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SpaceX targets Oct. 31 Vandenberg launch for 100th Starlink mission of 2025 — 28 V2 Mini smallsats

SpaceX is targeting Oct. 31 from Vandenberg SLC‑4E for the Starlink Group 11‑23 mission, carrying 28 Starlink V2 Mini smallsats to low Earth orbit. The flight is the company's 100th Starlink launch of 2025 and continues rapid constellation deployment from the California West Coast.

2025-10-31T07:55:41.476041-07:00

Reuters

EnduroSat raises $104M from Google Ventures and EIC Fund, opens Space Center to scale small- and midsize-satellite production

2025-10-30T12:11:06.881833-07:00

Airbus

Airbus 9M 2025 results: Space Systems revenue up 40%, report covers revenues, deliveries and outlook

2025-10-29T10:08:18.970678-07:00

Ars Technica

In-space construction firm pitches building massive orbital data centers

2025-10-30T07:36:22.759896-07:00

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Thales Alenia Space clears preliminary review for Italy’s €235m In‑Orbit Servicing demonstrator Thales Alenia Space has cleared the preliminary review for Italy’s In‑Orbit Servicing (IOS) demonstrator, a €235 million ASI- and PNRR-funded programme. The milestone de‑risks system definition and moves Italy’s first national on‑orbit servicing vehicle toward integration and flight‑test phases.

2025-10-31T21:15:14.432919-07:00

Thales Alenia Space clears preliminary review for Italy’s €235m In‑Orbit Servicing demonstrator

SpaceNews.com

Startup to test on-orbit semiconductor fabrication using Falcon 9 booster‑mounted payloads A startup will test semiconductor fabrication in orbit using production payloads mounted on Falcon 9 boosters across a series of launches. The demonstrations aim to validate in-space chip production techniques by operating manufacturing hardware during ascent and in low Earth orbit.

2025-10-31T16:31:20.753162-07:00

Startup to test on-orbit semiconductor fabrication using Falcon 9 booster‑mounted payloads

SpaceNews.com

Kyivstar to expand Starlink Direct-to-Cell tests across most of Ukraine, excluding front-line and occupied areas Kyivstar said Oct. 31 it will expand tests of SpaceX's Starlink Direct-to-Cell service across most of Ukraine, excluding border regions, active combat zones and Russian-occupied territories. The wide-area trial aims to extend satellite-to-mobile connectivity for civilians and resilience communications while avoiding frontline areas.

2025-10-31T13:16:46.660490-07:00

Kyivstar to expand Starlink Direct-to-Cell tests across most of Ukraine, excluding front-line and occupied areas

Via Satellite

ICEYE launches Tactical Access — guaranteed rapid, high‑volume SAR tasking for short‑notice operations ICEYE has introduced Tactical Access, a commercial SAR satellite product offering guaranteed rapid tasking, high‑volume imagery and flexible scheduling for short‑notice, time‑sensitive operations. The service is aimed at users requiring prioritized collections and faster delivery from ICEYE's SAR constellation.

2025-10-31T11:15:45.609965-07:00

ICEYE launches Tactical Access — guaranteed rapid, high‑volume SAR tasking for short‑notice operations

Via Satellite

Watchdog urges FCC to block SpaceX’s EchoStar spectrum purchase, probe Musk’s China ties Frequency Forward has urged the FCC to deny SpaceX’s planned purchase of EchoStar spectrum and to investigate Elon Musk’s business ties to the Chinese government, arguing the transaction raises national-security and regulatory concerns that merit blocking or further review before approval.

2025-10-31T11:15:45.243970-07:00

Watchdog urges FCC to block SpaceX’s EchoStar spectrum purchase, probe Musk’s China ties

Ars Technica

Elon Musk says SpaceX will host data centers in orbit

2025-10-31T10:14:31.616360-07:00

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SpaceX targets Oct. 31 Vandenberg launch for 100th Starlink mission of 2025 — 28 V2 Mini smallsats SpaceX is targeting Oct. 31 from Vandenberg SLC‑4E for the Starlink Group 11‑23 mission, carrying 28 Starlink V2 Mini smallsats to low Earth orbit. The flight is the company's 100th Starlink launch of 2025 and continues rapid constellation deployment from the California West Coast.

2025-10-31T07:55:41.476041-07:00

SpaceX targets Oct. 31 Vandenberg launch for 100th Starlink mission of 2025 — 28 V2 Mini smallsats

AeroTime

Wizz Air trials cabin Wi‑Fi under 'Customer First Compass' with potential fleetwide rollout Wizz Air has begun trials of cabin Wi‑Fi as part of its passenger‑centric 'Customer First Compass' programme launched in April 2025, reporting encouraging early results and exploring a potential fleet‑wide rollout. The move aims to strengthen the carrier's onboard product as connectivity becomes a commercial differentiator.

2025-10-31T07:05:04.811315-07:00

Wizz Air trials cabin Wi‑Fi under 'Customer First Compass' with potential fleetwide rollout

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