Space News for Tuesday, November 11, 2025

INNOSPACE begins payload integration for ‘HANBIT-Nano’ prior to the firm’s 1st commercial launch – SatNews

Original Publication Date: 2025-11-11 00:00

INNOSPACE has begun functional checks and satellite–launch vehicle interface tests for customer satellites and experimental payloads. The target launch time is November 22 at 3:00 PM (BRT), from the Alcantara Launch Center in Brazil. The launch window runs from October 28 to November 28.

Agile’s test stands supporting Firefly’s lunar program – SatNews

Original Publication Date: 2025-11-10 00:00

Agile Space Industries is testing Firefly Aerospace’s Spectre engines. The engines were first proven in space during Firefly’s Blue Ghost Mission I. The engines will be flying again on future Blue Ghost missions, including one traveling to the far side of the Moon next year.

Ergen returns as CEO at EchoStar + strikes $17B spectrum deal with SpaceX – SatNews

Original Publication Date: 2025-11-10 00:00

Echostar made changes with Hamid Akhavan who served as president and CEO of the company into chief of EchoStar Capital. Co-founder Charlie Ergen as its new CEO following the formation of a new business called EchoStar Capital. Ergen now assumes the operating responsibility for the pay-TV and wireless business units.

Veterans Day, Lest We Forget… – SatNews

Original Publication Date: 2025-11-10 00:00

Satnews Publishers recognizes that many nations’ veterans are also protecting their countries. In honor of Veterans Day, the Satnews Offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, and return on Wednesday, November 12. Satnews Publishers will be closed on November 11 and November 12.