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Last Updated: Monday, June 23, 2025, 12:52 AM PDT
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ULA testing OpenAI’s government-compliant chatbot
By SpaceNews.com: ULA testing OpenAI's government-compliant chatbot ULA testing OpenAI's government-compliant chatbot.

China launches ChinaSat-9C geostationary communications satellite
By SpaceNews.com: China launches ChinaSat-9C geostationary communications satellite China launched the ChinaSat-9C communications satellite Friday to replace an aging, foreign-built predecessor and boost domestic broadcasting capabilities.

Rubin Observatory Hosts Grand Opening to Unveil First Scientific Images
By GeekWire: After more than 20 years of planning and construction, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory is ready for its grand opening, and the world is invited.

The 4 biggest mysteries the new Vera Rubin Observatory could solve

After Sixth Starship Failure, Musk Pledges Even Riskier Launches
By Space.com: Is this setting a new precedent for the future of spaceflight?.

HyPrSpace to Launch Baguette One Demonstrator from Mainland France
By European Spaceflight: HyPrSpace has signed an agreement with the DGA to launch its Baguette One suborbital demonstrator from mainland France.

Switzerland’s Innovation Park Zurich Named Space Florida’s European Hub
By Runway Girl: The Switzerland Innovation Park Zurich is poised to become the European hub for Space Florida under a new MOU.

Airbus says space business turnaround going well
By SpaceNews.com: Airbus executives say they are making good progress to turn around the company’s space business unit even as they consider a merger with two other firms.