Today In Space
Last Updated: Friday, July 11, 2025, 4:04 AM PDT
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Ars Technica
• Stephen Clark
It’s hunting season in orbit as Russia’s killer satellites mystify skywatchers
By Ars Technica: “Once more, we play our dangerous game—a game of chess—against our old adversary.”….
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SpaceNews.com
• Andrew Jones
China eyes the moon, Mars and space dominance
By SpaceNews.com: China eyes the moon, Mars and space dominance.
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SpaceWatch Global
• Joshua Faleti
Neo Space Group Completes Acquisition of UP42 from Airbus Defense and Space
By SpaceWatch Global: Neo Space Group has completed its previously announced acquisition of UP42 GmbH, the EO platform previously owned by Airbus.
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Associated Press
Satellite photos suggest Iran attack on Qatar air base hit geodesic dome used for US communications
By Associated Press: An Iranian attack on an air base in Qatar key to the U.S. military likely hit a geodesic dome housing equipment used by the Americans for secure communications.
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The Independent
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The Hill
• Julia Shapero
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Named Interim NASA Administrator
By The Hill: {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Duffy takes the reins at NASA President Trump has tapped Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to lead the space agency on an interim basis a….
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Bloomberg
Payload
• Jacqueline Feldscher
GAO Examines ISAM’s User Uptake Challenges
By Payload: The government could require future satellites to be ready for servicing or in-space refueling missions as a way to help the fledgling ISAM industry, according to a GAO report released Thursday. .
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Payload
• Douglas Gorman
Skyrora, Latitude Push Ahead Without ELC Funding
By Payload: If space is hard, winning the European Launcher Challenge might just be harder.
