📰Top Stories

Planet Secures NGA Luno B Contract for Maritime Surveillance

Planet Labs Federal, a subsidiary of Planet Labs PBC, has secured a $12.8 million contract with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) under the Luno B IDIQ contract. The project, Advanced Analytics for Maritime Operations and Reconnaissance (AAMOR), aims to enhance maritime domain awareness using AI technology. This partnership highlights the growing intersection of satellite capabilities and artificial intelligence in bolstering global surveillance operations.

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Space Force Accepts SciTec Forge Missile Warning System

The U.S. Space Force has operationally accepted the second delivery of the FORGE missile warning ground system at Buckley Space Force Base. This integration improves mission data processing accuracy and system resiliency, key for maintaining military edge in space operations. The acceptance marks significant progress in increasing the United States’ defensive capabilities in space.

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Landspace Prepares for China’s First Integrated Orbital Launch

Chinese aerospace startup Landspace is in the final stages of preparation for its Zhuque-3 rocket, marking a potential milestone in China’s space capabilities. This mission not only aims for an orbital launch but also an integrated landing attempt, which, if successful, could significantly advance China’s position in the global space race.

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America Urges Plan B for Lunar Expeditions

As China accelerates its lunar ambitions, including landing crews on the moon by 2030, American space strategists are calling for a contingency plan to ensure U.S. primacy in lunar exploration. With plans for a lunar base at the south pole, China’s steady space progress underscores the strategic importance of preemptive actions by the U.S.

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Innospace Ready for First Orbital Launch

South Korean startup Innospace has received governmental approval for its maiden orbital launch attempt slated for later this month. This step forward for Innospace is a significant stride for South Korea’s space industry, poised to demonstrate innovative capabilities in the orbital launch sector.

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🛰️Satellite Spotlight

• Satellite Name: GLOBALSTAR M055
• NORAD ID: 25910
• Launch Date: September 22, 1999
• Mission: Communication
• Orbit: LEO (Low Earth Orbit)
• Operator: Globalstar, Inc.
• Fun Fact: GLOBALSTAR M055 is part of the Globalstar satellite constellation, which provides voice and data communication services across the globe, significantly enhancing connectivity in remote areas.

Track this satellite in real-time on our web app: Track GLOBALSTAR M055

🌌Space Weather

Next 24 Hours

• Radio Blackouts Probability

  • Minor: 25
  • Major: 5
  • Risk: None

• Solar Radiation

  • Probability: 1
  • Risk: None

• Geomagnetic Storming

  • Scale: 0
  • Impact: none
  • Activity: Low

• Impact Summary

  • Next 24 hours: No risk of radio blackouts.
  • No risk of solar radiation storms.
  • Geomagnetic outlook: No G1 (Minor) or greater geomagnetic storms are expected.
  • No significant transient or recurrent solar wind features are forecast.
  • Radiation outlook: No S1 (Minor) or greater solar radiation storms are expected.
  • No significant active region activity favorable for radiation storm production is forecast.
  • There is a chance for R1-R2 (Minor-Moderate) radio blackouts over 21-23 Oct.

Long Term Forecast

• Impact Summary
  • Forecast of Solar and Geomagnetic Activity 20 October - 15 November 2025:
  • Solar activity is expected to be moderate on 31 Oct - 15 Nov due to the return of Region 4246.
  • Low levels are expected to prevail on 20 Oct - 30 Oct, and 14-15 Nov.
  • No proton events are expected at geosynchronous orbit.
  • Greater than 2 MeV electron flux at geosynchronous orbit is expected to reach high levels on 21-25 Oct, and 29 Oct - 15 Nov due to responses from recurrent CH HSS influences.
  • Geomagnetic field activity is expected to reach G1-G2 (Minor-Moderate) storm levels on 28-30 Oct and 08-09, and 15 Nov due to recurrent CH HSS influences.
  • Isolated active periods are expected on 20, 31 Oct, and 07 Nov also due to recurrent CH HSS activity.
  • Quiet to unsettled levels are expected on the remaining days of the outlook period.

🚀Upcoming Space Launches

October 22

• SpaceX Falcon 9:
  • Starlink Group 11-5 from Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA, USA (14:00 UTC) A batch of 28 satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation, SpaceX’s project for space-based Internet communication systems.

October 23

• SpaceX Falcon 9:

  • SpainSat NG II from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, FL, USA (01:30 UTC) Second of two new-generation satellites built by Airbus to provide secure communications to the Spanish government, its allies, and various international organizations.

• China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation Long March 5:

  • Unknown Payload from Wenchang Space Launch Site, People’s Republic of China (14:22 UTC) Details TBD.

October 25

• SpaceX Falcon 9:

  • Starlink Group 11-12 from Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA, USA (14:00 UTC) A batch of 28 satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation, SpaceX’s project for space-based Internet communication systems.

• SpaceX Falcon 9:

  • Starlink Group 10-21 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, FL, USA (14:27 UTC) A batch of 28 satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation, SpaceX’s project for space-based Internet communication systems.

October 27

• SpaceX Falcon 9:
  • Starlink Group 11-21 from Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA, USA (21:12 UTC) A batch of 28 satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation, SpaceX’s project for space-based Internet communication systems.

October 28

• SpaceX Falcon 9:
  • Starlink Group 10-37 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, FL, USA (13:14 UTC) A batch of 29 satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation, SpaceX’s project for space-based Internet communication systems.

October 30

• SpaceX Falcon 9:
  • Starlink Group 11-23 from Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA, USA (20:06 UTC) A batch of 28 satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation, SpaceX’s project for space-based Internet communication systems.

October 31

• United Launch Alliance Atlas V 551:

  • ViaSat-3 F2 (ViaSat-3 EMEA) from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, FL, USA (00:00 UTC) The ViaSat-3 series of Ka-band satellites is expected to provide vastly superior service speed and flexibility.

• Mitsubishi Heavy Industries H3-24:

  • HTV-X1 from Tanegashima Space Center, Japan (00:00 UTC) First flight of the upgraded Japanese HTV-X spacecraft designed to resupply the International Space Station.

Note: Launch dates and times are subject to change due to technical or weather considerations.