Rocket Lab secures multiple launches with JAXA – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-10-12 00:00
Rocket Lab has signed a contract for two dedicated Electron launches with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. The two Electron missions will deploy satellites for JAXA’s Innovative Satellite Technology Demonstration Program. Rocket Lab is a launch leader for the Japanese space industry, with more than two dozen dedicated missions booked to fly on Electron through to the end of the decade.
Viasat awarded contract by USSF for Protected Tactical SATCOM-Global (PTS-G) program – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-10-12 00:00
Viasat, Inc. Was recently selected for a prime contract award by the U.S. Space Force. The contract is for the Protected Tactical SATCOM-Global (PTS-G) program. The first launch of this PTS-G constellation is projected for 2028 to serve government end-users.
SpaceX plans Starship’s 11th flight test hopefully on Monday – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-10-12 00:00
SpaceX is preparing to launch as soon as Monday, October 13. The launch window will open at 6:15 p.m. CT. A live webcast of the flight test will begin about 30 minutes before liftoff. The booster on this flight test will launch with 24 flight-proven Raptor engines.
EUMETSAT awards Spire Global €3 million contract renewal for satellite weather data – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-10-12 00:00
Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR) has been awarded a €3 million contract renewal by EUMETSAT. This renewal is part of a two-year operational contract starting August 14, 2025. Through the contract, the Company will continue to provide radio occultation (RO) data.
Another Amazon KF-03 mission delay as SpaceX now targets Monday – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-10-12 00:00
SpaceX is targeting Monday, October 13 for a Falcon 9 launch of the KF-03 mission to orbit from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. According to weather officials, there’s a 95% chance of favorable weather conditions at the time of the launch. A live webcast of this mission will begin about 15 minutes prior to liftoff, which you can watch on X @SpaceX.
Scientists use Cassini data to discover new molecules in Enceladus water jets
Original Publication Date: 2025-10-11 21:21
New organic molecules found in jets from Enceladus. This proves that chemical reactions are occurring in the subsurface ocean. Enceladus is one of the most interesting and potentially habitable moons in the solar system. Future missions to Enceladus are expected to further explore the moon’s subsurface ocean and habitability.