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Satellite made by Boeing just fell apart in space

Satellite made by Boeing just fell apart in space

Intelsat has confirmed the total loss of its 33e satellite due to an “anomaly”. The US Space Force is tracking about 20 fragments, and ExoAnalytic Solutions reports 57 pieces of space debris.

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Politico: California officials postpone authorization to launch SpaceX rockets, Elon Musk's tweets about the election among possible reasons

Politico: California officials postpone authorization to launch SpaceX rockets, Elon Musk's tweets about the election among possible reasons

The California Coastal Commission has denied SpaceX a permit to launch 50 rockets a year because of Elon Musk's political statements. Commissioners expressed concern about Musk's influence on elections and SpaceX's classification as a military contractor.

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SpaceX launches Falcon 9 with satellites to expand coverage in the Arctic

SpaceX launches Falcon 9 with satellites to expand coverage in the Arctic

SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket with two ASBM satellites to expand broadband coverage in the Arctic. This was the 22nd launch of this launch vehicle, which equaled the company's record for rocket reuse.

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Falcon 9 rocket launched to the International Space Station with a cargo mission

Falcon 9 rocket launched to the International Space Station with a cargo mission

SpaceX has launched a Falcon 9 with the NG-21 cargo mission to the ISS. This is the 10th flight of the first stage of the rocket, which was previously used to launch Starlink and other missions.

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The United States is preparing to deploy new means of jamming Russian and Chinese satellites

The United States is preparing to deploy new means of jamming Russian and Chinese satellites

The US Space Force is planning to deploy a new ground-based system to jam enemy satellite signals. The first 11 out of 24 terminals will be installed by the end of the year to protect US troops during conflicts.

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