Rocket Lab to launch HASTE secret government mission on Tuesday from Wallops – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-11-17 00:00
Rocket Lab will be conducting their Sub-orbital launch under Rocket Lab’s Hypersonic Accelerator Suborbital Test Electron (HASTE) program. This is a government top secret mission with details TBD. The launch will take place from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 2 (Launch Area 0 C) at Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia.
Hughes doesn’t have funding to cover the next 12 months activity – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-11-17 00:00
Hughes Satellite Systems owned by EchoStar admitted it doesn’t have enough money now to cover its next 12-months activity. The company’s obligations include $1.5 billion (€1.29bn) borrowing obligation to repay in August. Hughes has a declining asset in the form of 783,000 subscribers to its Jupiter 3 Ka-band satellite.
SKYTRAC + Airbus Helicopters announce real-time Helionix alerting solution – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-11-17 00:00
SKYTRAC Systems Ltd. (SKYTRAC) and Airbus Helicopters (Airbus) have announced the launch of a line-fit, real-time Helionix alerting solution that is available on H135, H145, H160, and H175 rotorcraft. This solution will allow operators to receive operational data from the helicopter while in-flight. The solution integrates with Airbus’ Helionix system to transmit the in-flight data captured in real-time to ground crews via the Iridium network.
Novaspace expands to India – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-11-17 00:00
Novaspace, the global consulting and market-intelligence firm dedicated to the space sector, has opened a new office in India. India’s space journey has evolved from a government-led pursuit into a globally integrated ecosystem blending innovation, entrepreneurship, and strategic ambition. The India office will complement Novaspace’s existing network of 10 offices across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific.
Amendment 17: Proposal Due Dates Reset for A.7 Water Quality Applications and A.8 Water Resources Applications.
Original Publication Date: 2025-11-17 12:31
ROSES-2025 Amendment 17 resets the proposal due dates for A.7 Water Quality Applications and A.8 Water Resources Applications. Only those who previously submitted a mandatory NOI by 08/19/2025 are eligible to submit a proposal. The new Step-2 proposal due date is January 20, 2026.
Sentinel-6B ocean monitoring satellite launches aboard Falcon 9
Original Publication Date: 2025-11-16 21:03
Sentinel-6B, a joint US-European ocean monitoring satellite, launched Sunday aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The Sentinel-6 satellites are the current generation in a long-running series of ocean topography satellites that began with the TOPEX/Poseidon mission, launched in August 1992. The mission is a collaborative effort between space and environmental agencies on both sides of the Atlantic.