Jason P. Crutchfield

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Cislunar & Deep Space

NASA Will Attempt to Observe Rocket Part’s Lunar Impact

SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage set for confirmed lunar impact; NASA plans real-time observation and science collection.

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Tracking & SSA

Mapping the upper atmosphere with public Starlink satellite data

Starlink data enables improved upper-atmosphere mapping for better satellite tracking and collision prediction.

Tracking & SSA

NASA’s PUNCH Sharpens Solar Storm Forecasting in First Test

PUNCH mission achieves 10x better solar storm arrival forecasts using continuous inner-heliosphere imagery.

Policy & Regulation

Xona Clears Final Regulatory Hurdle for PNT Constellation

Xona wins FCC clearance for private Pulsar navigation constellation, first commercial L-band GNSS alternative to GPS.

Satellite Operations

SpaceX’s new Starfall program offers validation and competition for reentry startups

SpaceX's Starfall reentry capsule launch validates microgravity manufacturing market for startups despite competitive threat.

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