Rocket Lab’s Electron sends The Mountain God Guards (iQPS Launch 3) soaring – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-06-11 00:00
Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB) successfully launched its 66th Electron to deploy the latest satellite to orbit for Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space, Inc. (iQPS) ‘The Mountain God Guards’ mission lifted-off from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand at 15:31 UTC on June 11th. The mission is the latest in a series of dedicated Electron launches for iQPS to develop its Earth-imaging constellation.
Forrester’s Digest: European Union approves the SES purchase of Intelsat – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-06-11 00:00
The European Union has “unconditionally’ approved the SES purchase of Intelsat. Approvals from the U.S., including permissions to reassign Intelsat’s frequency licences to SES, are still outstanding. The combined businesses would be the world’s most powerful and comprehensive satellite operator.
Warpspace combines space digital twin expertise with GMO Cybersecurity by Ierae – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-06-11 00:00
Warpspace Inc. Has initiated a business partnership with GMO Cybersecurity by Ierae. The business partnership aims to establish cybersecurity in the new frontier of space. The core of this partnership is the joint development of an innovative development and operation platform that comprehensively supports the entire lifecycle of space systems.
SpaceX’s Thursday plans for Starlink Group 15-6 smallsats still ‘go’ – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-06-11 00:00
Falcon 9 will launch Starlink Group 15-6 smallsats for space-based internet communication system. The launch is scheduled for 6:46 PM – 11:14 PM PDT from Space Launch Complex 4E, Vandenberg, SFB, California. The forecast calls for a temperature of 61°F, clear skies, 2% cloud cover and a wind speed of 15mph.
Eutelsat’s efforts to obtain funding to save OneWeb – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-06-11 00:00
Eutelsat's new CEO Jean-François Fallacher is seeking new funding to save OneWeb. The minimum amount needed is €1.5 billion. Eutelsat’s share price is down to a low of €2.53, compared to March’s €9.30.
Viasat’s Digital Bus solution is in trials with Brazil’s Satélite Norte – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-06-11 00:00
Satélite Norte has become the first operator to trial Viasat's new Digital Bus solution. The solution is now being used by Satélite Norte vehicles between Goiânia, state of Goiás, and São Paulo, more than 500 miles away. Digital Bus offers reliable, high-speed satellite connectivity across remote locations.
Launch Roundup: ULA to launch Kuiper’s second batch of satellites, SpaceX delays launch of Axiom crew to ISS
Original Publication Date: 2025-06-10 18:22
Axiom Space was planning to return crew to the International Space Station (ISS) this week on Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) The launch has been indefinitely delayed by SpaceX, following the discovery on Tuesday evening of a liquid oxygen leak in the engine bay of the first stage. The flight will debut the fifth and final Crew Dragon capsule, and will further increase the record for cumulative time spent in space by an American astronaut. This will be the seventh private Dragon mission and the 18th crewed launch for SpaceX. A revised launch date and time are yet to be announced.