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Boeing Delivers ViaSat‑3 F2 on 702MP+; set for ULA Atlas V launch in October

Boeing has delivered ViaSat‑3 Flight 2 (F2), built on its 702MP+ high‑power, all‑electric platform and integrated with Viasat's payload in California. The spacecraft has shipped to Florida and is scheduled to launch on a ULA Atlas V in the second half of October to expand Viasat's GEO capacity.

2025-09-30T07:08:38.318925-07:00

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Astroscale and HEO sign three‑year MoU to expand allied space monitoring, assessment and on‑orbit servicing

2025-09-29T16:12:36.249043-07:00

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SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg as Italy reevaluates reliance after California breakup

2025-09-25T23:02:46.663040-07:00

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Italy’s crossroads: build national satellites or lean on Starlink while waiting for IRIS²

2025-09-28T20:01:19.028209-07:00

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Boeing Delivers ViaSat‑3 F2 on 702MP+; set for ULA Atlas V launch in October Boeing has delivered ViaSat‑3 Flight 2 (F2), built on its 702MP+ high‑power, all‑electric platform and integrated with Viasat's payload in California. The spacecraft has shipped to Florida and is scheduled to launch on a ULA Atlas V in the second half of October to expand Viasat's GEO capacity.

2025-09-30T07:08:38.318925-07:00

Boeing Delivers ViaSat‑3 F2 on 702MP+; set for ULA Atlas V launch in October

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Kayhan Space launches free web tool to accelerate visualization of massive satellite catalogs

2025-09-30T04:06:48.173288-07:00

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SpaceX targets Oct. 13 for Starship Flight 11 as Falcon 9 continues Starlink deployments SpaceX has confirmed Oct. 13 as the target date for Starship Flight 11 — the last launch of the vehicle's current "Version 2" iteration — with a USCG notice showing a 6:15–8:22 p.m. CT window. The announcement arrives alongside a new recap video of Flight 10 and ongoing Falcon 9 missions that continue to deploy fresh Starlink satellites.

2025-09-30T01:33:32.222146-07:00

SpaceX targets Oct. 13 for Starship Flight 11 as Falcon 9 continues Starlink deployments

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China says it’s acting to curb debris risk at IAC as operators coordinate collision avoidance At the International Astronautical Congress in Sydney, Chinese officials said Beijing is taking steps to mitigate space‑debris risk amid a rapid expansion of mega‑constellations. U.S. and Chinese satellite operators are coordinating collision‑avoidance, while GalaxySpace warned smaller constellations may face service interruptions to accommodate larger networks.

2025-09-30T01:24:30.765805-07:00

China says it’s acting to curb debris risk at IAC as operators coordinate collision avoidance

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Long March 2D completes 100th flight, lofts two Shiyan‑30 experimental Earth‑observation satellites China's Long March 2D completed its 100th flight Sept. 29 (UTC), deploying two Shiyan‑30 experimental Earth‑observation satellites into low Earth orbit from Xichang. The milestone highlights Beijing's rising launch cadence and continued reliance on the veteran vehicle for routine small‑sat delivery.

2025-09-29T22:23:34.939376-07:00

Long March 2D completes 100th flight, lofts two Shiyan‑30 experimental Earth‑observation satellites

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Astroscale and HEO sign three‑year MoU to expand allied space monitoring, assessment and on‑orbit servicing Astroscale Holdings and High Earth Orbit Robotics (HEO) signed a three‑year memorandum of understanding to deepen their partnership and develop capabilities to monitor, assess and provide on‑orbit servicing for allied defense, government and commercial satellites. The agreement aims to deliver enhanced space situational awareness and actionable servicing options for partners.

2025-09-29T16:12:36.249043-07:00

Astroscale and HEO sign three‑year MoU to expand allied space monitoring, assessment and on‑orbit servicing

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Maritime satcom incumbents say LEO constellations are reshaping the market; providers adapt Speedcast, Tototheo Global and KVH warn the arrival of LEO broadband constellations is reshaping the maritime satcom market, forcing established providers to adapt their product mixes, partnerships and commercial models to retain vessel and enterprise customers as low‑latency LEO services enter mobility markets.

2025-09-29T13:06:25.582615-07:00

Maritime satcom incumbents say LEO constellations are reshaping the market; providers adapt

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Telesat, Calian to build resilient operational data platform for Lightspeed LEO On Sept. 29, 2025 Telesat engaged Calian Group to design, deploy and operate the resilient operational data platform that will form the data backbone for its Lightspeed LEO constellation. The platform will provide mission‑critical data handling and operational support for Lightspeed's forthcoming services.

2025-09-29T12:43:46.490760-07:00

Telesat, Calian to build resilient operational data platform for Lightspeed LEO

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