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Universe Today
• Andy Tomaswick
ESA Runs Solar Storm Simulations to Train Satellite Operators
By Universe Today: Threats from space aren’t always obvious, but statistically its only a matter of time before one of them happens. One of the most concerning for many space experts is a massive solar storm, like the one that literally lit telegraph paper on fire when it hit back in 1859.
SpaceNews.com
• Jason Rainbow
Iridium pulls $1 billion 2030 service revenue goal amid SpaceX’s D2D push
By SpaceNews.com: Iridium’s shares closed down more than 7% Oct. 23 after the satellite operator lowered its full-year service revenue outlook again, while withdrawing its $1 billion target for 2030 amid mounting competition from SpaceX.
Space Intel Report
• Peter B de Selding
ESA completes review of $25.5B programme ahead of ministerial meeting; UK‑led 'Truths' proposal dropped
By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — The European Space Agency (ESA) has put the entire package of program….
NASA Spaceflight
• Chris Bergin; Ryan Caton
NASA leadership battle intensifies as US President Trump weighs Jared Isaacman vs. Sean Duffy
By NASA Spaceflight: A high-stakes contest for NASA’s next permanent Administrator is unfolding, pitting billionaire private astronaut Jared….
SpaceNews.com
• Debra Werner
SatLeo prepares to launch first thermal-imaging payload
By SpaceNews.com: SatLeo prepares to launch first thermal-imaging payload.
CNET
• Macy Meyer
Google’s Earth AI combines Gemini and decades of satellite/weather data to map populations at risk
By CNET: Google is fusing Gemini's reasoning with decades of satellite and weather data so organizations can respond to crises faster.
Space.com
• Jessie Hamill-Stewart
UK Space Command: Russia is targeting UK satellites weekly — implications and responses
By Space.com: Russia is targeting UK space infrastructure, and in particular military satellites, on a weekly basis, according to the head of UK Space Command.
