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Last Updated: Thursday, July 3, 2025, 7:29 PM PDT

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SpaceNews.com • Andrew Jones

China launches first classified Shiyan-28B experimental satellite

By SpaceNews.com: China launches first classified Shiyan-28B experimental satellite China sent a new satellite into orbit for its experimental Shiyan series Thursday with a launch from the country’s southwest.

2025-07-03T15:44:52.655932-07:00
NASA   Space Exploration & Science Missions  
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The Independent • Marcia Dunn

NASA identifies newly discovered object as an interstellar comet that will keep a safe distance

By The Independent: NASA has discovered an interstellar comet that's wandered into our backyard.

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2025-07-03T08:32:57.580090-07:00
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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

ESA prepares downselect for European Launcher Challenge

By SpaceNews.com: The European Space Agency will soon select the finalists for a competition intended to support the development of new launch vehicles by European companies.

2025-07-03T08:59:40.150444-07:00
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Spaceflight Now • Will Robinson-Smith

ULA Begins Stacking First Vulcan Rocket for USSF-106 National Security Mission

By Spaceflight Now: This is the second time that this particular Vulcan booster was brought to Space Launch Complex 41 in anticipation of a launch campaign. It was previously readied in late October in support of the USSF-106 mission, the planned, first national security flight of a Vulcan rocket.

2025-07-03T06:35:14.537983-07:00