Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Short Takes – 6-25-25 – Space Geek Edition

Fourth Axiom Space private astronaut mission launched to ISS. SpaceNews.com article. Pull quote: ““Grace is more than a name. It reflects the elegance with which we move through space against the backdrop of Earth,” she said. “Grace reminds us that spaceflight is not just a feat of engineering but an act of goodwill for the benefit of every human everywhere.”

Maxar launches intelligence service focused on ‘persistent monitoring’. SpaceNews.com article. Pull quote: “The Luno program marks a change in how intelligence agencies work with the private sector. Rather than simply purchasing imagery, NGA is now asking companies to provide analytical reports about activities in specific locations over set time periods, leaving vendors to determine the best methods for collecting and analyzing the necessary data.”

Axiom Space Partners with India-based Skyroot Aerospace to Advance Space Exploration. AxiomSpace.com article. Pull quote: “Skyroot Aerospace is India’s leading private space launch service provider and the first private company to launch a rocket to space in South Asia. As the first private space-tech company to partner with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Skyroot is on a mission to make access to space affordable, reliable, and on demand. In 2022, Skyroot successfully launched Vikram-S, and the team is now preparing to launch the Vikram-1 rocket, its maiden orbital-class launch vehicle.”

Satellite imagery firms escalate warnings over budget cuts. SpaceNews.com article. Pull quote: “Chad Anderson, founder of investment firm Space Capital, said the remote sensing industry is in a pivotal transition. While non-governmental use cases in sectors like agriculture, commodities, and infrastructure are growing, government remains the dominant buyer and the anchor customer that underwrites scale.”

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