Amazon’s KF-03 mission possible delay with prohibitive weather conditions on Thursday for SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launch – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-10-08 00:00
SpaceX is targeting Thursday, October 9 for a Falcon 9 launch of the KF-03 mission to orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The forecast calls for a temperature of 78°F, moderate rain, 62% cloud cover, a wind speed of 22mph and 1.23in of rain. If needed, a backup launch opportunity is available on Friday, October 10 starting at 9:12 p.m. ET. This will be the second flight for the Falcon 9 first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched KF-02.
Blue Origin’s successful launch of New Shepard-36 and the crew of six – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-10-08 00:00
Blue Origin’s New Shepard vehicle lifted off from their West Texas launch site today at 9:40 a.m. EDT. The crew included: Jeff Elgin, Danna Karagussova, Clint Kelly III, Will Lewis, Aaron Newman, and Vitalii Ostrovsky. New Shepard has now flown 86 humans (80 individuals) into space.
AST SpaceMobile’s agreement with Verizon will enable customers Direct-to-Cellular access wherever they are – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-10-08 00:00
AST SpaceMobile, Inc. Has signed a definitive commercial agreement with Verizon (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) to provide Direct-to-Cellular (D2C) AST SpaceMobile service when needed for Verizon customers starting in 2026. This service will further enhance Verizon’s already expansive and award-winning network, building upon the exceptional service and ubiquitous connectivity customers currently enjoy.
There’s an upcoming change in the ArianeGroup leadership – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-10-08 00:00
Martin Sion will not seek the renewal of his mandate as CEO. A successor will be appointed by the ArianeGroup Board of Directors in due time. Sion will remain fully committed to his role until the term of his mandate in March 2026, ArianeGroup says.
Launch schedule of the H3 F8 launch schedule with the MICHIBIKI No.5 payload – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-10-08 00:00
The launch schedule of MICHIBIKI No.5, Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZS-5) that will be aboard the 8th H3 Launch Vehicle (H3 F8: Flight No.8) The system is compatible with GPS satellites and can be used with them in an integrated fashion. QZSS can be used even in the Asia-Oceania regions with longitudes close to Japan.
NAL Research delivers assured connectivity + enhanced mission performance with new SHOUT nano 200 Tracker – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-10-08 00:00
NAL Research has announced an addition to the firm’s SHOUT product line with SHOUT nano 200. The new tracker provides federal agencies and militaries with enhanced performance, assurance, and adaptability for connectivity in any mission. Unlike traditional handheld trackers that require a clear view of the sky to communicate, SHOUT nano 200 overcomes this challenge by offering dual-mode connectivity.