ULA’s Atlas V rocket launches ViaSat-3 Flight 2 mission for Viasat after numerous delays – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-11-13 00:00
The United Launch Alliance Atlas V 551 rocket lifted off at 10:04 p.m. EST (0304 UTC) on a commercial satellite delivery mission for operator Viasat. The state-of-the-art, all-electric ViaSat-3 Flight 2 spacecraft bound for geosynchronous transfer orbit. Launch occurred from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral in Florida.
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
Original Publication Date: 2025-11-13 00:00
The New Glenn orbital launch vehicle successfully completed its second mission, deploying NASA’s Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers (ESCAPADE) twin-spacecraft into the designated loiter orbit. The mission marked the vehicle’s second National Security Space Launch (NSSL) certification flight. In addition to deploying the NASA spacecraft, the Viasat HaloNet demonstration onboard New Glenn’s second stage successfully executed the first flight test of Viasat’s telemetry data relay service.
SSC continues New Glenn’s certification process for National Security space launches – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-11-13 00:00
Launch Complex 36 (LC-36) is located at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station just nine miles (14 km) away from the rocket factory. Blue Origin invested more than $1 billion to rebuild the launch site from the ground up. Completed in 2021, LC-36 is the first newly rebuilt launch complex since the 1960s.
Atmospheric satellite market anticipated to grow at 9.3% CAGR thru 2029 – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-11-13 00:00
The size of the atmospheric satellite market has seen significant expansion in the past few years. It is projected to escalate from $9.98 billion in 2024 to $10.9 billion in 2025. The escalating need for agricultural surveillance is predicted to fuel the expansion of the atmospheric Satellite market in the future.
Infinite Orbits and SES to collaborate in Europe’s first commercial life extension mission – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-11-13 00:00
Infinite Orbits and SES are going to collaborate in Europe’s first commercial life extension mission. In-orbit services provide concrete solutions to satellite operators seeking ways to better manage and renew their fleets. This will make Infinite Orbits the first European company to carry out such a mission, and only the second in the world.
SSC stands up MILCOMM + PNT System Delta – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-11-13 00:00
System Delta stands up at Los Angeles Air Force Base. System Delta will support Space Systems Command’s Military Communications & Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (MCPNT) Program Executive Office portfolio. New SYD 831 delivers Navigation Warfare and PNT capabilities to the USSF and joint warfighters.
Dream Chaser proceeding, hits milestones despite uncertain future
Original Publication Date: 2025-11-13 16:01
Sierra Nevada is planning for a launch to low Earth orbit in Q4 of 2026. The first flight will see the vehicle return for a landing on a runway at the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Despite reported issues with propulsion systems on the vehicle, Sierra Space tells NSF they have full trust in their thrusters.
Firefly Aerospace identifies cause of Alpha test anomaly
Original Publication Date: 2025-11-12 21:52
Firefly Aerospace has pinpointed a minor hydrocarbon contamination as the root cause of a combustion event during a ground test of its Alpha Flight 7 rocket’s first stage in September. The company emphasized that it was not a design flaw and has already implemented corrective measures to prevent similar occurrences in the future. As such, they are back on track to launch their next Alpha rocket in the coming months.