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Last Updated: Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, 8:52 AM PDT
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Globalstar Files Plans for New HIBLEO-XL-1 Satellite System in France
By Via Satellite: Globalstar filed paperwork with French authorities that announced its intention to bring its planned HIBLEO-XL-1 satellite system, offering enhanced mobile connectivity service, into use.

Deutsche Telekom Partners with Iridium to Launch Integrated Satellite, Terrestrial 5G NTN Service
By Via Satellite: Iridium Communications and Deutsche Telekom are teaming up to deliver global Iridium NTN Direct connectivity service.

PlanetiQ Wins NOAA’s Largest Single Commercial Satellite Weather Data Purchase to Date
By Via Satellite: NOAA's National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS) has purchased $24.3 million worth of commercial and space weather data from PlanetiQ.

In-Flight Connectivity Provider Gogo Joins Space ISAC
By Via Satellite: In-flight connectivity provider Gogo is joining the Space Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Space ISAC).

PLD Space Completes Burst Test on MIURA 5 First Stage Ahead of 2026 Debut
By European Spaceflight: PLD Space has completed a burst test of its MIURA 5 first stage booster, a key milestone in its preparation for the rocket's 2026 debut.

Asteroid Apophis to be visible to up to 2 billion people during close Earth flyby in April 2029
By Space.com: "This is four times more people than saw Neil Armstrong walk on the moon. Think about what a world event this is going to be.".

Laser communications supplier Mynaric signals recovery after production setbacks
By SpaceNews.com: Laser communications supplier Mynaric signals recovery after production setbacks Laser communications supplier Mynaric signals recovery after production setbacks.