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New Scientist • Matthew Sparkes

James Webb Space Telescope finds smallest-known moon of Uranus, raising its moon count to 29

New Scientist reports: The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered a new moon that is small and dim in orbit around Uranus. The discovery brings the planet's total to 29, and scientists say there are probably more to be found.

science.nasa.gov • NASA Webb Mission Team

New Moon Discovered Orbiting Uranus Using NASA’s Webb Telescope

Space.com • Brett Tingley

Scientists find tiny new moon around Uranus with the James Webb Space Telescope (photos, video)

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NASA • Beth Ridgeway

NASA, Army National Guard Partner on Flight Training for Moon Landing

By NASA: NASA and the U.S. Army National Guard are using military helicopters to develop a foundational lunar lander simulated flight training course to help astronauts practice flight and landing procedures for the Moon.

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2025-08-19T08:08:45.880551-07:00

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Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Mynaric Completes German StaRUG Restructuring Ahead of Rocket Lab Acquisition

By Via Satellite: Laser terminal manufacturer Mynaric has completed financial restructuring in Germany amid a deal to be acquired by Rocket Lab. .

2025-08-19T12:40:50.214437-07:00

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Runway Girl • Mary Kirby

Amazon hires aerospace talent as Project Kuiper tops 100 satellites, targets airline connectivity

By Runway Girl: With over 100 Project Kuiper Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites in orbit, Amazon intends to make a compelling direct offer in mobility, including to airlines.

2025-08-19T10:28:44.860334-07:00

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blacksky.com

BlackSky wins seven‑figure contract with HEO to expand automated non‑Earth imaging for space domain awareness

By blacksky.com: BlackSky signs seven-figure space domain awareness expansion contract with HEO for fully automated non-Earth imaging missions - Global Monitoring | Geospatial Intelligence | Low Earth Orbit | Smallsat | Earth Imaging.

Via Satellite

BlackSky Lands Expansion Deal With HEO for Space Domain Awareness Imaging

2025-08-19T05:44:34.233433-07:00

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Payload • Jacqueline Feldscher

Coalition Forms to Advocate for NASA Science Funding with Congress

By Payload: The organizations’ plan is to educate members of Congress on the importance of NASA science, and the wide-ranging benefits the agency provides to the whole country. .

2025-08-19T10:09:21.847158-07:00

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NASA Spaceflight • Jake Rees

SpaceX Starbase Pad 2 — Key Design Changes and Operational Implications Compared with Pad 1

By NASA Spaceflight: SpaceX’s Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas, continues to evolve as the company pushes the….

2025-08-19T07:28:49.132660-07:00

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Space Intel Report • Constellations by Kratos

4 Takeaways: Gravitics VP on Building a Tactically Responsive Space Environment

By Space Intel Report: Multiple layers of resiliency are required to build a space environment that is tactically responsive. Jiral….

2025-08-19T07:04:31.253743-07:00

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.

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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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James Webb Space Telescope finds smallest-known moon of Uranus, raising its moon count to 29

New Moon Discovered Orbiting Uranus Using NASA’s Webb Telescope

Scientists find tiny new moon around Uranus with the James Webb Space Telescope (photos, video)

Today In Space

NASA, Army National Guard Partner on Flight Training for Moon Landing

Mynaric Completes German StaRUG Restructuring Ahead of Rocket Lab Acquisition

Amazon hires aerospace talent as Project Kuiper tops 100 satellites, targets airline connectivity

BlackSky wins seven‑figure contract with HEO to expand automated non‑Earth imaging for space domain awareness

BlackSky Lands Expansion Deal With HEO for Space Domain Awareness Imaging

Coalition Forms to Advocate for NASA Science Funding with Congress

SpaceX Starbase Pad 2 — Key Design Changes and Operational Implications Compared with Pad 1

4 Takeaways: Gravitics VP on Building a Tactically Responsive Space Environment

BlackSky wins seven‑figure contract with HEO to expand automated non‑Earth imaging for space domain awareness

Mynaric Completes German StaRUG Restructuring Ahead of Rocket Lab Acquisition