T-Minus Space Daily Europe secures a quantum future in space.
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Oct 1, 2025 Exciting developments in space technology are highlighted, like Thales Alenia's contract for the SAGA mission, Europe's first quantum key distribution service. Blue Origin's Project Oasis aims to map lunar resources such as water and helium-3. Portal Space Systems successfully tested a solar thermal propulsion system, paving the way for innovative spacecraft. The partnership between Astroscale and HEO focuses on enhancing space monitoring and servicing capabilities. Additionally, U.S. and Australia strengthen their space cooperation framework for future missions.
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Shutdown’s Immediate Impact On US Space Activities
- The U.S. government shutdown immediately impacts NASA, NOAA, the FAA, and launch ranges, pausing many space activities.
- Long‑term program effects depend on how quickly the funding impasse is resolved and could ripple through the industry.
Europe’s First Space QKD Service
- ESA and Thales Alenia plan a single LEO quantum key distribution satellite to provide governmental QKD services across Europe.
- The SAGA mission integrates space, access nodes, and control segments into the EuroQCI initiative for secure communications.
Mapping Lunar Resources At High Resolution
- Blue Origin and Luxembourg launched Project OASIS to map lunar resources from orbit and on the ground.
- The campaign targets water ice, helium-3, rare earths, and precious metals to support in‑situ resource use and space expansion.