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Tracking 72 published posts in this series.

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Astronauts preparing to board SpaceX Crew-6 spacecraft at NASA's Launch Complex 39A.
Orbital Briefing

NASA Prepares for Astronaut Launch Amid Starlink Anomalies

NASA prepares for astronaut Anil Menon's launch to the ISS, while Starlink satellites show significant orbital anomalies.

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NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft on launch pad at Space Launch Complex.
Orbital Briefing

SpaceX Falcon 9 Set for Record-Breaking 36th Launch

SpaceX's Falcon 9 is poised for its 36th launch, setting a new record. Meanwhile, Singapore establishes a new space agency.

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Overhead view of NASA's New Horizons spacecraft trajectory, now in hibernation from April to September.
Orbital Briefing

New Horizons Awakens as Skyroot Readies for Launch

NASA's New Horizons spacecraft has awakened from its longest hibernation, while Skyroot plans its first orbital launch. Satellite refueling advances.

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NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Falcon 9 rocket being transported to the launch pad at Space Launch Complex.
Orbital Briefing

SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches 81 Satellites in Midnight Rideshare

SpaceX's Falcon 9 launched 81 satellites in a rideshare mission. Meanwhile, close approaches continue to be monitored in orbit.

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Aerial view of NASA Headquarters with cranes and scaffolding during major building upgrade.
Orbital Briefing

NASA Partners with Small Businesses, Aeolus-2 Satellite Announced

NASA partners with SBA to support space tech innovation. Airbus to build Aeolus-2 for global wind monitoring.

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Aerial view of Kennedy Space Center with launch pads and surrounding landscape under a clear blue sky.
Orbital Briefing

Satellite Proliferation Threatens Astronomy, Close Approaches Monitored

Astronomy faces challenges from the planned launch of 1.7 million satellites, while several close approaches in orbit are monitored.

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Aerial view of Launch Complex 49 with surrounding landscape and infrastructure.
Orbital Briefing

Starship Florida Launch Plans and Dark Matter Debate

Starship prepares for a Florida launch, a study challenges dark matter in the Bullet Cluster, and Swift receives a reboost.

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NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon capsule being transported to launch site under clear skies.
Orbital Briefing

Starlink Expansion and Exoplanet Discoveries Mark Space Developments

SpaceX expands Starlink with 24 new satellites. JWST observes a giant planet orbiting a dead star, offering insights into stellar evolution.

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A powerful Atlas V rocket launches MAVEN spacecraft into space under a clear blue sky.
Orbital Briefing

Final Atlas V Launch Supports Amazon's Broadband Constellation

ULA launches final Atlas V for Amazon Leo, Starlink satellites adjust orbits, new Moon lander contracts announced.

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Artist's concept of SpaceX Starship HLS with Raptor engines firing during lunar descent.
Orbital Briefing

NASA Awards $600M in Lunar Lander Missions, Expands Moon Exploration

NASA allocates $600 million for lunar lander missions, bolstering Moon exploration efforts. Satellite close approaches monitored.

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A TROPICS rocket launching into a clear blue sky with white clouds in the background.
Orbital Briefing

Rocket Lab Acquires Iridium, Expanding Satellite Comms Reach

Rocket Lab's $8 billion acquisition of Iridium signals a strategic expansion in satellite communications. Starlink satellites adjust orbits, and New Horizons observes solar wind changes.

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A scenic view of a serene lake surrounded by lush green mountains under a clear blue sky.
Orbital Briefing

Gamma-Ray Bursts from Neutron Star Collapses Confirmed

Scientists confirm two gamma-ray bursts were caused by collapsing neutron stars, while SpaceX launches a SiriusXM satellite.

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NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft being rolled out at Space Launch Complex.
Orbital Briefing

Starlink Launch Set for Sunday Amidst Close Orbital Encounters

SpaceX's Starlink launch from Vandenberg is scheduled for today, while several close satellite encounters are monitored.

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Dr. Nancy Grace Roman standing beside the James Webb Space Telescope, smiling and gesturing towards the telescope.
Orbital Briefing

Roman Telescope Prepares for Launch as Close Approaches Increase

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope arrives in Florida for its upcoming launch, while satellite close approaches are closely monitored.

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Technicians work on Rocket Lab PREFIRE satellite integration in a clean room environment.
Orbital Briefing

Rocket Lab's 'Ten Owl of Ten' Mission Lifts Off Amidst Close Satellite Encounters

Rocket Lab's 'Ten Owl of Ten' mission launches today for Synspective, while close satellite encounters are closely monitored.

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NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 Falcon 9 and Dragon spacecraft being rolled out at Space Launch Complex under clear skies.
Orbital Briefing

SpaceX Expands Starlink Network Amidst Close Satellite Encounters

SpaceX's Starlink network expands with a Falcon 9 launch as close satellite encounters are closely monitored.

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Space shuttle on launch pad with clear blue sky background
Orbital Briefing

Boeing Secures $2 Billion Contract Amidst Satellite Close Approaches

Boeing secures a $2 billion contract for satellite communications, while satellite close approaches underscore growing orbital congestion.

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Aerial view of Launch Complex 48 with surrounding infrastructure and clear skies.
Orbital Briefing

SpaceX's 'Starfall' Capsule to Demonstrate Reentry Capabilities

SpaceX's 'Starfall' capsule is set to launch today, showcasing reentry technology. Meanwhile, NASA faces infrastructure challenges.

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Hubble Space Telescope capturing a deep field image, showcasing distant galaxies and cosmic phenomena.
Orbital Briefing

NASA's Roman Telescope Arrives in Florida Ahead of Launch

NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope arrives in Florida, marking a critical step towards its upcoming mission to explore dark energy and exoplanets.

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NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 Falcon 9 and Dragon spacecraft being transported to the launch pad at Space Launch Complex.
Orbital Briefing

SpaceX Starlink Launch and Astrobotic's Strategic Sale

SpaceX successfully launched 24 Starlink satellites, while Astrobotic's sale to Voyager promises expansion.

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