Today In Space
Last Updated: Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, 7:51 AM PDT
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Via Satellite
• Rachel Jewett
ST Engineering iDirect Opens General Availability for Intuition Ground System
By Via Satellite: ST Engineering iDirect has opened general availability of its Intuition 1.1 next-generation ground system, with new capabilities to improve efficiency for satellite operations.
SpaceNews.com
• Jeff Foust
Orion installed atop SLS as Artemis II readies for launch despite government shutdown
By SpaceNews.com: The Orion spacecraft for Artemis 2 has been installed on its Space Launch System rocket as preparations for the flight continue during the shutdown.
Space.com
• Tereza Pultarova
Reflect Orbital’s plan to launch 4,000 orbital mirrors raises serious debris, governance and security concerns
By Space.com: Reflect Orbital says their light-on-demand idea has generated significant interest from commercial and government customers.
SpaceNews.com
• Jason Rainbow
SpaceX to Supply Starlink Optical Terminals for Muon Space Halo Satellites, Enabling Near‑Real‑Time Data Relay
By SpaceNews.com: SpaceX is supplying optical terminals to Muon Space, the four-year-old Californian manufacturer said Oct. 21, enabling its future Halo satellites to use the Starlink broadband constellation as a global data-relay network.
SpaceWatch Global
• Joshua Faleti
KONGSBERG and Andøya Space sign MoU to boost Norway’s strategic space capabilities
By SpaceWatch Global: KONGSBERG and Andøya Space have signed an MoU for cooperation on space-related activities of strategic importance to Norway and its allies.
SpaceWatch Global
• Joshua Faleti
Denmark proposes DKK 2.7bn (EUR 361m) investment in space sector over next four years
By SpaceWatch Global: The Danish Government is proposing to invest DKK 2.7 billion (EUR 361 million) in space over the next four years.
SpaceNews.com
• Andrew Jones
Landspace begins final preparations for China’s first orbital launch and landing attempt
By SpaceNews.com: Landspace begins final preparations for China’s first orbital launch and landing attempt Launch startup Landspace is in the final stages of preparations for the first launch of its Zhuque-3 rocket and a potentially landmark mission for China.
