SpaceX to Launch Starlink Satellite Internet in Vietnam in Q4 Vietnam’s government has signaled that SpaceX will roll out its Starlink satellite internet service in the country from the fourth quarter, offering high-speed broadband to urban centers and rural areas. The announcement follows regulatory progress in Asia-Pacific markets as the constellation expands globally.

2025-07-14T21:19:19.114507-07:00

SpaceX to Launch Starlink Satellite Internet in Vietnam in Q4

Universe Today

Megaconstellations Breach Brightness Limits, Endangering Astronomy and Dark Skies Thousands of satellites from megaconstellations like Starlink and OneWeb now exceed brightness limits set by the International Astronomical Union, reflecting enough sunlight to turn dark skies into corridors of artificial light. New research warns this glare jeopardizes ground-based astronomy and the stargazing heritage for future generations.

2025-07-14T20:05:36.927389-07:00

Megaconstellations Breach Brightness Limits, Endangering Astronomy and Dark Skies

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SpaceX Falcon 9 to launch third batch of 24 Amazon Project Kuiper satellites July 16 Amazon will use a SpaceX Falcon 9 to carry 24 more Project Kuiper broadband satellites into low Earth orbit on July 16, lifting off from Cape Canaveral SLC-40. The KF-01 mission marks Kuiper’s third deployment, with satellite release beginning about 56 minutes after liftoff.

2025-07-14T20:05:01.214993-07:00

SpaceX Falcon 9 to launch third batch of 24 Amazon Project Kuiper satellites July 16

defence-industry.eu

Denmark donates satellite communications and imagery to Ukraine via European Defence Agency On July 14, Denmark’s Ministry of Defence said it will donate satellite communications and imagery services to Ukraine through the European Defence Agency, providing secure, stable connectivity to sustain Kyiv’s operations against Russia as US intelligence aid faces congressional cuts, reflecting Europe’s growing role in Ukraine’s defense.

2025-07-14T14:34:54.095185-07:00

Denmark donates satellite communications and imagery to Ukraine via European Defence Agency

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