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Last Updated: Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, 4:41 AM PDT

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Reuters

Russia developing Starlink rival at 'rapid pace,' space chief says

By Reuters: Russia will soon have a rival to Elon Musk's satellite internet service Starlink, as it tries to shift away from outdated thinking that has allowed SpaceX to win the crown of satellite dominance, Russia's space chief said on Wednesday.

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NASA • Mark A. Garcia

NASA, Northrop Grumman Assessing Cygnus XL Engine Burn Plan

By NASA: NASA and Northrop Grumman are delaying the arrival of the Cygnus XL to the International Space Station as flight controllers evaluate an alternate burn plan for the resupply spacecraft.

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China   Satellite  
Space Daily • Riko Seibo

China deploys Yaogan 45 satellite on Long March 7A rocket

By Space Daily: Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Sep 17, 2025 - China has successfully launched the Yaogan 45 remote-sensing satellite into orbit aboard a Long March 7A carrier rocket, the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp.

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