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Satellites 23 August 2025 - 13 September 2025

NASA Hints at Martian Life, SpaceX’s 120-Launch Greenlight & Warfighter Satellites – Space News Roundup (Sept 12–13, 2025)

NASA Hints at Martian Life, SpaceX’s 120-Launch Greenlight & Warfighter Satellites – Space News Roundup (Sept 12–13, 2025)

NASA’s Perseverance rover found “potential biosignatures” in a Martian rock, the strongest evidence yet for ancient life on Mars, officials said. SpaceX launched 21 satellites for the U.S. military’s new communications network and received approval to boost Falcon 9 launches at Cape Canaveral to 120 per year. China’s Long March-10 moon rocket completed a key engine test. Rocket Lab shares hit a record high on Neutron rocket progress.
13 September 2025
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From Startup Nation to Space Nation: Inside Israel’s Booming Satellite Industry

From Startup Nation to Space Nation: Inside Israel’s Booming Satellite Industry

Israel, one of the few nations with indigenous satellite launch capability since 1988, saw its space sector contribute ₪6 billion to the economy in 2023. Over 100 space-tech startups operate in the country, raising $300 million last year. The industry is projected to reach ₪93 billion by 2050. Israel collaborates globally and will launch its first state-owned communications satellite, Dror-1, in 2025.
12 September 2025
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Space Race Frenzy: Satellite Triumphs, Cosmic Surprises & Billion-Dollar Bets Galvanize Space Industry

Space Race Frenzy: Satellite Triumphs, Cosmic Surprises & Billion-Dollar Bets Galvanize Space Industry

NASA and ESA unveiled the Sentinel-6B ocean-monitoring satellite, set for November launch. Russia’s Progress 93 cargo ship launched Sept. 11 with 3 tons of supplies for the ISS, as Roscosmos faces Moon program delays. SpaceX bought $17 billion in spectrum from EchoStar to expand Starlink’s direct-to-cell service. Blue Origin’s New Shepard remains grounded after an August flight was scrubbed for avionics issues.
12 September 2025
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South Korea’s Space Revolution: From Late Bloomer to Satellite Powerhouse by 2030

South Korea’s Space Revolution: From Late Bloomer to Satellite Powerhouse by 2030

South Korea launched its national space agency KASA in 2024 and will raise its space budget above ₩1.5 trillion by 2027. Hanwha Aerospace will take over Nuri rocket production and launches from 2025, marking the first full transfer to a private firm. Innospace and Perigee Aerospace are developing commercial launch vehicles, with Innospace completing a successful test flight in 2023.
11 September 2025
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Global Internet on Edge: Cable Cuts, Satellite Gambits & Digital Freedom Fights (Sept 10–11, 2025)

Global Internet on Edge: Cable Cuts, Satellite Gambits & Digital Freedom Fights (Sept 10–11, 2025)

Two major undersea internet cables were cut in the Red Sea, disrupting connectivity across India, Pakistan, Gulf states, and East Africa; Microsoft warned Azure users in the Middle East of higher latency as repairs could take weeks. In Nepal, a government social media ban sparked violent protests, leaving at least 19 dead and over 100 injured; the ban was lifted within a day after the unrest.
11 September 2025
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Italy’s Space Industry Skyrockets: Inside the Satellite Boom and Race to 2030

Italy’s Space Industry Skyrockets: Inside the Satellite Boom and Race to 2030

Italy’s space sector, valued at €2.9 billion in 2021, is set for €7.3 billion in investments by 2026. The country is ESA’s third-largest contributor and builds modules for NASA’s lunar Gateway. Avio’s Vega-C rocket, grounded after a 2022 failure, is expected to return to flight in late 2024. Italian startups like D-Orbit raised over €100 million in 2024 for satellite and debris-clearing technology.
9 September 2025
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Britain’s New Space Race: Inside the UK’s Booming Space & Satellite Industry

Britain’s New Space Race: Inside the UK’s Booming Space & Satellite Industry

The UK space sector generated £17–19 billion in annual revenue and supported about 50,000 jobs in 2021/22. Satellite services underpin nearly 18% of UK GDP. The UK Space Agency will merge into the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology by 2026. The country is developing domestic launch sites after a failed orbital launch attempt from Cornwall in January 2023.
8 September 2025
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Cable Cuts, Crackdowns & Satellite Surges: Global Internet Access Upheavals (7–8 Sept 2025)

Cable Cuts, Crackdowns & Satellite Surges: Global Internet Access Upheavals (7–8 Sept 2025)

Multiple undersea internet cables were cut in the Red Sea, disrupting service from India to Gulf states and slowing Saudi and UAE networks. Turkey throttled access to major social media as protests loomed, with no official explanation. SpaceX launched 24 more Starlink satellites, surpassing 2,000 deployed in 2024. Pakistan’s Balochistan province remains under a mobile internet blackout affecting 15 million people.
8 September 2025
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From Sputnik to Sanctions: Inside Russia’s Space & Satellite Industry 2025

From Sputnik to Sanctions: Inside Russia’s Space & Satellite Industry 2025

Russia conducted 19 orbital launches in 2023, down 25% from 2021, as Roscosmos faces global competition and sanctions. The sector employs about 250,000 across 100+ organizations, mostly state-run. As of mid-2024, Russia has around 244 satellites in orbit, with many aging due to launch delays. Sanctions have cost Roscosmos an estimated ₽180 billion in lost contracts.
6 September 2025
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Starlink Blitz, Spy Satellite Surprises & Space Station Boost: Space News Roundup (Sept 5–6, 2025)

Starlink Blitz, Spy Satellite Surprises & Space Station Boost: Space News Roundup (Sept 5–6, 2025)

SpaceX achieved its 500th Falcon booster landing on Sept. 5 during its 111th launch of 2025, keeping pace for a record year. On Sept. 3, a SpaceX Dragon cargo craft reboosted the ISS orbit for the first time, reducing reliance on Russian vehicles. Israel launched the Ofek-19 spy satellite on Sept. 2, causing brief panic among residents. NASA plans a Sept. 23 launch of three solar probes aboard a Falcon 9.
6 September 2025
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Japan’s Space and Satellite Industry: A Comprehensive 2025 Market Report

Japan’s Space and Satellite Industry: A Comprehensive 2025 Market Report

Japan became the fifth country to land on the Moon in 2024 with JAXA’s SLIM probe. The nation’s space industry is valued at ¥4 trillion ($26 billion), with plans to double by the early 2030s. Over 50 startups now operate in the sector, up from about 10 a few years ago. The government aims to boost annual launches from five in 2024 to 30 by the 2030s.
5 September 2025
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Starlink Blitz, Spy Sat Scare & Mission Milestones: Space News Roundup (Sept 4–5, 2025)

Starlink Blitz, Spy Sat Scare & Mission Milestones: Space News Roundup (Sept 4–5, 2025)

SpaceX’s next Starlink launch could mark its 500th Falcon booster landing and 111th mission of 2025. Israel’s Ofek-19 spy satellite launch triggered panic on the ground but expanded national surveillance. NASA and NOAA plan to launch three Sun-studying spacecraft on a single Falcon 9. A SpaceX Dragon cargo craft performed the first ISS reboost using its own engines.
5 September 2025
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Starlink Blitz, Spy Satellite Surprise & Moon Race Showdown – Space News Roundup (Sept. 3–4, 2025)

Starlink Blitz, Spy Satellite Surprise & Moon Race Showdown – Space News Roundup (Sept. 3–4, 2025)

Bipartisan US senators urged NASA to accelerate Artemis and maintain a sustained lunar presence to outpace China, even as budget cuts loom. SpaceX launched two Falcon 9 rockets with Starlink satellites within eight hours on Sept. 3, expanding its constellation past 8,000. Israel secretly launched its Ofek 19 spy satellite on Sept. 2, causing public alarm. Rocket Lab opened its Neutron pad in Virginia; Blue Origin delayed its next New Shepard flight.
4 September 2025
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From Satellite Struggles to Starlink: Tuvalu’s Internet Revolution

From Satellite Struggles to Starlink: Tuvalu’s Internet Revolution

Starlink satellite internet launched in Tuvalu in January 2025, offering higher speeds and lower latency. Until then, the country relied on a single state-owned ISP, costly data, and limited satellite bandwidth. A World Bank grant is funding telecom reforms and a planned undersea fiber-optic cable. About 74% of Tuvalu’s 10,000 residents use the internet, despite slow speeds and high costs.
3 September 2025
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Space Industry Blastoff: Top Satellite & Space Developments (Sept. 2–3, 2025)

Space Industry Blastoff: Top Satellite & Space Developments (Sept. 2–3, 2025)

SpaceX launched two Falcon 9 rockets in under 24 hours, sending 24 Starlink satellites from California with a new booster and 28 from Florida using a reused stage aiming for its 499th recovery. NASA set Sept. 15 for Northrop Grumman’s first Cygnus launch on Falcon 9 to the ISS. Blue Origin targets Sept. 29 for New Glenn’s second flight with NASA Mars probes. Rocket Lab opened its Neutron pad in Virginia.
3 September 2025
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Rocketing Ambitions: Inside France’s Booming Space & Satellite Industry in 2025

Rocketing Ambitions: Inside France’s Booming Space & Satellite Industry in 2025

France became the world’s third spacefaring nation in 1965 and now contributes nearly 19% of the European Space Agency budget. Over 1,000 French companies, including Airbus and Thales Alenia Space, drive a €7 billion space trade surplus. The Ariane 6 rocket launched in July 2024, restoring Europe’s independent access to space. France maintains partnerships with over 60 countries, including NASA and JAXA.
3 September 2025
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Tech Turbulence: Big Antitrust Wins, Spy Satellites & Cyber Scares – Sept 2–3, 2025 Roundup

Tech Turbulence: Big Antitrust Wins, Spy Satellites & Cyber Scares – Sept 2–3, 2025 Roundup

A U.S. judge ruled Google will not have to sell Chrome or halt payments to Apple but must share search data with rivals. Washington revoked TSMC’s special export license for its China plant, tightening chip restrictions. Israel launched the “Ofek 19” spy satellite. TransUnion reported a hack exposing data of over 4 million consumers.
3 September 2025
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Internet Access Upheaval: Censorship Crackdowns, Satellite Booms & Shutdowns Rock the Globe (Aug 31 – Sep 1, 2025)

Internet Access Upheaval: Censorship Crackdowns, Satellite Booms & Shutdowns Rock the Globe (Aug 31 – Sep 1, 2025)

Russia imposed new internet controls on Sept 1, banning Western messaging apps and penalizing users for accessing restricted content. SpaceX’s Starlink surpassed 7 million users globally, launching in Kazakhstan and expanding in Angola. West Virginia approved a $1.2 billion broadband plan, but critics say many rural homes remain unserved. Kuwait launched a nationwide 5.5G network; India and Paraguay advanced 5G, with Paraguay excluding Chinese vendors.
1 September 2025
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Starship Triumphs, Satellite Blitz & a ‘Mother of All Galaxies’: Major Space Highlights (Aug 26–27, 2025)

Starship Triumphs, Satellite Blitz & a ‘Mother of All Galaxies’: Major Space Highlights (Aug 26–27, 2025)

SpaceX’s Starship completed its first fully successful test flight, deploying mock Starlink satellites and landing intact after previous failures. NASA called the mission a key step for Artemis III lunar plans. Blue Origin scrubbed its New Shepard launch again due to booster issues. The ISS received two supply ships in two days, including a SpaceX Dragon with cargo and a reboost engine kit.
27 August 2025
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Satellite Launch Frenzy, Laser Spaceplane & Cosmic Surprises: 48-Hour Space News Roundup (Aug 22–23, 2025)

Satellite Launch Frenzy, Laser Spaceplane & Cosmic Surprises: 48-Hour Space News Roundup (Aug 22–23, 2025)

SpaceX launched the U.S. Space Force’s X-37B spaceplane from Kennedy Space Center on Aug. 21, then deployed 24 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg less than 12 hours later, marking over 1,800 Starlinks launched in 2025. Blue Origin’s New Shepard flew its 35th suborbital mission Aug. 23, carrying its 200th payload, including student experiments and tech demos.
23 August 2025
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