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Last Updated: Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, 2:37 PM PST
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Mitchell Institute: Dynamic Space Operations Go Beyond Refueling — Raises Question of Guardians Conducting On‑Orbit Missions
By insidedefense.com: The Space Force needs to consider a multitude of ideas while pursuing dynamic space operations efforts, including whether or when guardians may conduct missions in space, according to a new Mitchell Institute report.
Telesat Invests $5M in Flat‑Panel Terminal Maker Farcast as Lightspeed Nears Deployment; Q3 Revenue Falls
By Via Satellite: Telesat is making a $5 million U.S. dollar investment into flat panel antenna developer Farcast as it prepares for its Lightspeed network.
Vodafone IoT and Iridium Launch NTN NB‑IoT Satellite Connectivity to Expand Global IoT Coverage
By investor.iridium.com: Iridium NTN Direct satellite connectivity will give Vodafone IoT's customers even more coverage across the planet MCLEAN, Va., Nov. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc.
Analysts: Lack of Flight Experience, Not Funding, Is Holding Back European Smallsat Launchers
By SpaceNews.com: Analysts say experience, not funding, is hindering European smallsat launchers.
SES Secures Full Ku‑Band Capacity on SKY Perfect JSAT’s Superbird‑C2 to Expand Airline Connectivity Across Japan and Asia
By Runway Girl: SES will soon provide more satellite capacity over Japan and across Asia for commercial airline customers following an agreement for the full Ku-band capacity of the geostationary communications satellite Superbird-C2, owned by SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation.
The Artemis Accords By the Numbers. Sixty Nations Have Now Signed On
By Payload: The accords celebrated their fifth anniversary last month. As such, here’s a roundup of where they stand.
Intuitive Machines to Acquire Lanteris; Boosts Lunar and Near‑Space Data Services with $920M Backlog
By investors.intuitivemachines.com: The combined entity revenue exceeds $850 million*, with positive Adjusted EBITDA*, and $920 million* in backlog Expedites and enhances delivery against key existing contracts, including Near Space Network Services Expands Intuitive Machines’ data services business from lunar and Earth-based.