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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

FAA to limit commercial space launch windows amid government shutdown, citing airspace strain

SpaceNews.com reports: The FAA will temporarily limit the hours that commercial space launches can take place, citing strains on airspace during the government shutdown.

avionews.it • Francesca Peciola

NBAA statement on FAA traffic-management order amid government shutdown

mynews13.com • Anthony Leone

FAA orders temporary ban on commercial space launches during certain hours to protect aircraft and National Airspace System efficiency

2025-11-07T04:57:38.883622-08:00

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Space.com • Sharmila Kuthunur

NASA's new Mars mission: These twin satellites could reveal how the Red Planet lost its atmosphere

By Space.com: NASA's new Mars mission: These twin satellites could reveal how the Red Planet lost its atmosphere.

Also: Phys.org

2025-11-07T05:09:47.824062-08:00

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Payload • Douglas Gorman

Exolaunch Plans Biggest Rideshare: Transporter‑15 to Carry 58 Satellites for 30+ Customers

By Payload: The flight will be Exolaunch’s busiest rideshare mission to date. Exolaunch is managing 58 satellites from 30+ customers across 16 countries.

2025-11-07T06:04:19.586487-08:00

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SpaceNews.com • Debra Werner

GHGSat continues to expand its methane-monitoring constellation

By SpaceNews.com: GHGSat continues to expand its methane-monitoring constellation.

2025-11-07T05:14:25.750449-08:00

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Space Intel Report • Peter B de Selding

EchoStar takes $282M impairment on European S‑band service, plans disposal of large S‑band satellite

By Space Intel Report: TAIPEI — EchoStar Corp. booked $282 million in impairment charges in the three months ending Sept.….

2025-11-07T04:27:43.773613-08:00

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Reuters

Vodafone, AST SpaceMobile to set up Europe-led satellite constellation

By Reuters: Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile on Friday unveiled plans to establish a Europe-led satellite constellation to provide satellite-to-smartphone connectivity for commercial and government applications.

Also: Satellite Evolution

2025-11-07T00:43:34.195586-08:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

SWISSto12 expands U.S. mission control capabilities in Georgia to support HummingSat launches

By SpaceWatch Global: SWISSto12 has announced details of new capabilities regarding its Command-and-Control Center in Georgia, USA.

2025-11-07T01:54:47.363021-08:00

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Payload • Douglas Gorman

OHB Plans to Push Back on the Airbus-Thales-Leonardo Merger

By Payload: Marco Fuchs, CEO OHB, plans to participate in the antitrust process against the proposed merger between Airbus, Thales, and Leonardo.

2025-11-06T21:12:35.721193-08:00

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FAA to limit commercial space launch windows amid government shutdown, citing airspace strain

NBAA statement on FAA traffic-management order amid government shutdown

FAA orders temporary ban on commercial space launches during certain hours to protect aircraft and National Airspace System efficiency

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NASA's new Mars mission: These twin satellites could reveal how the Red Planet lost its atmosphere

Exolaunch Plans Biggest Rideshare: Transporter‑15 to Carry 58 Satellites for 30+ Customers

GHGSat continues to expand its methane-monitoring constellation

EchoStar takes $282M impairment on European S‑band service, plans disposal of large S‑band satellite

Vodafone, AST SpaceMobile to set up Europe-led satellite constellation

SWISSto12 expands U.S. mission control capabilities in Georgia to support HummingSat launches

OHB Plans to Push Back on the Airbus-Thales-Leonardo Merger

Exolaunch Plans Biggest Rideshare: Transporter‑15 to Carry 58 Satellites for 30+ Customers

GHGSat continues to expand its methane-monitoring constellation

NASA's new Mars mission: These twin satellites could reveal how the Red Planet lost its atmosphere