SpaceWatch Global
• Torsten Kriening
SpaceWatch Global
• Torsten Kriening
Today In Space
Last Updated: Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, 9:25 PM PDT
2025-09-16T21:25:43.190431-07:00 2025-09-16T21:25:43.190431-07:00 (2025-09-16T21:25:43.190431-07:00)
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NASA
• Mark A. Garcia
NASA, Northrop Grumman Assessing Cygnus XL Engine Burn Plan
By NASA: NASA and Northrop Grumman are delaying the arrival of the Cygnus XL to the International Space Station as flight controllers evaluate an alternate burn plan for the resupply spacecraft.
Space Policy Online
Northrop Grumman Cygnus NG-23 Propulsion Anomalies Delay ISS Rendezvous
Space Exploration & Science Missions
Human Spaceflight & Space Stations
Space Policy & International Cooperation
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Space.com
• Elizabeth Howell
“We're Really on a Different Trajectory”: How NASA’s Artemis Missions Are Preparing Humans for Mars
By Space.com: 'We want to begin to learn how to live away from the Earth.'.
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Space.com
• Daisy Dobrijevic
Surprise G3 Solar Storm from Hidden Magnetic Island in Coronal Hole Sparks Widespread Auroras and Raises Space‑Weather Concerns
By Space.com: A hidden magnetic island inside a coronal hole unleashed a surprise G3 storm, sparking dazzling displays across the US.
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SpaceNews.com
• Debra Werner
Axiom and SpaceBilt to Deploy On‑Station Data‑Center Node on the ISS
By SpaceNews.com: Axiom and Spacebilt to establish ISS data center node.
Spaceflight Now
• Will Robinson-Smith
SpaceX launches 24 Starlink V2 Mini satellites from Vandenberg — 83rd Starlink mission of 2025
By Spaceflight Now: SpaceX is preparing to launch its latest batch of 24 Starlink V2 Mini satellites into a polar, low Earth orbit on Wednesday. The Starlink 17-12 mission is the 83rd mission supporting SpaceX’s megaconstellation so far in 2025.
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Breaking Defense
• Payam Banazadeh
U.S. Policy, Not China, Is the Biggest Threat to Earth Observation — 4 Steps to Keep the Industry Competitive
By Breaking Defense: There are four steps the US can take to ensure it doesn't lag behind China and other adversaries in Earth Observation satellites, writes Payam Banazadeh in this op-ed.
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Breaking Defense
• Payam Banazadeh
Four steps the U.S. should take to avoid falling behind China in Earth-observation satellites
By Breaking Defense: Beacon brings industry into a shared ecosystem to accelerate flight autonomy Six companies have already signed up for a new flight-test program to mature their autonomy software.
