SpaceX launches Space Development Agency’s top secret Tranche 1 mission on Wednesday from California – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-09-10 00:00
Space Development Agency’s (SDA) first Tranche 1 mission to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The 21 satellites, built by York Space Systems, are the first, fully operational spacecraft for the constellation known as the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) The launch is a new phase for SDA, which since 2019 has been planning a large constellation of government-owned missile tracking and data transport satellites in low Earth orbit.
Starship business valued at $2.5tn by 2030 – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-09-10 00:00
A report from ARK Investment Management forecasts that Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starship business is likely to be valued at some $2.5 trillion (€2.1tn) by the end of the decade. The rocket’s upper Starship spacecraft, which is designed to one day carry cargo or humans to Earth orbit and beyond, made a significant stride forward and made a soft water landing in the Indian Ocean.
SpaceX’s three scrubs in a row, weather delay of Indonesia’s Nusantara Lima mission next on 9
Original Publication Date: 2025-09-10 00:00
SpaceX is targeting Thursday, September 11 for a Falcon 9 launch of the Nusantara Lima mission. Liftoff is targeted for 7:59 p.m. ET, with additional opportunities available until 9:56 p.m. If needed, a backup opportunity is available on Friday, September 12 during a 118-minute window that opens at 7:58 p.m. According to weather officials, there’s a 30% chance of favorable weather conditions at the time of the launch. The forecast calls for a temperature of 78°F, light rain, 20% cloud cover, a wind speed of 7mph and 0.42in of rain.
Satnews remembers to never forget… – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-09-10 00:00
A look at some of the most famous photos of the world's most famous people. A look back at the most memorable moments in the lives of some of the world's greatest artists. A look at the most famous images of the world's best-known artists from the likes of Picasso, Picasso and Picasso.
DTC launches Sentry 6161 mesh MANET radio – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-09-10 00:00
Sentry 6161 is a military‑focused, mesh MANET (Mobile Ad hoc NETwork) radio. Built on a software‑defined architecture, the 6161 delivers sovereign capability, multi‑band RF flexibility, multi‑MANET and multi‑mission / multi‑vendor waveform hosting. The radio is field‑ready for dismounted and platformed military use.
NASA’s Webb Observes Immense Stellar Jet on Outskirts of Our Milky Way
Original Publication Date: 2025-09-10 10:00
The stellar jet is located in a nebula known as Sharpless 2-284 (Sh2-284 for short) The central protostar, weighing as much as ten of our Suns, is located 15,000 light-years away in the outer reaches of our galaxy. The more massive the stellar engine driving the plasma, the larger the resulting jet.
SpaceX’s $17 Billion Spectrum Coup: Securing Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell Revolution
Original Publication Date: 2025-09-09 22:32
SpaceX has allocated more than $17 billion to secure exclusive radio spectrum rights from established satellite firm EchoStar. This strategic acquisition promises to lock in SpaceX’s preeminence in worldwide satellite communications for the foreseeable future. The payment isn’t solely cash: it’s segmented into three elements—up to $8.5 billion outright, $ 8.5 billion via SpaceX shares, and around $2 billion in interest toward EchoStar’s obligations through late 2027.