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SpaceNews.com • Tereza Pultarova

Germany’s $41B space investment: what it means for Europe’s industry and security

SpaceNews.com reports: What Germany’s $41B investment in space could mean for Europe.

2025-10-01T09:56:29.325959-07:00

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European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

INCAS Qualifies Space Rider Descent and Landing Test Model Ahead of Sardinia Drop Test Campaign

By European Spaceflight: Romania’s INCAS has qualified the Space Rider Descent and Landing Test Model (DLRM), a key step ahead of a final drop test campaign in Sardinia.

2025-10-01T08:05:19.886675-07:00

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Reuters • Gianluca Lo Nostro

Satellite startup Spacecoin sends data through space in bid to rival Starlink

By Reuters: U.S. startup Spacecoin said on Wednesday it had successfully sent secured information through space in what it said was a first for the industry as the firm tries to show it can offer an alternative to Starlink's satellite internet service.

2025-10-01T07:48:10.603674-07:00

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nasawatch.com • Keith Cowing

NASA Issues Furlough Notice and Begins Orderly Shutdown Activities

By nasawatch.com: Please review your Formal Shutdown Furlough Notice carefully. If you have questions on your status, please consult with your supervisor.

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NASA furloughs 15,000 employees as US government shutdown begins

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NASA Operations Suspended After Federal Funding Lapse

2025-09-30T18:38:36.250173-07:00

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Space.com • Andrew Jones

ESA awards €40m to Avio for reusable upper-stage demonstrator to boost European launcher competitiveness

By Space.com: ESA's €40m contract with Avio aims to bring reusability to Europe's launchers and boost competitiveness.

2025-10-01T06:05:09.122469-07:00

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Space.com • Andrew Jones

Could China’s Tianwen‑3 Return Perseverance’s Potential Biosignature Sample?

By Space.com: NASA's Perseverance rover may have uncovered hints of ancient Martian life, but China's Tianwen 3 mission could be the first to deliver samples back to Earth.

Also: Science Daily

2025-10-01T05:08:11.589447-07:00

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Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Advanced Cooling Technologies Acquires Canyon Composites to Deliver Integrated Thermal Control Systems

By Via Satellite: Advanced Cooling Technologies (ACT) has acquired Canyon Composites, a move that allows the company to provide full thermal control systems.

2025-10-01T07:05:42.897671-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin; Jason Rainbow

Maxar Rebrands as Vantor and Lanteris

By SpaceNews.com: Maxar retires its name, rebrands as Vantor and Lanteris.

Also: Payload

2025-10-01T05:01:09.541167-07:00

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Germany’s $41B space investment: what it means for Europe’s industry and security

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INCAS Qualifies Space Rider Descent and Landing Test Model Ahead of Sardinia Drop Test Campaign

Satellite startup Spacecoin sends data through space in bid to rival Starlink

NASA Issues Furlough Notice and Begins Orderly Shutdown Activities

NASA furloughs 15,000 employees as US government shutdown begins

NASA Operations Suspended After Federal Funding Lapse

ESA awards €40m to Avio for reusable upper-stage demonstrator to boost European launcher competitiveness

Could China’s Tianwen‑3 Return Perseverance’s Potential Biosignature Sample?

Advanced Cooling Technologies Acquires Canyon Composites to Deliver Integrated Thermal Control Systems

Maxar Rebrands as Vantor and Lanteris