Twin satellites launch to scout for water – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-11-28 00:00
HydroGNSS smallsats were launched on November 28, 2025, as a payload within a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket as a member of the Transporter-15 rideshare flight. Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. (SSTL) has received signals from the satellites, indicating that both of them are safely in their assigned orbits.
Congress desires LEO, but threats are real – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-11-28 00:00
There are filings with the International Telecommunication Union for some 1 million proposed non-GSO satellites. This means multiple headaches for the regulators and existing operators. But adding tens of thousands of new orbiting satellites poses extreme risks, says a new 160-page report from investment firm Summit Ridge Group.
Reusable rocket launches + landing efforts are being prepped by China – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-11-28 00:00
China's first reusable rocket is being addressed for action by a trio of companies. The flights will occur from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. Long March 12A manufactured by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology. Zhugue-e from LandSpace and Tianlong-3 from Space Pioneer.
Orange becomes the 1st European operator to offer satellite SMS service via Skylo – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-11-28 00:00
Orange has launched a satellite SMS service for its customers in France and 36 other countries. Customers can send and receive SMS messages as well as their geolocation via satellite when mobile or Wi-Fi coverage is unavailable. The service will be initially offered to Google Pixel 9 or 10 smartphones owners on an exclusive basis.