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Cislunar & Deep Space

Rocket debris crashed into the moon—why this could threaten future lunar bases

Falcon 9 upper stage crashes into Moon uncontrolled; threatens future lunar bases and Artemis operations.

""Starlink" satellites
Satellite Constellations

Musk: Starlink To Grow Beyond 100,000 Satellites With Higher Throughput - Aviation Week

Starlink targets 100k+ satellites; Musk signals major constellation expansion with throughput focus.

""Starlink" satellites
Satellite Constellations

Russia rolling out Starlink-style network faster than expected, Kyiv says - Reuters

Ukraine warns Russia accelerating Starlink-style satellite constellation deployment faster than expected.

Mission Updates

MDA Space Will ‘Repurpose’ Canadarm3 For Lunar Surface

MDA Space redirects Canadarm3 from Gateway to lunar surface logistics after NASA pauses station plans.

Satellite Constellations

Europe’s IRIS2 Constellation Enters the Build Phase

IRIS2 constellation moves to build phase with expanded scope: 368 sats, €15.6B budget, first launch 2029.

Satellite Operations

Astrolight, ATMOS Space Cargo eye first in-flight laser link between reentry vehicle, satellite

First orbital laser link between reentry vehicle and satellite planned for 2027 via Astrolight–ATMOS partnership.

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