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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Rocket Lab launches 13th Synspective radar-imaging satellite on Electron

Rocket Lab launched another Electron mission for Japanese radar-imaging company Synspective on Sept. 25, deploying the 13th satellite in the company’s constellation. The flight extends a sustained launch relationship supporting Synspective’s expansion of space-based Earth observation capabilities.

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2026-09-26T09:30:41.654827-07:00

Satellite Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

Space.com • Josh Dinner

Will SpaceX's Starship finally make it to orbit? We're about to find out

By Space.com: SpaceX is aiming higher with the next liftoff of its giant Starship rocket. Flight 14 will take the spacecraft to orbit for the very first time, and, if everything goes according to plan, deploy a group of brand-new Starlink satellites.

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SpaceX launches classified mystery mission for US Space Force from California (video, photos)

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What time will SpaceX launch its 1st orbital Starship test on Flight 14 on Sept. 28? (Full mission timeline)

Also: news.ssbcrack.com and Forbes

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2026-09-26T03:04:57.186795-07:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

NASA Spaceflight • Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera, Chris Bergin

Flight 14 waits on approval as a near-term manifest sketches Starship’s next steps

By NASA Spaceflight: With Flight 14 being Starship’s first intended orbital mission, a near-term manifest is already pointing to the next two flights in close succession.

Also: spacecoastdaily.com

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2026-09-25T21:05:38.268629-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Jarosław Adamowski

Finland’s Iceye launches new Polish satellite technology center, eyes $31 million investments

By SpaceNews.com: WARSAW — Finnish synthetic aperture radar (SAR) constellation operator Iceye has established a new satellite technology center in Poland’s capital Warsaw.

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2026-09-25T13:40:44.021074-07:00

Satellite Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space Asia-Pacific (APAC)

Space.com • Josh Dinner

Rocket Lab to Launch Japanese Synspective Radar-Imaging Satellite on 'Owlright, Owlright, Owlright' Mission

By Space.com: Rocket Lab launched a radar satellite for the Japanese company Synspective's Strix imaging constellation from New Zealand on Friday night (Sept. 25).

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2026-09-25T10:05:04.210572-07:00

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Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

European Telcos Uncertain About the Size and Profitability of the Satellite Direct-to-Device Market

By Space Intel Report: PARIS — European telcos Deutsche Telekom, Liberty Mobile, Orange, Telefonica and Vodafone agreed that while they believe in the potential of the satellite direct-to-device (D2D) market, they have no idea how big the market will be or whether it can be profitable.

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2026-09-25T10:20:08.092191-07:00

JWST Space Exploration & Science Missions NASA

Ars Technica • Stephen Clark

With PRIMA, NASA will try to build a billion-dollar space telescope in record time

By Ars Technica: NASA's PRIMA mission will use spare parts from Webb to do major science at a lower cost.

Also: Space.com, astrobiology.com and Live Science

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2026-09-25T07:21:10.613043-07:00

Satellite M&A Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

Payload • Douglas Gorman

2026-09-25T05:56:04.405317-07:00

Rocket Lab launches 13th Synspective radar-imaging satellite on Electron

Will SpaceX's Starship finally make it to orbit? We're about to find out

SpaceX launches classified mystery mission for US Space Force from California (video, photos)

What time will SpaceX launch its 1st orbital Starship test on Flight 14 on Sept. 28? (Full mission timeline)

Flight 14 waits on approval as a near-term manifest sketches Starship’s next steps

Finland’s Iceye launches new Polish satellite technology center, eyes $31 million investments

Rocket Lab to Launch Japanese Synspective Radar-Imaging Satellite on 'Owlright, Owlright, Owlright' Mission

European Telcos Uncertain About the Size and Profitability of the Satellite Direct-to-Device Market

With PRIMA, NASA will try to build a billion-dollar space telescope in record time

Iridium Shareholders Approve Rocket Lab Acquisition as CFO Signals More Deals Ahead

Iridium shareholders approve Rocket Lab acquisition

Iridium Stockholders Approve Acquisition by Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab launches 13th Synspective satellite

Will SpaceX's Starship finally make it to orbit? We're about to find out

Flight 14 waits on approval as a near-term manifest sketches Starship’s next steps

Finland’s Iceye launches new Polish satellite technology center, eyes $31 million investments

European Telcos Uncertain About the Size and Profitability of the Satellite Direct-to-Device Market

Rocket Lab to Launch Japanese Synspective Radar-Imaging Satellite on 'Owlright, Owlright, Owlright' Mission

UK Space Power Strategy: New Offensive Squadron, Funding Gap and Implications for Europe

NASA Swift Spacecraft Reboost Mission Ends With Link Reentry

NASA Selects PRIMA Far-Infrared Telescope as First Probe Explorers Mission

Beyond Gravity to Double Satellite Dispenser Capacity as Amazon Leo Expands LEO Constellation

Google to test AI chips in orbit with Project Suncatcher satellites

Poland investigates suspected sabotage at Starlink ground station amid 2,000–3,000 daily cyberattacks

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