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Last Updated: Sunday, June 22, 2025, 2:32 PM PDT
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SpaceNews.com
• Andrew Jones
China launches ChinaSat-9C geostationary communications satellite
By SpaceNews.com: China launches ChinaSat-9C geostationary communications satellite China launched the ChinaSat-9C communications satellite Friday to replace an aging, foreign-built predecessor and boost domestic broadcasting capabilities.
GeekWire
• Alan Boyle
Rubin Observatory Hosts Grand Opening to Unveil First Scientific Images
By GeekWire: After more than 20 years of planning and construction, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory is ready for its grand opening, and the world is invited.
nationalgeographic.com
The 4 biggest mysteries the new Vera Rubin Observatory could solve
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Space.com
• Sara Webb
After Sixth Starship Failure, Musk Pledges Even Riskier Launches
By Space.com: Is this setting a new precedent for the future of spaceflight?.
Runway Girl
• Mary Kirby
Switzerland’s Innovation Park Zurich Named Space Florida’s European Hub
By Runway Girl: The Switzerland Innovation Park Zurich is poised to become the European hub for Space Florida under a new MOU.
European Spaceflight
• Andrew Parsonson
HyPrSpace to Launch Baguette One Demonstrator from Mainland France
By European Spaceflight: HyPrSpace has signed an agreement with the DGA to launch its Baguette One suborbital demonstrator from mainland France.
SpaceNews.com
• Jeff Foust
Airbus says space business turnaround going well
By SpaceNews.com: Airbus executives say they are making good progress to turn around the company’s space business unit even as they consider a merger with two other firms.
Wall Street Journal
SpaceX’s Latest Starship Prototype Explodes in Fireball During Texas Engine Test
By Wall Street Journal: SpaceX's latest Starship exploded into a giant fireball during an engine test on June 18 at the company's Texas facility. The company blamed a "major anomaly" and said all personnel were safe.
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