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US, France plan second coordinated satellite-maneuver mission to sharpen allied orbital ISR

The United States and France are planning a second joint mission of coordinated satellite maneuvers to sharpen allied space-based intelligence capabilities amid China’s accelerating militarization and rapid satellite deployments, a senior U.S. general told Reuters — part of a broader push to bolster allied orbital ISR and deterrence.

2025-09-30T09:32:18.932812-07:00

GeekWire

Senate Democrats Report OMB Directed NASA to Start Implementing FY2026 Cuts; Whistleblowers Warn of Safety and Mission Impacts

2025-09-29T16:50:29.005205-07:00

Space.com

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

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

NASA

NASA selects 10 new astronaut candidates for Artemis‑era training, stresses return to the Moon ahead of China

2025-09-22T09:59:41.759729-07:00

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US, France plan second coordinated satellite-maneuver mission to sharpen allied orbital ISR The United States and France are planning a second joint mission of coordinated satellite maneuvers to sharpen allied space-based intelligence capabilities amid China’s accelerating militarization and rapid satellite deployments, a senior U.S. general told Reuters — part of a broader push to bolster allied orbital ISR and deterrence.

2025-09-30T09:32:18.932812-07:00

US, France plan second coordinated satellite-maneuver mission to sharpen allied orbital ISR

Space.com

How Perseverance’s instruments identified a possible sign of ancient life on Mars Perseverance's onboard instruments have detected features in a Jezero Crater rock that scientists say could be a biosignature, but remote measurements are ambiguous and unable to provide definitive proof. Confirming ancient life will require returned samples and laboratory analysis on Earth, with procedural hurdles ahead.

2025-09-30T07:06:00.601702-07:00

How Perseverance’s instruments identified a possible sign of ancient life on Mars

SpaceNews.com

Canadian Space Agency launches funding program for dual‑use space technologies The Canadian Space Agency has launched a funding program to accelerate development and commercialization of dual‑use space technologies that serve both civil and defence applications. The initiative targets Canadian suppliers and R&D projects to strengthen domestic industrial capacity and sovereign space capabilities.

2025-09-30T04:45:37.601109-07:00

Canadian Space Agency launches funding program for dual‑use space technologies

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NASA and Australia sign bilateral aeronautics and space cooperation agreement at IAC as Australia opens talks with ESA At the International Astronautical Congress in Sydney, the U.S. and Australia signed a bilateral agreement on aeronautics and space cooperation, while the Australian government mandated the start of negotiations on a cooperative agreement with the European Space Agency; ESA and the Australian Space Agency will pursue deeper collaboration.

2025-09-30T02:04:25.971900-07:00

NASA and Australia sign bilateral aeronautics and space cooperation agreement at IAC as Australia opens talks with ESA

Space Intel Report

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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Senate Democrats Report OMB Directed NASA to Start Implementing FY2026 Cuts; Whistleblowers Warn of Safety and Mission Impacts A Senate Democratic staff report alleges OMB Director Russell Vought has directed NASA since early summer to begin implementing the administration’s FY2026 budget proposal, and to impound agency funds under a continuing resolution—moves whistleblowers say are already harming missions, safety and the workforce.

2025-09-29T16:50:29.005205-07:00

Senate Democrats Report OMB Directed NASA to Start Implementing FY2026 Cuts; Whistleblowers Warn of Safety and Mission Impacts

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Astroscale and HEO sign three-year MoU to boost allied space monitoring, assessment and servicing Astroscale has signed a three-year memorandum of understanding with High Earth Orbit Robotics (HEO) to deepen their partnership and develop capabilities to monitor, assess and ultimately service allied defense, government and commercial satellites and on-orbit objects, enhancing space domain awareness and sustainment for partner nations.

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

Astroscale and HEO sign three-year MoU to boost allied space monitoring, assessment and servicing

Space.com

Global space leaders push for a continuous lunar presence and coordinated path to Mars World space leaders outlined plans for a sustained lunar presence and coordinated pathways to crewed missions to Mars, saying "The exploration of the moon is going to be a continuous activity." They framed the Moon as an enduring platform to support long‑term operations and future human missions to Mars.

2025-09-29T14:04:29.785457-07:00

Global space leaders push for a continuous lunar presence and coordinated path to Mars

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