Jason P. Crutchfield

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All Satellite Constellations 383 Policy & Regulation 192 Satellite Operations 142 Military & ASAT 106 Tracking & SSA 95 Counterspace & Defense 93 Debris Removal Tech 85 Satellite AI & Autonomy 75 Commercial Industry 67 Human Spaceflight 54 Reentry & Atmospheric 39 Cislunar & Deep Space 36 Collisions & Conjunctions 30 Mission Updates 28 Mitigation & Design 24 Research & Science 15 Astronomy & Environment 13 Economics & Insurance 11
Satellite Operations

Exclusive: Rendezvous Robotics Raises $20M to Develop Self-Assembling Spacecraft

Colorado startup raises $20M for in-space self-assembling satellites; ISS demo dec, orbital flight 2028.

Research & Science

Astronomers found a mysterious object beyond Neptune, and it could be a new dwarf planet

Vera Rubin Observatory discovers potential sixth dwarf planet, 2026 ED138, beyond Neptune's orbit.

Policy & Regulation

Vietnam joins Artemis Accords for space exploration - VOV World

Vietnam becomes latest nation to sign Artemis Accords, reinforcing international space governance commitment.

Commercial Industry

Virgin Galactic is finally revealing its new Delta-class spaceship this week

Virgin Galactic debuts next-gen Delta-class spaceship, targeting mid-2027 for commercial space tourism flights.

Military & ASAT

Ukraine Unmasks Who’s Behind Russia’s Starlink Rival Built for War - UNITED24 Media

Ukraine exposes Russian actors behind military satellite constellation rival to Starlink.

Satellite AI & Autonomy

Satellite AI Enables National-Scale Tree Monitoring | Newswise - Newswise

AI-powered satellites now track trees nationally, revolutionizing forest monitoring and environmental stewardship.

Satellite Operations

Two weeks before Starlink’s speed cap hit Ukraine’s drones, a Ukrainian test satellite went up on a SpaceX rocket - Euromaidan Press

Ukraine launches test satellite as Starlink speed caps loom, signaling push for sovereign space assets.

Counterspace & Defense

US Defence Intelligence warns of expanding Chinese and Russian counterspace threats - space & defense

US warns of expanding Chinese and Russian counterspace threats to space infrastructure.

Satellite Operations

SpaceX will offer Starlink Mobile to any Canadian carrier - SpaceQ

SpaceX opens Starlink Mobile to all Canadian carriers, broadening satellite-to-cellular reach.

Military & ASAT

China's top-secret spaceplane can't hide in low-Earth orbit

Pentagon releases first clear image of China's X-37B-like spaceplane in orbit, confirming design convergence.

Tracking & SSA

SDA Issues RFI for Tracking Layer Tranche 4 Demos - ExecutiveGov

SDA seeks Tranche 4 Tracking Layer demo proposals for military space surveillance architecture.

Human Spaceflight

How 'spacewalking' underwater made me feel like I was really in space

Underwater analog missions teach spacewalk skills by creating irreversible, high-stakes environments where equipment failure is fatal.

Space News - Space, As
Satellite Operations

Autonomous rendezvous system overcomes simulated spacecraft failures in lab tests

Autonomous rendezvous tech successfully handles simulated spacecraft failures in lab, promising safer satellite servicing.

Tracking & SSA

UTAS joins $5m centre tracking satellites and space junk - Pulse Tasmania

UTAS partners in $5M satellite and debris tracking centre, boosting Australia's SSA capabilities.

Counterspace & Defense

Israeli Ad Tech Firm Accused on Using Online Ads to Track Starlink Users - CyberSecurityNews

Israeli ad firm allegedly exploits Starlink user tracking via targeted online ads.

Policy & Regulation

Space Junk Is a Problem We Know How to Solve - Foreign Policy

Foreign Policy argues space debris is manageable with known solutions and political will.

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