United Launch Alliance’s competitive Space Force contract for continued critical National Security Space Launches – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-04-07 00:00
The U.S. Space Force announced today that United Launch Alliance (ULA) was awarded a firm, fixed-price, indefinite-delivery requirements (IDR) contact to launch 40 percent of the missions to the country’s most challenging and exotic orbits. This contract resulted from a competitive award under the Space Force’s National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 procurement.
Kyiv Post: Berlin reportedly funding Kyiv’s satellite internet in secret via Eutelsat – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-04-07 00:00
Berlin has reportedly funded Kyiv’s access to French satellite provider Eutelsat’s services. Eutelsat is the world’s second-largest, low-orbit satellite operator. It serves as a potential alternative to the U.S.’s Starlink services.
Inside SDA, IRIS² + more: Novaspace unveils major space programs tracker – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-04-07 00:00
Novaspace unveils Major Space Programs Tracker. Report highlights shift toward iterative tranche and layer-based satellite deployment strategies. Aimed at helping stakeholders understand supply chains, monitor investment trends, and anticipate future opportunities. Report is now available to Novaspace clients and subscribers.
SpaceX plans Monday launch for Starlink Group 11-11 smallsats from California – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-04-06 00:00
SpaceX is still planning Monday, April 7 for a Falcon 9 launch of Group 11-11 containing 27 Starlink smallsats to low-Earth orbit. The launch cost is $52 million. The forecast calls for a temperature of 60°F, scattered clouds, 42% cloud cover and a wind speed of 16mph. This will be the first flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission.