In celebration of Juneteenth – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-06-18 00:00
June 19 was officially declared a U.S. Holiday celebrating the end of slavery in the United States. In celebration of Juneteenth the Satnews offices will be closed on Thursday, June 19 and will reopen on Friday, June 20. June 19 is the day the U.S. Government officially declared the end of slavery.
SpaceX’s successful nightime launch of Starlink Group 10-18 smallsats from Florida – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-06-18 00:00
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launched Starlink Group 10-18 smallsats on Tuesday, June 17, for the Starlink constellation to Low Earth Orbit from from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral SFS, Florida. According to weather officials, there’s a 95% chance of favorable weather conditions at the time of the launch. The forecast calls for a temperature of 79°F, overcast clouds, 100% cloud cover and a wind speed of 14mph.
NATO’s seven figure contract to Planet will deliver advanced daily monitoring and early warning capabilities – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-06-18 00:00
Planet will provide NATO with a specialized platform solution that leverages its PlanetScope Broad Area Monitoring technology combined with advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) analytics. This new AI-powered offering, combining Planet’s technology with partner capabilities, is a transformative leap in information-gathering.
Forrester’s Digest: Eutelsat CEO: “No financial difficulties” – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-06-18 00:00
Eutelsat’s newly appointed CEO, Jean-François Fallacher, firmly denied that the satellite operator was in financial difficulties. “Let me correct a misimpression: Eutelsat does not have financial difficulties: No. Eutelsat has a need for financing,” Fallacher asserted.