Space News for Monday, October 20, 2025

INNOSPACE obtains launch authorization for 1st commercial launch mission ‘SPACEWARD’ – SatNews

Original Publication Date: 2025-10-19 00:00

INNOSPACE is the first private company to obtain a commercial launch authorization from the Korea AeroSpace Administration. The launch will take place at the Alcântara Space Center (CEA), operated by the Brazilian Air Force, from INNOSPACE’s proprietary launch platform.

Two SpaceX launches on Sunday + launches for the week as SpaceX does doubles – SatNews

Original Publication Date: 2025-10-19 00:00

Falcon 9 launched 28 Starlink smallsats to low-Earth orbit to join the Starlink constellation from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, a 12:24 p.m. ET launch. The second SpaceX launch on Sunday, October 19 occurred from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. This was the 31st flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission.

Bad weather forces postponement of JAXA H3 rocket launch – SatNews

Original Publication Date: 2025-10-19 00:00

A nasty weather forecast at the Tanegashima Space Center has forced the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) to postpone the 7th unit launch of the agency’s H3 liquid fuel rocket. The new launch date and time have yet to be determined. This is an important launch for JAXA as the No. 7 H3 rocket is carrying the first unit of their new, HTV-X space station resupply vehicle.

The strategic move by ABS to Dubai Development Authority completed – SatNews

Original Publication Date: 2025-10-19 00:00

ABS has announced the successful completion of the company’s redomiciliation to the Dubai Development Authority. This move aligns with ABS’s strategy under private ownership and a new management team. ABS’s relocation shows confidence in the DDA’s and region’s potential.

SSC’s MAVRC Industry Day signals strong readiness d also accelerates path to prototype development – SatNews

Original Publication Date: 2025-10-19 00:00

U.S. Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command’s (SSC) System Delta 831 (SYD 831) hosted a successful three-day Maritime and Aviation Receiver Card (MAVRC) Industry Day on September 9, 2025. 30 representatives from 10 leading industry partners discussed valuable insights into program readiness, strategy, and key requirements.