T-Minus, the Only Daily Space Intelligence Podcast | N2K Space

Europe pushes forward in the direct-to-device space race.

Written by Maria Varmazis | Nov 10, 2025 8:51:00 PM

Summary

Vodafone is partnering with AST SpaceMobile to establish a Europe-led satellite constellation to provide satellite-to-smartphone, direct-to-device (D2D) connectivity for commercial and government applications. Chinese commercial space company Galactic Energy said a launch mission for one of its Ceres-1 rockets failed 10 minutes after lift off. China’s Institute of Mechanics’ Sky Flight Science and Technology Centre has unveiled new in-space infrastructure, and more.

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