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T-Minus Space Daily

EchoStar says it will sell a set of wireless spectrum licenses to SpaceX for about $2.6 billion in exchange for stock in the space startup. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100 percent of the ordinary shares of Orbit Technologies Ltd for $356.3 million. Reflex Aerospace has closed a €50 million Series A funding round, and more.

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T-Minus Guest

Our guest today is Yanni Barghouty, Co-founder and CEO of Cosmic Shielding Corporation.

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Selected Reading

EchoStar to sell more spectrum licenses to SpaceX for $2.6 billion- Reuters

Kratos to acquire Orbit Technologies - Intelligence Community News

Reflex Aerospace Secures Record €50 Million Series A

Record-Breaking Optical Power Beaming Proves Path to Scalable Power Grid for Space 

Portal unveils Starburst, an ESPA-class rapid-maneuverability spacecraft, and announces Starburst-1 mission on SpaceX in Q4 2026

Firefly Aerospace Closes Acquisition of SciTec National Security Technology Company

Starlab Names Leidos as Primary Assembly, Integration and Testing Provider

Ecosmic partners with ESA to validate SAFE on Agency satellites

Raytheon UK awarded UK Space Agency contract to deliver orbital analyst capability- RTX

ispace selected for Japan’s Space Strategy Fund project 

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SpaceX to buy more spectrum.

Google Research is detailing a new research initiative they're calling Project Suncatcher, the blueprints for a constellation of solar-powered satellites carrying Tensor Processing Units to operate as space-based AI data centers. US President Donald Trump has renominated Jared Isaacman to become Administrator of NASA after withdrawing his initial nomination just this past May. China’s crewed spacecraft Shenzhou‑20, docked at the Tiangong space station since April 24th, has unfortunately had its return to Earth postponed. And, more.

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Selected Reading

Exploring a space-based, scalable AI infrastructure system design

Trump renominates Musk ally Jared Isaacman to run NASA months after withdrawal

SEALSQ, WISeKey and Swiss Armed Forces advance quantum-secure satellite security 

Our October 14 show: Are satellites vulnerable to eavesdropping? 

China's Shenzhou-20 return mission delayed due to space debris impact- Reuters 

ESA - Sentinel-1D and Ariane 6 ready for liftoff

Rocket Lab - 'The Nation God Navigates' Launch

Astronomer captures 2 meteors slamming into the moon (video) | Space

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Powering up space-based AI data centers.

Intuitive Machines (IM) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Lanteris Space Systems (Lanteris), formerly Maxar Space Systems, for $800 million. The Progressive Policy Institute (PPI) has warned the European Commission (EC) that the EU Space Act initiative is doomed to be uncompetitive globally and will put a drag on America’s industry as well. The UK House of Lords has published The Space Economy: Act Now or Lose Out report, and more.

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T-Minus Guest

Our guest today is John Wensveen, President of International Space University. 

You can connect with John on LinkedIn, and learn more about the AI in Space course on their website.

Selected Reading

Intuitive Machines to Acquire Lanteris Space Systems, Creating the Next-Generation Commercial, Civil, and National Security Space Prime

Progressive Policy Institute's Filing with the European Commission Regarding the EU Space Act

The Space Economy: Act Now or Lose Out

ESA - Sentinel-1D and Ariane 6 ready for liftoff

Varda and United Semiconductors Announce Joint Development Agreement

‘Global perspective’ key to moving humanity forward in space- UN News

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Intuitive Machines’ prime moves in space.

SpaceX’s Bandwagon-4 mission launched on Sunday from Florida carrying 18 payloads for KOREA ADD, Exolaunch, Fergani, Tomorrow Companies Inc., Starcloud, and Vast. India launched the CMS-03 satellite to provide communication services over the Indian landmass and a wide oceanic region. China’s Shenzhou-21 crew arrived at the Tiangong Space Station 3.5 hours after liftoff, and more.

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T-Minus Guest

Bailey Reichelt from Aegis Space Law and Matthew Linton from Linton Space Law bring us Space Law FAQs.

Note that the BIS Affiliates Rule discussed in the Space Law FAQ segment has undergone changes in enforcement status due to geopolitical discussions since the episode was recorded. While not being actively enforced for one year, according to the Trump administration, it is still a law, and enforcement can resume at any point. For more information on the President's statement announcing a one-year hold on enforcement, please check out this article: US Is ‘Suspending’ BIS 50% Rule for a Year, Bessent Says, After China Trade Talks- Kharon

Selected Reading

SpaceX - Bandwagon-4 Mission

India space agency launches its heaviest satellite

China's Shenzhou-21 crewed spacecraft docks with space station - CGTN

China's 2026 space mission lineup: Mengzhou-1, Long March-10A to debut - CGTN

MDA Space Makes $10 Million Investment in Maritime Launch becoming an Equity Owner and a Strategic Partner

NASA Cuts ISS Jobs At MSFC

NRF, QIC Join Global Defence Investors in $46m Series A for Australian Hypersonic Flight Pioneer | Hypersonix Launch Systems

Teledyne Completes Acquisition of TransponderTech from Saab

Dwarf peas inside Biosphere 2's SAM breathe new life into space habitat research- University of Arizona News

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All aboard the SpaceX bandwagon to LEO.

When satellites burn up upon re-entering Earth’s atmosphere, they release particles and gases, including metals like aluminium, which may affect atmospheric chemistry. This process, known as atmospheric ablation, is still poorly understood, but early evidence suggests metal content in the atmosphere is rising. To address these uncertainties, the UK Space Agency commissioned three targeted studies to investigate the potential impacts of satellite re-entry. We spoke to Professor Minkawn Kim from the University of Southampton about his findings.

You can hear the Professor’s chat with Maria from 2024 here. 

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The atmospheric impacts of satellite re-entry.

The European Space Agency (ESA) is establishing its first hub in Asia with a new office in Tokyo, Japan. Luxembourg telecommunications company OrbitsIQ Global has acquired UNIO Enterprise. Space infrastructure company Catalyx Space has raised $5.4 million in an oversubscribed Seed funding round, and more.

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T-Minus Guest

Elysia Segal brings us the Space Traffic Report from NASASpaceflight.com. 

Selected Reading

ESA to establish presence in Tokyo to strengthen strategic partnership with Japan

OrbitsIQ Global Acquires UNIO Enterprise

Catalyx Space Secures $5.4 Million Seed Round to Build for the Next Era of Orbital Logistics

Rendezvous Robotics and Starcloud Partner to Enable Gigawatt-Scale Orbital Power and Data Infrastructure

Momentus Signs New Contract for Partnership with DPhi Space to Fly Edge Computing Payload on Next Mission and for Future Revenue Sharing

The International Space Station marks 25 years of nonstop human presence in orbit

ESA - Flying through the biggest solar storm ever recorded

12-year-old discovers 2 possible new asteroids- Space

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ESA’s spooktacular move to Japan.

China says it's on course to land astronauts on the Moon by 2030. stc group has committed to a prepayment of $175 million for future services from AST SpaceMobile (AST). Japan’s Axelspace Corporation has signed agreements with governmental organizations from Ghana and Kenya to support Earth Observation (EO) data usage, and more.

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T-Minus Guest

Our guests today are Greg Gillinger, SVP for Strategy & Development, Integrity ISR, and Torsten Kriening from SpaceWatch.Global.

Selected Reading

China targets manned moon landing by 2030 - CGTN

China unveils Shenzhou-21 crew for space station mission - CGTN

Pakistani astronaut to enter Chinese space station as specialist - CGTN

stc group and AST SpaceMobile Announce 10-Year Commercial Agreement and Long-Term Revenue Commitment for Space-based Cellular Broadband Connectivity

Axelspace Signs MoUs with Two African Organizations to Address Social Challenges through the Utilization of Satellite Data

DSIT research and development plans to 2029 to 2030 - GOV.UK

Karman Space & Defense Acquires Five Axis Industries Inc. (“Five Axis”), a Leading Supplier of Advanced Engine Subsystems for Major Commercial Space Programs

Colorado sues Trump Administration over Space Command move

L3Harris Technologies Reports Strong Third Quarter 2025 Results, Increases 2025 Guidance

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China says it’ll land humans on the Moon by 2030.

Japan’s HTV-X cargo spacecraft has arrived at the International Space Station for the first time ever. Japan’s SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation has signed a memorandum of understanding with Korea’s KT SAT to jointly develop and test 5G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) technologies. The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to kick off two proceedings that will impact satellite licensing, and more.

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Selected Reading

Watch Japan's 1st HTV-X cargo craft arrive at the International Space Station today

KT SAT and SKY Perfect JSAT Sign MoU for Joint R&D on GEO-based 5G NTN Technologies

FCC Kicks Off Proceeding to Overhaul Satellite Licensing

ESA - Europe turns to space to boost resilience

Space Foundation and Space Force Association Announce New Partnership

Pentagon Nominee Open to Consolidating Space Force and NRO

Holy See: Space-based weaponry poses ‘genuine and grave’ threat - Vatican News

Boeing Reports Third Quarter Results

NASA's X-59 'quiet' supersonic jet makes historic 1st flight (photos)- Space

25 years, one website: ISS in Real Time captures quarter-century on space station - Ars Technica

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Japan’s HTV-X docks with the ISS.

The UK Space Agency (UKSA) has selected Slingshot Aerospace for a Provision of Optical Delivery Partner contract to expand the UK’s satellite tracking capabilities. The University of Florida, in collaboration with NASA, MIT, Vanguard Automation, AIM Photonics and Germany’s Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute, have a suite of photonic AI chips en route to the International Space Station (ISS). The Philippines and Malaysia have signed the Artemis Accords, and more.

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T-Minus Guest

Our guest today is Brandon Karpf, friend of the show, founder of T-Minus Space Daily, and cybersecurity expert.

Selected Reading

Slingshot Aerospace Advances UK Space Agency’s Satellite Tracking Amid Orbital Congestion

Florida engineers test photonic AI chips in space

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Secures Peace and Prosperity in Malaysia - U.S. Mission to ASEAN

Chinese aerospace firm completes 36-satellite separation test - CGTN

Spacedock interfaces to link Space Robotics Workers' Smart Truss for modular in-space assembly

Iridium Unveils Revolutionary Global GPS Device Protection on a Chip

Compact, Radiation-Tolerant Computing with Flexible I/O for Space Missions

AI restores James Webb telescope’s crystal-clear vision

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UKSA adds to its space tracking capabilities.

JAXA successfully launched a cargo spacecraft for its first mission to deliver supplies to the International Space Station (ISS). The European Council calls for an accelerated joint development of space assets and services that serve security and defence purposes. Firefly Aerospace is set to expand and add 300 jobs to its Cedar Park, Texas location, and more.

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T-Minus Guest

Our guest today is Richard Cooper, Space Foundation Vice President of Strategic Communications.

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Selected Reading

Japan successfully launches new cargo spacecraft to deliver supplies to International Space Station

Joint Communication To The European Parliament, The European Council And The Council Preserving Peace - Defence Readiness Roadmap 2030

Cedar Park OKs millions for Firefly, Wright One HQ projects

Voyager Acquires ExoTerra, Bolstering American Propulsion Capabilities

Sidus Space Finalizes Commercial Pathfinder Mission Agreement with Lonestar for LizzieSat®-5 Mission

SpaceX Starlink internet isn't fast enough for Ukraine's combat robots- Space

ABOVE rockets into DARPA’s ERIS Elite—Unlocking next-generation space defense innovations – SatNews

NASA-Themed Pumpkin-Carving Templates and Stencils

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Japan joins the ISS resupply services missions.

Firefly Aerospace announces its $855 million acquisition of SciTec. The U.S. Space Force awards SpaceX and ULA the first post-2027 launch contracts. Japan’s ispace completes key vibration tests for its Series 3 lunar lander. 

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Bailey Reichelt from Aegis Space Law and Matthew Linton from Linton Space Law bring us Space Law FAQs.

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Selected Reading

Firefly strengthens portfolio with $855 million deal for national security tech firm SciTec | Reuters 

Space Force taps SpaceX, ULA for first set of critical launches beyond FY27 - Breaking Defense

ispace Announces Series 3 Lander Achieves Significant Testing Milestone for Mission 4 

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/axiom-space_hungary-axodc-buildingopportunity-activity-7379933909985206272-N_V-/?rcm=ACoAAAgYa4kBQSgG6y9F3qpyRZA3smwobuJvR9E 

4iG Space and Defence aims to become strategic investor of Axiom Space 

ESA inaugurates deep space antenna in Australia 

https://lte.observatoiredeparis.psl.eu/Occultation-by-Ganymede-on-October-14-2025?lang=en 

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