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Last Updated: Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, 4:08 AM PDT
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SpaceNews.com
• Jason Rainbow
SpaceX to Supply Starlink Optical Terminals for Muon Space Halo Satellites, Enabling Near‑Real‑Time Data Relay
By SpaceNews.com: SpaceX is supplying optical terminals to Muon Space, the four-year-old Californian manufacturer said Oct. 21, enabling its future Halo satellites to use the Starlink broadband constellation as a global data-relay network.
SpaceWatch Global
• Joshua Faleti
KONGSBERG and Andøya Space sign MoU to boost Norway’s strategic space capabilities
By SpaceWatch Global: KONGSBERG and Andøya Space have signed an MoU for cooperation on space-related activities of strategic importance to Norway and its allies.
SpaceWatch Global
• Joshua Faleti
Denmark proposes DKK 2.7bn (EUR 361m) investment in space sector over next four years
By SpaceWatch Global: The Danish Government is proposing to invest DKK 2.7 billion (EUR 361 million) in space over the next four years.
SpaceNews.com
• Andrew Jones
Landspace begins final preparations for China’s first orbital launch and landing attempt
By SpaceNews.com: Landspace begins final preparations for China’s first orbital launch and landing attempt Launch startup Landspace is in the final stages of preparations for the first launch of its Zhuque-3 rocket and a potentially landmark mission for China.
SpaceNews.com
• Jason Rainbow
Belgian startup Nxgsat raises early funds for virtual 5G satellite modem
By SpaceNews.com: A Belgian startup led by satellite networking veterans announced $1.4 million in seed funding Oct. 21 to develop a virtual 5G modem, designed for multi-orbit compatibility across traditionally closed communications infrastructure.
Ars Technica
• Eric Berger
NASA chief revises Artemis Moon-landing plans amid White House push to beat China
By Ars Technica: “The president wants to make sure we beat the Chinese.”….
Wall Street Journal
Political Fight Over NASA Leadership Escalates as Transportation Secretary Serves Interim and Jared Isaacman Eyes Role
By Wall Street Journal: Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has been steering the space agency on an interim basis, but Trump’s former nominee Jared Isaacman is interested in the role.
