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First set of images from FY-3H meteorological satellite released
On October 28, at the 15th Asia-Oceania Meteorological Satellite Users’ Conference (AOMSUC-15) and 2025 FENGYUN (FY) Satellite User Conference (2025 FYSUC), the China Meteorological Administration (CMA) released the first set of images from the FY-3H. Currently, 6 out of the 9 remote sensing instruments onboard FY-3H have been activated and are in in-orbit testing. The first…
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Colombia Adopts OroraTech Satellites for National Wildfire Monitoring
Colombia has become the first country in Latin America to strengthen its National Disaster Risk Management System through the implementation of a national wildfire detection program using satellite technology. This initiative results from a new partnership between the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD) and OroraTech, a global leader in wildfire intelligence, via its local…
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SpaceX launches 100th Starlink flight of 2025
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket soars away from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California at the beginning of the Starlink 11-23 mission on Oct. 31, 2025. Image: SpaceX Update Oct. 31, 6:30 p.m. EDT (2230 UTC): SpaceX deployed the 28 Starlink satellites. SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Halloween…
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China to launch Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship on Oct. 31
The Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship is scheduled to be launched at 11:44 p.m. Friday (Beijing Time) from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) on Thursday. Preparations for the Shenzhou-21 crewed mission are progressing steadily. The Long March-2F Y21 carrier rocket, which will be used for the…
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ICEYE Unveils Tactical Access for Guaranteed Real-Time Satellite Tasking
ICEYE, the global leader in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite operations, announced the launch of Tactical Access, a new commercial SAR product. Tactical Access is a subscription tasking product for customers with large annual imagery volumes requiring short tasking timelines, high planning flexibility, and prompt imagery delivery. Tactical Access includes an optional customer ground station,…
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China targets manned moon landing by 2030, outlines testing tasks ahead
China is holding firm to its goal of landing astronauts on the moon by 2030, and has outlined a packed schedule of development and testing for its ambitious crewed lunar program. A series of crucial upcoming tests include — integrated testing for the Lanyue lunar lander, thermal tests and maximum dynamic pressure escape tests for…
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Momentus Signs Contract with DPhi Space for Shared Satellite Payloads
Momentus, a U.S. commercial space company offering satellite buses, satellite components, and in-space transportation services, announced its latest partnership with DPhi Space, a provider of software and hardware hosted payload opportunities on shared satellites equipped with high-performance edge computers. Momentus plans to launch DPhi’s Clustergate-2 payload aboard its Vigoride 7 orbital service vehicle, targeted for launch in…
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WISeSat.Space Teams Up with INNOSPACE for Post-Quantum Satellite Launches
WISeKey International Holdings, a leading global cybersecurity, AI, and IoT company, alongside its subsidiaries WISeSat.Space, the pioneering provider of secure satellite communications, and SEALSQ have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aiming to establish a strategic partnership with INNOSPACE, a South Korean satellite launch service company. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in advancing secure…
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Thales Group to Develop AURORE Radar for Space Surveillance
As part of the ARES program (Action and Space Resilience), Thales has been notified of a contract from the French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) to develop, deliver, and deploy a new ground-based low-orbit space surveillance radar system. Called AURORE, it will watch the satellites and debris in low orbit from the Earth. This ground-breaking radar…
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Pramatra Space and Infostellar Partner to Advance Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) Ground Station Services
Pramatra Space, an emerging leader in quantum-secure satellite solutions, and Infostellar Inc., Japan’s pioneering Ground Segment-as-a-Service (GSaaS) company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to partner to establish and conduct joint development for networks to link Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) ground stations that offer secure space communications. The agreement was formally signed on October…