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Last Updated: Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, 11:38 AM PDT
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First samples from the Moon's far side could reveal the origin of Earth's water
By Space.com: 1st samples ever collected from the moon's far side could help reveal where Earth got its water.
Slingshot sells optical sensors to U.K., pitches space‑tracking sovereignty to other nations
By SpaceNews.com: Slingshot Aerospace is in talks with other countries to create or expand space-tracking capabilities after selling optical sensors to the U.K., marking the California-based company’s first deal for the hardware behind its monitoring software.
Most of the world’s space launches are controlled by China, Russia & the United States of America. Oman is hoping to break into this exclusive club
By restofworld.org: China, the U.S., and Russia dominate space launches. Can alternatives emerge?.
DGA selects Thales to develop UHF 'Aurore' successor to France’s GRAVES VHF space‑surveillance radar
By Space Intel Report: MOUTAIN VIEW, Calif. — The French arms procurement agency, DGA, has selected Thales to build the….
ESA to establish presence in Tokyo to strengthen strategic partnership with Japan
By ESA: N° 66–2025: ESA to establish presence in Tokyo to strengthen strategic partnership with Japan 28 October 2025 The European Space Agency (ESA) has announced it is establishing a new presence in Tokyo, Japan, its first in Asia.
ESA Opens First Office in Japan to Deepen Cooperation with Japanese Space Industry
4 Takeaways: Umbra on How SAR is Unlocking Insights from Orbit
By Space Intel Report: The combination of smallsat innovation, cost reduction and vertical integration is pushing the boundaries of what’s….
Voyager Technologies Acquires ExoTerra to Add Compact Electric Propulsion Capabilities
By Defense Daily: Voyager Technologies on Monday said it has acquired ExoTerra Resource in a deal that gives it capabilities in compact electric propulsion systems used to.