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Satellite Space Exploration & Science Missions NASA

Space.com • Elizabeth Howell

NASA satellites prove GPS-free navigation in first “lost-in-space” experiment

A team of NASA satellites successfully demonstrated navigation without GPS in what NASA describes as the world’s first “lost-in-space” experiment. The result is enabling the satellites to extend their mission in orbit and validates alternative navigation methods for spacecraft operating beyond conventional GPS coverage.

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2026-08-25T05:05:09.988785-07:00

Satellite Space Debris & Traffic Management

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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

SpaceX offers space safety service for satellite operators

By SpaceNews.com: SpaceX is encouraging satellite operators to use a new space safety platform the company has developed to reduce the risk of collisions in congested orbits.

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2026-08-25T05:45:46.138997-07:00

Europe ESA Space Exploration & Science Missions

European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

ESA’s Draco Reentry Mission Clears Its Critical Design Review

By European Spaceflight: ESA’s Draco reentry mission has passed its Critical Design Review, clearing the way for manufacturing and testing ahead of its 2027 launch.

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2026-08-25T03:50:12.731781-07:00

Satellite Commercial Space Space Debris & Traffic Management

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SpaceNews.com • Debra Werner

Arkisys to equip satellites with Odin Black Box

By SpaceNews.com: SALT LAKE CITY – Odin Space, a British startup focused on addressing lethal, non-trackable space debris, has extended its agreement to fly its Black Box on Arkisys Cutter spacecraft.

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2026-08-25T05:45:42.939086-07:00

Satellite Commercial Space

Payload • Douglas Gorman

The Aerospace Corp’s Disksat Gains Commercial Traction

By Payload: Australian propulsion startup Neumann Space plans to license the Disksat architecture for future missions.

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2026-08-25T05:05:04.401175-07:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

MaiaSpace adds RIDE! to Commercial Ecosystem ahead of its Launcher's Maiden Mission

By SpaceWatch Global: MaiaSpace partners with RIDE! to potentially enable compatible secondary payloads to fly alongside MaiaSpace's primary mission payloads.

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2026-08-25T02:13:22.305767-07:00

Satellite North America Commercial Space

SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Leaf Space Completes Ground Station Install at Spaceport Nova Scotia

By SpaceWatch Global: Leaf Space has extended its global ground station network to Canada with the completion of a ground station at Spaceport Nova Scotia.

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2026-08-25T02:13:22.215917-07:00

China Satellite Commercial Space Space Policy & International Cooperation

SpaceWatch Global • Christophe Bosquillon

China Advances Orbital Data Centers as Europe Debates Its Space-Compute Strategy

By SpaceWatch Global: Christophe Bosquillon examines China’s rapid push into orbital data centres, ESPI’s warning for Europe and the growing strategic importance of space compute.

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2026-08-25T01:20:23.274300-07:00

NASA satellites prove GPS-free navigation in first “lost-in-space” experiment

SpaceX offers space safety service for satellite operators

ESA’s Draco Reentry Mission Clears Its Critical Design Review

Arkisys to equip satellites with Odin Black Box

The Aerospace Corp’s Disksat Gains Commercial Traction

MaiaSpace adds RIDE! to Commercial Ecosystem ahead of its Launcher's Maiden Mission

Leaf Space Completes Ground Station Install at Spaceport Nova Scotia

China Advances Orbital Data Centers as Europe Debates Its Space-Compute Strategy

SpaceX offers space safety service for satellite operators

Arkisys to equip satellites with Odin Black Box

NASA satellites ace world's 1st 'lost-in-space' GPS-free navigation experiment

The Aerospace Corp’s Disksat Gains Commercial Traction

ESA’s Draco Reentry Mission Clears Its Critical Design Review

Leaf Space Completes Ground Station Install at Spaceport Nova Scotia

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