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IonQ Acquisition of Capella Space Paves Way for Quantum-Enabled SAR Imaging

IonQ’s acquisition of Capella Space brings together the quantum computing specialist’s hardware with Capella’s SAR satellite constellation in low Earth orbit, setting the stage for quantum-enhanced synthetic aperture radar imaging, secure space-based quantum key distribution and fortified encrypted communications.

2025-05-18T10:02:30.216039-07:00

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Pressure Anomaly in PSLV-C61 Third Stage Causes Failure of EOS-09 Launch

2025-05-17T18:58:30.369882-07:00

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Emirates Weighs SpaceX Starlink for Widebody Fleet amid A380 Certification Hurdles

2025-05-15T08:59:34.470830-07:00

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China launches first satellites for planned 2,800-unit AI space computing constellation

2025-05-14T15:51:53.474024-07:00

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IonQ Acquisition of Capella Space Paves Way for Quantum-Enabled SAR Imaging IonQ’s acquisition of Capella Space brings together the quantum computing specialist’s hardware with Capella’s SAR satellite constellation in low Earth orbit, setting the stage for quantum-enhanced synthetic aperture radar imaging, secure space-based quantum key distribution and fortified encrypted communications.

2025-05-18T10:02:30.216039-07:00

IonQ Acquisition of Capella Space Paves Way for Quantum-Enabled SAR Imaging

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Pressure Anomaly in PSLV-C61 Third Stage Causes Failure of EOS-09 Launch India’s PSLV-C61 mission stalled after a pressure drop in the rocket’s third stage, preventing deployment of the EOS-09 earth observation satellite. The first two stages performed nominally, but ISRO chief V Narayanan confirmed the anomaly halted the mission midway.

2025-05-17T18:58:30.369882-07:00

Pressure Anomaly in PSLV-C61 Third Stage Causes Failure of EOS-09 Launch

Ars Technica

Buddhist Iconography on Chinese Spy Satellite Patches Hints at Covert Missions China’s once-generic spaceflight patches have evolved to feature vivid Buddhist deities on classified TJS and Yaogan reconnaissance satellite insignia, offering imagery analysts and intelligence experts new iconographic clues into Beijing’s expanding and increasingly sophisticated covert ISR operations in orbit.

2025-05-17T10:10:48.483144-07:00

Buddhist Iconography on Chinese Spy Satellite Patches Hints at Covert Missions

Space.com

ISRO’s PSLV-C61 Set to Launch EOS-09 Earth Observation Satellite on May 18, 2025 The Indian Space Research Organisation will launch its 101st satellite, EOS-09, aboard the PSLV-C61 from Sriharikota on May 18, 2025. Equipped with advanced all-weather radar capable of penetrating clouds, rain and darkness, EOS-09 will strengthen India’s earth observation and disaster management capabilities.

2025-05-17T05:03:54.161800-07:00

ISRO’s PSLV-C61 Set to Launch EOS-09 Earth Observation Satellite on May 18, 2025

Reuters

Landspace’s Upgraded Methane-Fueled Zhuque-2E Rocket Deploys Six Satellites Chinese commercial space startup Landspace on Saturday successfully launched its upgraded methane-fueled Zhuque-2E rocket from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone near Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, deploying six satellites. The flight, the fifth in the Zhuque-2 series, underscores Landspace’s progress in reusable launch technology and small-satellite missions.

2025-05-16T23:14:24.861005-07:00

Landspace’s Upgraded Methane-Fueled Zhuque-2E Rocket Deploys Six Satellites

Aviation Week

Europe’s IRIS² Program Moves to Full-Scale Implementation The EU’s flagship IRIS² initiative has entered its full-scale implementation phase, marking a key step toward deploying a sovereign, encrypted satellite communications network designed to deliver secure connectivity for defense, government and critical infrastructure across Europe.

2025-05-16T08:24:02.813041-07:00

Europe’s IRIS² Program Moves to Full-Scale Implementation

DefenseNews.com

Space Force Awards Auria, Sphinx Defense Contracts for Cloud-Based Antenna Marketplace Prototype The US Space Force granted contracts to Auria (formerly Boecore) and Sphinx Defense to build a cloud-based antenna marketplace prototype, aimed at streamlining ground-station access amid surging satellite support needs. The prototype will enable on-demand antenna services for tactical and commercial missions, enhancing responsiveness across diverse satellite constellations.

2025-05-16T08:14:45.142022-07:00

Space Force Awards Auria, Sphinx Defense Contracts for Cloud-Based Antenna Marketplace Prototype

South China Morning Post

PLA Warns US ‘Orbital Carrier’ Program Could Ignite Space Arms Race China’s People’s Liberation Army has cautioned that the US Space Force’s proposed orbital transport craft could be repurposed to rapidly deploy weaponisable satellites, raising concerns over a new phase in the militarisation of space and destabilising strategic balance.

2025-05-16T03:15:03.336775-07:00

PLA Warns US ‘Orbital Carrier’ Program Could Ignite Space Arms Race

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