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Last Updated: Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, 9:23 AM PDT
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newspaceeconomy.ca
• New Space Economy
The Future of America’s Spaceport: Assessing Launch Pad Capacity at Cape Canaveral
By newspaceeconomy.ca: Florida’s Space Coast is experiencing a renaissance of fire and sound, a surge of activity unseen since the height of the Space Race. The cadence of rockets leaving Earth from this historic s….
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Space.com
• Tariq Malik
SpaceX targets Starship Flight 10 for Aug. 24 NET 7:30 p.m. EDT — launch window and readiness update
By Space.com: SpaceX aims to launch its Starship Flight 10 test mission no earlier than Sunday at 7:30 p.m. EDT (2330 GMT), if conditions allow.
satnews
Russia’s President Putin orders rapid expansion of Russia’s satellite constellation, calls for cheaper mass‑launch infrastructure
By satnews: Russian news agency Interfax reports that the size of RussiaRussia’s operating satellite constellation should be increased drastically, but Russian President Vladimir Putin said believes the cost of space launches should decline.
Times of India
• The Times Of India
India’s ‘golden age’ of space, official says as Gaganyaan, national station and lunar plans advance
By Times of India: Science News: Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla highlighted India's thriving space exploration phase during National Space Day celebrations, emphasizing the excitemen.
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SpaceNews.com
• Jason Rainbow
Small GEOs, big impact. California-based Astranis is helping drive a shift in the satellite industry as compact platforms gain ground in a geostationary market long challenged by the rise of low Earth orbit (LEO) constellations
By SpaceNews.com: Astranis CEO John Gedmark discusses the rising demand for small geostationary satellites as the company scales production and helps shape a new era of high-orbit connectivity.
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Via Satellite
• Rachel Jewett
FAA Releases Draft EIS on SpaceX Starship Launches from Kennedy — Examines Potential Aircraft Delays
By Via Satellite: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released its draft environmental impact statement (EIS) for SpaceX Starship launches from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, including how the launches could cause aircraft delays. .
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Via Satellite
• Rachel Jewett
Ben Palmer to Lead Viasat’s Commercial Business
By Via Satellite: Ben Palmer will lead Viasat’s commercial business as its current leader Jimmy Dodd is retiring. Palmer will now serve as president of Commercial. .
