Space News for Tuesday, June 10, 2025

SpaceX to launch Axiom Mission 4 with four astronauts to ISS on Wednesday – SatNews

Original Publication Date: 2025-06-09 00:00

SpaceX is targeting Wednesday, June 11 for Falcon 9’s launch of Axiom Space’s Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) to the International Space Station. A live webcast of this mission will begin about two hours prior to liftoff, which you can watch on X @SpaceX. This is the first flight for the Dragon spacecraft supporting this mission.

Leidos using quantum technology to thwart GPS jamming – SatNews

Original Publication Date: 2025-06-09 00:00

Leidos is developing an alternative navigation technology that measures variations in the Earth’s magnetic field. Quantum sensing uses microscopic particles that can simultaneously exist in multiple states to more accurately detect aspects of geophysical properties. If successful, the technology has the potential to significantly advance navigation technology for military use.

Hanwha Systems Exits Eutelsat OneWeb Stake, Focusing on Military Satellite Business – SatNews

Original Publication Date: 2025-06-09 00:00

Hanwha Systems has sold its entire 5.4% stake in Eutelsat OneWeb. With the company’s value shrinking to about one-third of its purchase price, Hanwha Systems incurred a loss of approximately 200 billion won. Hanwha Systems maintains that it will continue to pursue low Earth orbit satellite communication services, focusing on the defense sector.

SpaceX plans Thursday launch of Starlink Group 15-6 smallsats – SatNews

Original Publication Date: 2025-06-09 00:00

SpaceX plans a Falcon 9 launch on Thursday of 15-6 smallsats to low Earth orbit for the Starlink mega-constellation 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.

wedotv FAST channels on Eutelsat’s Hotbird satellites – SatNews

Original Publication Date: 2025-06-09 00:00

Wedotv, the ad-supported streaming TV network, has agrred a deal with Eutelsat to have three of its free-to-air streaming channels available via its Hotbird satellites at 13° East. German-language channels wedotv movies, wedotv BIG stories, and wedotv sports are now available across Europe.

Faces of Leadership: The Directors of JPL

JPL Director, 2001-2016 Charles Elachi was born in Lebanon and received a bachelor's degree in physics from the University of Grenoble, France. Elachi taught at Caltech, served in a variety of research and management positions at JPL beginning in 1971, specializing in remote sensing.

Documentary Series: JPL and the Space Age

JPL and the Space Age uses rare archival footage and interviews with many of JPL’s pioneering engineers and scientists in the retelling of many of humanity’s first steps out into the cosmos. Each episode was written, produced and directed by JPL Fellow and national Emmy Award-winning documentarian Blaine Baggett.

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Meet the Mars Samples: Sapphire Canyon (Sample 25)

The 25th Martian sample collected by NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover is a sample taken from a vein-filled rock named “Cheyava Falls” The arrowhead-shaped rock contains compelling features that may help answer whether Mars was home to microscopic life in the distant past. As of early April 2024, the Perseverance rover has collected and sealed 28 scientifically selected samples inside pristine tubes as part of the Mars Sample Return campaign.