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TechCrunch • Aria Alamalhodaei

Why SpaceX Bet $17B on Direct-to-Cell: Starlink’s Push into Satellite-to-Phone Connectivity

TechCrunch reports: The deal is the most aggressive signal yet that SpaceX wants to rule the satellite-to-phone market.

NASA Spaceflight • Chris Bergin

SpaceX Spends $17B to Secure Spectrum, Paving the Way for Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell Push

Also: Forbes and Yahoo Finance

2025-09-09T14:47:35.338442-07:00

Today In Space

Last Updated: Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, 3:03 PM PDT

2025-09-09T15:03:17.178993-07:00 2025-09-09T15:03:17.178993-07:00 (2025-09-09T15:03:17.178993-07:00)

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Ars Technica • Eric Berger

NASA's Titan mission back on track for launch after early setbacks

By Ars Technica: “Probably the best part of my day is watching that team hit their milestones.”….

2025-09-09T15:02:51.810706-07:00

Leadership

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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Airbus CEO ‘very committed’ to combination of European space businesses

By SpaceNews.com: The chief executive of Airbus says he is still “very committed” to combining his company’s space business with those of two other European firms.

2025-09-09T09:48:21.407389-07:00

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Ars Technica • Stephen Clark

SpaceX says Starship needs tile sealing after last flight; next‑gen orbital attempt targeted next year

By Ars Technica: SpaceX is targeting an orbital Starship flight with a next-gen vehicle next year.

2025-09-09T12:51:10.366325-07:00

Satellite North America Commercial Space Policy & Regulation

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SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

FCC closes probes, clearing way for >$40B EchoStar spectrum sales to SpaceX and AT&T that reshape D2D market

By SpaceNews.com: The FCC has dropped investigations into EchoStar as the satellite operator moves to sell spectrum to SpaceX and AT&T in deals totalling more than $40 billion.

Also: Via Satellite

2025-09-09T11:59:20.493936-07:00

Moon

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Space.com • Elizabeth Howell

NASA invites public to help track Artemis II lunar flyby in 2026 to inform commercial-first infrastructure

By Space.com: "This data will help inform our transition to a commercial-first approach, ultimately strengthening the infrastructure needed to support Artemis missions — and our long-term moon to Mars objectives.".

NASA

Artemis II Crew Conducts Full Dress Rehearsal Ahead of Planned Lunar Mission

NASA

Artemis II Crew Walks Out for Practice Scenarios

Also: collectSPACE

2025-09-09T10:05:24.629578-07:00

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Space.com • Leonard David

Artificial 'super astronauts': How AI and robotics could enable human settlement of Mars

By Space.com: "I think humans will still go to space and explore Mars and beyond, but we will be in interesting company.".

Also: The Space Review and The Space Review

2025-09-09T11:04:09.084286-07:00

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NASA • Tiernan P. Doyle

NASA to Share Details of New Perseverance Mars Rover Finding

By NASA: NASA will host a media teleconference at 11 a.m. EDT Wednesday, Sept. 10, to discuss the analysis of a rock sampled by the agency’s Perseverance Mars rover.

Space.com

NASA to unveil Perseverance findings on 'Sapphire Canyon' sample — how to watch the live briefing

Also: Space Policy Online and nasawatch.com

2025-09-08T14:19:56.398872-07:00

Starlink's 2024 Advances: Transforming In-Flight Wi-Fi Connectivity in Aviation

October 17, 2024 - Summary of Starlink's 2024 role in aviation: airlines adopt its high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi, enhancing passenger experience. Read More.

Riyadh Air: Saudi Arabia's New National Carrier Prepares for Launch Amid Regional Competition

October 15, 2024 - A report on Riyadh Air's development, outlining key milestones and future prospects as Saudi Arabia's new national carrier approaches its 2025 launch. Read More.

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Today In Space

NASA's Titan mission back on track for launch after early setbacks

Airbus CEO ‘very committed’ to combination of European space businesses

SpaceX says Starship needs tile sealing after last flight; next‑gen orbital attempt targeted next year

FCC closes probes, clearing way for >$40B EchoStar spectrum sales to SpaceX and AT&T that reshape D2D market

NASA invites public to help track Artemis II lunar flyby in 2026 to inform commercial-first infrastructure

Artemis II Crew Conducts Full Dress Rehearsal Ahead of Planned Lunar Mission

Artemis II Crew Walks Out for Practice Scenarios

Artificial 'super astronauts': How AI and robotics could enable human settlement of Mars

NASA to Share Details of New Perseverance Mars Rover Finding

NASA to unveil Perseverance findings on 'Sapphire Canyon' sample — how to watch the live briefing

NASA's Titan mission back on track for launch after early setbacks