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Last Updated: Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, 11:49 AM PDT
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Breaking Defense
• Payam Banazadeh
Four steps the U.S. should take to avoid falling behind China in Earth-observation satellites
By Breaking Defense: There are four steps the US can take to ensure it doesn't lag behind China and other adversaries in Earth Observation satellites, writes Payam Banazadeh in this op-ed.
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Breaking Defense
• Payam Banazadeh
U.S. Policy, Not China, Is the Biggest Threat to Earth Observation — 4 Steps to Keep the Industry Competitive
By Breaking Defense: There are four steps the US can take to ensure it doesn't lag behind China and other adversaries in Earth Observation satellites, writes Payam Banazadeh in this op-ed.
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Payload
• Jacqueline Feldscher
U.S. House Bill Seeks to Strengthen In‑Orbit Cooperation Among Quad Partners
By Payload: The Quad Space Act aims to strengthen ties among Australia, India, Japan, and the US through enhanced space collaboration.
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SpaceNews.com
• SpaceNews Editor
Kepler Communications CEO on sovereignty, security and the commercial value of space data
By SpaceNews.com: Kepler Communications CEO talks sovereignty, security, and space data.
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Via Satellite
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Space.com
• Mike Wall
Humanity could settle Mars by 2055, Elon Musk says
By Space.com: "I think it can be done in 30 years.".
Via Satellite
• Jeffrey Hill
Globalstar Files Plans for New HIBLEO-XL-1 Satellite System in France
By Via Satellite: Globalstar filed paperwork with French authorities that announced its intention to bring its planned HIBLEO-XL-1 satellite system, offering enhanced mobile connectivity service, into use.
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SpaceWatch Africa
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Via Satellite
• Jeffrey Hill
Deutsche Telekom Partners with Iridium to Launch Integrated Satellite, Terrestrial 5G NTN Service
By Via Satellite: Iridium Communications and Deutsche Telekom are teaming up to deliver global Iridium NTN Direct connectivity service.
