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• Martin Smith
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• Martin Smith
Today In Space
Last Updated: Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, 10:25 AM PDT
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Reuters
• Giulia Segreti
Airbus, Thales and Leonardo reach framework deal to merge satellite businesses
By Reuters: European aerospace groups Leonardo , Airbus and Thales have reached a framework deal on a proposed merger of their satellite businesses, two sources familiar with the matter said on Monday.
Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation
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Reuters
• Susan Heavey
US to seek rival bids for Artemis 3 moon landing as SpaceX lags, NASA chief says
By Reuters: NASA's top official on Monday said the U.S. space agency was opening up the contract for its Artemis 3 astronaut moon landing to compete against billionaire Elon Musk's SpaceX, the mission's current contractor, which was running behind schedule.
The Verge
• Thomas Ricker
Starlink launches 10,000th satellite — about 1,400 already decommissioned
By The Verge: About 1,400 have been decommissioned.
North America
Space Exploration & Science Missions
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Space Defense & Militarization
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SpaceNews.com
• Walt Faulconer
Opinion: The U.S. Needs a 'Plan B' to Secure the Lead in the Next Moon Race
By SpaceNews.com: America needs a 'Plan B' to reach the moon first.
European Spaceflight
• Andrew Parsonson
Avio Completes MR10 Methalox Engine Hot-Fire, Advancing FD1 Rocket Demonstrator
By European Spaceflight: Avio has completed a hot-fire test of its MR10 methalox engine, marking a key milestone in the development of its FD1 rocket demonstrator.
Satellite Evolution
• Satellite Evolution Group
AAC Clyde Space awarded SEK 3.3 million for dual-use space technology project
By Satellite Evolution: AAC Clyde Space awarded SEK 3.3 million for dual-use space technology project.
Satellite
Europe
Commercial Space
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SpaceWatch Global
• Louise Weightman
Europe’s Ascending Role in Space Sustainability Leadership
By SpaceWatch Global: With over 12,000 active satellites orbiting Earth we are witnessing the most rapid expansion of human activity beyond our planet in history.
