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IMAP achieves first light on all 10 instruments, confirms instrument functionality

NASA's Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe has captured first light across its ten primary instruments, with the Southwest Research Institute reporting all systems functioning as expected. The milestone validates instrument delivery and commissioning, clearing the way for routine science operations and data collection.

2025-12-20T04:43:56.587700-08:00

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ISRO to launch 6.5‑ton BlueBird‑6 on LVM3 'Bahubali' on Dec. 24

2025-12-20T00:50:13.542422-08:00

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Kenya invites bids for transaction advisers as it advances a commercial spaceport

2025-12-20T00:46:44.305861-08:00

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SDA awards $3.5B to four firms for 72 Tranche 3 missile-tracking LEO satellites

2025-12-19T09:09:49.185349-08:00

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IMAP achieves first light on all 10 instruments, confirms instrument functionality NASA's Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe has captured first light across its ten primary instruments, with the Southwest Research Institute reporting all systems functioning as expected. The milestone validates instrument delivery and commissioning, clearing the way for routine science operations and data collection.

2025-12-20T04:43:56.587700-08:00

IMAP achieves first light on all 10 instruments, confirms instrument functionality

indiatoday.in

ISRO to launch 6.5‑ton BlueBird‑6 on LVM3 'Bahubali' on Dec. 24 India's Launch Vehicle Mark‑3 (LVM3) 'Bahubali' will carry the 6.5‑ton BlueBird‑6 communications satellite into orbit on Dec. 24 at 08:54, a US‑built commercial payload whose liftoff further reinforces LVM3's role in heavy geostationary and strategic missions.

2025-12-20T00:50:13.542422-08:00

ISRO to launch 6.5‑ton BlueBird‑6 on LVM3 'Bahubali' on Dec. 24

businesstoday.co.ke

Kenya invites bids for transaction advisers as it advances a commercial spaceport Kenya has invited bids for transaction advisory services to support development of a commercial spaceport, a procurement led by the National Treasury in collaboration with the Kenya Space Agency. The move marks a formal step toward establishing launch infrastructure and joining the global commercial space economy.

2025-12-20T00:46:44.305861-08:00

Kenya invites bids for transaction advisers as it advances a commercial spaceport

Space.com

Arkisys, Odin partner to offer insurance against space‑debris strikes by equipping satellites with Odin Nano Sensors Arkisys and sensor developer Odin have teamed to offer insurance against space‑debris strikes by equipping Arkisys spacecraft with Odin’s Nano Sensors. The partnership pairs on‑orbit collision detection and characterization with insurance underwriting to improve satellite survivability, operations and orbital sustainability amid rising congestion.

2025-12-19T12:04:12.600579-08:00

Arkisys, Odin partner to offer insurance against space‑debris strikes by equipping satellites with Odin Nano Sensors

GeekWire

Microsoft and NASA create AI agents to help scientists anticipate floods and other water woes Microsoft and NASA have developed AI agents designed to help researchers anticipate floods and other water-related hazards by ingesting diverse environmental datasets and accelerating analysis, enabling faster scenario modelling and decision support for flood forecasting, risk assessment and response planning.

2025-12-19T11:00:20.620946-08:00

Microsoft and NASA create AI agents to help scientists anticipate floods and other water woes

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NASA PExT demo validates spacecraft 'roaming' between government and commercial networks NASA’s Polylingual Experimental Terminal (PExT) completed more than 100 communications activities, demonstrating spacecraft can seamlessly switch between government and commercial networks. The trial — supported by partners including York Space Systems and Swedish Space Corporation Ka‑band ground stations — advances next‑generation satellite relay options for missions.

2025-12-19T10:25:39.242395-08:00

NASA PExT demo validates spacecraft 'roaming' between government and commercial networks

Via Satellite

Ovzon wins $25.2M satcom services contract with undisclosed European NATO nation Ovzon said Dec. 19 it has won a $25.2 million contract to provide satellite communications services to an undisclosed European NATO nation. The award bolsters Ovzon's government-services revenue and highlights continued demand across Europe for secure, military‑grade satcom capacity and operational resilience.

2025-12-19T10:25:39.225525-08:00

Ovzon wins $25.2M satcom services contract with undisclosed European NATO nation

Breaking Defense

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SDA awards $3.5B to four firms for 72 Tranche 3 missile-tracking LEO satellites The Space Development Agency, part of the U.S. Space Force, awarded about $3.5 billion to four suppliers — including a nearly $1 billion award to L3Harris — to build 72 Tranche 3 low‑Earth‑orbit tracking satellites to expand missile‑warning and tracking capabilities as part of the Golden Dome architecture.

2025-12-19T09:09:49.185349-08:00

SDA awards $3.5B to four firms for 72 Tranche 3 missile-tracking LEO satellites

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IMAP achieves first light on all 10 instruments, confirms instrument functionality

ISRO to launch 6.5‑ton BlueBird‑6 on LVM3 'Bahubali' on Dec. 24

Kenya invites bids for transaction advisers as it advances a commercial spaceport

SDA awards $3.5B to four firms for 72 Tranche 3 missile-tracking LEO satellites

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