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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

FAA to limit commercial space launch windows amid government shutdown, citing airspace strain

SpaceNews.com reports: The FAA will temporarily limit the hours that commercial space launches can take place, citing strains on airspace during the government shutdown.

avionews.it • Francesca Peciola

NBAA statement on FAA traffic-management order amid government shutdown

mynews13.com • Anthony Leone

FAA orders temporary ban on commercial space launches during certain hours to protect aircraft and National Airspace System efficiency

2025-11-07T04:57:38.883622-08:00

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SpaceNews.com • Jarkko Antila

Europe’s lead in hyperspectral Earth observation depends on public–private partnerships

By SpaceNews.com: Europe’s lead in hyperspectral Earth observation depends on public–private partnerships.

2025-11-07T06:14:45.245050-08:00

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Payload • Douglas Gorman

Exolaunch Plans Biggest Rideshare: Transporter‑15 to Carry 58 Satellites for 30+ Customers

By Payload: The flight will be Exolaunch’s busiest rideshare mission to date. Exolaunch is managing 58 satellites from 30+ customers across 16 countries.

2025-11-07T06:04:19.586487-08:00

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Space.com • Sharmila Kuthunur

NASA's new Mars mission: These twin satellites could reveal how the Red Planet lost its atmosphere

By Space.com: NASA's new Mars mission: These twin satellites could reveal how the Red Planet lost its atmosphere.

Also: Phys.org

2025-11-07T05:09:47.824062-08:00

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SpaceNews.com • Debra Werner

GHGSat continues to expand its methane-monitoring constellation

By SpaceNews.com: GHGSat continues to expand its methane-monitoring constellation.

2025-11-07T05:14:25.750449-08:00

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Space Intel Report • Peter B de Selding

EchoStar takes $282M impairment on European S‑band service, plans disposal of large S‑band satellite

By Space Intel Report: TAIPEI — EchoStar Corp. booked $282 million in impairment charges in the three months ending Sept.….

2025-11-07T04:27:43.773613-08:00

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Reuters

Vodafone, AST SpaceMobile to set up Europe-led satellite constellation

By Reuters: Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile on Friday unveiled plans to establish a Europe-led satellite constellation to provide satellite-to-smartphone connectivity for commercial and government applications.

Also: Satellite Evolution

2025-11-07T00:43:34.195586-08:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

SWISSto12 expands U.S. mission control capabilities in Georgia to support HummingSat launches

By SpaceWatch Global: SWISSto12 has announced details of new capabilities regarding its Command-and-Control Center in Georgia, USA.

2025-11-07T01:54:47.363021-08:00

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FAA to limit commercial space launch windows amid government shutdown, citing airspace strain

NBAA statement on FAA traffic-management order amid government shutdown

FAA orders temporary ban on commercial space launches during certain hours to protect aircraft and National Airspace System efficiency

Today In Space

Europe’s lead in hyperspectral Earth observation depends on public–private partnerships

Exolaunch Plans Biggest Rideshare: Transporter‑15 to Carry 58 Satellites for 30+ Customers

NASA's new Mars mission: These twin satellites could reveal how the Red Planet lost its atmosphere

GHGSat continues to expand its methane-monitoring constellation

EchoStar takes $282M impairment on European S‑band service, plans disposal of large S‑band satellite

Vodafone, AST SpaceMobile to set up Europe-led satellite constellation

SWISSto12 expands U.S. mission control capabilities in Georgia to support HummingSat launches

Europe’s lead in hyperspectral Earth observation depends on public–private partnerships

Exolaunch Plans Biggest Rideshare: Transporter‑15 to Carry 58 Satellites for 30+ Customers

GHGSat continues to expand its methane-monitoring constellation

NASA's new Mars mission: These twin satellites could reveal how the Red Planet lost its atmosphere

FAA to limit commercial space launch windows amid government shutdown, citing airspace strain

EchoStar takes $282M impairment on European S‑band service, plans disposal of large S‑band satellite

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