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skyandtelescope.org • David Dickinson

NASA Launches Three Missions to Observe the Sun

skyandtelescope.org reports: A new heliophysics mission seeks to unlock the secrets of the region where the solar wind collides with cosmic radiation.

SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Falcon 9 launches three space weather missions

Space.com • Kenna Hughes-Castleberry

NASA launches IMAP to study solar wind and improve space-weather forecasting

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Space Intel Report • Peter B de Selding

KT Sat, Hispasat, Thaicom: Diversification and Regulatory Support Are Key to Satellite-Operator Viability

By Space Intel Report: PARIS — Regional satellite fleet operators KT Sat, Hispasat and Thaicom want to be called space….

2025-09-24T12:39:50.106940-07:00

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Starlab Selects Vivace to Build Primary Structure for Next‑Generation Commercial Space Station

By PR Newswire: /PRNewswire/ -- Starlab Space LLC has selected Vivace Corporation to manufacture the primary structure for its next-generation commercial space station.

Also: Via Satellite

2025-09-24T06:04:34.813261-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

ESCAPADE launch on New Glenn planned for late October or early November

By SpaceNews.com: The second launch of Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket, carrying a NASA smallsat mission to Mars, is now expected in late October or early November.

2025-09-24T13:44:51.133196-07:00

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NASA • Gerelle Q Dodson

NASA Awards Katalyst Space Technologies Contract to Demonstrate Rapid Spacecraft Orbit Boost

By NASA: Driving rapid innovation in the American space industry, NASA has awarded Katalyst Space Technologies of Flagstaff, Arizona, a contract to raise a.

Also: Reuters

2025-09-24T13:38:33.863388-07:00

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Space.com • Elizabeth Howell

'This is how I'm going to land': New NASA astronaut candidate's helicopter skills could come in handy on the moon

By Space.com: "Every flight is almost a test flight … you're going out into the unknown.".

2025-09-24T11:08:40.008793-07:00

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Breaking Defense • Theresa Hitchens

US Space Force, in a first, mandates in‑orbit refueling capability for next‑gen 'neighborhood watch' satellites

By Breaking Defense: While the Pentagon has funded experimental re-fueling efforts, RG-XX is the first official acquisition program to have a refueling requirement.

Also: Defense Scoop, Defense Daily and news.ssbcrack.com

2025-09-24T10:14:32.088966-07:00

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Space Intel Report • Peter B de Selding

Eutelsat, EchoStar, Telesat, Viasat on GEO-orbit's value in a multi-LEO-constellation world

By Space Intel Report: PARIS — Satellite fleet operators Eutelsat, EchoStar, Telesat and Viasat addressed how to make the best use….

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KT Sat, Hispasat, Thaicom: Diversification and Regulatory Support Are Key to Satellite-Operator Viability

Starlab Selects Vivace to Build Primary Structure for Next‑Generation Commercial Space Station

ESCAPADE launch on New Glenn planned for late October or early November

NASA Awards Katalyst Space Technologies Contract to Demonstrate Rapid Spacecraft Orbit Boost

'This is how I'm going to land': New NASA astronaut candidate's helicopter skills could come in handy on the moon

US Space Force, in a first, mandates in‑orbit refueling capability for next‑gen 'neighborhood watch' satellites

Eutelsat, EchoStar, Telesat, Viasat on GEO-orbit's value in a multi-LEO-constellation world

ESCAPADE launch on New Glenn planned for late October or early November

NASA Awards Katalyst Space Technologies Contract to Demonstrate Rapid Spacecraft Orbit Boost

Starlab Selects Vivace to Build Primary Structure for Next‑Generation Commercial Space Station

KT Sat, Hispasat, Thaicom: Diversification and Regulatory Support Are Key to Satellite-Operator Viability

'This is how I'm going to land': New NASA astronaut candidate's helicopter skills could come in handy on the moon

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