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Rocket Lab launches 7th StriX Earth observation satellites for Japan-based Synspective
A Rocket Lab Electron rocket lifts off from Launch Complex 1 at Mahia, New Zealand on the ‘Owl New World’ mission for Synspective. Image: Rocket Lab Japan-based Earth observation company, Synspective, launched its seventh StriX satellite into low Earth orbit, part of a multi-launch deal with Rocket Lab. On Wednesday morning in Mahia, New Zealand…
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Starship’s elementary era ends today with mega-rocket’s 11th test flight
SpaceX is set to launch the 11th full-scale test flight of the company’s Starship rocket Monday evening, with hopes of capping a tumultuous year with a successful one-hour voyage from South Texas to the Indian Ocean. Liftoff of the Super Heavy booster with the Starship upper stage is scheduled for 6:15 pm CDT (7:15 pm…
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SpaceX launches final Version 2 Starship-Super Heavy rocket
SpaceX launches its 11th Starship-Super Heavy rocket from its headquarters at Starbase, Texas, on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025. Image: SpaceX SpaceX closed a chapter in its Starship saga on Monday. It launched what appeared to be a nearly flawless suborbital mission with its Version 2 Starship-Super Heavy rocket, the final flight for this iteration of…
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UK Defense Leaders Debate Starlink and Sovereignty in Military Satcom
Military satcom leaders in the United Kingdom and industry partners are working through the risk and reward of using commercial solutions, along with issues of maintaining sovereign communications. At the Strategies in Satellite Ground Segment event in London last week, Barry Austin, who serves as the satcom head for Defence Digital within the UK Ministry…
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Rocket Lab Secures iQPS Deal for Three Electron Launches
Rocket Lab, a global leader in launch services and space systems, announced it has signed another multi-launch deal with Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space, Inc. (iQPS), making Rocket Lab the primary launch provider to deploy the company’s commercial Earth-imaging constellation. The multi-launch contract includes three dedicated Electron missions that will launch no earlier than…
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Flexell and Dcubed Signs MOU for Solar Array Collaboration Between EU and Asia
Flexell Space and DcubeD announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) 2025 in Sydney, Australia. The agreement establishes a strategic partnership to explore future opportunities in space power and deployable technologies. By aligning their complementary expertise, Flexell Space and Dcubed aim to strengthen innovation and expand cooperation…
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Momentus and Solstar Signs Three-Year Alliance to Enhance LEO Satellite Services
Momentus, a commercial space firm specializing in satellite solutions and in-space infrastructure, announced a three-year reciprocal services agreement with Solstar Space (Solstar). The agreement is designed to utilize the respective strengths, products, and services of each company to deliver comprehensive low Earth orbit (LEO) space capabilities to address a broad range of commercial, government, and…
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Viasat Secures US Space Force Protected Tactical SATCOM-Global Contract
Viasat, a global leader in satellite communications, announced it has been selected for a prime contract award by the U.S. Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (USSF SSC) for the Protected Tactical SATCOM-Global (PTS-G) program. Viasat is one of five awardees to receive an initial Delivery Order 1 (DO1) contract under what is a large…