Jason P. Crutchfield

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""Starlink" satellites
Satellite Constellations

Japan ponders Starlink alternatives - Electronics Weekly

Japan explores non-Starlink satellite internet options to diversify orbital infrastructure.

""Starlink" satellites
Satellite Constellations

Russia Trying to Replace Starlink - Substack

Russia pursues homegrown mega-constellation to counter Starlink's market dominance and geopolitical leverage.

Policy & Regulation

NASA Welcomes Croatia as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory

Croatia joins 73 nations in signing Artemis Accords, advancing peaceful lunar exploration framework.

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Policy & Regulation

NASA Welcomes Croatia as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory - NASA (.gov)

Croatia joins Artemis Accords, expanding international commitment to sustainable lunar exploration.

Research & Science

NASA Selects Far-Infrared Telescope as First in New Mission Class

NASA selects PRIMA far-infrared telescope as first mission in new Probe Explorers class, targeting 2033 launch.

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Collisions & Conjunctions

Could Kessler Syndrome Make Space Unusable? - AZoQuantum

Analysis of Kessler Syndrome risk and whether orbital debris cascades could make space inaccessible.

Mitigation & Design

Risk of Hydrazine Use Following Freeze–Thaw Exposure

NASA warns of freeze–thaw hazards in hydrazine propulsion systems; prevention and controlled recovery protocols issued.

Cislunar & Deep Space

Vast Announces New Lunar Programs Division

Vast launches Lunar Programs division to build habitats and infrastructure for NASA's Moon Base.

Collisions & Conjunctions

A new report from Europe raises serious alarms about orbital collisions

European report sounds alarm on collision risk as satellite constellations approach Kessler syndrome thresholds.

Space News - Space, As
Military & ASAT

UK to launch new military space squadron to protect satellites

UK establishes dedicated military space squadron to defend national satellite assets amid rising counterspace competition.

""Starlink" satellites
Satellite Constellations

Boeing, GoGo test satellite-linked military drone in challenge to Starlink - AOL.com

Boeing and Gogo test military drone with satellite comms to challenge Starlink's defense market dominance.

""Starlink" satellites
Satellite Constellations

No Pressure: A Massive Starlink Upgrade Hinges on SpaceX's Next Starship Launch - PCMag

SpaceX's upcoming Starship launch critical for next-generation Starlink deployment and service expansion.

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