SpaceX readies for Tuesday launch of Axiom Mission 4 astronauts from US, India, Poland, and Hungary to ISS – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-06-08 00:00
SpaceX is targeting Tuesday, June 10 for Falcon 9’s launch of Axiom Space’s Axiom Mission 4 (Ax–4) to the International Space Station. Launch is targeted for 8:22 a.m. ET, with a backup opportunity available on Wednesday, June 11. The Ax-4 mission will “realize the return” to human spaceflight for India, Poland, and Hungary. Each nation’s first government-sponsored flight in more than 40 years.
Embraer to offer Gogo Galileo connectivity as an aftermarket solution for Phenom 300 jets – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-06-09 00:00
Embraer will offer the Gogo Galileo HDX connectivity solution for its Phenom 300 aftermarket customers. FAA certification through Embraer is expected in Q3, 2025; ANAC in Q4, 2025; and EASA in Q1, 2026.
SpaceX to launch Starlink Group 12-24 smallsats; two planned launches on Tuesday – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-06-08 00:00
The launch of a batch of satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation will take place at Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral SFS. According to weather officials, there’s a 90% chance of favorable weather conditions at the time of the launch. The forecast calls for a temperature of 79°F, scattered clouds, 33% cloud cover and a wind speed of 10mph.
SpaceX sends off 26 Starlink Group 15-8 smallsats in the thickest California fog – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-06-08 00:00
Falcon 9 launched 26 Starlink smallsats to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. This was the seventh flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched NROL-126, Transporter-12, SPHEREx, NROL-57, and now three Starlink missions.
Deutsche Telekom strengthens Europe’s connectivity: Participation in the IRIS² satellite project – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-06-08 00:00
The European Union wants to improve Europe’s digital infrastructure with modern satellite technology. Deutsche Telekom is contributing to the project with its core topics of connectivity and IT infrastructure. The satellite network is intended to ensure broadband availability in rural and urban areas for both public and private users.