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Last Updated: Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, 2:27 PM PDT
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SpaceNews.com
• Jason Rainbow
FCC proposes modular 'licensing assembly line' to speed satellite approvals
By SpaceNews.com: The FCC voted Oct. 28 to propose creating a modular “licensing assembly line” that would overhaul its satellite application process to accelerate reviews and cut red tape.
Via Satellite
• Rachel Jewett
Open Cosmos and Panasonic Detail 'Quiver' Project to Advance Optical Inter-Satellite Communications for Connected Constellations
By Via Satellite: Open Cosmos is working on a project with Japanese company Panasonic Operational Excellence Co. to advance optical inter-satellite communications.
Space.com
• Meredith Garofalo
Satellites Track Category 5 Hurricane Melissa Ahead of Potential Record-Breaking Jamaica Landfall
By Space.com: Satellites watch Category 5 Hurricane Melissa ahead of potentially record-breaking landfall in Jamaica.
Space.com
• Keith Cooper
First samples from the Moon's far side could reveal the origin of Earth's water
By Space.com: 1st samples ever collected from the moon's far side could help reveal where Earth got its water.
SpaceNews.com
• Jason Rainbow
Slingshot sells optical sensors to U.K., pitches space‑tracking sovereignty to other nations
By SpaceNews.com: Slingshot Aerospace is in talks with other countries to create or expand space-tracking capabilities after selling optical sensors to the U.K., marking the California-based company’s first deal for the hardware behind its monitoring software.
Space Intel Report
• Peter B de Selding
DGA selects Thales to develop UHF 'Aurore' successor to France’s GRAVES VHF space‑surveillance radar
By Space Intel Report: MOUTAIN VIEW, Calif. — The French arms procurement agency, DGA, has selected Thales to build the….
restofworld.org
• Hazel Gandhi
Most of the world’s space launches are controlled by China, Russia & the United States of America. Oman is hoping to break into this exclusive club
By restofworld.org: China, the U.S., and Russia dominate space launches. Can alternatives emerge?.
