The Gist: Space News

The Gist: Space News

By: Dr. Mason Nixon

Language: en-us

Categories: News, Science, Astronomy, Technology

The Gist is a space news aggregation podcast that gives you the top space-related stories of the day with an emphasis of space technologies, current launches, small satellites, etc. Generally, each episode will be around 10 to 20 minutes long to help break up your commute or downtime and keep you up-to-date on all of the top stories of the day.

Episodes

Space News for Sunday, December 14, 2025
Dec 14, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Featured – SatNews
(00:48) SECAF Meink Unveils ‘Portfolio Acquisition’ Model to Speed Space Force Procurement – SatNews
(01:13) Keysight and KT SAT Pioneer 6G Connectivity with First Successful Multi-Orbit Satellite Handover – SatNews
(01:51) USSF Cements ‘Combat Identity’ with New Weapon System Names at Spacepower 2025 – SatNews
(02:22) K2 Space Secures $250M Series C at $3B Valuation to Scale ‘Mega Class’ Manufacturing – SatNews

Duration: 00:03:15
Space News for Saturday, December 13, 2025
Dec 13, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Featured – SatNews
(00:51) SFA Launches National Spacepower Center to Educate Leaders on Space Warfare – SatNews
(01:20) L3Harris Technologies Completes Critical Design Review For JMA’s Himawari-10 Instruments – SatNews
(01:55) Operators Pivot to Managed Solutions as Ground Segment Complexity Grows per Novaspace Report – SatNews
(02:27) FCC Renewing WRC-27 Advisory Committee, Seeks Members – SatNews
(03:04) NASA’s Webb, Curiosity Named in TIME’s Best Inventions Hall of Fame
(03:28) NASA’s Chandra Finds Small Galaxies May Buck the Black Hole Trend
(04:05) NASA’s Parker Solar Probe S...

Duration: 00:05:53
Space News for Friday, December 12, 2025
Dec 12, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Gen. Guetlein Accepts Leadership Honor at Space Power Conference, Outlines ‘Golden Dome’ Defense Shield – SatNews
(00:59) Trace Systems Secures Position on MDA’s Massive $151 Billion ‘SHIELD’ IDIQ – SatNews
(01:30) USSF Authorizes Export of ‘Meadowlands’ Offensive Space Warfare System – SatNews
(02:00) Blue Origin Developing “Orbital Data Center” – SatNews
(02:22) Pacific Moisture Drenches the U.S. Northwest
(02:52) Blue Origin’s Cape Campus continues to expand ahead of New Glenn ramp-up

Duration: 00:03:48
Space News for Thursday, December 11, 2025
Dec 11, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Featured – SatNews
(00:51) FCC Initiates “Part 100” Rulemaking to Overhaul Space Licensing Framework – SatNews
(01:17) KSAT signs Launch Contract for Hyper – SatNews
(01:44) e-GEOS and Umbra Expand Partnership to Jointly Develop SAR Intelligence Solutions – SatNews
(02:16) BAE Systems Secures $1.7 Billion IDIQ from U.S. Navy for APKWS Laser-Guidance Kits – SatNews
(02:47) Synspective Partners with GMO Cybersecurity to Fortify SmallSat Defense Architectures – SatNews
(03:17) Lunar Outpost’s MAPP Rovers: From Commercial Exploration to Artemis Integration

Duration: 00:04:10
Space News for Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Dec 10, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Featured – SatNews
(00:51) Rocket Lab Qualifies Neutron’s “Hungry Hippo” – SatNews
(01:15) FCC Opens Review for SpaceX’s 15,000-Satellite VLEO Constellation – SatNews
(01:49) Lockheed Martin Taps Hadrian for Software-Defined Manufacturing Alliance – SatNews
(02:16) NASA Loses Contact with MAVEN Mars Orbiter – SatNews
(02:41) Astronomy on Tap (AoT) – SatNews
(03:10) IDS Cameras Redefine Planetary Imaging with Sony Starvis 2 Technology – SatNews
(03:44) Launch Roundup: China, Russia, Rocket Lab, ULA join SpaceX in flying this week

Duration: 00:04:47
Space News for Tuesday, December 09, 2025
Dec 09, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Featured – SatNews
(00:57) Musk’s next step could be expensive – SatNews
(01:27) Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) to Rebrand as “SSC Space” to Unify Global Operations – SatNews
(02:02) US Space Force Combat Forces Command Declares Operational Acceptance of Long Range Discrimination Radar – SatNews
(02:33) BAE Systems Tapped by U.S. Navy for $36 Million Submarine Sensor Mast Contract – SatNews
(02:59) RTX’s Raytheon’s strategic collaboration with AWS – SatNews

Duration: 00:03:54
Space News for Saturday, December 06, 2025
Dec 06, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Satellite Operators to Capture Just 4% of $20 Billion BEAD Broadband Funds – SatNews
(00:56) Isar Aerospace Selected by ESA to Launch ‘Syndeo-3’ Demonstration Mission – SatNews
(01:27) Startical Advances Space-Based ATM – SatNews
(01:55) Victoria Coleman to Lead Strategic Vision for 36-Acre Berkeley Space Center at NASA Ames – SatNews
(02:31) $37M Contract to University of Alabama for Artemis ‘Lunar Freezer’ Payload – SatNews

Duration: 00:03:30
Space News for Friday, December 05, 2025
Dec 05, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) SmallSat Europe Opens 2026 Call for Papers as Continent Races for Space Sovereignty – SatNews
(00:59) Public Comment Window Closes for SpaceX and EchoStar’s $17 Billion Spectrum Transfer – SatNews
(01:31) SpaceX Starship Authorized for Operations at SLC-37 – SatNews
(02:05) Shield AI Expands into Space Domain with Sedaro – SatNews
(02:38) House Hearing on China Tech Lead – SatNews

Duration: 00:03:28
Space News for Thursday, December 04, 2025
Dec 04, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) New Geopolitical Divide in Lunar Exploration. – SatNews
(00:57) NASA’s OSIRIS-REx Samples Reveal Biological Precursors and ‘Space Gum’ – SatNews
(01:29) Blue Origin Announces Crew for Next New Shepard – SatNews
(01:55) HawkEye 360 Launches New Intelligence Product. – SatNews
(02:24) Korean Air and Hyundai Rotem to Develop Reusable Methane Rocket Engine – SatNews
(02:52) China pushing for reusability milestone with Zhuque-3 launch and near-landing
(03:26) Blue Origin unveils new spacecraft and New Glenn upgrades

Duration: 00:04:21
Space News for Wednesday, December 03, 2025
Dec 03, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SmallSat Symposium 2026 Agenda Targets D2D Engineering and Edge Compute; Early Registration Opens – SatNews
(01:00) Arianespace launches KOMPSAT-7 satellite – SatNews
(01:27) Moody’s upgrades Eutelsat – SatNews
(01:54) Anywaves Launches U.S. Federal Subsidiary – SatNews
(02:17) SAR Technology Primer – SatNews
(02:47) Japan to complete 7-orbiter geolocation system – SatNews
(03:13) Sugars, ‘Gum,’ Stardust Found in NASA’s Asteroid Bennu Samples
(03:51) Launch Roundup: Launch manifest to feature 10 launches during first week of December

Duration: 00:04:54
Space News for Tuesday, December 02, 2025
Dec 02, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Arianespace launches KOMPSAT-7 satellite – SatNews
(00:49) Congress desires LEO, but threats are real – SatNews
(01:15) Blue Origin Announces New Glenn “Block 2” Upgrades – SatNews
(01:39) Fourteenth Galileo Launch Scheduled for December 17 – SatNews
(02:06) China’s Shenzhou 22 rescue ship arrives at Tiangong – SatNews
(02:31) SpaceX Forges Ahead with Transporter-15 – SatNews
(03:09) AAC Clyde Space to advance next-generation on-board computer – SatNews
(03:35) Russia left without access to ISS following structure collapse at Baikonur launch site

Duration: 00:04:36
Space News for Saturday, November 29, 2025
Nov 29, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Twin satellites launch to scout for water – SatNews
(00:51) Congress desires LEO, but threats are real – SatNews
(01:14) Reusable rocket launches + landing efforts are being prepped by China – SatNews
(01:41) Orange becomes the 1st European operator to offer satellite SMS service via Skylo – SatNews

Duration: 00:02:37
Space News for Thursday, November 27, 2025
Nov 27, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Satnews Publishers Wishes Everyone a Happy Thanksgiving – SatNews
(00:49) Proximus Global + Starlink to expand Direct-to-Cell satellite connectivity in Europe – SatNews
(01:20) BAE Systems advances RH12™ Storefront with new radiation-hardened circuit technology for the space community – SatNews
(01:51) Rohde & Schwarz acquires stake in Orbint GmbH for signal intelligence + reconnaissance from space – SatNews
(02:22) SpaceX’s Falcon 9 set to launch 140 payloads on Transporter-15
(03:10) Launch Roundup: Soyuz launches crew; Vega C and Falcon 9 to launch customer missions

Duration: 00:04:11
Space News for Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Nov 26, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:26) OQ Technology achieves Europe’s 1st D2M emergency broadcast message from space – SatNews
(00:58) SpaceX readies for Transporter 15 dedicated rideshare mission on Wednesday from California available at affordable rates – SatNews
(01:28) Proximus Global + Starlink to expand Direct-to-Cell satellite connectivity in Europe – SatNews
(01:58) CHAPEA Crew Begins Stay Inside NASA’s Mars Habitat for Second Mission
(02:45) NASA, NOAA Rank 2025 Ozone Hole as 5th Smallest Since 1992
(03:19) NASA’s Roman Observatory Passes Spate of Key Tests
(03:52) Shenzhou 22 launches uncrewed to Chinese Tiangong space statio

Duration: 00:04:50
Space News for Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Nov 25, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird 6 to take flight in December – SatNews
(00:50) Satnews Publishers Wishes Everyone a Happy Thanksgiving – SatNews
(01:13) Viasat completes network control station installations for Spanish MoD – SatNews
(01:42) FCC proposes upper C-Band rules for 2027 auction to maximize mid-band spectrum for 5G and 6G – SatNews
(02:15) NASA’s 2025 Astronaut Candidates: Shaping Artemis Exploration
(02:44) Webb discovers rapidly growing black hole in the very early universe

Duration: 00:03:40
Space News for Monday, November 24, 2025
Nov 24, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) ST Engineering to support UAE’s space ambitions with SAR satellite – SatNews
(00:50) Starlab, developer of commercial space stations, secures strategic investment – SatNews
(01:22) Falcon 9 launches Starlink smallsat Group 6-79 early Saturday from the Cape – SatNews
(01:51) The Overview Effect: Astronaut Perspectives from 25 Years in Low Earth Orbit

Duration: 00:02:45
Space News for Saturday, November 22, 2025
Nov 22, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) ESA appoints Amphinicy Technologies as ONEST’s prime contractor to create a modular optical ground station network testbed – SatNews
(00:59) Space-backed pilot program to ID how 24/7 connectivity can improve social care in the UK – SatNews
(01:38) 25 Years of Scientific Discovery Aboard the International Space Station
(02:10) China prepares to launch uncrewed Shenzhou as maiden launches slip for commercial launch providers

Duration: 00:03:18
Space News for Friday, November 21, 2025
Nov 21, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Rocket Lab launches BlackSky Gen-3 beating the annual launch record with 2 launches in 2 days from 2 hemispheres – SatNews
(01:20) ESA’s Smile approved for launch in the spring of 2026 – SatNews
(01:45) Falcon 9 launches Starlink smallsats Group 6-78 on Thursday from the Cape – SatNews
(02:13) Dcubed’s next venture ARAQYS – the power solution for space – SatNews
(02:46) INNOSPACE’s new date of first commercial SPACEWARD mission HANBIT-Nano launch – SatNews
(03:22) NASA’s TESS Spacecraft Triples Size of Pleiades Star Cluster
(03:48) NASA’s X-59 Completes First Flight, Prepares...

Duration: 00:05:41
Space News for Thursday, November 20, 2025
Nov 20, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Isar Aerospace signs launch agreement with SEOPS for dedicated mission – SatNews
(00:56) Spire Global ships 9 satellites to launch site – SatNews
(01:24) Starlink’s smallsat Group 6-78 scheduled for Thursday launch with clear skies from the Cape – SatNews
(01:55) Ursa Major raises $100 million to scale hypersonics, solid rocket motors and space mobility – SatNews
(02:32) Viasat’s Amara will provide Etihad Airways with seamless streaming + high-speed connectivity across majority fleet – SatNews
(03:12) AT&T boosts 5G capacity nationally providing new spectrum + stronger, faster customers’ connections – SatNews
(03:49...

Duration: 00:05:09
Space News for Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Nov 19, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Rocket Lab’s successful launch of HASTE Mission for Defense Innovation Unit, Missile Defense Agency – SatNews
(01:01) Portal unveils Starburst and announces Starburst-1 mission – SatNews
(01:27) INNOSPACE signs MoU with UAE’s Madari Space for Space Data Center development – SatNews
(02:05) Starlink smallsats Group 6-94 launches on Tuesday from the Cape – SatNews
(02:36) L3Harris breaks ground on Arkansas advanced propulsion facilities – SatNews
(03:07) Amendment 21: F.15 Artemis III Participating Scientist Program Step-2 proposal Due Date Reset to November 25, 2025.
(03:45) Launch Roundup: Innospace to debut new rock...

Duration: 00:04:45
Space News for Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Nov 18, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Rocket Lab to launch HASTE secret government mission on Tuesday from Wallops – SatNews
(00:53) Hughes doesn’t have funding to cover the next 12 months activity – SatNews
(01:24) SKYTRAC + Airbus Helicopters announce real-time Helionix alerting solution – SatNews
(01:58) Novaspace expands to India – SatNews
(02:28) Amendment 17: Proposal Due Dates Reset for A.7 Water Quality Applications and A.8 Water Resources Applications.
(03:07) Sentinel-6B ocean monitoring satellite launches aboard Falcon 9

Duration: 00:04:05
Space News for Monday, November 17, 2025
Nov 17, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) NASA’s twin Sentinel-6B mission launches on Falcon 9 from California – SatNews
(00:52) Project Kuiper is now known as Amazon LEO – SatNews
(01:25) Sierra Space’s Dream Chaser® spaceplane completes critical pre-flight milestones – SatNews
(01:55) Poland is ready to launch its first military satellite, a SAR, from California – SatNews
(02:29) ISRO plans to 3x spacecraft output + Chandrayaan-4 to launch in 2028 – SatNews
(03:02) Kymeta selected as multi-orbit MILSATCOM provider for U.S. Army’s NGC2 Pilot – SatNews

Duration: 00:03:58
Space News for Friday, November 14, 2025
Nov 14, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) ULA’s Atlas V rocket launches ViaSat-3 Flight 2 mission for Viasat after numerous delays – SatNews
(00:59) Multiple successes as Blue Origin launches New Glenn’s orbital launch vehicle with NASA’s EscaPADE to Mars + and landed the reusable large booster – SatNews
(01:36) SSC continues New Glenn’s certification process for National Security space launches – SatNews
(02:09) Atmospheric satellite market anticipated to grow at 9.3% CAGR thru 2029 – SatNews
(02:46) Infinite Orbits and SES to collaborate in Europe’s first commercial life extension mission – SatNews
(03:16) SSC stands up MILCOM...

Duration: 00:05:13
Space News for Thursday, November 13, 2025
Nov 13, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) UPDATE: Blue Origin scrubs New Glenn mission to carry EscaPADE to Mars due to extreme solar storms now on for Thursday – SatNews
(01:06) NASA ready with dual mission from Andøya Space – SatNews
(01:35) Star Catcher + Intuitive Machines demo power beaming for extended Lunar surface operations – SatNews
(02:09) UPDATE: ULA’s ViaSat-3 F2 mission ready to try again on Thursday after replacing valve – SatNews
(02:43) Thai Airways becomes 1st global airline to line-fit Neo Space Group’s IFC Solution on their Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet – SatNe...

Duration: 00:05:38
Space News for Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Nov 12, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) ESA selects Kongsberg NanoAvionics to build spacecraft for the ESA-EC “IOD/IOV” program – SatNews
(00:58) Blue Origin’s New Glenn to carry EscaPADE the first multi-spacecraft orbital science mission to Mars on Wednesday – SatNews
(01:21) Space Ocean + Enduralock sign LOI to standardize docking interface for in-space fluid delivery + logistics – SatNews
(01:53) Starlink’s smallsat Group 6-87 breaks a record as it launches late on Monday from the Cape – SatNews
(02:31) AST SpaceMobile comments on launch delays – SatNews
(03:01) Starlink Group 6-85 to launch 29 smallsats on Frida...

Duration: 00:03:56
Space News for Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Nov 11, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) INNOSPACE begins payload integration for ‘HANBIT-Nano’ prior to the firm’s 1st commercial launch – SatNews
(00:59) Agile’s test stands supporting Firefly’s lunar program – SatNews
(01:24) Ergen returns as CEO at EchoStar + strikes $17B spectrum deal with SpaceX – SatNews
(01:55) Veterans Day, Lest We Forget… – SatNews

Duration: 00:02:45
Space News for Monday, November 10, 2025
Nov 10, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Ergen returns as CEO at EchoStar + strikes $17B spectrum deal with SpaceX – SatNews
(00:55) Spacex launches Starlink smallsats Group 10-51 early on Sunday from the Cape – SatNews
(01:19) Veterans Day, Lest We Forget… – SatNews
(01:44) Impulse Space’s LEO Express 3 mission updates – SatNews
(02:06) Blue Origin scrubs launch of ESCAPADE on second New Glenn mission

Duration: 00:03:09
Space News for Friday, November 07, 2025
Nov 07, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) INNOSPACE to launch HANBIT-Nano SPACEWARD mission on November 22 including 5 smallsats – SatNews
(01:09) UPDATE 2: Scrubbed again, Thursday is a no-go for ULA’s launch of ViaSat-3 F2 – SatNews
(01:35) Veterans Day, Lest We Forget… – SatNews
(02:02) Falcon 9 launches Starlink Group 11-14 sending 28 smallsats from a California beach – SatNews
(02:27) Orange and Eutelsat inaugurate the new Eutelsat gateway in Martinique for connectivity in the Caribbean – SatNews

Duration: 00:03:23
Space News for Thursday, November 06, 2025
Nov 06, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Rocket Lab launches “The Nation God Navigates” to join SAR constellation for Japn – SatNews
(01:20) Three Chinese astronauts stranded at the Chinese space station as the return capsule hit by debris – SatNews
(01:49) UPDATE: Scrubbed for ULA’s launch of ViaSat-3 F2 mission due to technical difficulties – SatNews
(02:33) Starlink Group 6-81 successful launching 29 smallsats on Wednesday from the Cape – SatNews
(03:15) Voyager acquires ExoTerra – SatNews
(03:40) ICEYE launches Tactical Access—guaranteed satellite tasking for time-critical missions – SatNews
(04:20) Trump re-nominates Jared Isaacman as NASA Administrato

Duration: 00:05:12
Space News for Wednesday, November 05, 2025
Nov 05, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Sentinel-1D climbs to orbit via an Ariane 6 – SatNews
(00:56) Reflex Aerospace secures record €50 million Series A – SatNews
(01:30) Silicon Sensing test program proves IMU performance in space conditions – SatNews
(02:02) A universe of collaboration: IAC 2025 marks a new era in space sustainability – SatNews
(02:37) UPDATE: GO! as ULA preps for V ViaSat-3 Flight 2 launch tomorrow from the Cape – SatNews
(03:07) Ariane 6 launches the Sentinel-1D Earth observation satellite
(03:58) Launch Roundup: Ariane 6 and New Glenn set to launch during busy week

Duration: 00:05:00
Space News for Tuesday, November 04, 2025
Nov 04, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Sentinel-1D + Ariane 6 ready for liftoff – SatNews
(00:46) UPDATE: ULA’s Launch Readiness is GO! for Wednesday ViaSat-3 Flight 2 one of the most powerful commercial communication satellites – SatNews
(01:22) Rocket Lab ready to launch Japan’s “The Nation God Navigates” satellite – SatNews
(01:57) Starlink smallsats Group 6-81 set to launch on Wednesday from the Cape – SatNews
(02:21) WTA opens the 2026 Teleport Awards for Excellence nominations – SatNews
(03:00) Vast completes Haven-1 structural testing, launches pathfinder mission

Duration: 00:04:01
Space News for Monday, November 03, 2025
Nov 03, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) ViaSat-3 F2 satellite confirmed for launch on November 5th, 2025 – SatNews
(00:59) Success as India launches its heaviest communication satellite, the CMS-03 on Sunday – SatNews
(01:41) SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launches Bandwagon-4 on Saturday from the Cape – SatNews
(02:15) Soon 100 PocketQube satellites will be on-orbit for the PocketQube Community – SatNews

Duration: 00:03:15
Space News for Friday, October 31, 2025
Oct 31, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX moves Starlink Group 11-23 smallsats launch to Friday from California – SatNews
(00:57) Send your Satellite Mobile Innovation Awards Nominations to MSUA before December 31st – SatNews
(01:18) Intuitive Machines secures $8.2 million AFRL contract extension – SatNews
(01:51) stc group + AST SpaceMobile announce 10-year commercial agreement + long-term revenue commitment for space-based cellular broadband connectivity – SatNews
(02:32) Artemis spacesuits tested as existing ISS suits are showing their age

Duration: 00:03:33
Space News for Thursday, October 30, 2025
Oct 30, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) WISeKey affiliate WISeSat.Space teams with INNOSPACE for post-quantum satellite launches – SatNews
(00:58) Pramatra Space + Infostellar sign strategic MoU for QKD ground station services – SatNews
(01:22) UARX’s OSSIE Spacecraft to fly Dawn Aerospace’s docking port – SatNews
(01:46) Falcon 9 sends 29 Starlink smallsats Group 10-37 from the Cape on Wednesday – SatNews
(02:10) Thales unveils space surveillance radar AURORE – SatNews
(02:40) Starbase Pad 1 demolition begins for Next-Gen upgrades

Duration: 00:03:35
Space News for Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Oct 29, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Hubble Network raises $70 million Series B to scale global Bluetooth®-to-Satellite connectivity + presenting at Silicon Valley Space Week – SatNews
(01:02) Germany’s army to purchase 40 satellites worth €3 billion – SatNews
(01:34) Starlink starts India tests – SatNews
(01:58) SpaceX’s Bandwagon 4 ready to rideshare launch on Saturday from the Cape – SatNews
(02:29) Launch Roundup: China to launch crew to Tiangong, India to launch new naval satellite

Duration: 00:03:38
Space News for Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Oct 28, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Falcon 9 launches 28 smallsats as Starlink Group 11-21 soars on Monday from sunny California – SatNews
(00:58) G ready for Friday launch with three astronauts in Shenzhou 21 capsule – SatNews
(01:25) WTA announces Provisional Certification of Saudi Net Link’s Khobar HUB Teleport in Khobar, Saudi Arabia – SatNews
(02:02) Mil/Gov win to optimize Gogo multi-orbit 5G ATG, LEO, and GEO connectivity networks – SatNews

Duration: 00:02:58
Space News for Monday, October 27, 2025
Oct 27, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) SpaceX set for launches Monday, Wednesday and Thursday – SatNews
(01:00) ALL.SPACE awarded €950,000 by ESA’s NAVISP Program to develop GNSS independent PNT – SatNews
(01:36) Falcon 9 launches 28 Starlink smallsats Group 10-21 on Sunday from the Cape – SatNews
(02:04) India’s LVM3 launch vehicle ready to launch India’s heaviest communication satellite, the CMS-03 – SatNews

Duration: 00:02:58
Space News for Friday, October 24, 2025
Oct 24, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Falcon 9 launches SpainSat NG II from the Cape on Thursday to secure military communications – SatNews
(00:59) Arianespace plans November 4 launch of Copernicus Sentinel-1D, why two satellites are better than one – SatNews
(01:34) Airbus, Leonardo and Thales sign MoU to create a leading European player in space – SatNews
(02:02) Decisions and announcements following the 337th ESA Council – SatNews
(02:37) Relativity completes Terran R thrust section, continues testing ahead of first launch

Duration: 00:03:33
Space News for Thursday, October 23, 2025
Oct 23, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) ULA’s Atlas V plans ViaSat-3 F2 launch November 3 doubling the bandwidth of Viasat’s entire fleet – SatNews
(00:57) UPDATE: Wednesday Starlink smallsats Group 11-5 launched, Thursday for SpainSat NGII + Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday Starlink launches from both coasts – SatNews
(01:56) Hughes expands with the strategic acquisition of Anderson Connectivity – SatNews
(02:31) ESA-supported test leads to better in-flight connectivity – SatNews
(02:57) NASA Opens Competition for Artemis III Lunar Lander

Duration: 00:03:51
Space News for Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Oct 22, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Viasat demos 1st satellite SMS messages on Android smartphone in Mexico – SatNews
(00:57) 10,000th Starlink satellite launched – SatNews
(01:25) ST Engineering iDirect’s Intuition Ground System now available – SatNews
(01:56) ESA’s report credits themselves for better in-flight connectivity and video-calling due to experiment with Viasat antenna – SatNews
(02:27) Launch Roundup: SpaceX to launch first expendable Falcon 9 since January

Duration: 00:03:34
Space News for Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Oct 21, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Rocket Lab’s next Electron Launch will be the 6th mission for iQPS – SatNews
(00:58) Silicon Valley Space Week GSOA discounts are going… going… – SatNews
(01:23) SpaceX plans 2 Wednesday launches: Starlink smallsat Group 11-5 + SpainSat NGII from both coasts – SatNews
(01:59) Planet awarded Luno B contract by NGA for AI-enabled solutions – SatNews
(02:29) Arianespace delays launch of Ariane 64 – SatNews
(02:52) SpaceX’s SLC-6 redevelopment green light

Duration: 00:03:57
Space News for Monday, October 20, 2025
Oct 20, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) INNOSPACE obtains launch authorization for 1st commercial launch mission ‘SPACEWARD’ – SatNews
(00:47) Two SpaceX launches on Sunday + launches for the week as SpaceX does doubles – SatNews
(01:25) Bad weather forces postponement of JAXA H3 rocket launch – SatNews
(02:01) The strategic move by ABS to Dubai Development Authority completed – SatNews
(02:22) SSC’s MAVRC Industry Day signals strong readiness d also accelerates path to prototype development – SatNews

Duration: 00:03:13
Space News for Friday, October 17, 2025
Oct 17, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Southern Launch + Varda Space sign contract for a further 20 spacecraft returns to the Koonibba Test Range – SatNews
(01:07) Gilat Satellite Networks’ $42 million order for SkyEdge IV platform from an unnamed satellite operator – SatNews
(01:39) Orbotic Systems recently won a NASA Phase II award for an advanced active space debris removal system – SatNews
(02:15) UPDATE GO! at Thursday’s launch of Starlink Group 10-52 from the Cape on a dark morning + more upcoming launches – SatNews

Duration: 00:03:23
Space News for Thursday, October 16, 2025
Oct 16, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) MIT report and Viasat call for fundamental shift in how in-flight connectivity performance is measured in business aviation – SatNews
(01:02) Kymeta selected as multi-orbit SATCOM provider for U.S. Army’s NGC2 pilot – SatNews
(01:34) Eutelsat + Tusass expand strategic partnership to bring resilient LEO connectivity to Greenland – SatNews
(02:03) Ready to GO! a picture perfect launch from California and upcoming launches – SatNews
(02:32) Launch Roundup: Falcon 9 to launch six missions in one week

Duration: 00:03:20
Space News for Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Oct 15, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Rocket Lab launches Synspective’s “Owl New World” mission with improved SAR capabilities – SatNews
(01:06) Square Peg Communications + Artiza Networks partner to deliver advanced SATCOM + UAV simulation capabilities to Japanese market – SatNews
(01:48) SpaceX set to launch SDA Tranche 1 Transport Layer C on Wednesday from California – SatNews
(02:22) Impulse Space unveils proposed mission architecture to deliver more mass to the lunar surface – SatNews
(02:52) After many delays AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird
(03:33) Impulse Space sets sights on the Moon with new Lunar Lander in development Duration: 00:04:27

Space News for Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Oct 14, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) “Every major objective of the flight test was achieved” as Starship aces its 11th test for SpaceX – SatNews
(00:52) Study: LEO craft beaming signals into Geostationary zones – SatNews
(01:21) ETL Systems signs strategic agreement with UR Group + Aicox to enhance advanced communications technologies – SatNews
(01:55) Amazon’s KF-03 mission is launched by SpaceX on a Florida night – SatNews
(02:23) Anduril’s EagleEye puts mission command + AI directly into the warfighter’s helmet – SatNews

Duration: 00:03:23
Space News for Monday, October 13, 2025
Oct 13, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Rocket Lab secures multiple launches with JAXA – SatNews
(00:55) Viasat awarded contract by USSF for Protected Tactical SATCOM-Global (PTS-G) program – SatNews
(01:27) SpaceX plans Starship’s 11th flight test hopefully on Monday – SatNews
(01:54) EUMETSAT awards Spire Global €3 million contract renewal for satellite weather data – SatNews
(02:23) Another Amazon KF-03 mission delay as SpaceX now targets Monday – SatNews
(02:52) Scientists use Cassini data to discover new molecules in Enceladus water jets

Duration: 00:03:46
Space News for Friday, October 10, 2025
Oct 10, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) SpaceX’s launch of Amazon’s KF-03 mission now set for Saturday with improved weather – SatNews
(01:02) Broadband Report reveals USP critical to Broadband Service Providers for AI plans and growth of homeworking services – SatNews
(01:36) USSF’s SSC joins USAF’s Working Capital Fund – SatNews
(02:09) Ookla reports Sweden tops Wi-Fi speeds on European trains by “a wide margin” – SatNews
(02:44) Japan prepares new ISS cargo vehicle as trio of cargo spacecraft deliver new experiments and hardware

Duration: 00:03:50
Space News for Thursday, October 09, 2025
Oct 09, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Amazon’s KF-03 mission possible delay with prohibitive weather conditions on Thursday for SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launch – SatNews
(01:10) Blue Origin’s successful launch of New Shepard-36 and the crew of six – SatNews
(01:37) AST SpaceMobile’s agreement with Verizon will enable customers Direct-to-Cellular access wherever they are – SatNews
(02:09) There’s an upcoming change in the ArianeGroup leadership – SatNews
(02:33) Launch schedule of the H3 F8 launch schedule with the MICHIBIKI No.5 payload – SatNews
(02:53) NAL Research delivers assured connectivity + enhanced mission performance with new...

Duration: 00:03:55
Space News for Wednesday, October 08, 2025
Oct 08, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Launch of Amazon’s KF-03 mission by SpaceX on Thursday may encounter weather issues – SatNews
(00:59) SpaceX launched Starlink smallsats Group 11-17 on Tuesday from foggy California – SatNews
(01:35) TESAT delivers the 1st SCOT20 OCT to Planetek Hellas – SatNews
(02:05) EchoStar selling off more spectrum? – SatNews

Duration: 00:02:58
Space News for Tuesday, October 07, 2025
Oct 07, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Synspective’s next StriX satellite launch date scheduled – SatNews
(00:50) Critical UK satellites to be defended from laser threats – SatNews
(01:24) Conekt.ai + Globalstar collaborate to deliver private, public, + satellite IoT connectivity services – SatNews
(02:00) AST SpaceMobile’s upcoming mobile connection will work indoors – SatNews

Duration: 00:02:56
Space News for Monday, October 06, 2025
Oct 06, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) SpaceX prepares Starship for 11th flight test on the 13th using a new engine configuration – SatNews
(00:49) SpaceX moves launch of 28 Starlink smallsats Group 10-59 to Monday depending on 99% cloud cover – SatNews
(01:27) SpaceX now plans Thursday launch of Amazon’s Project KF-03 mission for smallsat constellation – SatNews
(02:05) SpaceX launched 28 Starlink smallsats Group 11-39 on Friday from California – SatNews
(02:50) Firefly Aerospace announces acquisition of SciTec – SatNews

Duration: 00:03:45
Space News for Thursday, October 02, 2025
Oct 02, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Vantor rebrands from Maxar Intelligence – SatNews
(00:50) Gilat receives $7+ million in orders for transportable SATCOM terminals for the U.S. Army – SatNews
(01:23) SpaceX is GO! for Friday launch of 28 Starlink smallsats Group 11-39 from Vandenberg – SatNews
(02:01) AST SpaceMobile announces BlueBird 6 ready to ship – SatNews
(02:27) Discovery Alert: ‘Baby’ Planet Photographed in a Ring around a Star for the First Time!

Duration: 00:03:30
Space News for Wednesday, October 01, 2025
Oct 01, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Rocket Lab + Synspective sign another 10-launch contract – SatNews
(00:53) Toward a secure Europe: The Netherlands to build a pan-European quantum network – SatNews
(01:22) SpaceX to launch 28 Starlink smallsats Group 11-39 on Friday from California – SatNews
(01:53) SpaceX to launch Amazon’s Project Kuiper-3 from the Cape on Monday – SatNews
(02:25) Discovery Alert: ‘Baby’ Planet Photographed in a Ring around a Star for the First Time!
(03:04) SpaceX intensifies testing to ready Pad 2 at Starbase
(03:35) Launch Roundup: Falcon 9 launches Starlink and Kuiper satellites

Duration: 00:04:46
Space News for Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Sep 30, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) ESA and Avio sign contract for a reuseable upper stage demonstration mission – SatNews
(00:54) Australasian Space Innovation Institute launches to turn world-class research into real-world impact – SatNews
(01:32) SSTL announce further enabling satellite development for AquaWatch-AUK: Water monitoring innovation – SatNews
(02:06) Moog completes high-velocity propulsion systems + starts next phase of spacecraft integration – SatNews
(02:33) EOS unveils Atlas Space Control capability – SatNews
(03:03) Astronaut Candidates Get to Work at Johnson Space Center
(03:25) Starlight Suppression Technologies for the Habitable Worlds Observatory Flagship
(03:58) Hubble observes d...

Duration: 00:05:01
Space News for Monday, September 29, 2025
Sep 29, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX launches Starlink smallsats Group 11-20 as sun sets in California on Sunday – SatNews
(01:03) Rocket Lab’s HASTE to test hypersonic technology on suborbital flight for government’s top secret JUSTIN mission – SatNews
(01:32) Forrester’s Digest: Starlink readies India launch – SatNews
(02:03) Sierra Space announces strategic transition for Dream Chaser® Spaceplane for a multi-use demo flight – SatNews

Duration: 00:03:02
Space News for Friday, September 26, 2025
Sep 26, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) United Launch Alliance launches Amazon’s Project Kuiper 3 mission sending 27 operational broadband satellites connecting the world – SatNews
(01:06) Isar Aerospace + R-Space sign launch agreement – SatNews
(01:38) SpaceX’s second Thursday launch; Falcon 9 sends Starlink Group 17-11 smallsats in intense California fog – SatNews
(02:17) Vitesse Systems becomes the predominant supplier of complex antenna feed configurations with acquisition of Spacetime Engineering – SatNews
(02:50) India’s Prime Video to stream New Zealand’s home cricket season lots of action including Black Hats and White Ferns – SatNews
(03:19) SpaceX’...

Duration: 00:05:19
Space News for Thursday, September 25, 2025
Sep 25, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX launches NASA’s IMAP heliophysics mission from sunny Florida – SatNews
(00:55) SpaceX plans two launches from two coasts on Thursday, Starlink smallsats Group 10-15 from the Cape – SatNews
(01:13) Artemis II crew members name their Orion spacecraft – SatNews
(01:39) Arianespace to launch German defense satellites SATCOMBw Stufe 3 with Ariane 6 – SatNews

Duration: 00:02:26
Space News for Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Sep 24, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Australia’s 1st orbital testbed to advance Space Machines Company project + Space mission – SatNews
(00:52) SpaceX moves NASA’s IMAP mission to Wednesday from the Cape – SatNews
(01:19) L-2 ULA Update: Atlas V ready to send Amazon’s Project Kuiper 3 on its mission – SatNews
(01:49) Firefly Aerospace receives $10 million NASA contract addendum for Blue Ghost Mission 1 Lunar data – SatNews

Duration: 00:02:46
Space News for Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Sep 23, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:22) INNOSPACE signs multi-launch service contract with Germany’s Media Broadcast Satellite (MBS) – SatNews
(00:47) SpaceX launches and lands NROL-48 on secret mission in dense fog from California on Monday – SatNews
(01:28) HawkEye 360’s Cluster 12 has achieved full operational capability – SatNews
(02:06) Rocket Lab’s HASTE program sends JENNA on her mission – SatNews
(02:31) L-3 ULA Update: GO! for launch of Atlas V Kuiper 3 mission – SatNews
(03:04) SES’s acquisition of Intelsat creates a global multi-orbit connectivity powerhouse – SatNews
(03:38) XRISM observes windy neutron star, Chandra studie...

Duration: 00:04:30
Space News for Monday, September 22, 2025
Sep 22, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX sends Starlink Group 10-27 smallsats from Florida – SatNews
(00:48) Pakistan halts broadband direct-from satellite – SatNews
(01:11) SpaceX to launch NROL-48 secret mission on Monday from California – SatNews
(01:47) GA-ASI UAS offerings pass 9 million flight hours – SatNews
(02:16) Ship 38 on Pad 1 for Static Fire testing as Masseys rebuild continues

Duration: 00:03:13
Space News for Saturday, September 20, 2025
Sep 20, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX sends Starlink Group 17-12 smallsats into the California fog – SatNews
(01:13) NASA’s Deep Space Communications Demo Exceeds Project Expectations
(01:49) Hubble Images Celestial Cigar’s Smoldering Heart
(02:15) From Supercomputers to Wind Tunnels: NASA’s Road to Artemis II

Duration: 00:03:10
Space News for Friday, September 19, 2025
Sep 19, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Blue Origin completes 35th New Shepard mission – SatNews
(00:54) Infinite Orbits selects Simera Sense to supply space-based SSA payload with Orbit Guard™ mission as part of the CNES and France 2030 program. – SatNews
(01:31) SpaceX to launch Starlink Group 17-12 from California on Friday – SatNews
(01:57) SpaceX launches Starlink Group 10-61 smallsats from the Cape – SatNews
(02:20) Forrester’s Digest: Kuiper will start in 5 countries in March 2026 – SatNews

Duration: 00:03:16
Space News for Thursday, September 18, 2025
Sep 18, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Forrestere’s Digest: Space42, Viasat launch Equatys D2D venture – SatNews
(00:57) Lynk Global seeks FCC approval for S-Band trial in South Africa – SatNews
(01:31) SES delivers unprecedented MEO satellite connectivity for French Navy’s Clemenceau 25 mission – SatNews
(01:59) SpaceX scrubs Wednesday’s launch of Starlink Group 17-12 smallsats from California and looks like weather challenges – SatNews
(02:44) Arctic Sea Ice Reaches Annual Low
(03:08) Starship Block 3 development continues at Starbase and McGregor

Duration: 00:04:01
Space News for Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Sep 17, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Forrester’s Digest: Ergen explains “cash rich” future plans – SatNews
(00:54) Busy week ahead with multiple launches + agencies – SatNews
(01:21) ESA’s Skimsat VLEO mission moves forward with Redwire in cooperation with Thales Alenia Space – SatNews
(01:52) Ofcom consults on NGSO licensing – SatNews
(02:23) How NASA’s Roman Mission Will Unveil Our Home Galaxy Using Cosmic Dust
(02:57) Regions on Asteroid Explored by NASA’s Lucy Mission
(03:36) Launch Roundup: Starlink, NRO, and New Shepard missions scheduled

Duration: 00:04:33
Space News for Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Sep 16, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Space Norway signs new launch agreement with SpaceX – SatNews
(00:49) Es’hailSat, Saudi Netlink sign MoU – SatNews
(01:19) SpaceX ready to launch 24 Starlink smallsats Group 17-12 on Wednesday from California – SatNews
(01:53) Forrester’s Digest: Amazon’s Kuiper rolls out KA-03 payload – SatNews
(02:26) Eutelsat and Mexico’s Multimedios Televisión renew more than 20 years satellite partnership – SatNews
(02:52) SpaceX launches Cygnus XL to ISS on CRS NG-23 mission

Duration: 00:03:42
Space News for Monday, September 15, 2025
Sep 15, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX launches Northrop Grumman’s biggest cargo spacecraft Cygnus CRS-2 NG-23 (S.S. William “Willie” C. McCool) on Sunday from the Cape – SatNews
(01:02) SES’ new rebrand representing merger with Intelsat – SatNews
(01:28) Solar Arrays Deploy as Cygnus XL Orbits Toward Station – SatNews
(02:07) Satcom Shields adds Walton De-ice products to the company’s portfolio – SatNews
(02:45) Spaceport America Open House set for Sunday, September 21, 2025 – SatNews

Duration: 00:03:35
Space News for Friday, September 12, 2025
Sep 12, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX finally launches Indonesia’s Nusantara Lima mission on 9
(01:21) SpaceX to launch 24 smallsats of Starlink Group 17-9 from California on Saturday – SatNews
(02:01) Forrester’s Digest: Forecast: Starlink’s revenues at $15.9bn in 2026 – SatNews
(02:27) Gilat first to market with AI-powered network management system. – SatNews
(02:52) NASA's Northrop Grumman CRS-23 Info and Hardware
(03:23) New U.S.-European Sea Level Satellite Will Help Safeguard Ships at Sea
(03:49) NASA Unveils Potential Evidence of Ancient Martian Life in Peculiar Rock Patterns

Duration: 00:04:43
Space News for Thursday, September 11, 2025
Sep 11, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX launches Space Development Agency’s top secret Tranche 1 mission on Wednesday from California – SatNews
(01:10) Starship business valued at $2.5tn by 2030 – SatNews
(01:44) SpaceX’s three scrubs in a row, weather delay of Indonesia’s Nusantara Lima mission next on 9
(02:29) Satnews remembers to never forget… – SatNews
(02:50) DTC launches Sentry 6161 mesh MANET radio – SatNews
(03:25) NASA’s Webb Observes Immense Stellar Jet on Outskirts of Our Milky Way
(03:54) SpaceX’s $17 Billion Spectrum Coup: Securing Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell Revolution

Duration: 00:05:04
Space News for Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Sep 10, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX ready for Space Development Agency’s top secret first Tranche 1 mission on Wednesday from California – SatNews
(01:05) Ofcom to authorise satphone connectivity – SatNews
(01:32) SpaceX scrubs Indonesia’s Nusantara Lima launch again as anvil clouds play havoc at the Cape for 2 days, perhaps Wednesday – SatNews
(02:11) All to fight for in India’s space race – SatNews
(02:40) Eye on the future, as SpaceX prepare Pad 2 and Block 3 at Starbase
(03:12) Launch Roundup: Cygnus XL and Progress to fly cargo missions to ISS

Duration: 00:04:00
Space News for Tuesday, September 09, 2025
Sep 09, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Forrester’s Digest: EchoStar sells spectrum to SpaceX; quits LEO plan – SatNews
(00:44) Thales Alenia Space leads 5G D2D demo for CNES with Capgemini + Thales Paris – SatNews
(01:12) SpaceX scrubs launch of Indonesia’s Nusantara Lima mission moves to Tuesday however Cape’s weather doesn’t look good again – SatNews
(01:50) US State Department approves Starlink satellite services to Ukraine – SatNews
(02:23) Es’hailSat, neXat MENA collaboration – SatNews
(02:49) Data from NASA’s Dawn reveals chemical energy source on Ceres

Duration: 00:03:41
Space News for Monday, September 08, 2025
Sep 08, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) One giant leap for Irish spaceflight—EIRSAT-1 – SatNews
(00:51) Thales Alenia Space selects NanoAvionics for ESA-led urban heat monitoring constellation study – SatNews
(01:20) SpaceX to launch top secret Space Development Agency’s first Tranche 1 mission on Wednesday from California – SatNews
(01:57) SpaceX’s Saturday smallsat Starlink Mission 17-9 launch from foggy California – SatNews
(02:31) SpaceX plans Monday launch from the Cape of Indonesia’s Nusantara Lima mission – SatNews
(02:56) SWISSto12 acquires key assets and IP from Hanwha Phasor – SatNews

Duration: 00:03:46
Space News for Friday, September 05, 2025
Sep 05, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Aerospacelab secures 94 million euros ($110 million) – SatNews
(00:51) SpaceX ready to send 28 smallsats of Starlink Group 10-57 from the Cape on Friday weather permitting – SatNews
(01:21) SpaceX plans Saturday launch of 24 smallsats of Starlink Group 17-9 from California – SatNews
(01:54) UPDATE: United Launch Alliance (ULA) provides status report – SatNews
(02:16) Former NASA Boss Bridenstine: US “Highly Unlikely” to Land on Moon Before China

Duration: 00:03:11
Space News for Thursday, September 04, 2025
Sep 04, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Live demo shows reliable satellite-5G connectivity on the move – SatNews
(00:59) Forrester’s Digest: Project Kuiper readies for Sept 25 launch – SatNews
(01:27) SpaceX launches 28 smallsats of Starlink Group 10-22 early Wednesday from the Cape – SatNews
(01:57) Ramses: ESA’s mission to asteroid Apophis – SatNews
(02:29) Juno Detected the Final Missing Auroral Signature from Jupiter’s Four Largest Moons
(02:58) PERSEI Space to test tether solution for orbital mobility
(03:25) Launch Roundup: SpaceX to launch five Falcon 9 missions this week
(03:52) SpaceX McGregor looks to the f...

Duration: 00:04:46
Space News for Wednesday, September 03, 2025
Sep 03, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) ST Engineering iDirect: Unlocking SATCOM’s potential with cloud-native architectures – SatNews
(01:02) DARPA selects Q-CTRL to develop next generation quantum sensors for defense platforms – SatNews
(01:29) SpaceX on Tuesday launched 24 smallsats of Starlink Group 17-8 from California – SatNews
(02:13) SpaceX’s early morning Wednesday launch from the Cape of 28 smallsats of Starlink Group 10-22 still on – SatNews
(02:59) Launch Roundup: SpaceX to launch five Falcon 9 missions this week

Duration: 00:03:53
Space News for Tuesday, September 02, 2025
Sep 02, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX to launch 28 smallsats of Starlink Group 10-22 on Wednesday from the Cape – SatNews
(01:01) SpaceX to launch 24 smallsats of Starlink Group 17-8 on Tuesday from California – SatNews
(01:32) Defense Security Cooperation Agency: Ukraine – SATCOM services – SatNews
(02:01) Forrester’s Digest: Starlink tops 7m customers – SatNews
(02:28) Scientists investigate moonquakes using Apollo 17 samples, LRO observations

Duration: 00:03:23
Space News for Friday, August 29, 2025
Aug 29, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Satnews Publishers wishes everyone an enjoyable Labor Day Holiday – SatNews
(00:52) ESA’s Flight Ticket Initiative: first five missions secured with Avio and Isar Aerospace – SatNews
(01:28) Forrester’s Digest: Belgium’s Aerospacelab raises $110milion – SatNews
(02:04) SpaceX schedules launch of 24 smallsats of Starlink Group 17-7 on Friday from California – SatNews
(02:36) SpaceX launches 28 smallsats of Starlink Group 10-11 from Florida – SatNews

Duration: 00:03:34
Space News for Thursday, August 28, 2025
Aug 28, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:23) Rocket Lab to launch secretive Jake 4 customer soon – SatNews
(00:54) SpaceX to launch 28 Starlink smallsats Group 10-11 from the Cape on Thursday – SatNews
(01:26) AST SpaceMobile insists FM-1 satellite will ship in August – SatNews
(01:55) Ship 37 Completes the Redemption Arc and Lands in the Indian Ocean

Duration: 00:03:00
Space News for Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX Starship 10 test run proves successful concluding with Starship landing “flat down in the Indian Ocean” – SatNews
(00:50) SpaceX launches NAOS an EO spacecraft for Luxembourg + smallsats from sunny California – SatNews
(01:26) L3Harris begins sensor system manufacturing in Poland – SatNews
(01:59) Satnews Publishers wishes everyone an enjoyable Labor Day Holiday – SatNews
(02:27) Mercury awards AV $1.4 billion in new hardware production agreement to support U.S. Space Force’s SCAR Program – SatNews
(02:58) Forrester’s Digest: Belgium vs France for IRIS2 LEO contract – SatNews
(03:30) A...

Duration: 00:04:54
Space News for Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Aug 26, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX plans for Tuesday launch of Starship’s tenth Flight Test – SatNews
(00:48) New Shepard’s 35th mission targets liftoff on Tuesday, August 26 – SatNews
(01:23) Drone warfare market on track for $30.5 billion by 2028 – SatNews
(01:59) Safran DSI to supply electric propulsion systems for AstroForge’s upcoming Vestri asteroid mission – SatNews
(02:33) Rocket Lab expands U.S. investments for National Security programs and semiconductor manufacturing – SatNews

Duration: 00:03:35
Space News for Monday, August 25, 2025
Aug 25, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) SpaceX scrubs Starship Flight 10 at 30 minutes before liftoff to troubleshoot ground systems – SatNews
(00:53) Rocket Lab’s Electron’s 70th mission sends “Live, Laugh, Launch,” soaring – SatNews
(01:31) L3Harris expands Florida facility to support America’s Golden Dome – SatNews
(02:05) NorthBase joins Infostellar’s StellarStation network – SatNews
(02:32) Starship’s tenth flight test plans for Sunday but weather could cause delay – SatNews
(03:01) SpaceX sends supplies to ISS with launch of Dragon CRS-2 SpX-33 – SatNews

Duration: 00:04:02
Space News for Saturday, August 23, 2025
Aug 23, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Forrester’s Digest: Putin wants to increase size of satellite fleet – SatNews
(00:55) NASA’s Bennu Samples Reveal Complex Origins, Dramatic Transformation
(01:27) Hubble Observes Noteworthy Nearby Spiral Galaxy
(02:04) Close-Up Views of NASA’s DART Impact to Inform Planetary Defense

Duration: 00:02:57
Space News for Friday, August 22, 2025
Aug 22, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX sends USSF-37 mission X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle soaring from the Cape on Thursday – SatNews
(01:15) TI semiconductors enable advanced Earth-observation capabilities of ISRO’s first-of-its-kind NISAR mission – SatNews
(01:48) Forrester’s Digest: UK Space Agency absorbed by British government – SatNews
(02:20) Alaska Airlines launches new era of connectivity with Starlink, the fastest Wi-Fi in the sky – SatNews
(02:50) Australia and New Zealand expand SouthPAN program with Viasat through AUD252 million award for additional satellite services – SatNews
(03:32) NASA’s Artemis II Lunar Science Op...

Duration: 00:05:33
Space News for Thursday, August 21, 2025
Aug 21, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Forrester’s Digest: Mynaric exits Chapter 11 – SatNews
(00:47) Anglo-Eastern upgrades Hadley Shipping Group with Viasat’s Inmarsats NexusWave – SatNews
(01:19) Forrester’s Digest: Viasat’s 3-F2 satellite gets ready to ship – SatNews
(01:45) SpaceX still plans for Thursday launch from the Cape of USSF-36 mission of the X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle – SatNews
(02:17) Starbase Pad 2: Design Advancements from Pad 1

Duration: 00:03:17
Space News for Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Aug 20, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Exolaunch to deploy satellites for Capella Space, Pixxel + More on upcoming mission with SpaceX – SatNews
(00:50) SpaceX to launch 24 smallsats in Starlink Group 17-6 on Friday from California – SatNews
(01:26) New Moon Discovered Orbiting Uranus Using NASA’s Webb Telescope – SatNews
(01:53) Rocket Lab to launch “Live, Laugh, Launch,” on Saturday – SatNews
(02:17) Evaluating Blue Origin’s Mars Telecom Orbiter Proposal

Duration: 00:03:07
Space News for Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Aug 19, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) SpaceX launches 24 smallsats of Starlink Group 17-5 on Monday from sunny California – SatNews
(01:11) Xtar’s new Chief Executive Officer has served more than 40 years in uniformed and industry capacities – SatNews
(01:48) The Mission: Blue Origin’s Mars Telecommunications Orbiter – SatNews
(02:17) Agile Space Industries to provide propulsion for The Exploration Company’s Nyx mission to the ISS – SatNews
(02:52) Launch Roundup: SpaceX, Chinese, and Russian missions make up busy week

Duration: 00:03:58
Space News for Monday, August 18, 2025
Aug 18, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) SpaceX prepares Starship’s 10th launch on Sunday incorporating changes for reliability – SatNews
(00:48) Space insurance: promising start to the year marred only by MethaneSAT claim – SatNews
(01:21) Impulse Space has upgraded their Mira space vehicle – SatNews
(01:51) Forrester’s Digest: Starlink offering discounted kit – SatNews
(02:20) A gigantic jet caught on camera – SatNews

Duration: 00:03:09
Space News for Saturday, August 16, 2025
Aug 16, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Hubble Examines Low Brightness, High Interest Galaxy
(01:02) NASA's VEG-03 Experiment Grows Fresh Food for Future Missions
(01:28) East Coast sees major progress for future operations at the Cape
(02:08) Skyrora weighs options on the path to the UK’s first vertical launch

Duration: 00:03:05
Space News for Friday, August 15, 2025
Aug 15, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) SpaceX readies for Sunday launch of 24 smallsats of Starlink Group 17-5 from California – SatNews
(00:59) SpaceX launches 28 Starlink smallsats of Group 10-20 from the Cape on Thursday – SatNews
(01:27) AST SpaceMobile plays Game of Phones – SatNews
(01:57) satellite collaborations still in early stages – SatNews
(02:27) NASA’s Apollo Samples, LRO Help Scientists Forecast Moonquakes
(02:57) Ship 37 completes a Spin Prime test following Engine Swap

Duration: 00:03:52
Space News for Thursday, August 14, 2025
Aug 14, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) U.S. Space Force’s L3Harris-built NTS-3 satellite successfully launches – SatNews
(00:59) NASA selects 6 Companies to provide OTV studies – SatNews
(01:27) SpaceX launches Starlink Group 17-4 smallsats despite worst fog yet on a California night – SatNews
(02:11) Luxembourg invests $350 million in GovSat-2 – SatNews
(02:35) Kuiper mission updates: Kuiper constellation grows to more than 100 satellites – SatNews
(03:11) International Space Station undergoes crew handover, change of command
(03:46) B1091 “A Heavy Core in Falcon 9 Clothing”

Duration: 00:04:49
Space News for Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Aug 13, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Arianespace’s Ariane 6 successfully launches Metop-SGA1 weather satellite “This is the beginning of an exciting new chapter” – SatNews
(00:55) ULA, GO Vulcan! GO Centaur! GO USSF-106! and they did! – SatNews
(01:43) SpaceX to launch Starlink Group 17-4 smallsats from California on Wednesday – SatNews
(02:19) Viasat unveils HaloNet capability for near-Earth comms + beyond – SatNews
(02:49) KP Labs + Simera Sense to deliver integrated AI-powered optical payloads for future space missions – SatNews
(03:26) The Mission: Blue Origin’s Mars Telecommunications Orbiter – SatNews
(03:55) Raptor 3 testing ramps up at SpaceX McGrego...

Duration: 00:05:16
Space News for Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Aug 12, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX delivers for Amazon, with launch of Project Kuiper’s smallsat KF-02 Mission – SatNews
(01:07) EchoStar needs to act swiftly on launch plans – SatNews
(01:33) Forrester’s Digest: AST SpaceMobile update imminent – SatNews
(02:02) Arianespace ready for Tuesday launch of EUMETSAT’s Metop-SG A1 weather satellite – SatNews
(02:29) L-1 UPDATE: ULA Vulcan USSF-106 mission progressing towards launch of ‘2 firsts’ – SatNews
(03:24) Launch Roundup: Vulcan and Ariane to launch ahead of Starlink missions
(04:08) Hera observes asteroids as DART reveals more about its destination

Duration: 00:05:03
Space News for Monday, August 11, 2025
Aug 11, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) L3Harris NTS-3 NAVSAT preparing for launch – SatNews
(00:58) Boeing delivers Nusantara Lima (SNL) satellite to PSN, advancing connectivity across Indonesia, Southeast Asia – SatNews
(01:33) SpaceX plans Monday launch of Starlink Group 17-4 smallsats from California – SatNews
(02:04) L-2 Update: ULA Vulcan USSF-106 mission progresses towards Tuesday launch – SatNews
(02:42) SpaceX after 4 delays the launch of Amazon’s KF-02 mission planned Monday – SatNews
(03:17) Safran DSI to supply electric propulsion systems for AstroForge’s upcoming Vestri asteroid mission – SatNews

Duration: 00:04:16
Space News for Saturday, August 09, 2025
Aug 09, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) US-French SWOT Satellite Measures Tsunami After Massive Quake
(00:55) NASA’s Webb Finds New Evidence for Planet Around Closest Solar Twin
(01:25) Crew-10 poised for return to Earth after months at ISS
(02:01) Chinese launch cadence picks up as Tianlong-3 prepares for launch
(02:28) ULA CEO Tory Bruno Outlines plans for Vulcan and beyond

Duration: 00:03:29
Space News for Friday, August 08, 2025
Aug 08, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:23) RTX’s Blue Canyon Technologies announces new + larger spacecraft – SatNews
(00:50) First next generation GEO-based missile warning satellite completes environmental testing, on track for delivery to USSF – SatNews
(01:23) SpaceX’s ‘delivery’ of Amazon’s ProjectKuiper launch scrubbed and is now on Friday – SatNews
(01:51) Astroscale’s new patent transforms space debris removal – SatNews
(02:20) Global Invacom partners to launch eNexus Space Data for GSaaS – SatNews
(02:47) Crew-10 poised for return to Earth after months at ISS

Duration: 00:03:52
Space News for Thursday, August 07, 2025
Aug 07, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Space Scotland’s new CEO returns and is ready to ramp up country in preparation of Orbital Launch – SatNews
(00:59) Open Cosmos kicks off first rideshare mission for the European Commission’s IOD
(01:26) Firefly’s award of $177 Million from NASA for mission to the Moon’s South Pole – SatNews
(02:09) Japan seeks to create int’l rules on space debris removal – SatNews
(02:38) Impulse Space unveils upgraded Mira spacecraft, expanding capabilities beyond LEO
(03:08) UK Regulator Grants First Vertical Launch License to Scottish Rocket

Duration: 00:04:03
Space News for Wednesday, August 06, 2025
Aug 06, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Rocket Lab’s successful launch from New Zealand of iQPS’ ‘The Harvest Goddess Thrives’ – SatNews
(01:11) SpaceX plans Amazon’s Kuiper mission on Thursday providing weather cooperates – SatNews
(01:43) ULA schedules first Vulcan rocket launch for National Security Space August 12 – SatNews
(02:14) SES Space & Defense awarded sustainment tactical network contract to support the U.S. Army – SatNews
(02:41) Es’hailSat provides Viasat Energy Services with expanded regional satellite connectivity – SatNews
(03:12) NASA’s Artemis Crew Trains in Moonbound Orion Ahead of Mission
(03:40) NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer...

Duration: 00:06:03
Space News for Tuesday, August 05, 2025
Aug 05, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Space Ocean Corp + Astrum Drive Inc form strategic collaboration – SatNews
(00:49) INNOSPACE achieves global compliance ISO 37301 certification – SatNews
(01:22) SpaceX set to launch Amazon’s mission Project Kuiper (KF-02) on Thursday from the Cape – SatNews
(01:55) Kiwi’s Rocket Lab readies for Monday launch of iQPS’ ‘The Harvest Goddess Thrives’ Earth monitoring services – SatNews
(02:24) NASA’s Black Marble: Stories from the Night Sky
(02:51) Webb reveals structures in planetary nebula, sheds new light on the Hubble Ultra Deep Field

Duration: 00:03:47
Space News for Monday, August 04, 2025
Aug 04, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Vaya Space selected for $1.2 million AFWERX Phase II contract to advance hypersonic propulsion – SatNews
(00:56) SpaceX set to launch 28 Starlink’s Group 10-30 smallsats weather permitting from the Cape – SatNews
(01:25) Milestone sensor upgrade enhances USSF identifying and tracking capabilities – SatNews
(02:00) Blue Origin’s successful Sunday launch of New Shepard’s 34 mission – SatNews
(02:30) LZ-1 receives its final Falcon landing as SpaceX hand over the landing pad

Duration: 00:03:26
Space News for Saturday, August 02, 2025
Aug 02, 2025

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Godspeed as SpaceX’s Dragon transports NASA’s Crew-11 astronauts on mission to the ISS – SatNews
(00:58) SpaceX plans Sunday the 3rd to launch 28 Starlink smallsats from Group 10-39 at the Cape – SatNews
(01:28) NASA’s Europa Clipper Radar Instrument Proves Itself at Mars
(01:56) NUBE: New Card Game Helps Learners Identify Cloud Types Through Play

Duration: 00:02:48