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Jul 21, 07:00
IHI explores Kuva hyperspectral satellites for Japan’s multi-sensor constellation
Japan’s IHI is considering adding next-generation hyperspectral satellites from Finnish startup Kuva Space to its planned 100-strong, multi-sensor sovereign Earth observation constellation. The post IHI explores Kuva hyperspectral satellites for Japan’s multi-sensor constellation appeared first on SpaceNews .
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IHI explores Kuva hyperspectral satellites for Japan’s multi-sensor constellation. Japan’s IHI is considering adding next-generation hyperspectral satellites from Finnish startup Kuva Space to its planned 100-strong, multi-sensor sovereign Earth observation constellation.
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Jul 21, 04:01
Italian startup ORiS raises funding for laser power-beaming technology
Italian startup ORiS has raised 5 million euros ($5.7 million) to help it develop wireless power-beaming technology for satellites using lasers. The post Italian startup ORiS raises funding for laser power-beaming technology appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Italian startup ORiS raises funding for laser power-beaming technology. Italian startup ORiS has raised 5 million euros ($5.7 million) to help it develop wireless power-beaming technology for satellites using lasers. The post Italian startup ORiS raises funding for laser power-beaming technology appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Nasaspaceflight
Jul 20, 20:53
Launch Preview: Falcon 9, Starship, and Chinese rockets scheduled to launch
After last week’s aborted Starship Flight 13 launch, SpaceX is scheduling a new attempt as… The post Launch Preview: Falcon 9, Starship, and Chinese rockets scheduled to launch appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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China is planning for four launches this week, including Orienspace’s Gravity-1 from a floating launch platform in the Yellow Sea and CAS Space’s Kinetica 1 from Jiuquan. SpaceX’s first planned launch of the week was scheduled for Monday, July 20, from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB).
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After last week’s aborted Starship Flight 13 launch, SpaceX is scheduling a new attempt as… The post Launch Preview: Falcon 9, Starship, and Chinese rockets scheduled to launch appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
Nasaspaceflight
Jul 20, 19:18
Making Progress: Relativity’s Terran R, Rocket Lab’s Neutron, and PLD Space’s Miura 5
While the focus of late has been on Starship’s test program, three companies developing new… The post Making Progress: Relativity’s Terran R, Rocket Lab’s Neutron, and PLD Space’s Miura 5 appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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While the focus of late has been on Starship’s test program, three companies developing new orbital rockets — Relativity Space, Rocket Lab, and PLD Space — announced key testing milestones for vehicles targeted for debut flights later in 2026.
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While the focus of late has been on Starship’s test program, three companies developing new… The post Making Progress: Relativity’s Terran R, Rocket Lab’s Neutron, and PLD Space’s Miura 5 appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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Jul 20, 13:00
Pipelines to payloads: risk management lessons for the space economy
The energy sector has spent decades learning how to manage complex disputes that touch on sovereign power, geopolitics, regulation and private capital. Those same dynamics are at play in the […] The post Pipelines to payloads: risk management lessons for the space economy appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Pipelines to payloads: risk management lessons for the space economy. The energy sector has spent decades learning how to manage complex disputes that touch on sovereign power, geopolitics, regulation and private capital. Those same dynamics are at play in the […] The post Pipelines to payloads: risk management lessons for the space economy appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Those same dynamics are at play in the […] The post Pipelines to payloads: risk management lessons for the space economy appeared first on SpaceNews .
Payloadspace
Jul 20, 12:45
Skyroot Aerospace Reaches Orbit with Vikram-1 Rocket
Skyroot Aerospace became the first private Indian company to reach orbit on Saturday, when its Vikram-1 rocket lifted off from India’s primary spaceport—the Satish Dhawan Space Centre. The post Skyroot Aerospace Reaches Orbit with Vikram-1 Rocket appeared first on Payload .
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India has arrived at the private orbital launch party, and it brought its own rocket. Vikram-S was the first privately developed Indian rocket to fly to suborbital space. Before India’s presence in space was almost exclusively through state-dominated endeavors, now the country boasts 400+ space startups .
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Skyroot Aerospace became the first private Indian company to reach orbit on Saturday, when its Vikram-1 rocket lifted off from India’s primary spaceport—the Satish Dhawan Space Centre. The post Skyroot Aerospace Reaches Orbit with Vikram-1 Rocket appeared first on Payload .
Spaceflightnow
Jul 20, 12:38
SpaceX suffers rare, last-second Falcon 9 rocket launch abort
The Starlink 17-39 mission is SpaceX’s 85th Falcon 9 rocket launch of the year. Liftoff from pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base is scheduled for 7:49 a.m. PDT (10:49 a.m. EDT / 1449 UTC).
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SpaceX suffers rare, last-second Falcon 9 rocket launch abort. Liftoff from pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base is scheduled for 7:49 a.m. EDT / 1449 UTC).
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The Starlink 17-39 mission is SpaceX’s 85th Falcon 9 rocket launch of the year.
Payloadspace
Jul 20, 12:27
DoD Adds $11.4B to NatSec Launch Contracts
The DoD upped its ceiling for national security space launches on Friday, more than tripling the pool of NSSL launch contracts from $5.6B to $17B. The post DoD Adds $11.4B to NatSec Launch Contracts appeared first on Payload .
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DoD Adds $11.4B to NatSec Launch Contracts. The DoD upped its ceiling for national security space launches on Friday, more than tripling the pool of NSSL launch contracts from $5.6B to $17B. The post DoD Adds $11.4B to NatSec Launch Contracts appeared first on Payload .
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Jul 20, 11:18
AI rocket engine startup LegendSpace raises $29.5 million angel round
HELSINKI — A six-month-old Chinese startup aiming to use artificial intelligence to compress rocket engine development cycles has raised $29.5 million in angel funding. LegendSpace, full name Linjie Hangtian (Beijing) […] The post AI rocket engine startup LegendSpace raises $29.5 million angel round appeared first on SpaceNews .
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AI rocket engine startup LegendSpace raises $29.5 million angel round. HELSINKI — A six-month-old Chinese startup aiming to use artificial intelligence to compress rocket engine development cycles has raised $29.5 million in angel funding. LegendSpace, full name Linjie Hangtian (Beijing) […] The post AI rocket engine startup LegendSpace raises $29.
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LegendSpace, full name Linjie Hangtian (Beijing) […] The post AI rocket engine startup LegendSpace raises $29.5 million angel round appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jul 18, 18:03
Mauritius becomes 70th nation to sign the Artemis Accords
The island nation of Mauritius signed the Artemis Accords July 17, becoming the 70th nation to do so in less than six years. The post Mauritius becomes 70th nation to sign the Artemis Accords appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Mauritius becomes 70th nation to sign the Artemis Accords. The island nation of Mauritius signed the Artemis Accords July 17, becoming the 70th nation to do so in less than six years. The post Mauritius becomes 70th nation to sign the Artemis Accords appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jul 18, 17:40
Space Force triples launch contract ceiling amid rising demand
The maximum value of the National Security Space Launch Phase 3 Lane 1 contract was raised from $5.6 billion to $17 billion The post Space Force triples launch contract ceiling amid rising demand appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Space Force has more than tripled the ceiling of a major national security launch contract to $17 billion as the military prepares for a sharp increase in satellite missions. The seven companies in the Lane 1 vendor pool are SpaceX, United Launch Alliance, Blue Origin, Rocket Lab, Stoke Space, Impulse Space and Relativity Space.
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The maximum value of the National Security Space Launch Phase 3 Lane 1 contract was raised from $5.6 billion to $17 billion The post Space Force triples launch contract ceiling amid rising demand appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jul 18, 16:59
Pentagon awards $7.1 million to expand U.S. production of cover glass for satellites
Defense Production Act funding was awarded to Martin Materials Solutions, a small business that makes radiation-resistant cover glass used on spacecraft solar arrays and thermal-control systems The post Pentagon awards $7.1 million to expand U.S. production of cover glass for satellites appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Pentagon awards $7.1 million to expand U.S. Defense Production Act funding was awarded to Martin Materials Solutions, a small business that makes radiation-resistant cover glass used on spacecraft solar arrays and thermal-control systems The post Pentagon awards $7.1 million to expand U.S. production of cover glass for satellites appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jul 18, 08:03
Skyroot Aerospace reaches orbit on first Vikram-1 launch
Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1 rocket successfully lifted off on its inaugural flight July 18, becoming the first commercial Indian rocket to reach orbit. The post Skyroot Aerospace reaches orbit on first Vikram-1 launch appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Skyroot Aerospace reaches orbit on first Vikram-1 launch. Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1 rocket successfully lifted off on its inaugural flight July 18, becoming the first commercial Indian rocket to reach orbit. The post Skyroot Aerospace reaches orbit on first Vikram-1 launch appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jul 18, 00:00
NASA terminates Draper lunar lander mission
NASA and Draper have terminated plans for a lunar lander mission after significant delays in development of the spacecraft. The post NASA terminates Draper lunar lander mission appeared first on SpaceNews .
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NASA terminates Draper lunar lander mission. NASA and Draper have terminated plans for a lunar lander mission after significant delays in development of the spacecraft. The post NASA terminates Draper lunar lander mission appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jul 17, 13:00
SpaceX’s only problem is finding more space to work with
SpaceX’s IPO marks the moment the space dream became a mainstream capital markets story. For decades, it has sold a vision of interplanetary civilization on behalf of the wider space […] The post SpaceX’s only problem is finding more space to work with appeared first on SpaceNews .
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SpaceX’s IPO marks the moment the space dream became a mainstream capital markets story. For decades, it has sold a vision of interplanetary civilization on behalf of the wider space […] The post SpaceX’s only problem is finding more space to work with appeared first on SpaceNews .
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For decades, it has sold a vision of interplanetary civilization on behalf of the wider space […] The post SpaceX’s only problem is finding more space to work with appeared first on SpaceNews .
Payloadspace
Jul 17, 13:00
Beyond Reach Labs Raises $10M Seed, Moves to NYC
No matter how lofty the space industry’s dreams get, the reality of spaceflight remains limited by size, weight, and power constraints The post Beyond Reach Labs Raises $10M Seed, Moves to NYC appeared first on Payload .
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Beyond Reach Labs, a startup building hardware to help satellite operators deploy large solar arrays, announced a $10M seed round today to meet an expected massive wave of incoming demand. Al dente: Beyond Reach was founded in 2023 to commercialize a technology that has its roots in a NASA grant intended to support large scale space structures.
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No matter how lofty the space industry’s dreams get, the reality of spaceflight remains limited by size, weight, and power constraints The post Beyond Reach Labs Raises $10M Seed, Moves to NYC appeared first on Payload .
Payloadspace
Jul 17, 12:50
NASA Selects Starlink for Artemis III Mission
NASA has awarded SpaceX a contract to deliver laser communications capabilities for its Artemis III mission using Starlink. The post NASA Selects Starlink for Artemis III Mission appeared first on Payload .
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NASA Selects Starlink for Artemis III Mission. NASA has awarded SpaceX a contract to deliver laser communications capabilities for its Artemis III mission using Starlink. The post NASA Selects Starlink for Artemis III Mission appeared first on Payload .
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Jul 17, 10:15
Serbia signs the Artemis Accords
Serbia is the latest nation to sign the Artemis Accords, joining the U.S.-led effort more than two years after signing on to China’s lunar base project. The post Serbia signs the Artemis Accords appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Serbia signs the Artemis Accords. Serbia is the latest nation to sign the Artemis Accords, joining the U.S.-led effort more than two years after signing on to China’s lunar base project. The post Serbia signs the Artemis Accords appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Payloadspace
Jul 17, 05:59
ISU Founder Shares a Vision Beyond Liquidation
Payload spoke with ISU cofounder Bob Richards and Dean Emerita Angie Bukley about what happened, and what comes next. The post ISU Founder Shares a Vision Beyond Liquidation appeared first on Payload .
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ISU Founder Shares a Vision Beyond Liquidation. Payload spoke with ISU cofounder Bob Richards and Dean Emerita Angie Bukley about what happened, and what comes next. The post ISU Founder Shares a Vision Beyond Liquidation appeared first on Payload .
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Jul 17, 00:40
SpaceX aborts Starship Flight 13 launch attempt
SpaceX aborted the launch of its latest Starship test flight July 16 when some of the vehicle’s engines failed to ignite. The post SpaceX aborts Starship Flight 13 launch attempt appeared first on SpaceNews .
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SpaceX aborts Starship Flight 13 launch attempt. SpaceX aborted the launch of its latest Starship test flight July 16 when some of the vehicle’s engines failed to ignite. The post SpaceX aborts Starship Flight 13 launch attempt appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jul 16, 21:00
SpaceX launches 21 satellites for military data network
With the launch of 21 York Space Systems satellites, the Space Development Agency has now placed half of its planned Tranche 1 Transport Layer constellation in orbit The post SpaceX launches 21 satellites for military data network appeared first on SpaceNews .
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WASHINGTON — A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on July 16 launched 21 satellites for the Space Force’s Space Development Agency, restarting deployment of the Pentagon’s first operational low Earth orbit military data network after a months-long pause. Eastern from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
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With the launch of 21 York Space Systems satellites, the Space Development Agency has now placed half of its planned Tranche 1 Transport Layer constellation in orbit The post SpaceX launches 21 satellites for military data network appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jul 16, 20:36
Nature study identifies a new way to spot nuclear weapons in orbit
NEW YORK — A study published last week in Nature Astronomy has proposed a new satellite design and technique to detect thermonuclear warheads in space. Funded in part by the […] The post Nature study identifies a new way to spot nuclear weapons in orbit appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Nature study identifies a new way to spot nuclear weapons in orbit. NEW YORK — A study published last week in Nature Astronomy has proposed a new satellite design and technique to detect thermonuclear warheads in space. Funded in part by the […] The post Nature study identifies a new way to spot nuclear weapons in orbit appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Funded in part by the […] The post Nature study identifies a new way to spot nuclear weapons in orbit appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jul 16, 15:29
Defense Innovation Unit seeks commercial path to deliver electrical power from orbit
DIU solicitation aims to move long-studied technology toward military use by fiscal 2030 The post Defense Innovation Unit seeks commercial path to deliver electrical power from orbit appeared first on SpaceNews .
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WASHINGTON — The Defense Innovation Unit is seeking commercial proposals to beam electrical power between spacecraft and from orbit to the ground in a demonstration within two years, an effort to move a long-studied technology toward operational military use by the end of the decade.
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DIU solicitation aims to move long-studied technology toward military use by fiscal 2030 The post Defense Innovation Unit seeks commercial path to deliver electrical power from orbit appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jul 16, 15:24
Building the infrastructure for a shifting space economy with Massi Ladovaz
In this episode, David Ariosto speaks with SpinLaunch CEO Massi Ladovaz. They discuss what attracted Ladovaz to reimagining how to launch spacecraft, the changing needs and challenges of building constellations […] The post Building the infrastructure for a shifting space economy with Massi Ladovaz appeared first on SpaceNews .
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In this episode, David Ariosto speaks with SpinLaunch CEO Massi Ladovaz. They discuss what attracted Ladovaz to reimagining how to launch spacecraft, the changing needs and challenges of building constellations […] The post Building the infrastructure for a shifting space economy with Massi Ladovaz appeared first on SpaceNews .
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They discuss what attracted Ladovaz to reimagining how to launch spacecraft, the changing needs and challenges of building constellations […] The post Building the infrastructure for a shifting space economy with Massi Ladovaz appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jul 16, 15:03
Trump’s pick to lead Space Force defends plan to more than double budget
Lt. Gen. Douglas Schiess, to be the next chief of space operations of the U.S. Space Force, testified July 16 before the Senate Armed Services Committee in a confirmation hearing The post Trump’s pick to lead Space Force defends plan to more than double budget appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Douglas Schiess, to be the next chief of space operations of the U.S. Space Force, testified July 16 before the Senate Armed Services Committee in a confirmation hearing The post Trump’s pick to lead Space Force defends plan to more than double budget appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Space Force, testified July 16 before the Senate Armed Services Committee in a confirmation hearing The post Trump’s pick to lead Space Force defends plan to more than double budget appeared first on SpaceNews .
Payloadspace
Jul 16, 12:45
TraCSS Looms Large Over Mission Authorization Hearing
A hearing to review the Office of Space Commerce’s (OSC’s) proposed framework for novel mission authorization became a referendum on whether the office can afford to run it. The post TraCSS Looms Large Over Mission Authorization Hearing appeared first on Payload .
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On Wednesday, OSC Director Taylor Jordan appeared before the House Science Space and Technology Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics to discuss the mission authorization proposal OSC released in March.
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A hearing to review the Office of Space Commerce’s (OSC’s) proposed framework for novel mission authorization became a referendum on whether the office can afford to run it. The post TraCSS Looms Large Over Mission Authorization Hearing appeared first on Payload .
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Jul 16, 12:06
Office of Space Commerce makes its case for mission authorization
The Office of Space Commerce defended its proposal for a mission authorization scheme for novel space activities, arguing it would provide certainty for companies while limiting regulatory burdens. The post Office of Space Commerce makes its case for mission authorization appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Office of Space Commerce makes its case for mission authorization. The Office of Space Commerce defended its proposal for a mission authorization scheme for novel space activities, arguing it would provide certainty for companies while limiting regulatory burdens. The post Office of Space Commerce makes its case for mission authorization appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jul 16, 12:00
Bluestaq Launches BLUESTAQ / ARQ Defense-Grade Data Infrastructure Now Available for Commercial, Government, and Enterprise Organizations
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, July 16, 2026 – Bluestaq today announced the launch of BLUESTAQ / ARQ, the company’s commercial data infrastructure platform. / ARQ is built for organizations in healthcare, […] The post Bluestaq Launches BLUESTAQ / ARQ Defense-Grade Data Infrastructure Now Available for Commercial, Government, and Enterprise Organizations appeared first on SpaceNews .
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/ ARQ is built for organizations in healthcare, financial services, agriculture, government, and commercial operations that need their data to move securely, compliantly, and without replacing what they already have. Bluestaq has been solving this problem since 2018, not in a lab, but in operational environments where data failures carry real consequences.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, July 16, 2026 – Bluestaq today announced the launch of BLUESTAQ / ARQ, the company’s commercial data infrastructure platform. / ARQ is built for organizations in healthcare, […] The post Bluestaq Launches BLUESTAQ / ARQ Defense-Grade Data Infrastructure Now Available for Commercial, Government, and Enterprise Organizations appeared first on SpaceNews .
Payloadspace
Jul 16, 11:59
SWISSto12 Closes $70M Series C
European space company SWISSto12 has raised a $70M Series C, which will help it scale to meet the global demand for sovereign hardware in orbit. The post SWISSto12 Closes $70M Series C appeared first on Payload .
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SWISSto12 Closes $70M Series C. European space company SWISSto12 has raised a $70M Series C, which will help it scale to meet the global demand for sovereign hardware in orbit. The post SWISSto12 Closes $70M Series C appeared first on Payload .
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Payloadspace
Jul 16, 11:40
Falcon 9 Sales Freeze Anxiety and Our Launch Ramp Forecast Model for New Rockets
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Jul 16, 07:00
Swissto12 raises $70 million to accelerate small GEO satellite production
Swissto12 said it has raised $70 million in fresh funding to keep up with growing demand for its small geostationary satellite manufacturing business. The post Swissto12 raises $70 million to accelerate small GEO satellite production appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Swissto12 raises $70 million to accelerate small GEO satellite production. Swissto12 said it has raised $70 million in fresh funding to keep up with growing demand for its small geostationary satellite manufacturing business. The post Swissto12 raises $70 million to accelerate small GEO satellite production appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Nasaspaceflight
Jul 16, 02:43
Starship Flight 13: Potentially the final Suborbital Flight
Just about two months after the first Block 3 Starship flight with Booster 19 and… The post Starship Flight 13: Potentially the final Suborbital Flight appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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Just about two months after the first Block 3 Starship flight with Booster 19 and Ship 39, SpaceX is set to launch Flight 13 with Booster 20 and Ship 40, as soon as Thursday, July 16, at 5:45 pm CDT. While this flight is more or less a repeat of Flight 12, there are differences as SpaceX attempts to push the Starship program towards orbit.
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Just about two months after the first Block 3 Starship flight with Booster 19 and… The post Starship Flight 13: Potentially the final Suborbital Flight appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
Spaceflightnow
Jul 16, 00:44
SpaceX to deploy first Starlink V3 satellites on suborbital Starship-Super Heavy flight
The mission will also test out a series of improvements to the launcher to help push it closer to full reusability. Liftoff from pad 2 at Starbase, Texas, is scheduled during a 90-minute window that opens at 5:45 p.m. CDT (6:45 p.m. EDT / 2245 UTC).
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SpaceX to deploy first Starlink V3 satellites on suborbital Starship-Super Heavy flight. Liftoff from pad 2 at Starbase, Texas, is scheduled during a 90-minute window that opens at 5:45 p.m. EDT / 2245 UTC).
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The mission will also test out a series of improvements to the launcher to help push it closer to full reusability.
Spaceflightnow
Jul 16, 00:12
Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 21 communications satellites for the Space Development Agency
The Tranche 1 Transporter Layer E (T1TL-E) mission is the third batch of operational satellites launched to support the SDA’s Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture satellite constellation. Liftoff from pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base is scheduled for 1:32 p.m. PDT (4:32 p.m. EDT / 2032 UTC).
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Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 21 communications satellites for the Space Development Agency. The Tranche 1 Transporter Layer E (T1TL-E) mission is the third batch of operational satellites launched to support the SDA’s Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture satellite constellation. EDT / 2032 UTC).
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Liftoff from pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base is scheduled for 1:32 p.m.
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Jul 15, 19:04
Space Force awards Slingshot $69 million for AI-enabled training technology
The 4½-year award will fund simulated satellite-defense scenarios The post Space Force awards Slingshot $69 million for AI-enabled training technology appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Space Force contract to develop artificial intelligence-based training environments that will allow military operators to rehearse satellite defense missions and respond to simulated adversary actions in orbit.
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The 4½-year award will fund simulated satellite-defense scenarios The post Space Force awards Slingshot $69 million for AI-enabled training technology appeared first on SpaceNews .
Nasaspaceflight
Jul 15, 18:57
China’s first recovered booster returns to port as LandSpace aims for first land recovery
China reached a major milestone less than a week ago with the first successful recovery… The post China’s first recovered booster returns to port as LandSpace aims for first land recovery appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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Two years ago this week, LandSpace set a different record when its ZhuQue-2 became the first methane-powered launcher to reach orbit. Chang Zheng 10B launches from Commercial Pad LC-2 at the Wenchang Space Launch Site on July 10 (Credit: CCTV) On July 10th at 04:15 UTC, the vehicle lifted off from the second commercial launch pad at the Wenchang Space Launch Center on China’s…
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China reached a major milestone less than a week ago with the first successful recovery… The post China’s first recovered booster returns to port as LandSpace aims for first land recovery appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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Jul 15, 18:14
Saltzman’s farewell warning: Prepare for war in space to preserve peace
In his final public speech as Space Force chief, Gen. Chance Saltzman called for combat credibility, stronger alliances and realism about the limits of procurement reform The post Saltzman’s farewell warning: Prepare for war in space to preserve peace appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Saltzman’s farewell warning: Prepare for war in space to preserve peace. In his final public speech as Space Force chief, Gen. Chance Saltzman called for combat credibility, stronger alliances and realism about the limits of procurement reform The post Saltzman’s farewell warning: Prepare for war in space to preserve peace appeared first on SpaceNews .
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In his final public speech as Space Force chief, Gen.
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Jul 15, 18:00
Commercial Space Federation Launches State and Local Council to Align States on National Space Capacity and Strengthen the U.S. Industrial Base
Washington, D.C. — J uly 15, 2026 — The Commercial Space Federation (CSF), the leading trade association representing the commercial space industry, today announced the launch of its State and Local…
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Commercial Space Federation Launches State and Local Council to Align States on National Space Capacity and Strengthen the U.S. The United States is confronting space capacity challenges that no single state can solve alone. The State and Local Council is built to become a distributed national engine for space capacity rather than a patchwork of competing bets.
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The Council launches with four founding members representing some of the nation’s most active and fastest-growing space regions: the Texas Space Commission, the Arizona Space Commission, Space Florida, and Space Northwest.
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Jul 15, 14:00
Startup working with University of Texas focuses on trapping small debris
NAPA, Calif. – Florida startup Satellite Orbital Access and Removal (SOAR) announced a partnership July 15 with the University of Texas, El Paso, (UTEP) to develop a passive system to […] The post Startup working with University of Texas focuses on trapping small debris appeared first on SpaceNews .
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“The consequences of even small objects hitting a satellite can be catastrophic when they’re going 7,000 miles per hour or more,” Eric Felt, retired U.S. Space Force colonel and director of the UTEP’s National Security Institute, told SpaceNews. PODRS satellites will be equipped with sensors to record impacts, noting the frequency of strikes and momentum transfer.
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– Florida startup Satellite Orbital Access and Removal (SOAR) announced a partnership July 15 with the University of Texas, El Paso, (UTEP) to develop a passive system to […] The post Startup working with University of Texas focuses on trapping small debris appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jul 15, 13:00
Icarus Robotics taps KULR to provide batteries for Space Station robots
NAPA, Calif. – Icarus Robotics, the New York startup developing dexterous mobile robots for space missions, selected KULR Technology Group to provide batteries for Joy, a free-flying platform destined for […] The post Icarus Robotics taps KULR to provide batteries for Space Station robots appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Under the agreement, announced July 15, KULR One Space (K1S) battery systems will power Joy as it navigates, maneuvers and assists astronauts on the Joyride-1 mission scheduled for early 2027.
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– Icarus Robotics, the New York startup developing dexterous mobile robots for space missions, selected KULR Technology Group to provide batteries for Joy, a free-flying platform destined for […] The post Icarus Robotics taps KULR to provide batteries for Space Station robots appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jul 15, 13:00
Laying the groundwork for the first human mission to Mars
Sending humans to Mars and returning them safely to Earth would be one of the most complex endeavors that humans have ever carried out. The number of issues that must […] The post Laying the groundwork for the first human mission to Mars appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Laying the groundwork for the first human mission to Mars. Sending humans to Mars and returning them safely to Earth would be one of the most complex endeavors that humans have ever carried out. The number of issues that must […] The post Laying the groundwork for the first human mission to Mars appeared first on SpaceNews .
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The number of issues that must […] The post Laying the groundwork for the first human mission to Mars appeared first on SpaceNews .
Payloadspace
Jul 15, 12:59
Exclusive: Loft Orbital Scales Offering with Apex Bus Purchase
Loft Orbital announced the purchase of new satellite bus inventory today designed to fly larger, more power hungry customer payloads. The post Exclusive: Loft Orbital Scales Offering with Apex Bus Purchase appeared first on Payload .
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Exclusive: Loft Orbital Scales Offering with Apex Bus Purchase. Loft Orbital announced the purchase of new satellite bus inventory today designed to fly larger, more power hungry customer payloads. The post Exclusive: Loft Orbital Scales Offering with Apex Bus Purchase appeared first on Payload .
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Payloadspace
Jul 15, 12:45
NatSec Space Policy Nominees Face Questions from Senators
The Pentagon's nominee to lead space acquisition said the military's legacy space programs weren't built for the modern acquisition reforms now reshaping the Space Force. The post NatSec Space Policy Nominees Face Questions from Senators appeared first on Payload .
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NatSec Space Policy Nominees Face Questions from Senators. The Pentagon's nominee to lead space acquisition said the military's legacy space programs weren't built for the modern acquisition reforms now reshaping the Space Force. The post NatSec Space Policy Nominees Face Questions from Senators appeared first on Payload .
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Jul 15, 11:06
Satellite investment sets annual record halfway through 2026
Investment in satellite companies reached $8.1 billion in the first half of 2026, already surpassing every previous annual total tracked by early-stage investor Space Capital. The post Satellite investment sets annual record halfway through 2026 appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Satellite investment sets annual record halfway through 2026. Investment in satellite companies reached $8.1 billion in the first half of 2026, already surpassing every previous annual total tracked by early-stage investor Space Capital. The post Satellite investment sets annual record halfway through 2026 appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jul 15, 10:27
Japan seeks to ramp up launch activity
WASHINGTON — The Japanese government wants to sharply increase the number of launches despite struggles with both current and new launch vehicles. In sessions at the Spacetide conference in Tokyo […] The post Japan seeks to ramp up launch activity appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Japan seeks to ramp up launch activity. WASHINGTON — The Japanese government wants to sharply increase the number of launches despite struggles with both current and new launch vehicles. In sessions at the Spacetide conference in Tokyo […] The post Japan seeks to ramp up launch activity appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jul 15, 09:21
Isaacman attends Soyuz launch of ISS crew
A new crew arrived at the International Space Station on July 14 on a launch witnessed in person by NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman. The post Isaacman attends Soyuz launch of ISS crew appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Isaacman attends Soyuz launch of ISS crew. A new crew arrived at the International Space Station on July 14 on a launch witnessed in person by NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman. The post Isaacman attends Soyuz launch of ISS crew appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jul 14, 19:06
Space acquisition and NRO picks face SASC
Erich Hernandez-Baquero, nominated to become the Air Force’s top civilian space acquisition official, and Roger Mason, the administration’s choice to lead the National Reconnaissance Office, appeared before the Senate Armed Services Committee The post Space acquisition and NRO picks face SASC appeared first on SpaceNews .
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national security space posts endorsed closer coordination between the Space Force and intelligence agencies while calling for wider use of commercial technology and faster action on acquisition programs.
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Erich Hernandez-Baquero, nominated to become the Air Force’s top civilian space acquisition official, and Roger Mason, the administration’s choice to lead the National Reconnaissance Office, appeared before the Senate Armed Services Committee The post Space acquisition and NRO picks face SASC appeared first on SpaceNews .
Payloadspace
Jul 14, 16:00
Payload Field Guide: NSSL
The Space Force added two new companies to its stable of launchers on July 8, bringing the military’s launch acquisition program to seven companies. The post Payload Field Guide: NSSL appeared first on Payload .
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Payload Field Guide: NSSL. The Space Force added two new companies to its stable of launchers on July 8, bringing the military’s launch acquisition program to seven companies. The post Payload Field Guide: NSSL appeared first on Payload .
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Jul 14, 14:56
Antaris™ Establishes Aeonyx™ to Advance All-Domain Mission Virtualization for Defense
Antaris™ today announced a strategic reorganization establishing Aeonyx™, a mission virtualization company focused on helping defense organizations evaluate architectures, validate operational concepts, improve operational performance and flexibility, and understand mission […] The post Antaris™ Establishes Aeonyx™ to Advance All-Domain Mission Virtualization for Defense appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Aeonyx is already solving critical mission challenges for the U.S. Aeonyx is expanding its mission virtualization capabilities across all-domain defense operations in response to growing demand from the U.S.
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Antaris™ today announced a strategic reorganization establishing Aeonyx™, a mission virtualization company focused on helping defense organizations evaluate architectures, validate operational concepts, improve operational performance and flexibility, and understand mission […] The post Antaris™ Establishes Aeonyx™ to Advance All-Domain Mission Virtualization for Defense appeared first on SpaceNews .
Nasaspaceflight
Jul 14, 13:49
Soyuz MS-29 set to launch new crew to ISS from Russia
The next crew launch to the International Space Station is scheduled for Tuesday, July 14,… The post Soyuz MS-29 set to launch new crew to ISS from Russia appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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The next crew launch to the International Space Station is scheduled for Tuesday, July 14, at 14:47 UTC from Site 31/6 at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. The Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft, carrying a crew of three, will launch atop a Soyuz 2.1a rocket and follow a northeastern trajectory into a low-Earth orbit.
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The next crew launch to the International Space Station is scheduled for Tuesday, July 14,… The post Soyuz MS-29 set to launch new crew to ISS from Russia appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
Payloadspace
Jul 14, 12:45
Spinifex Space Launches With Australian Test Ranges
Spinifex Space will provide end-to-end suborbital launch campaigns, private range access, and test and evaluation (T&E) infrastructure. The post Spinifex Space Launches With Australian Test Ranges appeared first on Payload .
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Spinifex Space Launches With Australian Test Ranges. Spinifex Space will provide end-to-end suborbital launch campaigns, private range access, and test and evaluation (T&E) infrastructure. The post Spinifex Space Launches With Australian Test Ranges appeared first on Payload .
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Payloadspace
Jul 14, 12:35
Lunar Outpost Joins ESA’s Moonraker Mission in 2030
Lunar Outpost Europe will develop thermal management solutions to help Moonraker withstand the wide temperature swings in lunar orbit. The post Lunar Outpost Joins ESA’s Moonraker Mission in 2030 appeared first on Payload .
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Lunar Outpost Joins ESA’s Moonraker Mission in 2030. Lunar Outpost Europe will develop thermal management solutions to help Moonraker withstand the wide temperature swings in lunar orbit. The post Lunar Outpost Joins ESA’s Moonraker Mission in 2030 appeared first on Payload .
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Jul 14, 12:07
U.K. government preparing to release new space strategy
The British government is preparing to release a new space strategy that will provide a “whole-of-government” approach for space in the country. The post U.K. government preparing to release new space strategy appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jul 14, 00:00
Flexell Space raises $20 Million in Series A round
UIWANG, South Korea, July 14 — FLEXELL SPACE, a developer of next-generation space solar solutions, announced that it has completed a $20 million Series A funding round. Completed approximately two […] The post Flexell Space raises $20 Million in Series A round appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Flexell Space raises $20 Million in Series A round. UIWANG, South Korea, July 14 — FLEXELL SPACE, a developer of next-generation space solar solutions, announced that it has completed a $20 million Series A funding round. Completed approximately two […] The post Flexell Space raises $20 Million in Series A round appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Completed approximately two […] The post Flexell Space raises $20 Million in Series A round appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jul 13, 22:18
Defense spending lifts Europe’s space economy
European government space spending jumped 12% to about $15.4 billion in 2025, according to a July 13 European Space Agency report, bucking a 3% global decline on the back of rising national defense budgets. The post Defense spending lifts Europe’s space economy appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Defense spending lifts Europe’s space economy. European government space spending jumped 12% to about $15.4 billion in 2025, according to a July 13 European Space Agency report, bucking a 3% global decline on the back of rising national defense budgets. The post Defense spending lifts Europe’s space economy appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jul 13, 21:08
L3Harris, Sierra Space to build 36 satellites to expand U.S. missile-tracking network
The Space Development Agency awarded the companies a combined $1.75 billion for next batch of missile-tracking satellites The post L3Harris, Sierra Space to build 36 satellites to expand U.S. missile-tracking network appeared first on SpaceNews .
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L3Harris, Sierra Space to build 36 satellites to expand U.S. The Space Development Agency awarded the companies a combined $1.75 billion for next batch of missile-tracking satellites The post L3Harris, Sierra Space to build 36 satellites to expand U.S. missile-tracking network appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Nasaspaceflight
Jul 13, 20:29
Launch Preview: Soyuz to launch crew to ISS, Starship to fly another test flight
Seven launches are scheduled worldwide this week, including the 13th flight test of SpaceX’s Starship… The post Launch Preview: Soyuz to launch crew to ISS, Starship to fly another test flight appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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SpaceX’s Falcon 9 is expected to launch three Starlink missions and a mission for the U.S. Space Force’s Space Development Agency. The rocket will launch from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB) in California, scheduled to lift off one minute into the one-hour launch window that ends at 7:17 PM PDT.
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Seven launches are scheduled worldwide this week, including the 13th flight test of SpaceX’s Starship… The post Launch Preview: Soyuz to launch crew to ISS, Starship to fly another test flight appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
Spaceflightnow
Jul 13, 19:53
Live coverage: SpaceX to launch a flight-proven Falcon booster for 600th time
The Starlink 10-45 mission will add another 29 broadband internet satellites to SpaceX’s low Earth orbit constellation. Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is scheduled for 4:27 a.m. EDT (0827 UTC).
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Live coverage: SpaceX to launch a flight-proven Falcon booster for 600th time. Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is scheduled for 4:27 a.m. EDT (0827 UTC).
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The Starlink 10-45 mission will add another 29 broadband internet satellites to SpaceX’s low Earth orbit constellation.
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Jul 13, 19:12
Poland to host new ESA center as government boosts investments in space
WARSAW, Poland — Poland will host the first European Space Agency (ESA) center located in an eastern flank member state, one that will be focused on civil security and resilience. […] The post Poland to host new ESA center as government boosts investments in space appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Poland to host new ESA center as government boosts investments in space. WARSAW, Poland — Poland will host the first European Space Agency (ESA) center located in an eastern flank member state, one that will be focused on civil security and resilience. […] The post Poland to host new ESA center as government boosts investments in space appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Spaceflightnow
Jul 13, 18:37
Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg
The Starlink 15-14 mission will add another 24 broadband internet satellites to the low Earth orbit constellation. Liftoff from pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base is scheduled for 6:17 p.m. PDT (9:17 p.m. EDT / 0117 UTC).
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Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg. The Starlink 15-14 mission will add another 24 broadband internet satellites to the low Earth orbit constellation. EDT / 0117 UTC).
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Liftoff from pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base is scheduled for 6:17 p.m.
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Jul 13, 15:10
Accel and Prosus backed QOSMIC raises $3.33 Million to Build Optical Ground Stations for the Orbital Data Economy
BENGALURU, India / July 15, 2026 — QOSMIC has raised $3.33 million in seed funding co-led by Accel and Prosus, with participation from South Park Commons, ARTPARK, and angel investor […] The post Accel and Prosus backed QOSMIC raises $3.33 Million to Build Optical Ground Stations for the Orbital Data Economy appeared first on SpaceNews .
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The raise comes as the center of gravity in space shifts from sensing to computing. A new class of companies is moving data centers and AI processing into orbit, where satellites generate and analyze data at volumes radio links were never built to carry.
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BENGALURU, India / July 15, 2026 — QOSMIC has raised $3.33 million in seed funding co-led by Accel and Prosus, with participation from South Park Commons, ARTPARK, and angel investor […] The post Accel and Prosus backed QOSMIC raises $3.33 Million to Build Optical Ground Stations for the Orbital Data Economy appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jul 13, 13:02
Reditus Space completes first reentry vehicle
Reditus Space, a startup developing recoverable and reusable spacecraft, has completed its first vehicle for launch later this year. The post Reditus Space completes first reentry vehicle appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Reditus Space completes first reentry vehicle. Reditus Space, a startup developing recoverable and reusable spacecraft, has completed its first vehicle for launch later this year. The post Reditus Space completes first reentry vehicle appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jul 13, 13:01
Voyager completes acquisition of Astrobotic
Voyager Technologies has completed its acquisition of lunar infrastructure company Astrobotic Technology, weeks after Astrobotic won two NASA lunar lander missions. The post Voyager completes acquisition of Astrobotic appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Voyager completes acquisition of Astrobotic. Voyager Technologies has completed its acquisition of lunar infrastructure company Astrobotic Technology, weeks after Astrobotic won two NASA lunar lander missions. The post Voyager completes acquisition of Astrobotic appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jul 13, 13:00
Getting ready for lunar planetary defense
Development in space is gaining serious momentum. Impressively, NASA recently unveiled plans for a new moon base — the first concrete step toward permanently moving human civilization off Earth. However, as we […] The post Getting ready for lunar planetary defense appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Development in space is gaining serious momentum. Impressively, NASA recently unveiled plans for a new moon base — the first concrete step toward permanently moving human civilization off Earth. However, as we […] The post Getting ready for lunar planetary defense appeared first on SpaceNews .
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However, as we […] The post Getting ready for lunar planetary defense appeared first on SpaceNews .
Payloadspace
Jul 13, 13:00
Reditus Finishes ENOS Reentry Vehicle Ahead of First Flight
Reditus announced today it completed development of its first reentry spacecraft—called ENOS—which is scheduled to fly a debut flight this fall. The post Reditus Finishes ENOS Reentry Vehicle Ahead of First Flight appeared first on Payload .
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Reditus Finishes ENOS Reentry Vehicle Ahead of First Flight. Reditus announced today it completed development of its first reentry spacecraft—called ENOS—which is scheduled to fly a debut flight this fall. The post Reditus Finishes ENOS Reentry Vehicle Ahead of First Flight appeared first on Payload .
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Payloadspace
Jul 13, 12:24
Reflect Orbital Cleared to Fly In-Orbit Mirror by FCC
The FCC said concerns about how the spacecraft will impact the environment and astronomy are outside of the Commission’s scope. The post Reflect Orbital Cleared to Fly In-Orbit Mirror by FCC appeared first on Payload .
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Reflect Orbital Cleared to Fly In-Orbit Mirror by FCC . The FCC said concerns about how the spacecraft will impact the environment and astronomy are outside of the Commission’s scope. The post Reflect Orbital Cleared to Fly In-Orbit Mirror by FCC appeared first on Payload .
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Jul 13, 01:44
SpaceX gears up for Starship Flight 13
SpaceX plans to conduct its next Starship launch as soon as July 16 to test fixes to issues from the previous flight and deploy functioning Starlink satellites. The post SpaceX gears up for Starship Flight 13 appeared first on SpaceNews .
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SpaceX gears up for Starship Flight 13. SpaceX plans to conduct its next Starship launch as soon as July 16 to test fixes to issues from the previous flight and deploy functioning Starlink satellites. The post SpaceX gears up for Starship Flight 13 appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Nasaspaceflight
Jul 12, 20:46
NASA’s Roman telescope into prelaunch servicing following arrival in Florida
NASA’s next space telescope, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, arrived at Kennedy Space Center… The post NASA’s Roman telescope into prelaunch servicing following arrival in Florida appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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NASA’s next space telescope, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, arrived at Kennedy Space Center in late June ahead of its scheduled launch on Aug. 30 atop a SpaceX Falcon Heavy from Launch Complex 39A.
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NASA’s next space telescope, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, arrived at Kennedy Space Center… The post NASA’s Roman telescope into prelaunch servicing following arrival in Florida appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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Jul 11, 13:39
Parabilis tests propulsion system for maneuverable cubesats
The Space Force is backing the development of the company’s hybrid engine technology for small satellites The post Parabilis tests propulsion system for maneuverable cubesats appeared first on SpaceNews .
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WASHINGTON — Small satellites have become a staple of military space programs because they are relatively inexpensive and quick to build. The Space Force is working with propulsion startup Parabilis Space Technologies on a system intended to expand the missions those spacecraft can perform.
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The Space Force is backing the development of the company’s hybrid engine technology for small satellites The post Parabilis tests propulsion system for maneuverable cubesats appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jul 11, 00:29
FCC approves first Reflect Orbital satellite
The Federal Communications Commission has given its approval for a satellite that will test the ability to reflect sunlight into nighttime regions, a project sharply criticized by astronomers and environmentalists. The post FCC approves first Reflect Orbital satellite appeared first on SpaceNews .
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FCC approves first Reflect Orbital satellite. The Federal Communications Commission has given its approval for a satellite that will test the ability to reflect sunlight into nighttime regions, a project sharply criticized by astronomers and environmentalists. The post FCC approves first Reflect Orbital satellite appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Spaceflightnow
Jul 10, 20:59
SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg SFB
The Starlink 17-48 mission will add another 24 satellites to the low Earth orbit constellation. Liftoff from pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base happened at 8:01 p.m. PDT (11:01 p.m. EDT / 0301 UTC).
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SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg SFB. Liftoff from pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base happened at 8:01 p.m. EDT / 0301 UTC).
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The Starlink 17-48 mission will add another 24 satellites to the low Earth orbit constellation.
Nasaspaceflight
Jul 10, 19:46
Booster 20 completes record duration Static Fire
With the 33 engine static fire completed for Booster 20, SpaceX is pushing hard to… The post Booster 20 completes record duration Static Fire appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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The final component is the Ship 40 rollout if Booster 20 stays at the launch site. After being inside Mega Bay 1 for one month, SpaceX rolled Booster 20 out to Pad 2 for a 33-engine static fire, and for what could be the only rollout to the launch site.
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With the 33 engine static fire completed for Booster 20, SpaceX is pushing hard to… The post Booster 20 completes record duration Static Fire appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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Jul 10, 18:12
Earth observation satellites pass telecom in European space industry sales
MILAN – European space industry sales rebounded in 2025 after a contraction in 2024, Eurospace reported in its latest Facts and Figures report, presented July 7. The growth is driven […] The post Earth observation satellites pass telecom in European space industry sales appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Earth observation satellites pass telecom in European space industry sales. MILAN – European space industry sales rebounded in 2025 after a contraction in 2024, Eurospace reported in its latest Facts and Figures report, presented July 7. The growth is driven […] The post Earth observation satellites pass telecom in European space industry sales appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jul 10, 17:07
China unveils members of state-backed commercial space consortium
HELSINKI — A Chinese government body has published a national commercial space consortium membership list, offering a rare indication of which companies the state considers established players. The list was […] The post China unveils members of state-backed commercial space consortium appeared first on SpaceNews .
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China unveils members of state-backed commercial space consortium. HELSINKI — A Chinese government body has published a national commercial space consortium membership list, offering a rare indication of which companies the state considers established players.
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The list was […] The post China unveils members of state-backed commercial space consortium appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jul 10, 14:05
The space industry is weighing ambitious hiring against heritage
Space is hard, as the decades-old adage goes. For much of the industry’s history, “rocket science” was as much a barrier to entry as a byword for difficulty. But now […] The post The space industry is weighing ambitious hiring against heritage appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Space is hard, as the decades-old adage goes. For much of the industry’s history, “rocket science” was as much a barrier to entry as a byword for difficulty. But now […] The post The space industry is weighing ambitious hiring against heritage appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jul 10, 13:00
Startup testing nuclear battery technology in orbit
A City Labs mission aims to validate a tritium-powered electrical source for satellites and lunar systems that could operate where solar power falls short The post Startup testing nuclear battery technology in orbit appeared first on SpaceNews .
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WASHINGTON — A Florida startup has launched what it says is the first commercial demonstration of a nuclear-powered satellite technology, testing a power source that could allow future spacecraft and autonomous sensors to operate for years without relying exclusively on solar panels or conventional batteries.
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A City Labs mission aims to validate a tritium-powered electrical source for satellites and lunar systems that could operate where solar power falls short The post Startup testing nuclear battery technology in orbit appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jul 10, 13:00
Space capitalism needs more than a bull market
By most measures, commercial space is thriving. Washington produced a flurry of activity over the past year: two major executive orders, a raft of directives, and “space superiority” elevated to […] The post Space capitalism needs more than a bull market appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Space capitalism needs more than a bull market. By most measures, commercial space is thriving. Washington produced a flurry of activity over the past year: two major executive orders, a raft of directives, and “space superiority” elevated to […] The post Space capitalism needs more than a bull market appeared first on SpaceNews .
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By most measures, commercial space is thriving.
Payloadspace
Jul 10, 12:59
Pulse Space Lands $40M Space Force Contract to Develop Laser Tech
Pulse Space, a WA-based startup building laser systems capable of beaming power to other satellites on orbit, announced a $40M Space Force contract. The post Pulse Space Lands $40M Space Force Contract to Develop Laser Tech appeared first on Payload .
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Pulse Space Lands $40M Space Force Contract to Develop Laser Tech. Pulse Space, a WA-based startup building laser systems capable of beaming power to other satellites on orbit, announced a $40M Space Force contract. The post Pulse Space Lands $40M Space Force Contract to Develop Laser Tech appeared first on Payload .
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Payloadspace
Jul 10, 12:54
US Government Studying Offshore Launch Opportunities
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) published an RFI on Wednesday seeking information, to consider building or repurposing infrastructure on the Outer Continental Shelf, for space launch and reentry. The post US Government Studying Offshore Launch Opportunities appeared first on Payload .
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The US government is asking the space community to weigh in on bringing launch and recovery operations offshore. Add to that growing congestion at the nation’s launch pads as the number of rockets taking off increases dramatically—and the strategic vulnerability of having only a few access points to space—and it’s no surprise the government is looking for unconventional soluti…
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The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) published an RFI on Wednesday seeking information, to consider building or repurposing infrastructure on the Outer Continental Shelf, for space launch and reentry. The post US Government Studying Offshore Launch Opportunities appeared first on Payload .
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Jul 10, 11:25
ElevationSpace advances work on commercial reentry vehicle
A Japanese startup developing reentry vehicles is signing up customers and preparing for its first mission while keeping a watchful eye on SpaceX’s entry into the market. The post ElevationSpace advances work on commercial reentry vehicle appeared first on SpaceNews .
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ElevationSpace advances work on commercial reentry vehicle. A Japanese startup developing reentry vehicles is signing up customers and preparing for its first mission while keeping a watchful eye on SpaceX’s entry into the market. The post ElevationSpace advances work on commercial reentry vehicle appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jul 10, 06:55
China becomes second country to recover orbital booster with Long March 10B
HELSINKI — China launched its Long March 10B rocket early Friday and successfully recovered the first stage, marking a huge step for the country’s reusable rocket efforts. The first Long […] The post China becomes second country to recover orbital booster with Long March 10B appeared first on SpaceNews .
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China becomes second country to recover orbital booster with Long March 10B. HELSINKI — China launched its Long March 10B rocket early Friday and successfully recovered the first stage, marking a huge step for the country’s reusable rocket efforts.
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The first Long […] The post China becomes second country to recover orbital booster with Long March 10B appeared first on SpaceNews .
Payloadspace
Jul 10, 05:10
NATO Allies Plan to Stitch Together Sovereign Space Fleets
Eight NATO allies announced plans this week to combine their national defense satellites into a single network. The post NATO Allies Plan to Stitch Together Sovereign Space Fleets appeared first on Payload .
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NATO Allies Plan to Stitch Together Sovereign Space Fleets. Eight NATO allies announced plans this week to combine their national defense satellites into a single network. The post NATO Allies Plan to Stitch Together Sovereign Space Fleets appeared first on Payload .
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Jul 9, 23:20
Interior Department requests information on offshore launch options
An office of the U.S. Department of the Interior is seeking information on concepts for performing offshore orbital launches, part of a broader effort to reduce congestion at existing spaceports. The post Interior Department requests information on offshore launch options appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Interior Department requests information on offshore launch options. Department of the Interior is seeking information on concepts for performing offshore orbital launches, part of a broader effort to reduce congestion at existing spaceports. The post Interior Department requests information on offshore launch options appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jul 9, 22:35
SDA TAP Lab Evolves Into BMC3I TAP Lab And In Partnership With Catalyst Campus Launches A New Multi-Phased Program To Accelerate Mission-Focused Technology Development
Catalyst Campus for Technology and Innovation (CCTI) and the BMC3I TAP Lab Colorado are excited to announce a new multi-phased program designed to strengthen collaboration between commercial innovators and government […] The post SDA TAP Lab Evolves Into BMC3I TAP Lab And In Partnership With Catalyst Campus Launches A New Multi-Phased Program To Accelerate Mission-Focused Technology Development appeared first on SpaceNews .
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The program begins with the “Mission Catalyst Summit”, a three-day conference-style event taking place July 21-23, 2026, at Catalyst Campus and the BMC3I TAP Lab in Colorado Springs. The Mission Catalyst Summit is free and designed to introduce participants to the BMC3I TAP Lab, mission priorities, available resources, and opportunities for collaboration.
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Catalyst Campus for Technology and Innovation (CCTI) and the BMC3I TAP Lab Colorado are excited to announce a new multi-phased program designed to strengthen collaboration between commercial innovators and government […] The post SDA TAP Lab Evolves Into BMC3I TAP Lab And In Partnership With Catalyst Campus Launches A New Multi-Phased Program To Accelerate Mission-Focused Technology Development appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jul 9, 20:12
The Exploration Company establishes US entity to pursue government contracts
JOHANNESBURG — The Exploration Company, a space transportation company based in Germany, established TEC Federal, a United States-based entity that will enable it to compete for government programs and contracts. […] The post The Exploration Company establishes US entity to pursue government contracts appeared first on SpaceNews .
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The Exploration Company establishes US entity to pursue government contracts. JOHANNESBURG — The Exploration Company, a space transportation company based in Germany, established TEC Federal, a United States-based entity that will enable it to compete for government programs and contracts.
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Jul 9, 19:39
Environmental groups urge FCC to pause orbital data center applications
Environmental and scientific groups are calling for a halt to processing orbital data center applications, arguing the rush to move computing infrastructure into space has raised the stakes in a broader push for more megaconstellation oversight. The post Environmental groups urge FCC to pause orbital data center applications appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Environmental groups urge FCC to pause orbital data center applications. Environmental and scientific groups are calling for a halt to processing orbital data center applications, arguing the rush to move computing infrastructure into space has raised the stakes in a broader push for more megaconstellation oversight.
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Jul 9, 15:00
Volatility is often the price of ambition
For the growing number of constellations being designed around Starship, the wild ups and downs in the early days of SpaceX’s historic IPO have a familiar rhythm. While some of […] The post Volatility is often the price of ambition appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Volatility is often the price of ambition. For the growing number of constellations being designed around Starship, the wild ups and downs in the early days of SpaceX’s historic IPO have a familiar rhythm. While some of […] The post Volatility is often the price of ambition appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jul 9, 15:00
Xona unveils program to verify Pulsar-compatible devices
SAN FRANCISCO – Xona, the Silicon Valley startup establishing Pulsar, a precision positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) constellation, announced a high-profile roster of partners developing compatible equipment. Xona unveiled the […] The post Xona unveils program to verify Pulsar-compatible devices appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Xona unveils program to verify Pulsar-compatible devices. SAN FRANCISCO – Xona, the Silicon Valley startup establishing Pulsar, a precision positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) constellation, announced a high-profile roster of partners developing compatible equipment.
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Xona unveiled the […] The post Xona unveils program to verify Pulsar-compatible devices appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jul 9, 14:47
Maintaining leadership in space with Victoria Coleman
In this episode of the Space Minds podcast, David Ariosto talks with Victoria Coleman, the former chief scientist for the U.S. Air Force who now serves as associate provost of […] The post Maintaining leadership in space with Victoria Coleman appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Maintaining leadership in space with Victoria Coleman. In this episode of the Space Minds podcast, David Ariosto talks with Victoria Coleman, the former chief scientist for the U.S. Air Force who now serves as associate provost of […] The post Maintaining leadership in space with Victoria Coleman appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jul 9, 14:30
Space Force completes procurement reorganization, creating nine acquisition portfolios
New portfolio acquisition executives will control requirements and modernization decisions across major mission areas The post Space Force completes procurement reorganization, creating nine acquisition portfolios appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Space Force has completed the biggest overhaul of its acquisition organization since the service was established, creating nine mission-focused Portfolio Acquisition Executives to oversee the buying, integration and modernization of the military’s space capabilities.
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New portfolio acquisition executives will control requirements and modernization decisions across major mission areas The post Space Force completes procurement reorganization, creating nine acquisition portfolios appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jul 9, 13:00
Space Force awards Pulse Space $40 million to advance laser power technology
The startup is developing laser systems that transmit power and data between spacecraft The post Space Force awards Pulse Space $40 million to advance laser power technology appeared first on SpaceNews .
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WASHINGTON — Pulse Space, a startup developing laser technology designed to transmit power and data between spacecraft, said it has won a $40 million contract from the U.S. “We are honored to partner with the United States Space Force to mature our laser-based technologies,” founder and chief executive Karl Stedman said July 9 in a statement.
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Payloadspace
Jul 9, 12:41
Blue Origin Seeks $10B at $130B Valuation, Reporting Shows
Blue Origin’s days as a Bezos-funded billion-dollar pet project are coming to an end. The post Blue Origin Seeks $10B at $130B Valuation, Reporting Shows appeared first on Payload .
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Blue Origin Seeks $10B at $130B Valuation, Reporting Shows. Blue Origin’s days as a Bezos-funded billion-dollar pet project are coming to an end. The post Blue Origin Seeks $10B at $130B Valuation, Reporting Shows appeared first on Payload .
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Jul 9, 12:00
Golden Dome and the search for new space markets
Even as many details of Golden Dome remain unsettled, the missile-defense program has become a focal point for space and defense startups looking for new markets The post Golden Dome and the search for new space markets appeared first on SpaceNews .
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For entrepreneurs and investors, the attraction is the possibility that Golden Dome could create demand for new categories of military space infrastructure. Companies developing satellite refueling, orbital transportation, communications relay networks, in-space servicing and other capabilities are positioning their technologies as essential support services for a large space-…
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Even as many details of Golden Dome remain unsettled, the missile-defense program has become a focal point for space and defense startups looking for new markets The post Golden Dome and the search for new space markets appeared first on SpaceNews .
Payloadspace
Jul 9, 12:00
Auxilium Demos Tech To Enable Sustainable Bioprinting in Orbit
Auxilium Biotechnologies has created multiple types of organ tissues aboard the ISS, marking a milestone when it comes to the scalability and future use cases for bioprinting in orbit. The post Auxilium Demos Tech To Enable Sustainable Bioprinting in Orbit appeared first on Payload .
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The company’s AMP-1 system 3D-printed liver and kidney tissue—the first time tissue for both of those organs has been manufactured in space, according to the company. Making a different type of tissue is as simple as switching the cartridge, which can be stored in space for at least six months, Koffler said.
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Auxilium Biotechnologies has created multiple types of organ tissues aboard the ISS, marking a milestone when it comes to the scalability and future use cases for bioprinting in orbit. The post Auxilium Demos Tech To Enable Sustainable Bioprinting in Orbit appeared first on Payload .
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Jul 9, 11:57
Blue Origin seeks to raise $10 billion in outside capital
Blue Origin is planning to raise $10 billion in the company’s first outside investment to support its ambitions in launch services and satellite constellations. The post Blue Origin seeks to raise $10 billion in outside capital appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Blue Origin seeks to raise $10 billion in outside capital. Blue Origin is planning to raise $10 billion in the company’s first outside investment to support its ambitions in launch services and satellite constellations. The post Blue Origin seeks to raise $10 billion in outside capital appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jul 9, 11:18
MDA Space buys French Earth data analytics company CLS
Canadian company MDA Space is buying a French Earth data analytics company in its second big acquisition in recent weeks, part of wave of mergers and acquisitions in the industry. The post MDA Space buys French Earth data analytics company CLS appeared first on SpaceNews .
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MDA Space buys French Earth data analytics company CLS. Canadian company MDA Space is buying a French Earth data analytics company in its second big acquisition in recent weeks, part of wave of mergers and acquisitions in the industry. The post MDA Space buys French Earth data analytics company CLS appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jul 9, 03:31
New Singapore space agency seeks to build up the country’s space industry
Singapore’s new space agency signed a cooperation agreement with its Japanese counterpart as part of its efforts to build up the country’s space industry. The post New Singapore space agency seeks to build up the country’s space industry appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Singapore’s new space agency signed a cooperation agreement with its Japanese counterpart as part of its efforts to build up the country’s space industry.
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Spaceflightnow
Jul 9, 02:14
Live coverage: SpaceX to launch Falcon 9 rocket on record-breaking 36th flight
The flight-leading booster, B1067, will launch the Starlink 10-42 mission from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Liftoff from pad 40 is scheduled for 5:25 a.m. EDT (0925 UTC) on Thursday morning.
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Live coverage: SpaceX to launch Falcon 9 rocket on record-breaking 36th flight. Liftoff from pad 40 is scheduled for 5:25 a.m. EDT (0925 UTC) on Thursday morning.
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The flight-leading booster, B1067, will launch the Starlink 10-42 mission from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
Nasaspaceflight
Jul 8, 21:49
Rocket Lab sees Electron gains, Neutron delays in first half of 2026
Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket has had a record stretch through the first half of 2026,… The post Rocket Lab sees Electron gains, Neutron delays in first half of 2026 appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket has had a record stretch through the first half of 2026, driving a sharp rise in launch contracts and revenue, even as the company’s larger Neutron vehicle continues working through a delayed path to its debut.
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Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket has had a record stretch through the first half of 2026,… The post Rocket Lab sees Electron gains, Neutron delays in first half of 2026 appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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Jul 8, 21:28
ispace to send larger payloads to the moon on SpaceX’s Starship
Japanese lunar exploration company ispace is buying space on a future Starship lunar lander mission to deliver larger payloads to the moon. The post ispace to send larger payloads to the moon on SpaceX’s Starship appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Japanese lunar exploration company ispace is buying space on a future Starship lunar lander mission to deliver larger payloads to the moon. The post ispace to send larger payloads to the moon on SpaceX’s Starship appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Japanese lunar exploration company ispace is buying space on a future Starship lunar lander mission to deliver larger payloads to the moon.
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Jul 8, 18:06
Is this the year for a NASA authorization bill?
Appropriators, like fans of hard-luck sports teams, say every year that this year will be different. That this will be the year that “regular order” returns to the appropriations process, […] The post Is this the year for a NASA authorization bill? appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jul 8, 13:00
Fi expands Starlink direct-to-device capability into dog-tracking
Pet technology company Fi launched a dog tracker July 8 that uses T-Mobile’s Starlink-enabled T-Satellite service to remain connected across the United States, even outside the telco’s terrestrial network. The post Fi expands Starlink direct-to-device capability into dog-tracking appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Fi expands Starlink direct-to-device capability into dog-tracking. Pet technology company Fi launched a dog tracker July 8 that uses T-Mobile’s Starlink-enabled T-Satellite service to remain connected across the United States, even outside the telco’s terrestrial network. The post Fi expands Starlink direct-to-device capability into dog-tracking appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jul 8, 13:00
The satellite industry’s most expensive problem isn’t in orbit
AST SpaceMobile recently deployed three more BlueBird satellites into low Earth orbit as it advances plans for a space-based cellular broadband network of 45 to 60 satellites by the end […] The post The satellite industry’s most expensive problem isn’t in orbit appeared first on SpaceNews .
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SpaceX already has more than 650 direct-to-device satellites in orbit and a live commercial service with T-Mobile. Skylo’s network has 15 million connected devices, and Iridium is preparing NTN Direct for commercial launch. Satellite roaming traffic flows only one way, so they’re always paying out to satellite operators and never collecting inbound roaming revenue.
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AST SpaceMobile recently deployed three more BlueBird satellites into low Earth orbit as it advances plans for a space-based cellular broadband network of 45 to 60 satellites by the end […] The post The satellite industry’s most expensive problem isn’t in orbit appeared first on SpaceNews .
Payloadspace
Jul 8, 12:40
ispace Launches Lunar Integrator Service With Starship
The Japanese company announced Tuesday that it had secured 500 kg of payload capacity on Starship to launch no earlier than 2030. The post ispace Launches Lunar Integrator Service With Starship appeared first on Payload .
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ispace Launches Lunar Integrator Service With Starship. The Japanese company announced Tuesday that it had secured 500 kg of payload capacity on Starship to launch no earlier than 2030. The post ispace Launches Lunar Integrator Service With Starship appeared first on Payload .
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Jul 8, 12:00
Venus Aerospace raises $91 million to scale rocket engine technology
Funding will support development and production of the company’s rotating detonation rocket engine The post Venus Aerospace raises $91 million to scale rocket engine technology appeared first on SpaceNews .
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WASHINGTON — Venus Aerospace, a Houston-based propulsion startup developing rocket engines for hypersonic flight and space transportation, said July 8 it raised $91 million in a Series B funding round to expand development and production of its rotating detonation rocket engine technology.
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Funding will support development and production of the company’s rotating detonation rocket engine The post Venus Aerospace raises $91 million to scale rocket engine technology appeared first on SpaceNews .
Payloadspace
Jul 8, 12:00
Venus Aerospace Raises $91M Series B to Scale RDRE Production
The funding round is the latest in a string of news from RDRE engine companies, suggesting the more efficient rocket tech is having a moment in the industry. The post Venus Aerospace Raises $91M Series B to Scale RDRE Production appeared first on Payload .
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Venus Aerospace announced a $91M Series B today to fund the development and production of its rotating detonation rocket engine (RDRE) for DoD and commercial space missions. Turning heads: In May 2025, Venus reported it was the first US company to complete a successful test flight of an RDRE-powered rocket.
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The funding round is the latest in a string of news from RDRE engine companies, suggesting the more efficient rocket tech is having a moment in the industry. The post Venus Aerospace Raises $91M Series B to Scale RDRE Production appeared first on Payload .
Nasaspaceflight
Jul 8, 11:45
Progress at the Cape: New Launch Pads rise for Stoke, Relativity
The Space Coast’s rejuvination continues apace, with multiple launch providers advancing new facilities at Cape… The post Progress at the Cape: New Launch Pads rise for Stoke, Relativity appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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Construction highlights include Stoke Space’s near-complete pad at LC-14 and Relativity Space’s ongoing work at LC-16 for Terran R. LC-14: Stoke Space Revives Historic Mercury Pad for Fully Reusable Nova Launch Complex 14 (LC-14) carries deep roots in American space history. Today, Stoke Space is breathing new life into the site for its medium-lift Nova rocket.
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Jul 8, 11:00
The government’s options to address strained spaceports
The May 28 explosion of a Blue Origin New Glenn rocket at Cape Canaveral’s Launch Complex 36 did more than destroy a rocket and severely damage a launch pad. The […] The post The government’s options to address strained spaceports appeared first on SpaceNews .
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The government’s options to address strained spaceports. The May 28 explosion of a Blue Origin New Glenn rocket at Cape Canaveral’s Launch Complex 36 did more than destroy a rocket and severely damage a launch pad. The […] The post The government’s options to address strained spaceports appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jul 8, 07:48
Space Force adds Relativity, Impulse Space to national security launch program
The NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1 program opens door to newer companies competing for military missions The post Space Force adds Relativity, Impulse Space to national security launch program appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Space Force is widening the field of companies eligible to compete for national security launch contracts, adding launch startup Relativity Space and orbital transportation company Impulse Space to a roster of commercial providers as it looks to diversify how military satellites reach orbit.
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The NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1 program opens door to newer companies competing for military missions The post Space Force adds Relativity, Impulse Space to national security launch program appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jul 8, 02:10
Skyroot prepares for first orbital launch attempt
Indian launch startup Skyroot Aerospace is preparing for its first orbital launch attempt as soon as July 12, with plans to quickly scale up to monthly launches. The post Skyroot prepares for first orbital launch attempt appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Skyroot prepares for first orbital launch attempt. Indian launch startup Skyroot Aerospace is preparing for its first orbital launch attempt as soon as July 12, with plans to quickly scale up to monthly launches. The post Skyroot prepares for first orbital launch attempt appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jul 8, 01:00
D-Orbit signs launch-services contract with ArkEdge Space
SAN FRANCISCO – Italian space logistics specialist D-Orbit will provide a series of launches aboard its ION Satellite Carrier for Japanese startup ArkEdge Space, under a contract announced July 8 […] The post D-Orbit signs launch-services contract with ArkEdge Space appeared first on SpaceNews .
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“This is one of the most significant contracts D-Orbit has signed to date,” Matteo Andreas Lorenzoni, D-Orbit Orbital Access Business Unit director, told SpaceNews by email. ArkEdge Space needs dependable, recurring access to orbit for its constellation programs,” Lorenzoni said.
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SAN FRANCISCO – Italian space logistics specialist D-Orbit will provide a series of launches aboard its ION Satellite Carrier for Japanese startup ArkEdge Space, under a contract announced July 8 […] The post D-Orbit signs launch-services contract with ArkEdge Space appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jul 7, 22:45
Orbit Fab hires new CEO and raises funding to support satellite refueling business
With a new chief executive and funding round, satellite refueling company Orbit Fab hopes to make the transition from technology development to operations. The post Orbit Fab hires new CEO and raises funding to support satellite refueling business appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Orbit Fab hires new CEO and raises funding to support satellite refueling business. With a new chief executive and funding round, satellite refueling company Orbit Fab hopes to make the transition from technology development to operations. The post Orbit Fab hires new CEO and raises funding to support satellite refueling business appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jul 7, 18:46
Spirit Electronics Announces Managed Access to U.S.-Based Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing for Aerospace and Defense Programs
PHOENIX, AZ — June 09, 2026 — Spirit Electronics today announced a new managed-access offering that provides aerospace and defense customers with a secure pathway to advanced, U.S.-based semiconductor manufacturing in […] The post Spirit Electronics Announces Managed Access to U.S.-Based Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing for Aerospace and Defense Programs appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Through this capability, Spirit supports programs seeking domestic wafer fabrication for custom ASICs and high-reliability integrated circuits, helping customers align mission needs with trusted, onshore production capacity. “Defense customers continue to shift toward onshore manufacturing to secure their mission critical needs,” said Marti McCurdy, CEO of Spirit Electronics.
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PHOENIX, AZ — June 09, 2026 — Spirit Electronics today announced a new managed-access offering that provides aerospace and defense customers with a secure pathway to advanced, U.S.-based semiconductor manufacturing in […] The post Spirit Electronics Announces Managed Access to U.S.-Based Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing for Aerospace and Defense Programs appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jul 7, 18:11
Apolink makes contact with first relay satellite
Apolink has made contact with its first satellite after launching on SpaceX’s July 7 rideshare mission, clearing the way for a data relay demonstration using a novel experimental license from the Federal Communications Commission. The post Apolink makes contact with first relay satellite appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Apolink makes contact with first relay satellite. Apolink has made contact with its first satellite after launching on SpaceX’s July 7 rideshare mission, clearing the way for a data relay demonstration using a novel experimental license from the Federal Communications Commission. The post Apolink makes contact with first relay satellite appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jul 7, 17:52
Arianespace opens door to GEO rideshare opportunities from 2029
MILAN — Arianespace has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with French in-orbit servicing company Infinite Orbits to explore future collaboration on multiple direct-to-GEO rideshare launch services, the companies announced July […] The post Arianespace opens door to GEO rideshare opportunities from 2029 appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Arianespace first mentioned the possibility of rideshare services to geostationary orbit in 2019. But amid growing concerns over potential bottlenecks in the rideshare market after 2028 , the European launch provider is now revisiting the possibility of GEO rideshare services for commercial customers in more concrete terms.
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MILAN — Arianespace has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with French in-orbit servicing company Infinite Orbits to explore future collaboration on multiple direct-to-GEO rideshare launch services, the companies announced July […] The post Arianespace opens door to GEO rideshare opportunities from 2029 appeared first on SpaceNews .
Payloadspace
Jul 7, 17:30
FCC Poised To Advance Sat Licensing Reform
FCC Chair Brendan Carr announced last week that the commission is expected to vote on the Space Modernization Order on July 22. The post FCC Poised To Advance Sat Licensing Reform appeared first on Payload .
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FCC Poised To Advance Sat Licensing Reform. FCC Chair Brendan Carr announced last week that the commission is expected to vote on the Space Modernization Order on July 22. The post FCC Poised To Advance Sat Licensing Reform appeared first on Payload .
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Jul 7, 15:31
SpaceX launches Transporter-17 amid concerns about rideshare program’s future
SpaceX launched the latest in its Transporter series of rideshare missions July 7 as industry concerns about the program’s future reach what one rival company executive called a panic. The post SpaceX launches Transporter-17 amid concerns about rideshare program’s future appeared first on SpaceNews .
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SpaceX launches Transporter-17 amid concerns about rideshare program’s future. SpaceX launched the latest in its Transporter series of rideshare missions July 7 as industry concerns about the program’s future reach what one rival company executive called a panic. The post SpaceX launches Transporter-17 amid concerns about rideshare program’s future appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Payloadspace
Jul 7, 12:46
Transporter-17 Sends the First Commercial Nuclear Sat to Orbit
SpaceX’s ($SPCX) Transporter-17 rideshare mission lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base at 3:12am, carrying 81 payloads to LEO. The post Transporter-17 Sends the First Commercial Nuclear Sat to Orbit appeared first on Payload .
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SpaceX’s ($SPCX) Transporter-17 rideshare mission lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base at 3:12am, carrying 81 payloads to LEO. The post Transporter-17 Sends the First Commercial Nuclear Sat to Orbit appeared first on Payload .
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SpaceX’s ($SPCX) Transporter-17 rideshare mission lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base at 3:12am, carrying 81 payloads to LEO.
Payloadspace
Jul 7, 12:28
NASA Releases CLD Draft RFP
NASA is officially moving forward with its original plan to support stand-alone replacements to the ISS, after industry proved its take on human habitation in LEO. The post NASA Releases CLD Draft RFP appeared first on Payload .
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The space agency released a draft request for proposals on Monday, while indicating that it intended to award early development contracts to at least two station builders. Prove it: This spring, NASA announced that it was considering pivoting away from its plan to support a private, stand-alone space station model after the ISS was decommissioned, arguing that the market was n…
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NASA is officially moving forward with its original plan to support stand-alone replacements to the ISS, after industry proved its take on human habitation in LEO. The post NASA Releases CLD Draft RFP appeared first on Payload .
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Jul 7, 12:01
Simera Sense to provide imagers for Canary Islands constellation
Belgium’s Simera Sense has won a contract to provide multispectral imagers for a small constellation being designed to track wildfires, volcanic activity and other regional priorities for the Canary Islands off the coast of Spain. The post Simera Sense to provide imagers for Canary Islands constellation appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Simera Sense to provide imagers for Canary Islands constellation. Belgium’s Simera Sense has won a contract to provide multispectral imagers for a small constellation being designed to track wildfires, volcanic activity and other regional priorities for the Canary Islands off the coast of Spain.
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Jul 7, 11:00
SpaceX satellite wins test Pentagon’s commitment to competition
As the military rushes to deploy proliferated networks, SpaceX’s dominance is attracting congressional scrutiny The post SpaceX satellite wins test Pentagon’s commitment to competition appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Space Force recently awarded two of its biggest satellite contracts to SpaceX, strengthening the company’s position in the military’s next generation space networks. These procurements come at a pivotal moment for the space industrial base.
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As the military rushes to deploy proliferated networks, SpaceX’s dominance is attracting congressional scrutiny The post SpaceX satellite wins test Pentagon’s commitment to competition appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jul 7, 08:00
Isar Aerospace signs agreement for Canadian launch site
Isar Aerospace has signed a contract to develop a Canadian launch site for its Spectrum rocket, an agreement linked to a deal to sell submarines to the Canadian military. The post Isar Aerospace signs agreement for Canadian launch site appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Isar Aerospace signs agreement for Canadian launch site. Isar Aerospace has signed a contract to develop a Canadian launch site for its Spectrum rocket, an agreement linked to a deal to sell submarines to the Canadian military. The post Isar Aerospace signs agreement for Canadian launch site appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Nasaspaceflight
Jul 6, 21:45
Launch Preview: Long March 10B and Vikram-I debut
Six orbital launches are scheduled internationally this week. Three Falcon 9 flights are expected from… The post Launch Preview: Long March 10B and Vikram-I debut appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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Spaceflightnow
Jul 6, 21:36
Live coverage: Fire detectors, military tech demos, 3D printers among SpaceX rideshare payloads launching on midnight Falcon 9 flight
SpaceX will launch a series of 81 payloads to a Sun-synchronous Earth orbit over a roughly 2.5-hour-long deployment period. Liftoff from pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base is scheduled during a 95-minute window that opens at 12:10 a.m. PDT (0310 EDT / 0710 UTC).
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Live coverage: Fire detectors, military tech demos, 3D printers among SpaceX rideshare payloads launching on midnight Falcon 9 flight. Liftoff from pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base is scheduled during a 95-minute window that opens at 12:10 a.m. PDT (0310 EDT / 0710 UTC).
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SpaceX will launch a series of 81 payloads to a Sun-synchronous Earth orbit over a roughly 2.5-hour-long deployment period.
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Jul 6, 20:09
Blue Origin continues work on lunar landers during recovery from New Glenn explosion
Blue Origin is continuing to develop its Blue Moon lunar landers, with seven vehicles in production, while recovering from the New Glenn pad explosion more than a month ago. The post Blue Origin continues work on lunar landers during recovery from New Glenn explosion appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Blue Origin is continuing to develop its Blue Moon lunar landers, with seven vehicles in production, while recovering from the New Glenn pad explosion more than a month ago.
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Jul 6, 19:02
Iridium folds Aireon aviation safety service into Rocket Lab-bound business
Iridium Communications has completed its takeover of Aireon, bringing the aircraft-tracking venture fully in-house ahead of the satellite operator’s planned $8 billion sale to Rocket Lab. The post Iridium folds Aireon aviation safety service into Rocket Lab-bound business appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Iridium folds Aireon aviation safety service into Rocket Lab-bound business. Iridium Communications has completed its takeover of Aireon, bringing the aircraft-tracking venture fully in-house ahead of the satellite operator’s planned $8 billion sale to Rocket Lab. The post Iridium folds Aireon aviation safety service into Rocket Lab-bound business appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jul 6, 15:57
NASA adds three European firms to the commercial data program
MILAN — NASA’s Commercial Satellite Data Acquisition program (CSDA) announced June 23 contract awards with eight new commercial satellite data providers, three of which are European: Kuva Space (Finland), OroraTech […] The post NASA adds three European firms to the commercial data program appeared first on SpaceNews .
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With the latest awards, European companies now account for five of the 25 commercial providers in the program, underscoring the growing role of European Earth observation companies in U.S. “Europe has quietly built one of the most sophisticated Earth observation ecosystems in the world, and I think the NASA selection is a reflection of that,” Aitor Morinigo, CEO of Satlantis U…
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MILAN — NASA’s Commercial Satellite Data Acquisition program (CSDA) announced June 23 contract awards with eight new commercial satellite data providers, three of which are European: Kuva Space (Finland), OroraTech […] The post NASA adds three European firms to the commercial data program appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jul 6, 13:00
The term ‘dual-use’ is misleading and dangerous
There is only technology. How it is employed is a question of intent, context and political will, not of the technology itself. A precision optical payload captures imagery whether the […] The post The term ‘dual-use’ is misleading and dangerous appeared first on SpaceNews .
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The term ‘dual-use’ is misleading and dangerous. How it is employed is a question of intent, context and political will, not of the technology itself. A precision optical payload captures imagery whether the […] The post The term ‘dual-use’ is misleading and dangerous appeared first on SpaceNews .
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A precision optical payload captures imagery whether the […] The post The term ‘dual-use’ is misleading and dangerous appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jul 6, 13:00
BAE microchip designed for strategic defense missions passes radiation test
The company is positioning its Endura computing for classified and missile-defense satellite programs The post BAE microchip designed for strategic defense missions passes radiation test appeared first on SpaceNews .
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WASHINGTON — BAE Systems said its Endura space microprocessor has demonstrated it can operate in some of the most demanding radiation environments faced by national security spacecraft, clearing a key hurdle as military satellite programs seek more capable onboard computing.
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The company is positioning its Endura computing for classified and missile-defense satellite programs The post BAE microchip designed for strategic defense missions passes radiation test appeared first on SpaceNews .
Payloadspace
Jul 6, 12:55
Exclusive: Ravee Optics Raises $6M Seed to Build Compact Laser Terminals
Ravee Optics’ solution is designed to bring laser comms to the masses, with terminals that are lighter, smaller, and easier to manufacture at scale. The post Exclusive: Ravee Optics Raises $6M Seed to Build Compact Laser Terminals appeared first on Payload .
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Exclusive: Ravee Optics Raises $6M Seed to Build Compact Laser Terminals. Ravee Optics’ solution is designed to bring laser comms to the masses, with terminals that are lighter, smaller, and easier to manufacture at scale. The post Exclusive: Ravee Optics Raises $6M Seed to Build Compact Laser Terminals appeared first on Payload .
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Jul 6, 12:00
Connected Aircraft Fleet Set to Exceed 70,000 by 2035
Paris, France | May 2026 – Novaspace’s latest In-Flight Connectivity report points to sustained, long-term growth in the In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) market, with connected aircraft numbers to exceed 70,000 by 2035. Simultaneously, IFC penetration is expected to rise from 48% […] The post Connected Aircraft Fleet Set to Exceed 70,000 by 2035 appeared first on SpaceNews .
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“Momentum is now clearly shifting, with commercial aviation adoption set to accelerate significantly in the years ahead, driving a substantial increase in capacity demand and supporting long-term revenue growth across the IFC value chain.” In commercial aviation, the shift toward NGSO connectivity is already well underway.
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Paris, France | May 2026 – Novaspace’s latest In-Flight Connectivity report points to sustained, long-term growth in the In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) market, with connected aircraft numbers to exceed 70,000 by 2035. Simultaneously, IFC penetration is expected to rise from 48% […] The post Connected Aircraft Fleet Set to Exceed 70,000 by 2035 appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jul 6, 10:00
Centre for Space Futures, Novaspace and SpaceTech Gulf Sign Agreement to Develop Global Space Capability Mapping Dashboard
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – June, 2026 The Centre for Space Futures (CSF), together with leading international partners including Novaspace, and SpaceTech Gulf, have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) to […] The post Centre for Space Futures, Novaspace and SpaceTech Gulf Sign Agreement to Develop Global Space Capability Mapping Dashboard appeared first on SpaceNews .
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The agreement marks the start of a collaborative effort to build a data-driven platform that maps global space capabilities and makes them more accessible and actionable for decision-makers worldwide.
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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – June, 2026 The Centre for Space Futures (CSF), together with leading international partners including Novaspace, and SpaceTech Gulf, have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) to […] The post Centre for Space Futures, Novaspace and SpaceTech Gulf Sign Agreement to Develop Global Space Capability Mapping Dashboard appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jul 6, 09:14
Tianwen-2 arrives at asteroid Kamo’oalewa, first image revealed
HELSINKI — China’s Tianwen-2 sample return spacecraft has arrived at Kamoʻoalewa, revealing the near Earth asteroid to be a small, elongated rocky body. Tianwen-2 launched May 29, 2025, and traveled […] The post Tianwen-2 arrives at asteroid Kamo’oalewa, first image revealed appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Tianwen-2 arrives at asteroid Kamo’oalewa, first image revealed . HELSINKI — China’s Tianwen-2 sample return spacecraft has arrived at Kamoʻoalewa, revealing the near Earth asteroid to be a small, elongated rocky body. Tianwen-2 launched May 29, 2025, and traveled […] The post Tianwen-2 arrives at asteroid Kamo’oalewa, first image revealed appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Tianwen-2 launched May 29, 2025, and traveled […] The post Tianwen-2 arrives at asteroid Kamo’oalewa, first image revealed appeared first on SpaceNews .
Payloadspace
Jul 6, 02:42
The Biggest Fundraises of H1 2026
This is a case where a rising rocket lifts all payloads, around the world. The post The Biggest Fundraises of H1 2026 appeared first on Payload .
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The Biggest Fundraises of H1 2026. This is a case where a rising rocket lifts all payloads, around the world. The post The Biggest Fundraises of H1 2026 appeared first on Payload .
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Jul 6, 01:43
NASA and Small Business Administration partner on funding key space technologies
NASA is partnering with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) on an effort to attract capital to invest in companies producing critical space components. The post NASA and Small Business Administration partner on funding key space technologies appeared first on SpaceNews .
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NASA and Small Business Administration partner on funding key space technologies. Small Business Administration (SBA) on an effort to attract capital to invest in companies producing critical space components. The post NASA and Small Business Administration partner on funding key space technologies appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jul 5, 15:17
Airbus to build Aeolus-2 wind-monitoring satellite
The European Space Agency has selected Airbus Defence and Space to start work on the successor to a wind-monitoring satellite. The post Airbus to build Aeolus-2 wind-monitoring satellite appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Airbus to build Aeolus-2 wind-monitoring satellite. The European Space Agency has selected Airbus Defence and Space to start work on the successor to a wind-monitoring satellite. The post Airbus to build Aeolus-2 wind-monitoring satellite appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Nasaspaceflight
Jul 4, 22:10
Vast’s Haven-1 continues to advance through milestones ahead of planned 2027 launch
Vast Space’s Haven-1 station is on track to launch in Q1 2027, having achieved several… The post Vast’s Haven-1 continues to advance through milestones ahead of planned 2027 launch appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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The company also plans to develop high-power satellite buses and has signed several agreements with European countries to support astronaut missions to the International Space Station and Haven-1. Haven-1 is a candidate to become the world’s first commercial space station and has completed critical integration and testing procedures.
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Vast Space’s Haven-1 station is on track to launch in Q1 2027, having achieved several… The post Vast’s Haven-1 continues to advance through milestones ahead of planned 2027 launch appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
Spaceflightnow
Jul 4, 21:56
Live coverage: Semiconductor manufacturing test bed to fly alongside Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 launch
Liftoff of the Starlink 10-50 mission from Space Launch Complex 40 is currently scheduled for 6:46 a.m. EDT (1046 UTC). The rocket's first-stage booster will carry two semiconductor manufacturing pods for Besxar Space Industries.
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Live coverage: Semiconductor manufacturing test bed to fly alongside Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 launch. EDT (1046 UTC). The rocket's first-stage booster will carry two semiconductor manufacturing pods for Besxar Space Industries.
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Liftoff of the Starlink 10-50 mission from Space Launch Complex 40 is currently scheduled for 6:46 a.m.
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Jul 4, 10:17
GAO flags satellite costs, launch risks in Space Force portfolio
Watchdog cites growing costs for missile-warning satellites, digital engineering gaps and workforce reductions that could slow national security launches The post GAO flags satellite costs, launch risks in Space Force portfolio appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Space Force has earned a reputation inside the Pentagon for moving faster than traditional military acquisition programs. But a new government watchdog report suggests some space procurements continue to confront many of the same problems that have plagued defense acquisitions for decades.
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Watchdog cites growing costs for missile-warning satellites, digital engineering gaps and workforce reductions that could slow national security launches The post GAO flags satellite costs, launch risks in Space Force portfolio appeared first on SpaceNews .
Nasaspaceflight
Jul 3, 21:26
Starship in Florida pushing for launch this year
Starship launches from Cape Canaveral are getting closer and closer as SpaceX and its contractors… The post Starship in Florida pushing for launch this year appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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Starship launches from Cape Canaveral are getting closer and closer as SpaceX and its contractors continue to finish work on LC-39A and the Gigabay at Roberts Road. It is unknown what SpaceX will be placing at this level; it’s possible for an updated launch control at Cape Canaveral, as the east-side view offers a clear view of every launch pad.
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Starship launches from Cape Canaveral are getting closer and closer as SpaceX and its contractors… The post Starship in Florida pushing for launch this year appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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Jul 3, 20:55
Pegasus launches Swift reboost mission
A Pegasus XL launched a mission to reboost a NASA astrophysics spacecraft on what may be the final flight of that rocket. The post Pegasus launches Swift reboost mission appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Pegasus launches Swift reboost mission. A Pegasus XL launched a mission to reboost a NASA astrophysics spacecraft on what may be the final flight of that rocket. The post Pegasus launches Swift reboost mission appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jul 3, 13:10
Chinese satellite manufacturer Hongqing raises $191 million
HELSINKI — Hongqing Technology, the satellite manufacturing affiliate of launch firm Landspace, has secured one of the largest single raises for a Chinese commercial satellite maker. The funding round, announced […] The post Chinese satellite manufacturer Hongqing raises $191 million appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Chinese satellite manufacturer Hongqing raises $191 million. HELSINKI — Hongqing Technology, the satellite manufacturing affiliate of launch firm Landspace, has secured one of the largest single raises for a Chinese commercial satellite maker. The funding round, announced […] The post Chinese satellite manufacturer Hongqing raises $191 million appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Payloadspace
Jul 3, 05:46
Inside the Deepening Ties Between Europe and the Middle East
While European sovereignty may be driven by a response to the deterioration of geopolitical ties to the US, it’s opened the door for Middle Eastern space companies. The post Inside the Deepening Ties Between Europe and the Middle East appeared first on Payload .
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Inside the Deepening Ties Between Europe and the Middle East. While European sovereignty may be driven by a response to the deterioration of geopolitical ties to the US, it’s opened the door for Middle Eastern space companies. The post Inside the Deepening Ties Between Europe and the Middle East appeared first on Payload .
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Jul 2, 19:27
Perovskite solar panel startup Verde Technologies shifts focus to space
Verde Technologies is turning to space to commercialize perovskite-based solar panels, shifting its initial focus away from rooftops in a bet that the thin-film material can help power orbital data centers and other large constellations. The post Perovskite solar panel startup Verde Technologies shifts focus to space appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Perovskite solar panel startup Verde Technologies shifts focus to space. Verde Technologies is turning to space to commercialize perovskite-based solar panels, shifting its initial focus away from rooftops in a bet that the thin-film material can help power orbital data centers and other large constellations.
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Jul 2, 18:20
Isar Aerospace to launch German-built Planet imaging satellite
Isar Aerospace won a contract from Planet’s German subsidiary to launch an imaging satellite, demonstrating an end-to-end space capability for the country. The post Isar Aerospace to launch German-built Planet imaging satellite appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Isar Aerospace to launch German-built Planet imaging satellite. Isar Aerospace won a contract from Planet’s German subsidiary to launch an imaging satellite, demonstrating an end-to-end space capability for the country. The post Isar Aerospace to launch German-built Planet imaging satellite appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jul 2, 17:38
Polish space tech company Sybilla Technologies secures funds to enter U.S. market
WARSAW, Poland — The Polish state-owned bank BGK and European venture capital firm 3TS Capital Partners have unveiled an investment of around 35 million zloty ($10 million) in Poland’s space […] The post Polish space tech company Sybilla Technologies secures funds to enter U.S. market appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Polish space tech company Sybilla Technologies secures funds to enter U.S. WARSAW, Poland — The Polish state-owned bank BGK and European venture capital firm 3TS Capital Partners have unveiled an investment of around 35 million zloty ($10 million) in Poland’s space […] The post Polish space tech company Sybilla Technologies secures funds to enter U.S.
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Jul 2, 13:50
Making satellite communications more resilient
In this episode of Space Minds, Mike Gruss talks with Kymeta’s Ryan Stevenson. They discuss the benefits and challenges of multi-orbit and multi-band connectivity in a single terminal. About Space […] The post Making satellite communications more resilient appeared first on SpaceNews .
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In this episode of Space Minds, Mike Gruss talks with Kymeta’s Ryan Stevenson. They discuss the benefits and challenges of multi-orbit and multi-band connectivity in a single terminal. About Space […] The post Making satellite communications more resilient appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Payloadspace
Jul 2, 12:36
True Anomaly Approaches, Images Rocket Lab Craft
SSC ordered True Anomaly to deliver the imagery within 72 hours of receiving the order. True Anomaly did it in 61. The post True Anomaly Approaches, Images Rocket Lab Craft appeared first on Payload .
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SSC ordered True Anomaly to deliver the imagery within 72 hours of receiving the order. True Anomaly did it in 61. The post True Anomaly Approaches, Images Rocket Lab Craft appeared first on Payload .
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Payloadspace
Jul 2, 12:00
Exclusive: Austria Taps R-Space for Its Second Military Sat
Aurora is one of three missions in a series of planned government-backed demos to validate new technologies in orbit The post Exclusive: Austria Taps R-Space for Its Second Military Sat appeared first on Payload .
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The Austrian Ministry of Defence has selected local startup R-Space to act as the prime contractor for the country’s second military satellite, which is expected to launch in 2027, according to R-Space CEO Carsten Scharlemann. “The data we are generating [in orbit] is much more than actually we can bring down in a reasonable time,” Scharlemann told Payload.
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Aurora is one of three missions in a series of planned government-backed demos to validate new technologies in orbit The post Exclusive: Austria Taps R-Space for Its Second Military Sat appeared first on Payload .
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Jul 2, 09:54
Final Atlas 5 Amazon Leo mission launches
An Atlas 5 lifted off July 2 carrying a set of Amazon Leo satellites in the final launch by that vehicle to carry a satellite payload. The post Final Atlas 5 Amazon Leo mission launches appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Final Atlas 5 Amazon Leo mission launches. An Atlas 5 lifted off July 2 carrying a set of Amazon Leo satellites in the final launch by that vehicle to carry a satellite payload. The post Final Atlas 5 Amazon Leo mission launches appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Spaceflightnow
Jul 1, 23:20
Live coverage: ULA to launch final Atlas 5 rocket supporting Amazon Leo’s broadband internet satellite constellation
The Leo Atlas 8 mission is also the final flight of an Atlas 5 551 configuration. Liftoff from pad 41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is scheduled for 12:24 a.m. EDT (0424 UTC).
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Live coverage: ULA to launch final Atlas 5 rocket supporting Amazon Leo’s broadband internet satellite constellation. Liftoff from pad 41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is scheduled for 12:24 a.m. EDT (0424 UTC).
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The Leo Atlas 8 mission is also the final flight of an Atlas 5 551 configuration.
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Jul 1, 22:19
Report links Starliner problems to overconfidence and unrealistic schedules
A new report links the long-running technical problems with Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner commercial crew vehicle to a combination of overconfidence, unrealistic schedules and NASA’s lack of insight into the vehicle. The post Report links Starliner problems to overconfidence and unrealistic schedules appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Report links Starliner problems to overconfidence and unrealistic schedules. A new report links the long-running technical problems with Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner commercial crew vehicle to a combination of overconfidence, unrealistic schedules and NASA’s lack of insight into the vehicle.
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Nasaspaceflight
Jul 1, 21:38
NASA announces new lander contracts for Moon Base Phase One
In June 2026, NASA announced four new lunar landers as part of its Moon Base… The post NASA announces new lander contracts for Moon Base Phase One appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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In June 2026, NASA announced four new lunar landers as part of its Moon Base program, further progressing toward creating a permanent human presence on the Moon. Three landers, originally under the Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative, were reclassified under NASA’s Moon Base program.
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In June 2026, NASA announced four new lunar landers as part of its Moon Base… The post NASA announces new lander contracts for Moon Base Phase One appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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Jul 1, 19:45
FCC to vote on satellite licensing overhaul July 22
The FCC is set to vote July 22 on an order to overhaul its satellite application process, creating a “licensing assembly line” to keep up with increasingly large and complex constellation plans. The post FCC to vote on satellite licensing overhaul July 22 appeared first on SpaceNews .
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FCC to vote on satellite licensing overhaul July 22. The FCC is set to vote July 22 on an order to overhaul its satellite application process, creating a “licensing assembly line” to keep up with increasingly large and complex constellation plans. The post FCC to vote on satellite licensing overhaul July 22 appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Spaceflightnow
Jul 1, 17:12
Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg SFB
The Starlink 17-46 mission will fly on the 77th Falcon 9 rocket launch of the year. Liftoff from pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base is scheduled for 7:57 p.m. PDT (10:57 p.m. EDT / 0257 UTC).
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Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg SFB. Liftoff from pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base is scheduled for 7:57 p.m. EDT / 0257 UTC).
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The Starlink 17-46 mission will fly on the 77th Falcon 9 rocket launch of the year.
Nasaspaceflight
Jul 1, 13:20
Blue Origin accelerates LC-36 recovery via hybrid plan
One month after the New Glenn anomaly that severely damaged Launch Complex-36 at Cape Canaveral… The post Blue Origin accelerates LC-36 recovery via hybrid plan appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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One month after the New Glenn anomaly that severely damaged Launch Complex-36 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Blue Origin has conducted an intensive cleanup and recovery effort at the site. Early analysis by Blue Origin points to the aft section of the first stage as the origin of the anomaly, consistent with publicly available video footage of the event.
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One month after the New Glenn anomaly that severely damaged Launch Complex-36 at Cape Canaveral… The post Blue Origin accelerates LC-36 recovery via hybrid plan appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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Jul 1, 13:00
Unseen threats overhead: Drones endanger U.S. rocket launch sites
One small, errant drone can scrub a space launch at the cost of millions of dollars in delays, with further repercussions spanning across multiple commercial and government launch service providers. […] The post Unseen threats overhead: Drones endanger U.S. rocket launch sites appeared first on SpaceNews .
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One small, errant drone can scrub a space launch at the cost of millions of dollars in delays, with further repercussions spanning across multiple commercial and government launch service providers. […] The post Unseen threats overhead: Drones endanger U.S. rocket launch sites appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Payloadspace
Jul 1, 12:45
Exclusive: Lunar Forge Unveils Plans to Build Lunar Infrastructure Out of Dust
Lunar Forge’s idea is to drastically reduce the cost required to set up fission reactors, by using regolith to build the majority of the support structure to house and shield the reactor core. The post Exclusive: Lunar Forge Unveils Plans to Build Lunar Infrastructure Out of Dust appeared first on Payload .
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NASA has set out an aggressive plan to build a Moon base, equipped with power, comms, mobility—you name it. Lunar Forge is a startup working on technology to turn lunar regolith into construction material for housing, and shielding critical technologies on the Moon—specifically, lunar fission reactors.
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Lunar Forge’s idea is to drastically reduce the cost required to set up fission reactors, by using regolith to build the majority of the support structure to house and shield the reactor core. The post Exclusive: Lunar Forge Unveils Plans to Build Lunar Infrastructure Out of Dust appeared first on Payload .
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Jul 1, 12:30
Vantor offers up-to-date imagery with WorldView 3D
SAN FRANCISCO – Vantor, the company previously known as Maxar Intelligence, unveiled WorldView 3D July 1, to provide customers with updated and high-definition imagery. “WorldView 3D is driving towards currency,” […] The post Vantor offers up-to-date imagery with WorldView 3D appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Vantor offers up-to-date imagery with WorldView 3D. SAN FRANCISCO – Vantor, the company previously known as Maxar Intelligence, unveiled WorldView 3D July 1, to provide customers with updated and high-definition imagery. “WorldView 3D is driving towards currency,” […] The post Vantor offers up-to-date imagery with WorldView 3D appeared first on SpaceNews .
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“WorldView 3D is driving towards currency,” […] The post Vantor offers up-to-date imagery with WorldView 3D appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jul 1, 12:22
EchoStar’s satellite TV and wireless subsidiaries file for bankruptcy
EchoStar subsidiaries tied to its satellite TV and abandoned 5G network businesses have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, advancing a prepackaged restructuring plan to repay debt early after selling spectrum to SpaceX and AT&T. The post EchoStar’s satellite TV and wireless subsidiaries file for bankruptcy appeared first on SpaceNews .
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EchoStar’s satellite TV and wireless subsidiaries file for bankruptcy. EchoStar subsidiaries tied to its satellite TV and abandoned 5G network businesses have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, advancing a prepackaged restructuring plan to repay debt early after selling spectrum to SpaceX and AT&T.
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Payloadspace
Jul 1, 12:19
NASA Praises Blue Origin’s Mishap Progress, Announces Moon Base Contracts
NASA said the vendors plan to fly “updated versions of already-flown lander designs” to try to meet the agency’s goal of monthly landings with NASA payloads. The post NASA Praises Blue Origin’s Mishap Progress, Announces Moon Base Contracts appeared first on Payload .
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NASA Praises Blue Origin’s Mishap Progress, Announces Moon Base Contracts. NASA said the vendors plan to fly “updated versions of already-flown lander designs” to try to meet the agency’s goal of monthly landings with NASA payloads. The post NASA Praises Blue Origin’s Mishap Progress, Announces Moon Base Contracts appeared first on Payload .
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Jul 1, 12:03
Latitude plans to conduct first launch from Oman
French startup Latitude intends to perform the first launch of its small launch vehicle from a spaceport in Oman in late 2027. The post Latitude plans to conduct first launch from Oman appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Latitude plans to conduct first launch from Oman. French startup Latitude intends to perform the first launch of its small launch vehicle from a spaceport in Oman in late 2027. The post Latitude plans to conduct first launch from Oman appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jul 1, 11:00
The SpaceX IPO tells one story. Here is the more important one.
When SpaceX publicly listed, the coverage focused on the rockets, the valuation, and the personalities. That’s understandable. But the more important story is what the IPO signals about where the […] The post The SpaceX IPO tells one story. Here is the more important one. appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 30, 23:57
NASA awards nearly $600 million in lunar lander missions
NASA selected three companies to fly four lunar lander missions worth nearly $600 million as part of its lunar base ambitions, as it weighs also launching a spare Mars rover. The post NASA awards nearly $600 million in lunar lander missions appeared first on SpaceNews .
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NASA awards nearly $600 million in lunar lander missions. NASA selected three companies to fly four lunar lander missions worth nearly $600 million as part of its lunar base ambitions, as it weighs also launching a spare Mars rover. The post NASA awards nearly $600 million in lunar lander missions appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Spaceflightnow
Jun 30, 23:03
Astronauts ‘operate’ on space station’s broken robot arm
On May 27, flight controllers at the Johnson Space Center in Houston noticed one of the Canadian-built arm's seven joints was drawing more current than expected and not moving properly.
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Two NASA astronauts floating outside the International Space Station carried out a bit of orbital surgery Tuesday, successfully replacing a broken 200-pound “wrist” joint near the end of the lab’s 58-foot-long robot arm.
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On May 27, flight controllers at the Johnson Space Center in Houston noticed one of the Canadian-built arm's seven joints was drawing more current than expected and not moving properly.
Spaceflightnow
Jun 30, 22:50
Blue Origin outlines return to flight logistics for its New Glenn rockets
The explosion of a New Glenn rocket on May 28 is still under investigation. The company said it’s moving to a hybrid horizontal-vertical integration for its rockets moving forward.
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Blue Origin outlines return to flight logistics for its New Glenn rockets. The explosion of a New Glenn rocket on May 28 is still under investigation. The company said it’s moving to a hybrid horizontal-vertical integration for its rockets moving forward.
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The explosion of a New Glenn rocket on May 28 is still under investigation.
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Jun 30, 22:21
TechnoMile Recognized among Notable Vendors in Contract Lifecycle Management Platforms Landscape Report
TechnoMile, the leading AI solution that unifies growth, contracts, compliance, and security workflows, today announced it has been included in Forrester’s report, The Contract Lifecycle Management Platforms Landscape, Q2 2026. […] The post TechnoMile Recognized among Notable Vendors in Contract Lifecycle Management Platforms Landscape Report appeared first on SpaceNews .
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TechnoMile Recognized among Notable Vendors in Contract Lifecycle Management Platforms Landscape Report. TechnoMile, the leading AI solution that unifies growth, contracts, compliance, and security workflows, today announced it has been included in Forrester’s report, The Contract Lifecycle Management Platforms Landscape, Q2 2026.
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Nasaspaceflight
Jun 30, 21:18
Launch Preview: Swift rescue mission, final Atlas satellite launch
Several orbital launches are scheduled worldwide this week. A mission to rescue the Swift observatory… The post Launch Preview: Swift rescue mission, final Atlas satellite launch appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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Several orbital launches are scheduled worldwide this week. A mission to rescue the Swift observatory… The post Launch Preview: Swift rescue mission, final Atlas satellite launch appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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A mission to rescue the Swift observatory… The post Launch Preview: Swift rescue mission, final Atlas satellite launch appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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Jun 30, 19:31
Space Force fields mobile satellite-jamming system
The system known as Meadowlands is transitioning to operational use as the military places greater emphasis on electronic warfare The post Space Force fields mobile satellite-jamming system appeared first on SpaceNews .
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The Space Force pointed to recent operations in the Middle East as an example of that mission. During Operation Midnight Hammer, Space Force operators established what the service described as a “silence zone” by disrupting adversary communications, helping protect U.S. The service did not say Meadowlands itself was used during the mission.
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The system known as Meadowlands is transitioning to operational use as the military places greater emphasis on electronic warfare The post Space Force fields mobile satellite-jamming system appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 30, 18:00
Matthew Williams Joins the Commercial Space Federation as Senior Advisor, National Security
June 30, 2026 – Washington, D.C. — The Commercial Space Federation (CSF) announced today that Matthew Williams, a former Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense and Chief of Staff to […] The post Matthew Williams Joins the Commercial Space Federation as Senior Advisor, National Security appeared first on SpaceNews .
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June 30, 2026 – Washington, D.C. — The Commercial Space Federation (CSF) announced today that Matthew Williams, a former Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense and Chief of Staff to […] The post Matthew Williams Joins the Commercial Space Federation as Senior Advisor, National Security appeared first on SpaceNews .
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— The Commercial Space Federation (CSF) announced today that Matthew Williams, a former Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense and Chief of Staff to […] The post Matthew Williams Joins the Commercial Space Federation as Senior Advisor, National Security appeared first on SpaceNews .
Payloadspace
Jun 30, 17:30
Payload Field Guide: CLPS Missions
Get in, landers, we’re going to the Moon. The post Payload Field Guide: CLPS Missions appeared first on Payload .
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Payload Field Guide: CLPS Missions. Get in, landers, we’re going to the Moon. The post Payload Field Guide: CLPS Missions appeared first on Payload .
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Jun 30, 13:00
Vast names Isakowitz as a senior adviser
Commercial space station developer Vast named the former president and chief executive of The Aerospace Corp. as an adviser while the company awaits the next phase of a NASA program. The post Vast names Isakowitz as a senior adviser appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Commercial space station developer Vast named the former president and chief executive of The Aerospace Corp. as an adviser while the company awaits the next phase of a NASA program. The post Vast names Isakowitz as a senior adviser appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Payloadspace
Jun 30, 13:00
Exclusive: Satellogic Expands AI Apps with SpaceKnow Partnership
Satellogic partnered with SpaceKnow, the AI-powered geospatial intelligence analysis company, to build AI applications on top of Satellogic’s growing stock of satellite imagery. The post Exclusive: Satellogic Expands AI Apps with SpaceKnow Partnership appeared first on Payload .
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Exclusive: Satellogic Expands AI Apps with SpaceKnow Partnership. Satellogic partnered with SpaceKnow, the AI-powered geospatial intelligence analysis company, to build AI applications on top of Satellogic’s growing stock of satellite imagery. The post Exclusive: Satellogic Expands AI Apps with SpaceKnow Partnership appeared first on Payload .
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Payloadspace
Jun 30, 12:48
Rocket Lab Enters the Satcom Market With $8B Iridium Deal
Rocket Lab ($RKLB) has been teasing its entrance into the “space applications” market for years. Yesterday, it pulled the trigger. The post Rocket Lab Enters the Satcom Market With $8B Iridium Deal appeared first on Payload .
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Rocket Lab Enters the Satcom Market With $8B Iridium Deal. Rocket Lab ($RKLB) has been teasing its entrance into the “space applications” market for years. The post Rocket Lab Enters the Satcom Market With $8B Iridium Deal appeared first on Payload .
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Rocket Lab ($RKLB) has been teasing its entrance into the “space applications” market for years.
Payloadspace
Jun 30, 12:43
Firefly Targets Swedish Launch in 2028 Under New Franchise Model
Firefly Aerospace ($FLY) announced today that it aims to launch its Alpha rocket from SSC Space’s Esrange Space Center in northern Sweden as early as 2028. The post Firefly Targets Swedish Launch in 2028 Under New Franchise Model appeared first on Payload .
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Firefly Targets Swedish Launch in 2028 Under New Franchise Model. Firefly Aerospace ($FLY) announced today that it aims to launch its Alpha rocket from SSC Space’s Esrange Space Center in northern Sweden as early as 2028. The post Firefly Targets Swedish Launch in 2028 Under New Franchise Model appeared first on Payload .
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Jun 30, 12:21
SSC Space, Firefly set 2028 target for first orbital launch from Sweden’s Esrange
HELSINKI — SSC Space and Firefly have set a 2028 target for the first orbital launch from Esrange, with key infrastructure and regulatory pieces falling into place. The companies announced […] The post SSC Space, Firefly set 2028 target for first orbital launch from Sweden’s Esrange appeared first on SpaceNews .
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SSC Space, Firefly set 2028 target for first orbital launch from Sweden’s Esrange. HELSINKI — SSC Space and Firefly have set a 2028 target for the first orbital launch from Esrange, with key infrastructure and regulatory pieces falling into place.
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The companies announced […] The post SSC Space, Firefly set 2028 target for first orbital launch from Sweden’s Esrange appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 30, 11:58
Orbital files plans for 100,000 orbital data centers
Five-month-old startup Orbital has asked the Federal Communications Commission for permission to deploy up to 100,000 data center satellites, aiming to bring 10 gigawatts of computing power from space to meet rising artificial intelligence demand. The post Orbital files plans for 100,000 orbital data centers appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Orbital files plans for 100,000 orbital data centers. Five-month-old startup Orbital has asked the Federal Communications Commission for permission to deploy up to 100,000 data center satellites, aiming to bring 10 gigawatts of computing power from space to meet rising artificial intelligence demand.
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Jun 30, 01:45
Study argues bigger launch vehicles may not always be better
As SpaceX and others pursue the development of very large launch vehicles, a new study suggests that there may be such a thing as a rocket that is too large. The post Study argues bigger launch vehicles may not always be better appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Study argues bigger launch vehicles may not always be better. As SpaceX and others pursue the development of very large launch vehicles, a new study suggests that there may be such a thing as a rocket that is too large. The post Study argues bigger launch vehicles may not always be better appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Nasaspaceflight
Jun 29, 22:51
Pegasus XL set to air launch Swift Boost Mission to save NASA space telescope
In its first mission since 2021, a Northrop Grumman Pegasus XL rocket is scheduled to… The post Pegasus XL set to air launch Swift Boost Mission to save NASA space telescope appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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In its first mission since 2021, a Northrop Grumman Pegasus XL rocket is scheduled to be air-launched from the Lockheed L-1011 TriStar Stargazer . Riding aboard Pegasus XL is NASA’s Swift Boost Mission, a mission utilizing a robotic servicing spacecraft from Katalyst Space Technologies to raise, or “boost,” the orbital altitude of NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory.
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In its first mission since 2021, a Northrop Grumman Pegasus XL rocket is scheduled to… The post Pegasus XL set to air launch Swift Boost Mission to save NASA space telescope appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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Jun 29, 15:24
ESA to seek lunar mapping capability for Argonaut lander
MILAN — The European Space Agency will rely on external lunar topographic data during the design phase of its Argonaut lunar lander, and possibly for its first mission, while working […] The post ESA to seek lunar mapping capability for Argonaut lander appeared first on SpaceNews .
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MILAN — The European Space Agency will rely on external lunar topographic data during the design phase of its Argonaut lunar lander, and possibly for its first mission, while working toward developing its own lunar mapping capability for later missions.
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MILAN — The European Space Agency will rely on external lunar topographic data during the design phase of its Argonaut lunar lander, and possibly for its first mission, while working […] The post ESA to seek lunar mapping capability for Argonaut lander appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 29, 15:20
Beck: Iridium acquisition the “logical next step” for Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab’s chief executive says the company’s acquisition of Iridium was the “logical next step” in his ambitions to tap into the lucrative space services market. The post Beck: Iridium acquisition the “logical next step” for Rocket Lab appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Beck: Iridium acquisition the “logical next step” for Rocket Lab. Rocket Lab’s chief executive says the company’s acquisition of Iridium was the “logical next step” in his ambitions to tap into the lucrative space services market. The post Beck: Iridium acquisition the “logical next step” for Rocket Lab appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 29, 14:27
Discovering the Universe – Astrophysics Flagship Space Observatories Offer Insights to Key Questions
From observing distant galaxies to exploring exoplanets and their atmospheres, BAE Systems enables cutting-edge technology to expand our knowledge of the universe. As a major partner in each of NASA’s […] The post Discovering the Universe – Astrophysics Flagship Space Observatories Offer Insights to Key Questions appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Discovering the Universe – Astrophysics Flagship Space Observatories Offer Insights to Key Questions. From observing distant galaxies to exploring exoplanets and their atmospheres, BAE Systems enables cutting-edge technology to expand our knowledge of the universe.
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As a major partner in each of NASA’s […] The post Discovering the Universe – Astrophysics Flagship Space Observatories Offer Insights to Key Questions appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 29, 13:00
Quantum computing is about to become a national security problem in orbit
Quantum computing is advancing fast, and nations are racing to field the first machines powerful enough to break modern encryption. This race has direct consequences for the commercial space industry, […] The post Quantum computing is about to become a national security problem in orbit appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Quantum computing is about to become a national security problem in orbit. Quantum computing is advancing fast, and nations are racing to field the first machines powerful enough to break modern encryption.
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This race has direct consequences for the commercial space industry, […] The post Quantum computing is about to become a national security problem in orbit appeared first on SpaceNews .
Payloadspace
Jun 29, 12:39
US Army Establishes a Space Operations Branch
Modern warfare relies heavily on space-based technologies, and the US Army is making moves to tightly integrate those capabilities with the rest of its military might. The post US Army Establishes a Space Operations Branch appeared first on Payload .
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US Army Establishes a Space Operations Branch. Modern warfare relies heavily on space-based technologies, and the US Army is making moves to tightly integrate those capabilities with the rest of its military might. The post US Army Establishes a Space Operations Branch appeared first on Payload .
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Payloadspace
Jun 29, 12:36
ISS Risk Margin ‘Alarming’ As NASA Nears 2030 Extension Date
Time is running out to keep the ISS in orbit, as the chair of a NASA advisory committee warned last week that risk margin for regular operations “is now reduced to an alarming level.” The post ISS Risk Margin ‘Alarming’ As NASA Nears 2030 Extension Date appeared first on Payload .
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“It is increasingly difficult for NASA to ensure the ISS risks remain manageable for day-to-day operations, with enough contingency margins,” Helms said during a June 22 meeting of the panel. Golden oldie: The ISS is a tremendous research asset.
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Time is running out to keep the ISS in orbit, as the chair of a NASA advisory committee warned last week that risk margin for regular operations “is now reduced to an alarming level.” The post ISS Risk Margin ‘Alarming’ As NASA Nears 2030 Extension Date appeared first on Payload .
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Jun 29, 12:10
Rocket Lab to acquire Iridium
Rocket Lab is acquiring satellite telecommunications company Iridium for $8 billion as part of its effort to become an end-to-end space company. The post Rocket Lab to acquire Iridium appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Rocket Lab to acquire Iridium. Rocket Lab is acquiring satellite telecommunications company Iridium for $8 billion as part of its effort to become an end-to-end space company. The post Rocket Lab to acquire Iridium appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 29, 11:11
SatVu restarts commercial operations with HotSat-2
British thermal imaging startup SatVu announced the start of commercial services June 29 for HotSat-2, marking a return to revenue-generating operations after its debut satellite failed in low Earth orbit in 2023. The post SatVu restarts commercial operations with HotSat-2 appeared first on SpaceNews .
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SatVu restarts commercial operations with HotSat-2. British thermal imaging startup SatVu announced the start of commercial services June 29 for HotSat-2, marking a return to revenue-generating operations after its debut satellite failed in low Earth orbit in 2023. The post SatVu restarts commercial operations with HotSat-2 appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 29, 09:00
Craft Prospect selected for The Sunday Times Scotland Fast 50
(Glasgow, UK) Glasgow-based space engineering company Craft Prospect has been selected for inclusion in the inaugural edition of The Sunday Times Scotland Fast 50, a new annual list recognising some […] The post Craft Prospect selected for The Sunday Times Scotland Fast 50 appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Craft Prospect’s inclusion in the inaugural list is a welcome recognition of the company’s growth, team, and engineer-led approach to delivering innovative space technologies and mission capability from Scotland. Craft Prospect combines expertise in onboard autonomy, quantum and optical communications, Earth observation, mission operations, and advanced spacecraft systems .
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(Glasgow, UK) Glasgow-based space engineering company Craft Prospect has been selected for inclusion in the inaugural edition of The Sunday Times Scotland Fast 50, a new annual list recognising some […] The post Craft Prospect selected for The Sunday Times Scotland Fast 50 appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 29, 08:53
China establishes VLEO industry alliance as satellites demonstrate sustained low-orbit operations
HELSINKI — China has established a national very low Earth orbit industry alliance, as multiple satellites demonstrate sustained operations below 300 kilometers and propulsion startups attract investment. China established a […] The post China establishes VLEO industry alliance as satellites demonstrate sustained low-orbit operations appeared first on SpaceNews .
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China establishes VLEO industry alliance as satellites demonstrate sustained low-orbit operations. HELSINKI — China has established a national very low Earth orbit industry alliance, as multiple satellites demonstrate sustained operations below 300 kilometers and propulsion startups attract investment.
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China established a […] The post China establishes VLEO industry alliance as satellites demonstrate sustained low-orbit operations appeared first on SpaceNews .
Nasaspaceflight
Jun 28, 21:42
Euclid studies Milky Way center, supports future Roman observations
The European Space Agency (ESA) recently released a new picture of the center of the… The post Euclid studies Milky Way center, supports future Roman observations appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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Containing over 60 million stars, the picture, taken by ESA’s Euclid space telescope, represents the largest and most detailed photo of this region to date. Euclid observed the area outside of its regular survey in support of NASA’s upcoming Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope’s exoplanet study.
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The European Space Agency (ESA) recently released a new picture of the center of the… The post Euclid studies Milky Way center, supports future Roman observations appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
Spaceflightnow
Jun 28, 18:37
Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 7.5-ton SiriusXM satellite as part of constellation refresh
The SXM-11 satellite was built by Intuitive Machines and is more than 230-feet-tall. Liftoff on SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is scheduled during a window that opens at 10:25 p.m. EDT (0225 UTC).
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Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 7.5-ton SiriusXM satellite as part of constellation refresh. The SXM-11 satellite was built by Intuitive Machines and is more than 230-feet-tall. EDT (0225 UTC).
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Liftoff on SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is scheduled during a window that opens at 10:25 p.m.
Spaceflightnow
Jun 28, 01:17
Live coverage: SpaceX plans Sunday Starlink launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base
The Starlink 17-40 mission will add another 24 broadband internet satellites to SpaceX’s low Earth orbit constellation. Liftoff from pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base is scheduled at 7:36 a.m. PDT (10:36 a.m. EDT / 1436 UTC).
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Live coverage: SpaceX plans Sunday Starlink launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base. The Starlink 17-40 mission will add another 24 broadband internet satellites to SpaceX’s low Earth orbit constellation. EDT / 1436 UTC).
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Liftoff from pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base is scheduled at 7:36 a.m.
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Jun 26, 22:17
Rocket Lab launches 10th Synspective satellite
Rocket Lab launched a radar-imaging satellite for Japanese company Synspective on June 26, a flight delayed by a responsive space mission. The post Rocket Lab launches 10th Synspective satellite appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Rocket Lab launches 10th Synspective satellite. Rocket Lab launched a radar-imaging satellite for Japanese company Synspective on June 26, a flight delayed by a responsive space mission. The post Rocket Lab launches 10th Synspective satellite appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Spaceflightnow
Jun 26, 21:01
Next-gen astronaut Moon rovers aim for deployment ahead of Artemis 4 crew arrival
On May 26, NASA selected two lunar terrain vehicle providers to create iterative versions of their prior LTV designs that can deploy to the Moon in more timely and cost-effective manner.
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NASA’s goal of a sprawling Moon Base near the south pole of the Moon will be driven in part by its ability to move astronauts from one location to another. Last month, NASA selected Astrolab and Lunar Outpost to develop lunar terrain vehicles that can be delivered to the agency next year.
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On May 26, NASA selected two lunar terrain vehicle providers to create iterative versions of their prior LTV designs that can deploy to the Moon in more timely and cost-effective manner.
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Jun 26, 20:59
Spain-backed fund joins FOSSA’s sovereign satellite communications push
Spanish startup FOSSA Systems has raised about $10.5 million to expand its connectivity constellation in a funding round that included a technology investment vehicle backed by Spain’s government. The post Spain-backed fund joins FOSSA’s sovereign satellite communications push appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Spain-backed fund joins FOSSA’s sovereign satellite communications push. Spanish startup FOSSA Systems has raised about $10.5 million to expand its connectivity constellation in a funding round that included a technology investment vehicle backed by Spain’s government. The post Spain-backed fund joins FOSSA’s sovereign satellite communications push appeared first on SpaceNews .
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The post Spain-backed fund joins FOSSA’s sovereign satellite communications push appeared first on SpaceNews .
Nasaspaceflight
Jun 26, 19:33
Ship 40 completes single-engine static fire; Booster 20 and Pad 2 see new work
SpaceX rolled out Ship 40 for engine testing, but after completing only a single engine… The post Ship 40 completes single-engine static fire; Booster 20 and Pad 2 see new work appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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SpaceX rolled out Ship 40 for engine testing, but after completing only a single engine test and what appeared to be an abort, it was rolled back to Mega Bay 2. Ship 40 then either performed an igniter test or aborted a static-fire attempt. This test is a first for Block 3 ships, as the last ship to perform a single-engine static fire was Ship 37 on July 31, 2025, on Pad 1.
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SpaceX rolled out Ship 40 for engine testing, but after completing only a single engine… The post Ship 40 completes single-engine static fire; Booster 20 and Pad 2 see new work appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
Payloadspace
Jun 26, 12:45
SpaceX Alum Have Raised $9.2B, New Data Shows
SpaceX’s ($SPCX) impact on the space industry is much broader than the company’s own achievements. As an organization that’s employed thousands of engineers in its 24-year history, SpaceX has acted as both a breeding ground for high-level engineering talent, and as a launch pad for new ideas. Insights from Crustdata, gathered from publicly available sources… The post SpaceX Alum Have Raised $9.2B, New Data Shows appeared first on Payload .
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SpaceX Alum Have Raised $9.2B, New Data Shows. As an organization that’s employed thousands of engineers in its 24-year history, SpaceX has acted as both a breeding ground for high-level engineering talent, and as a launch pad for new ideas. Insights from Crustdata, gathered from publicly available sources… The post SpaceX Alum Have Raised $9.
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SpaceX’s ($SPCX) impact on the space industry is much broader than the company’s own achievements.
Payloadspace
Jun 26, 12:45
Firefly Acquires Autonomous Space Ops Company
Firefly Aerospace announced yesterday that it acquired Space-ng, which is an AI-powered vision navigation and autonomous guidance systems provider. The post Firefly Acquires Autonomous Space Ops Company appeared first on Payload .
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“There’s a lot of synergies here,” Firefly CEO Jason Kim told Payload. Space-ng’s vision-navigation software guided Blue Ghost Mission 1’s lunar descent through autonomous hazard detection and real-time terrain avoidance. “This is a very crucial, critical part of the Moon mission,” Kim said.
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Firefly Aerospace announced yesterday that it acquired Space-ng, which is an AI-powered vision navigation and autonomous guidance systems provider. The post Firefly Acquires Autonomous Space Ops Company appeared first on Payload .
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Jun 26, 12:00
Starlink veterans launch startup to broaden megaconstellation ownership
Former SpaceX engineers who helped build and scale Starlink have launched a startup aiming to deliver megaconstellations for governments and companies seeking more control over space-based infrastructure. The post Starlink veterans launch startup to broaden megaconstellation ownership appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Starlink veterans launch startup to broaden megaconstellation ownership. Former SpaceX engineers who helped build and scale Starlink have launched a startup aiming to deliver megaconstellations for governments and companies seeking more control over space-based infrastructure.
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Jun 26, 11:57
ISS repair spacewalk highlights concerns about station health
NASA astronauts on the International Space Station are preparing for a spacewalk to repair a robotic arm as advisers raise concerns about the long-term health of the station and spacesuits. The post ISS repair spacewalk highlights concerns about station health appeared first on SpaceNews .
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ISS repair spacewalk highlights concerns about station health. NASA astronauts on the International Space Station are preparing for a spacewalk to repair a robotic arm as advisers raise concerns about the long-term health of the station and spacesuits. The post ISS repair spacewalk highlights concerns about station health appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 26, 11:00
Europe’s next security challenge is in orbit
Across the European Union, satellite navigations alone is thought to underpin more than 10% of GDP. Satellite-dependent activity on the whole is responsible for much more. According to INSEE and […] The post Europe’s next security challenge is in orbit appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Europe’s next security challenge is in orbit. Across the European Union, satellite navigations alone is thought to underpin more than 10% of GDP. According to INSEE and […] The post Europe’s next security challenge is in orbit appeared first on SpaceNews .
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According to INSEE and […] The post Europe’s next security challenge is in orbit appeared first on SpaceNews .
Payloadspace
Jun 26, 07:26
A New Crop of Early Stage Space Startups Emerges
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Payloadspace
Jun 26, 06:37
Europe Expands its Launch Opportunities to New Companies
European launch demand just got a boost. The post Europe Expands its Launch Opportunities to New Companies appeared first on Payload .
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European launch demand just got a boost. The post Europe Expands its Launch Opportunities to New Companies appeared first on Payload .
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Jun 25, 22:22
Rocket Lab wins NASA award for three Electron launches
NASA has selected Rocket Lab to launch a pair of science missions on three Electron rockets in 2027. The post Rocket Lab wins NASA award for three Electron launches appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Rocket Lab wins NASA award for three Electron launches. NASA has selected Rocket Lab to launch a pair of science missions on three Electron rockets in 2027. The post Rocket Lab wins NASA award for three Electron launches appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 25, 22:06
Weather Stream releases first light imagery from GEMS2 microwave radiometer
SAN FRANCISCO – Weather Stream, a Boulder, Colorado, commercial weather satellite operator, is collecting global atmospheric observations with its GEMS2-Amethyst satellite. Launched March 30 aboard the SpaceX Transporter 16 rideshare […] The post Weather Stream releases first light imagery from GEMS2 microwave radiometer appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Weather Stream releases first light imagery from GEMS2 microwave radiometer. SAN FRANCISCO – Weather Stream, a Boulder, Colorado, commercial weather satellite operator, is collecting global atmospheric observations with its GEMS2-Amethyst satellite.
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Launched March 30 aboard the SpaceX Transporter 16 rideshare […] The post Weather Stream releases first light imagery from GEMS2 microwave radiometer appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 25, 21:53
Space Force’s new MUOS satellites to use Boeing’s 702MP spacecraft platform
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Space Force’s next generation of Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) satellites on its flight-proven 702MP spacecraft platform. The company disclosed the design choice June 25, two days after the Space Force announced it awarded Boeing a contract worth up to $2 billion to build two MUOS satellites.
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Boeing's 702MP platform has been used for commercial and wideband military missions The post Space Force’s new MUOS satellites to use Boeing’s 702MP spacecraft platform appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 25, 20:40
Botswana signs the Artemis Accords
The African nation of Botswana is the latest country to sign the Artemis Accords outlining best practices for space exploration. The post Botswana signs the Artemis Accords appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Botswana signs the Artemis Accords. The African nation of Botswana is the latest country to sign the Artemis Accords outlining best practices for space exploration. The post Botswana signs the Artemis Accords appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 25, 16:01
Small satellite operators confront a bottleneck to space access
For years, small satellite manufacturers have built their business plans around the idea that SpaceX could launch their payload to space. Through its Falcon 9 Transporter and Bandwagon rideshare missions, […] The post Small satellite operators confront a bottleneck to space access appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Small satellite operators confront a bottleneck to space access. For years, small satellite manufacturers have built their business plans around the idea that SpaceX could launch their payload to space. Through its Falcon 9 Transporter and Bandwagon rideshare missions, […] The post Small satellite operators confront a bottleneck to space access appeared first on SpaceNews .
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For years, small satellite manufacturers have built their business plans around the idea that SpaceX could launch their payload to space.
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Jun 25, 14:51
Finding solutions to jamming and spoofing
In this episode of Space Minds, Mike Gruss talks with Iridium’s Tim Last. They discuss competition in the direct-to-device and Internet-of-Things sector as well as solutions to GPS jamming problems […] The post Finding solutions to jamming and spoofing appeared first on SpaceNews .
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In this episode of Space Minds, Mike Gruss talks with Iridium’s Tim Last. They discuss competition in the direct-to-device and Internet-of-Things sector as well as solutions to GPS jamming problems […] The post Finding solutions to jamming and spoofing appeared first on SpaceNews .
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They discuss competition in the direct-to-device and Internet-of-Things sector as well as solutions to GPS jamming problems […] The post Finding solutions to jamming and spoofing appeared first on SpaceNews .
Nasaspaceflight
Jun 25, 14:07
Space Shuttle Endeavour displayed vertically in new exhibit at California Science Center
After 25 flights, Space Shuttle Endeavour is set to complete its next mission of education.… The post Space Shuttle Endeavour displayed vertically in new exhibit at California Science Center appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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During its career, the orbiter would capture a stranded satellite, be the first vehicle to repair the Hubble Space Telescope in orbit, and complete multiple missions to the International Space Station (ISS), installing important modules, including the iconic cupola.
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After 25 flights, Space Shuttle Endeavour is set to complete its next mission of education.… The post Space Shuttle Endeavour displayed vertically in new exhibit at California Science Center appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
Payloadspace
Jun 25, 12:55
Exclusive: SpaceComputer and Spacemanic Partner on Security Demo Mission
Space Fabric is SpaceComputer’s solution not only for the growing hacking threats on-orbit, but also for the increasing number of shared-compute modules operating on rideshare sats. The post Exclusive: SpaceComputer and Spacemanic Partner on Security Demo Mission appeared first on Payload .
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Exclusive: SpaceComputer and Spacemanic Partner on Security Demo Mission. Space Fabric is SpaceComputer’s solution not only for the growing hacking threats on-orbit, but also for the increasing number of shared-compute modules operating on rideshare sats. The post Exclusive: SpaceComputer and Spacemanic Partner on Security Demo Mission appeared first on Payload .
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Payloadspace
Jun 25, 12:50
Japan Eyes Sovereign D2D Satellite Network
Japan plans to select a proposal this month for its domestically owned and operated D2D satellite network, called J-LEO. The post Japan Eyes Sovereign D2D Satellite Network appeared first on Payload .
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J-LEO will be a domestic alternative for LEO D2D comms, reducing dependency on foreign-controlled satellite (read: SpaceX Starlink) networks. The J-LEO project will require companies to meet the following conditions: This isn’t Japan’s first sovereign space push. The government took a similar approach to GNSS with its Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS).
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Japan plans to select a proposal this month for its domestically owned and operated D2D satellite network, called J-LEO. The post Japan Eyes Sovereign D2D Satellite Network appeared first on Payload .
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Jun 25, 11:17
House Appropriations Committee approves $55.5 billion for U.S. Space Force
Committee urges more competition in satellite communications and criticizes reliance on reconciliation to fund Golden Dome The post House Appropriations Committee approves $55.5 billion for U.S. Space Force appeared first on SpaceNews .
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House Appropriations Committee approves $55.5 billion for U.S. Committee urges more competition in satellite communications and criticizes reliance on reconciliation to fund Golden Dome The post House Appropriations Committee approves $55.5 billion for U.S. Space Force appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 25, 11:02
Canceled NASA exploration projects suffered billions of dollars in overruns
Four NASA exploration projects that the agency stopped earlier this year had suffered overruns that saw their costs more than double, with more than $1 billion in additional increases expected. The post Canceled NASA exploration projects suffered billions of dollars in overruns appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Canceled NASA exploration projects suffered billions of dollars in overruns. Four NASA exploration projects that the agency stopped earlier this year had suffered overruns that saw their costs more than double, with more than $1 billion in additional increases expected.
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Jun 25, 09:59
China schedules Long March 10B rocket launch and recovery attempt
HELSINKI — China is set for a debut flight of its Long March 10B rocket in July and attempt to recover the first stage at sea. Recently issued airspace and […] The post China schedules Long March 10B rocket launch and recovery attempt appeared first on SpaceNews .
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China schedules Long March 10B rocket launch and recovery attempt. HELSINKI — China is set for a debut flight of its Long March 10B rocket in July and attempt to recover the first stage at sea. Recently issued airspace and […] The post China schedules Long March 10B rocket launch and recovery attempt appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Recently issued airspace and […] The post China schedules Long March 10B rocket launch and recovery attempt appeared first on SpaceNews .
Spaceflightnow
Jun 24, 23:10
Live Coverage: West Coast Falcon 9 launch to continue expansion of SpaceX’s Starlink network
Liftoff of the Starlink 17-45 mission from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California is scheduled for 8:19 p.m. PDT (11:19 p.m. EDT / 0319 UTC).
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Live Coverage: West Coast Falcon 9 launch to continue expansion of SpaceX’s Starlink network. Liftoff of the Starlink 17-45 mission from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California is scheduled for 8:19 p.m. EDT / 0319 UTC).
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Liftoff of the Starlink 17-45 mission from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California is scheduled for 8:19 p.m.
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Jun 24, 21:26
Space Force seeks fresh bidders for satellite-control antennas
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force is launching a new competition for mobile satellite-control antennas, formally restarting a program it canceled after abandoning a $1.7 billion contract with AeroVironment and […] The post Space Force seeks fresh bidders for satellite-control antennas appeared first on SpaceNews .
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The Space Force’s Rapid Capabilities Office earlier this month issued a pre-solicitation under the Satellite Communication Augmentation Resource program, known as SCAR, seeking industry proposals for electronically steered phased-array antennas that can supplement the military’s aging Satellite Control Network.
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Space Force is launching a new competition for mobile satellite-control antennas, formally restarting a program it canceled after abandoning a $1.7 billion contract with AeroVironment and […] The post Space Force seeks fresh bidders for satellite-control antennas appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 24, 21:10
Shield Space and ClearSpace partner to defend satellites from orbital threats
British startup Shield Space plans to combine its autonomous satellite operations software with ClearSpace’s in-orbit servicing capabilities to address emerging orbital threats. The post Shield Space and ClearSpace partner to defend satellites from orbital threats appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Shield Space and ClearSpace partner to defend satellites from orbital threats. British startup Shield Space plans to combine its autonomous satellite operations software with ClearSpace’s in-orbit servicing capabilities to address emerging orbital threats. The post Shield Space and ClearSpace partner to defend satellites from orbital threats appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 24, 19:30
MDA Space wins contract for Radarsat replenishment satellite
MDA Space will build a radar imaging satellite for the Canadian Space Agency as the government studies options for a next-generation satellite system. The post MDA Space wins contract for Radarsat replenishment satellite appeared first on SpaceNews .
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MDA Space wins contract for Radarsat replenishment satellite. MDA Space will build a radar imaging satellite for the Canadian Space Agency as the government studies options for a next-generation satellite system. The post MDA Space wins contract for Radarsat replenishment satellite appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 24, 13:42
Vast signs additional partners for commercial space station microgravity research
Commercial space station company Vast announced June 24 the addition of several companies and organizations to its network of partners for microgravity research and manufacturing. The post Vast signs additional partners for commercial space station microgravity research appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Vast signs additional partners for commercial space station microgravity research. Commercial space station company Vast announced June 24 the addition of several companies and organizations to its network of partners for microgravity research and manufacturing.
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Jun 24, 13:02
York satellite demonstrates two-way UHF communications from low Earth orbit
WASHINGTON — York Space Systems said June 24 that a satellite it built for the U.S. Space Force successfully demonstrated two-way tactical communications using ultra-high-frequency (UHF) links from low Earth […] The post York satellite demonstrates two-way UHF communications from low Earth orbit appeared first on SpaceNews .
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York satellite demonstrates two-way UHF communications from low Earth orbit. WASHINGTON — York Space Systems said June 24 that a satellite it built for the U.S. Space Force successfully demonstrated two-way tactical communications using ultra-high-frequency (UHF) links from low Earth […] The post York satellite demonstrates two-way UHF communications from low Earth orbit appea…
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WASHINGTON — York Space Systems said June 24 that a satellite it built for the U.S.
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Jun 24, 13:00
How space weather could bust the AI boom
America’s electric grid is entering a period of unprecedented strain. Utilities across the country are scrambling to keep up as power-hungry AI data centers expand at a staggering pace, often […] The post How space weather could bust the AI boom appeared first on SpaceNews .
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America’s electric grid is entering a period of unprecedented strain. Utilities across the country are scrambling to keep up as power-hungry AI data centers expand at a staggering pace, often […] The post How space weather could bust the AI boom appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Utilities across the country are scrambling to keep up as power-hungry AI data centers expand at a staggering pace, often […] The post How space weather could bust the AI boom appeared first on SpaceNews .
Payloadspace
Jun 24, 12:50
Satellite Operators Launch Trade Association
Amazon, Globalstar, Iridium, and Canada’s Telesat joined together to establish the SpaceConnect Association for NGSO operators. The post Satellite Operators Launch Trade Association appeared first on Payload .
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Satellite Operators Launch Trade Association. Amazon, Globalstar, Iridium, and Canada’s Telesat joined together to establish the SpaceConnect Association for NGSO operators. The post Satellite Operators Launch Trade Association appeared first on Payload .
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Payloadspace
Jun 24, 12:49
SpaceX Starfall Demo Provides Validation for Reentry Startups
SpaceX ($SPCX) launched a demo mission of its Starfall reentry capsule yesterday, kicking off a new era of competition in the budding reentry sector. The post SpaceX Starfall Demo Provides Validation for Reentry Startups appeared first on Payload .
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SpaceX Starfall Demo Provides Validation for Reentry Startups. SpaceX ($SPCX) launched a demo mission of its Starfall reentry capsule yesterday, kicking off a new era of competition in the budding reentry sector. The post SpaceX Starfall Demo Provides Validation for Reentry Startups appeared first on Payload .
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Jun 24, 12:30
Vantor selects BAE Systems to build next-generation imaging satellites
WASHINGTON — Vantor has chosen BAE Systems to build its next generation of high-resolution imaging satellites. The selection reunites Vantor with the former Ball Aerospace business that helped develop DigitalGlobe’s […] The post Vantor selects BAE Systems to build next-generation imaging satellites appeared first on SpaceNews .
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WASHINGTON — Vantor has chosen BAE Systems to build its next generation of high-resolution imaging satellites. The selection reunites Vantor with the former Ball Aerospace business that helped develop DigitalGlobe’s […] The post Vantor selects BAE Systems to build next-generation imaging satellites appeared first on SpaceNews .
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The selection reunites Vantor with the former Ball Aerospace business that helped develop DigitalGlobe’s […] The post Vantor selects BAE Systems to build next-generation imaging satellites appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 24, 11:39
SpaceX launches secretive Starfall reentry demo mission
SpaceX launched the first test flight of its Starfall reentry capsule June 23, but the mission remained as secretive as the program itself. The post SpaceX launches secretive Starfall reentry demo mission appeared first on SpaceNews .
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SpaceX launches secretive Starfall reentry demo mission. SpaceX launched the first test flight of its Starfall reentry capsule June 23, but the mission remained as secretive as the program itself. The post SpaceX launches secretive Starfall reentry demo mission appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 24, 10:00
NGSO trade association launches without industry giant SpaceX
Amazon and several other non-geostationary satellite operators have formed a trade association to represent their fast-growing market, with SpaceX notably absent despite having by far the largest NGSO constellation. The post NGSO trade association launches without industry giant SpaceX appeared first on SpaceNews .
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NGSO trade association launches without industry giant SpaceX. Amazon and several other non-geostationary satellite operators have formed a trade association to represent their fast-growing market, with SpaceX notably absent despite having by far the largest NGSO constellation. The post NGSO trade association launches without industry giant SpaceX appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 24, 03:09
OHB raises funding for expansion, acquisitions
German space company OHB will raise about half a billion euros through a stock sale to allow the company to expand facilities and pursue potential acquisitions. The post OHB raises funding for expansion, acquisitions appeared first on SpaceNews .
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OHB raises funding for expansion, acquisitions. German space company OHB will raise about half a billion euros through a stock sale to allow the company to expand facilities and pursue potential acquisitions. The post OHB raises funding for expansion, acquisitions appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Nasaspaceflight
Jun 23, 22:46
Launch Preview: Pegasus XL to launch amongst Falcon 9 and Chinese missions
This week’s launch manifest includes six orbital launches worldwide, including the first Pegasus XL launch… The post Launch Preview: Pegasus XL to launch amongst Falcon 9 and Chinese missions appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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SpaceX dominates the schedule with three Starlink missions, the Starfall demonstration mission, and the SXM-11 mission — all of which are to fly on Falcon 9. Internationally, a Chang Zheng 7A launched an unspecified payload on Tuesday.
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This week’s launch manifest includes six orbital launches worldwide, including the first Pegasus XL launch… The post Launch Preview: Pegasus XL to launch amongst Falcon 9 and Chinese missions appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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Jun 23, 22:15
NASA’s inspector general warns launch sites nearing capacity
A report by NASA’s inspector general is the latest to highlight the problems that the increasing number of launches is posing to spaceports. The post NASA’s inspector general warns launch sites nearing capacity appeared first on SpaceNews .
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NASA’s inspector general warns launch sites nearing capacity. A report by NASA’s inspector general is the latest to highlight the problems that the increasing number of launches is posing to spaceports. The post NASA’s inspector general warns launch sites nearing capacity appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 23, 22:07
Boeing wins $2 billion Space Force contract for communications satellites
WASHINGTON — Boeing won a contract worth up to $2 billion to build two next-generation military communications satellites for the U.S. Space Force, prevailing over Lockheed Martin in a competition […] The post Boeing wins $2 billion Space Force contract for communications satellites appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Boeing wins $2 billion Space Force contract for communications satellites. WASHINGTON — Boeing won a contract worth up to $2 billion to build two next-generation military communications satellites for the U.S.
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Space Force, prevailing over Lockheed Martin in a competition […] The post Boeing wins $2 billion Space Force contract for communications satellites appeared first on SpaceNews .
Spaceflightnow
Jun 23, 21:18
NASA, Boeing committed to Stariner-1 launch amid despite unclear timeline
The uncrewed flight of the spacecraft is still going through testing and analysis before NASA green lights a return to flight mission.
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More than four months after NASA released a report classifying the 2024 Crew Flight Test of Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft as a Type A mishap, the timing of the return to flight mission remains up in the air and could be as far as a year away.
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The uncrewed flight of the spacecraft is still going through testing and analysis before NASA green lights a return to flight mission.
Spaceflightnow
Jun 23, 21:18
NASA, Boeing committed to Starliner-1 launch despite unclear timeline
The uncrewed flight of the spacecraft is still going through testing and analysis before NASA green lights a return to flight mission.
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More than four months after NASA released a report classifying the 2024 Crew Flight Test of Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft as a Type A mishap, the timing of the return to flight mission remains up in the air and could be as far as a year away.
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The uncrewed flight of the spacecraft is still going through testing and analysis before NASA green lights a return to flight mission.
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Jun 23, 19:00
Commercial Space Federation (CSF) Welcomes New Associate Member
June 23, 2026 – Washington, D.C. —The Commercial Space Federation (CSF) is pleased to welcome Sophia Space, a company advancing orbital computing infrastructure for the next generation of space-based…
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Commercial Space Federation (CSF) Welcomes New Associate Member. —The Commercial Space Federation (CSF) is pleased to welcome Sophia Space, a company advancing orbital computing infrastructure for the next generation of space-based data processing, as a new associate member.
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Sophia Space is pioneering orbital computing infrastructure that transforms space into a distributed compute layer for the global economy.
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Jun 23, 17:48
Ubotica raises $11 million to scale maritime-intelligence platform
SAN FRANCISCO – Ubotica Technologies, an Irish company focused on artificial intelligence for spacecraft, has raised $11 million to expand commercial sales of its maritime-intelligence platform. The platform, Live Maritime […] The post Ubotica raises $11 million to scale maritime-intelligence platform appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Ubotica raises $11 million to scale maritime-intelligence platform. SAN FRANCISCO – Ubotica Technologies, an Irish company focused on artificial intelligence for spacecraft, has raised $11 million to expand commercial sales of its maritime-intelligence platform.
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The platform, Live Maritime […] The post Ubotica raises $11 million to scale maritime-intelligence platform appeared first on SpaceNews .
Payloadspace
Jun 23, 17:30
NASA Watchdog: Launch Infrastructure Nearing Capacity
NASA’s launch facilities will likely reach capacity by the end of the decade as the number of commercial launches continues to skyrocket, according to a report from the space agency’s inspector general released Monday. The post NASA Watchdog: Launch Infrastructure Nearing Capacity appeared first on Payload .
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NASA Watchdog: Launch Infrastructure Nearing Capacity. NASA’s launch facilities will likely reach capacity by the end of the decade as the number of commercial launches continues to skyrocket, according to a report from the space agency’s inspector general released Monday. The post NASA Watchdog: Launch Infrastructure Nearing Capacity appeared first on Payload .
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Jun 23, 15:56
Sophia selects Apex bus for on-orbit computing demonstration
SAN FRANCISCO – Sophia Space announced the selection June 22 of an Apex bus for its first orbital computing node. Pasadena, California-based Sophia plans to demonstrate its Thermal Integrated LEO […] The post Sophia selects Apex bus for on-orbit computing demonstration appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Sophia selects Apex bus for on-orbit computing demonstration. SAN FRANCISCO – Sophia Space announced the selection June 22 of an Apex bus for its first orbital computing node. Pasadena, California-based Sophia plans to demonstrate its Thermal Integrated LEO […] The post Sophia selects Apex bus for on-orbit computing demonstration appeared first on SpaceNews .
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SAN FRANCISCO – Sophia Space announced the selection June 22 of an Apex bus for its first orbital computing node.
Payloadspace
Jun 23, 13:01
Sophia Space Raises $7M, Taps Apex for 2027 Demo Flight
The orbital-compute startup today announced new fundraising—as well as a demo flight with Apex. Both initiatives are aiming to position the company to begin deploying its edge compute hardware in-orbit. The post Sophia Space Raises $7M, Taps Apex for 2027 Demo Flight appeared first on Payload .
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Sophia Space Raises $7M, Taps Apex for 2027 Demo Flight. The orbital-compute startup today announced new fundraising—as well as a demo flight with Apex. The post Sophia Space Raises $7M, Taps Apex for 2027 Demo Flight appeared first on Payload .
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Jun 23, 13:00
Loft Orbital to test AI models on spacecraft for Earth observation
Loft Orbital is working with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory to test the use of artificial intelligence on spacecraft to improve Earth science monitoring. The post Loft Orbital to test AI models on spacecraft for Earth observation appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Loft Orbital to test AI models on spacecraft for Earth observation. Loft Orbital is working with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory to test the use of artificial intelligence on spacecraft to improve Earth science monitoring. The post Loft Orbital to test AI models on spacecraft for Earth observation appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Payloadspace
Jun 23, 13:00
Ubotica Raises $11M for Satellite-Based AI Tech
The Dublin-based space AI company raised $11M today to accelerate the commercialization of its AI-powered intelligence platform for maritime security. The post Ubotica Raises $11M for Satellite-Based AI Tech appeared first on Payload .
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Ubotica Technologies, the Dublin-based space AI company, raised $11M today to accelerate the commercialization of its AI-powered intelligence platform for maritime security. “We spent the last eight years proving out our capabilities in orbital AI,” Ubotica CEO and cofounder Fintan Buckley told Payload.
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The Dublin-based space AI company raised $11M today to accelerate the commercialization of its AI-powered intelligence platform for maritime security. The post Ubotica Raises $11M for Satellite-Based AI Tech appeared first on Payload .
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Jun 23, 12:00
Satellogic partners with SynMax to build intelligence services around upcoming Merlin constellation
Companies are looking to fill demand from defense and intelligence agencies for persistent surveillance rather than one-off imagery purchases. The post Satellogic partners with SynMax to build intelligence services around upcoming Merlin constellation appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Satellogic partners with SynMax to build intelligence services around upcoming Merlin constellation. Companies are looking to fill demand from defense and intelligence agencies for persistent surveillance rather than one-off imagery purchases.
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Jun 23, 10:07
China appears to be developing 7-meter-diameter reusable rockets
A state-funded tender for tank tooling, a delivered stainless steel forging and launch pad planning suggest that China is developing 7-meter-diameter reusable rockets. The post China appears to be developing 7-meter-diameter reusable rockets appeared first on SpaceNews .
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China appears to be developing 7-meter-diameter reusable rockets. A state-funded tender for tank tooling, a delivered stainless steel forging and launch pad planning suggest that China is developing 7-meter-diameter reusable rockets. The post China appears to be developing 7-meter-diameter reusable rockets appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 23, 10:00
Report: U.S. needs framework for responding to hostile acts in Space
Mitchell Institute workshop participants found little consensus on where competition ends and conflict begins as China expands counterspace capabilities The post Report: U.S. needs framework for responding to hostile acts in Space appeared first on SpaceNews .
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needs framework for responding to hostile acts in Space. Mitchell Institute workshop participants found little consensus on where competition ends and conflict begins as China expands counterspace capabilities The post Report: U.S. needs framework for responding to hostile acts in Space appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 23, 01:48
NASA and Boeing still uncertain about when Starliner will return to flight
NASA’s safety advisers say that while the agency and Boeing make progress in addressing problems with the CST-100 Starliner, it could be up to a year before it flies again. The post NASA and Boeing still uncertain about when Starliner will return to flight appeared first on SpaceNews .
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NASA and Boeing still uncertain about when Starliner will return to flight. NASA’s safety advisers say that while the agency and Boeing make progress in addressing problems with the CST-100 Starliner, it could be up to a year before it flies again. The post NASA and Boeing still uncertain about when Starliner will return to flight appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Spaceflightnow
Jun 23, 00:50
Live coverage: SpaceX to launch reentry capsule demo mission called ‘Starfall’
The mission is the debut of a new reentry capsule developed by SpaceX that weighs about 2,100 kg (4,600 lbs). Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is scheduled for 6:43 a.m. EDT (1043 UTC).
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Live coverage: SpaceX to launch reentry capsule demo mission called ‘Starfall’. The mission is the debut of a new reentry capsule developed by SpaceX that weighs about 2,100 kg (4,600 lbs). EDT (1043 UTC).
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Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is scheduled for 6:43 a.m.
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Jun 22, 21:37
Trump signs executive order to accelerate quantum space infrastructure
The White House has issued an executive order aiming to unify and accelerate U.S. development of quantum technologies, including space systems that could enable next-generation navigation, sensing and secure communications. The post Trump signs executive order to accelerate quantum space infrastructure appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Trump signs executive order to accelerate quantum space infrastructure. development of quantum technologies, including space systems that could enable next-generation navigation, sensing and secure communications. The post Trump signs executive order to accelerate quantum space infrastructure appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Nasaspaceflight
Jun 22, 21:06
SpaceX to test upcoming Starfall reentry vehicle with demonstration mission on Tuesday
SpaceX is set to launch a demonstration mission for its Starfall reentry vehicle early on… The post SpaceX to test upcoming Starfall reentry vehicle with demonstration mission on Tuesday appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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SpaceX is set to launch a demonstration mission for its Starfall reentry vehicle early on Tuesday morning. Falcon 9 is scheduled to liftoff at 6:43 AM EDT (10:43 UTC) from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
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SpaceX is set to launch a demonstration mission for its Starfall reentry vehicle early on… The post SpaceX to test upcoming Starfall reentry vehicle with demonstration mission on Tuesday appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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Jun 22, 20:58
Rocket Lab launches satellite for U.S. Space Force Victus Haze responsive space exercise
The mission pairs Rocket Lab spacecraft with a True Anomaly vehicle in orbit to demonstrate rapid threat characterization and rendezvous operations The post Rocket Lab launches satellite for U.S. Space Force Victus Haze responsive space exercise appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Rocket Lab launches satellite for U.S. The mission pairs Rocket Lab spacecraft with a True Anomaly vehicle in orbit to demonstrate rapid threat characterization and rendezvous operations The post Rocket Lab launches satellite for U.S. Space Force Victus Haze responsive space exercise appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 22, 17:42
Chinese spaceplane releases object into orbit, according to commercial space surveillance
China’s secretive spaceplane has released an object into orbit during its ongoing fourth mission, according to space surveillance firm LeoLabs. The post Chinese spaceplane releases object into orbit, according to commercial space surveillance appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Chinese spaceplane releases object into orbit, according to commercial space surveillance. China’s secretive spaceplane has released an object into orbit during its ongoing fourth mission, according to space surveillance firm LeoLabs. The post Chinese spaceplane releases object into orbit, according to commercial space surveillance appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Payloadspace
Jun 22, 17:30
A Faster Path to Orbit: How Hosted Payloads Are Changing Access to Space
Historically, deploying a new capability in space required significant time, investment, and technical expertise. Companies often had little choice but to build nearly everything themselves—from spacecraft and payload integration to ground infrastructure and mission operations. Today, the space industry offers a different model: hosted payloads. “We’re seeing companies looking for the fastest, most economical way… The post A Faster Path to Orbit: How Hosted Payloads Are Changing Access to Space appeared first on Payload .
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Historically, deploying a new capability in space required significant time, investment, and technical expertise. Companies often had little choice but to build nearly everything themselves—from spacecraft and payload integration to ground infrastructure and mission operations. Today, the space industry offers a different model: hosted payloads.
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“We’re seeing companies looking for the fastest, most economical way… The post A Faster Path to Orbit: How Hosted Payloads Are Changing Access to Space appeared first on Payload .
Payloadspace
Jun 22, 13:01
Exclusive: Northwood Unveils New Antenna, Expanded Network Capacity
The new hardware comes amid Northwood’s rapid global expansion of its physical ground station footprint, and will allow the company to support more data downlinks over a wider range of frequencies. The post Exclusive: Northwood Unveils New Antenna, Expanded Network Capacity appeared first on Payload .
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Exclusive: Northwood Unveils New Antenna, Expanded Network Capacity. The new hardware comes amid Northwood’s rapid global expansion of its physical ground station footprint, and will allow the company to support more data downlinks over a wider range of frequencies. The post Exclusive: Northwood Unveils New Antenna, Expanded Network Capacity appeared first on Payload .
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Jun 22, 13:00
America is about to cede Africa’s space industry to China, and nobody’s talking about it.
If the Trump administration is serious about executing its “America First in Africa” policy and transforming American engagement on the continent, it needs to focus on sectors where it still […] The post America is about to cede Africa’s space industry to China, and nobody’s talking about it. appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Payloadspace
Jun 22, 13:00
ElevationSpace Closes $40M Series B
The Japanese satellite reentry startup raised a $40M Series B, bringing the company’s total amount raised to $63.5M. The post ElevationSpace Closes $40M Series B appeared first on Payload .
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ElevationSpace Closes $40M Series B. The Japanese satellite reentry startup raised a $40M Series B, bringing the company’s total amount raised to $63.5M. The post ElevationSpace Closes $40M Series B appeared first on Payload .
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Jun 22, 12:13
Astroscale raises funding to support growth strategy
Satellite servicing company Astroscale is working to transition from technology demonstrations to a regular series of missions, bolstered by a recent capital infusion. The post Astroscale raises funding to support growth strategy appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Astroscale raises funding to support growth strategy. Satellite servicing company Astroscale is working to transition from technology demonstrations to a regular series of missions, bolstered by a recent capital infusion. The post Astroscale raises funding to support growth strategy appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Spaceflightnow
Jun 22, 00:40
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope arrives in Florida
The $4.3 billion observatory will go through about 70 days of prelaunch processing at NASA's Kennedy Space Center before it launches on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket no earlier than August 30.
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NASA’s next great observatory, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, arrived at the Kennedy Space Center aboard the agency’s massive Pegasus barge late Sunday morning. “She was a key person in our exploration of space. The observatory is set to launch from Launch Complex 39A no earlier than August 30, moved up from the original September launch date.
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The $4.3 billion observatory will go through about 70 days of prelaunch processing at NASA's Kennedy Space Center before it launches on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket no earlier than August 30.
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Jun 20, 19:51
Astrobotic says sale to Voyager will allow it to scale up
Lunar lander developer Astrobotic decided to sell to Voyager Technologies so it could quickly scale up to meet the projected demands of NASA’s lunar base initiative. The post Astrobotic says sale to Voyager will allow it to scale up appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Astrobotic says sale to Voyager will allow it to scale up. Lunar lander developer Astrobotic decided to sell to Voyager Technologies so it could quickly scale up to meet the projected demands of NASA’s lunar base initiative. The post Astrobotic says sale to Voyager will allow it to scale up appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Spaceflightnow
Jun 20, 15:07
SpaceX to launches 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg
The Starlink 17-28 mission is the 58th mission launching the broadband satellites into low Earth orbit. Liftoff from pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base occurred at 9:39:06 a.m. PDT (12:39:06 p.m. EDT / 1639:06 UTC).
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SpaceX to launches 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg. Liftoff from pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base occurred at 9:39:06 a.m. EDT / 1639:06 UTC).
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The Starlink 17-28 mission is the 58th mission launching the broadband satellites into low Earth orbit.
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Jun 19, 19:27
India’s Jio lays out sovereign LEO constellation plan ahead of IPO
Jio Platforms, which owns India’s largest telco, is looking to lease broadband capacity from satellite constellations to jumpstart its own sovereign LEO network in the country. The post India’s Jio lays out sovereign LEO constellation plan ahead of IPO appeared first on SpaceNews .
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India’s Jio lays out sovereign LEO constellation plan ahead of IPO. Jio Platforms, which owns India’s largest telco, is looking to lease broadband capacity from satellite constellations to jumpstart its own sovereign LEO network in the country. The post India’s Jio lays out sovereign LEO constellation plan ahead of IPO appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 19, 16:03
MDA Space to buy Blue Canyon Technologies to gain foothold in U.S. market
MDA Space is buying smallsat manufacturer Blue Canyon Technologies (BCT) for $620 million, giving the Canadian company greater access to the lucrative U.S. government market. The post MDA Space to buy Blue Canyon Technologies to gain foothold in U.S. market appeared first on SpaceNews .
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MDA Space to buy Blue Canyon Technologies to gain foothold in U.S. MDA Space is buying smallsat manufacturer Blue Canyon Technologies (BCT) for $620 million, giving the Canadian company greater access to the lucrative U.S. The post MDA Space to buy Blue Canyon Technologies to gain foothold in U.S.
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Jun 19, 14:52
ElevationSpace Secures US $40 Million in Series B Funding, Bringing Total Raised to US $63.5 Million
ElevationSpace Inc. (CEO: Ryohei Kobayashi), a company developing Space-to-Earth transportation as well as a Space Environment Utilization and Recovery Platform, has raised a total of US $40 million in its […] The post ElevationSpace Secures US $40 Million in Series B Funding, Bringing Total Raised to US $63.5 Million appeared first on SpaceNews .
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The company is developing the “ELS-R” series satellite for the space environment utilization and recovery platform and “ELS-RS” for a high-frequency cargo recovery service from space stations back to Earth.
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(CEO: Ryohei Kobayashi), a company developing Space-to-Earth transportation as well as a Space Environment Utilization and Recovery Platform, has raised a total of US $40 million in its […] The post ElevationSpace Secures US $40 Million in Series B Funding, Bringing Total Raised to US $63.5 Million appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 19, 14:00
Northrop Grumman says industry ready to scale solid rocket production, with longer contracts
Billions in private investment have created room for growth, but suppliers need predictable demand, says the head of Northrop Grumman’s solid rocket motor business The post Northrop Grumman says industry ready to scale solid rocket production, with longer contracts appeared first on SpaceNews .
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WASHINGTON — The Pentagon has warned that shortages of solid rocket motors could constrain plans to sharply increase missile production. The debate comes as the Defense Department prepares for a significant increase in missile procurement. A recent report by the Center for Strategic and International Studies concluded that solid rocket motors remain a bottleneck across the U.S.
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Billions in private investment have created room for growth, but suppliers need predictable demand, says the head of Northrop Grumman’s solid rocket motor business The post Northrop Grumman says industry ready to scale solid rocket production, with longer contracts appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 19, 13:00
The MEO durability crisis: why LEO hardware will fail the new orbital economy
To some, space is the final frontier. But the reality is that once you leave Earth’s atmosphere, you’re not entering a single, uniform void. There are several frontiers up there […] The post The MEO durability crisis: why LEO hardware will fail the new orbital economy appeared first on SpaceNews .
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The MEO durability crisis: why LEO hardware will fail the new orbital economy . But the reality is that once you leave Earth’s atmosphere, you’re not entering a single, uniform void. There are several frontiers up there […] The post The MEO durability crisis: why LEO hardware will fail the new orbital economy appeared first on SpaceNews .
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To some, space is the final frontier.
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Jun 19, 12:00
NASA selects mission to study space weather interaction with Earth’s atmosphere
NASA has selected for development a space science mission that will study how space weather interacts with Earth’s atmosphere. The post NASA selects mission to study space weather interaction with Earth’s atmosphere appeared first on SpaceNews .
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NASA selects mission to study space weather interaction with Earth’s atmosphere. NASA has selected for development a space science mission that will study how space weather interacts with Earth’s atmosphere. The post NASA selects mission to study space weather interaction with Earth’s atmosphere appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 19, 10:32
Chinese university-led mission to study asteroid Apophis during close encounter with Earth
A spacecraft developed by Tsinghua University is set to join international missions to study the asteroid Apophis during its close approach to Earth in 2029. The post Chinese university-led mission to study asteroid Apophis during close encounter with Earth appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Chinese university-led mission to study asteroid Apophis during close encounter with Earth. A spacecraft developed by Tsinghua University is set to join international missions to study the asteroid Apophis during its close approach to Earth in 2029. The post Chinese university-led mission to study asteroid Apophis during close encounter with Earth appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 19, 10:30
Mu-g Technologies enters the parabolic flight business
A startup has acquired an aircraft to offer commercial parabolic flight services even as NASA seeks to acquire its own aircraft for reduced-gravity research. The post Mu-g Technologies enters the parabolic flight business appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Mu-g Technologies enters the parabolic flight business. A startup has acquired an aircraft to offer commercial parabolic flight services even as NASA seeks to acquire its own aircraft for reduced-gravity research. The post Mu-g Technologies enters the parabolic flight business appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 19, 07:00
Austrian propulsion startup joins sovereign space funding surge
Austrian satellite propulsion startup Gate Space has won 6.3 million euros in funding from Europe’s government-backed accelerator program, joining a wave of European companies attracting capital for greater space sovereignty. The post Austrian propulsion startup joins sovereign space funding surge appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Austrian propulsion startup joins sovereign space funding surge. Austrian satellite propulsion startup Gate Space has won 6.3 million euros in funding from Europe’s government-backed accelerator program, joining a wave of European companies attracting capital for greater space sovereignty.
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Nasaspaceflight
Jun 18, 22:34
Canadarm2 repairs planned as CRS-34 departs ISS
The Expedition 74 crew aboard the International Space Station have seen yet another busy month… The post Canadarm2 repairs planned as CRS-34 departs ISS appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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The Expedition 74 crew aboard the International Space Station have seen yet another busy month of spacewalks, science experiments, and maintenance tasks. Canada’s key contribution to the Station is the Canadarm2, which is a follow-on to the original Canadarm that the Space Shuttle used as a key construction, satellite repair, EVA, and deployment tool during its 30 years of ser…
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The Expedition 74 crew aboard the International Space Station have seen yet another busy month… The post Canadarm2 repairs planned as CRS-34 departs ISS appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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Jun 18, 19:45
EQT to acquire Exolaunch
Private equity firm EQT is acquiring Exolaunch, a company that has handled the rideshare launches of hundreds of satellites, to help it meet growing launch demand. The post EQT to acquire Exolaunch appeared first on SpaceNews .
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EQT to acquire Exolaunch. Private equity firm EQT is acquiring Exolaunch, a company that has handled the rideshare launches of hundreds of satellites, to help it meet growing launch demand. The post EQT to acquire Exolaunch appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 18, 17:57
Space Force’s rapid acquisition office director moves to Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center
Kelly Hammett’s departure comes as the Space Rapid Capabilities Office is being realigned under the Space Force The post Space Force’s rapid acquisition office director moves to Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center appeared first on SpaceNews .
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The appointment, announced June 18 , comes as the Albuquerque-based Space Rapid Capabilities Office appears close to being shuttered as a standalone organization under the Space Force’s acquisition overhaul. Hammett led the Space RCO since 2022.
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Kelly Hammett’s departure comes as the Space Rapid Capabilities Office is being realigned under the Space Force The post Space Force’s rapid acquisition office director moves to Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 18, 14:37
Chinese startup Spark Space tests engine, raises funds for electric-pump rocket
Chinese startup Spark Space has secured a series of funding rounds for what it claims will be the world's largest electric-pump-fed rocket, following engine tests. The post Chinese startup Spark Space tests engine, raises funds for electric-pump rocket appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Chinese startup Spark Space tests engine, raises funds for electric-pump rocket. Chinese startup Spark Space has secured a series of funding rounds for what it claims will be the world's largest electric-pump-fed rocket, following engine tests. The post Chinese startup Spark Space tests engine, raises funds for electric-pump rocket appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 18, 14:37
A legacy to help solve the space workforce pipeline
In this episode of Space Minds, David Ariosto talks with Mike Kincaid, president and chief executive of the Challenger Center. They discuss the space workforce pipeline and the center’s role […] The post A legacy to help solve the space workforce pipeline appeared first on SpaceNews .
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A legacy to help solve the space workforce pipeline. In this episode of Space Minds, David Ariosto talks with Mike Kincaid, president and chief executive of the Challenger Center. They discuss the space workforce pipeline and the center’s role […] The post A legacy to help solve the space workforce pipeline appeared first on SpaceNews .
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They discuss the space workforce pipeline and the center’s role […] The post A legacy to help solve the space workforce pipeline appeared first on SpaceNews .
Spaceflightnow
Jun 18, 13:13
Live coverage: SpaceX to launch intelligence-gathering satellites for the National Reconnaissance Office
The Falcon 9 rocket will launch an undisclosed number of satellites, which are believed to be Starshield satellites, a government variant of Starlink. Liftoff from pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base is scheduled during a 35-minute window that opens on Friday, June 19, at 1:40 a.m. PDT (4:40 a.m. EDT / 0840 UTC).
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Live coverage: SpaceX to launch intelligence-gathering satellites for the National Reconnaissance Office. Liftoff from pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base is scheduled during a 35-minute window that opens on Friday, June 19, at 1:40 a.m. EDT / 0840 UTC).
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The Falcon 9 rocket will launch an undisclosed number of satellites, which are believed to be Starshield satellites, a government variant of Starlink.
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Jun 18, 13:00
What the satellite servicing economy can borrow from carbon credits
In January 2026 alone, the Federal Communications Commission authorized 15,000 Starlink Gen2 satellites. Starcloud has filed for 88,000 orbital data center satellites. SpaceX has filed for 1 million. There is […] The post What the satellite servicing economy can borrow from carbon credits appeared first on SpaceNews .
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In January 2026 alone, the Federal Communications Commission authorized 15,000 Starlink Gen2 satellites. Starcloud has filed for 88,000 orbital data center satellites. SpaceX has filed for 1 million.
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There is […] The post What the satellite servicing economy can borrow from carbon credits appeared first on SpaceNews .
Payloadspace
Jun 18, 12:59
Boeing Completes Quantum Lab Test Ahead of 2027 Flight
Boeing ($BA) announced today that it successfully demonstrated high-fidelity quantum entanglement swapping during ground tests of its quantum networking satellite—called Q4S. The post Boeing Completes Quantum Lab Test Ahead of 2027 Flight appeared first on Payload .
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Boeing Completes Quantum Lab Test Ahead of 2027 Flight. Boeing ($BA) announced today that it successfully demonstrated high-fidelity quantum entanglement swapping during ground tests of its quantum networking satellite—called Q4S. The post Boeing Completes Quantum Lab Test Ahead of 2027 Flight appeared first on Payload .
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Payloadspace
Jun 18, 12:45
True Anomaly Declares Mission X-3 Success
True Anomaly announced today that its autonomous orbital vehicle, Jackal, has completed all of its Mission X-3 test objectives, clearing the final hurdles to being fully commissioned. The post True Anomaly Declares Mission X-3 Success appeared first on Payload .
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“Mission X-3 really demonstrated the capabilities that the Space Force needs across a variety of programs,” True Anomaly CEO and cofounder Even Rogers told Payload. “When we designed Jackal and Mosaic, we designed it explicitly for orbital-warfare and space-domain-awareness missions.
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True Anomaly announced today that its autonomous orbital vehicle, Jackal, has completed all of its Mission X-3 test objectives, clearing the final hurdles to being fully commissioned. The post True Anomaly Declares Mission X-3 Success appeared first on Payload .
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Jun 18, 12:30
Boeing demonstrates quantum protocol in payload set for 2027 launch
PORTLAND, Ore. – Boeing demonstrated a key quantum networking protocol in ground testing of a compact payload ahead of on-orbit experiment in 2027. “High-fidelity entanglement swapping” was demonstrated earlier this […] The post Boeing demonstrates quantum protocol in payload set for 2027 launch appeared first on SpaceNews .
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PORTLAND, Ore. – Boeing demonstrated a key quantum networking protocol in ground testing of a compact payload ahead of on-orbit experiment in 2027. “High-fidelity entanglement swapping” was demonstrated earlier this […] The post Boeing demonstrates quantum protocol in payload set for 2027 launch appeared first on SpaceNews .
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“High-fidelity entanglement swapping” was demonstrated earlier this […] The post Boeing demonstrates quantum protocol in payload set for 2027 launch appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 18, 12:04
Swift reboost mission ready for launch
A high-risk mission to raise the orbit of a NASA astrophysics spacecraft is set to launch later this month after less than a year of development. The post Swift reboost mission ready for launch appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Swift reboost mission ready for launch. A high-risk mission to raise the orbit of a NASA astrophysics spacecraft is set to launch later this month after less than a year of development. The post Swift reboost mission ready for launch appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 18, 11:01
Blue Origin begins rebuilding New Glenn pad
Blue Origin has started rebuilding a launch pad severely damaged in a New Glenn explosion less than three weeks ago as it works to resume launches by year’s end The post Blue Origin begins rebuilding New Glenn pad appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Speaking at the VivaTech conference in Paris on June 17, Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos and its chief executive, Dave Limp, said they were making good progress on returning New Glenn to flight after a May 28 explosion during a static-fire test at Cape Canaveral’s Launch Complex 36.
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Blue Origin has started rebuilding a launch pad severely damaged in a New Glenn explosion less than three weeks ago as it works to resume launches by year’s end The post Blue Origin begins rebuilding New Glenn pad appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 18, 11:00
Quantum Space wins Pentagon contract to develop orbital refueling spacecraft
The company plans to deliver a fuel-transfer vehicle to the U.S. Space Force by 2028 The post Quantum Space wins Pentagon contract to develop orbital refueling spacecraft appeared first on SpaceNews .
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The company plans to deliver a fuel-transfer vehicle to the U.S. Space Force by 2028 The post Quantum Space wins Pentagon contract to develop orbital refueling spacecraft appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Nasaspaceflight
Jun 17, 22:12
Terran R second stage heads to Stennis as Relativity advances toward 2026 debut
Terran R, the heavy-lift vehicle currently being developed by Relativity Space, is reaching significant milestones… The post Terran R second stage heads to Stennis as Relativity advances toward 2026 debut appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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Integration of essential subsystems for the rocket’s second stage was recently finalized ahead of its transfer to NASA’s Stennis Space Center for testing. Additionally, structural work on the qualification article for the first stage is complete and is being prepared for testing, while the flight article is advancing through tank and thrust-structure integration.
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Terran R, the heavy-lift vehicle currently being developed by Relativity Space, is reaching significant milestones… The post Terran R second stage heads to Stennis as Relativity advances toward 2026 debut appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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Jun 17, 20:45
Relativity Space to privately develop Mars orbiter mission
Relativity Space plans to launch a Mars orbiter in 2028 as part of a new initiative to privately develop planetary missions. The post Relativity Space to privately develop Mars orbiter mission appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Relativity Space to privately develop Mars orbiter mission. Relativity Space plans to launch a Mars orbiter in 2028 as part of a new initiative to privately develop planetary missions. The post Relativity Space to privately develop Mars orbiter mission appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 17, 19:13
Upgraded Ariane 6 launches Amazon Leo satellites
An Ariane 6 with upgraded solid rocket boosters successfully launched three dozen Amazon Leo satellites June 17 as ESA weighs options for increasing the vehicle’s launch rate. The post Upgraded Ariane 6 launches Amazon Leo satellites appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Upgraded Ariane 6 launches Amazon Leo satellites. An Ariane 6 with upgraded solid rocket boosters successfully launched three dozen Amazon Leo satellites June 17 as ESA weighs options for increasing the vehicle’s launch rate. The post Upgraded Ariane 6 launches Amazon Leo satellites appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Nasaspaceflight
Jun 17, 14:30
Launch Preview: 10 launches scheduled from sites across the world
A very busy launch manifest is expected in the upcoming week, with 10 launches scheduled… The post Launch Preview: 10 launches scheduled from sites across the world appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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Internationally, an Ariane 64 will launch a batch of Amazon Leo satellites from French Guiana with upgraded solid rocket boosters, while Rocket Lab is scheduled to launch a synthetic aperture radar satellite for Synspective.
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A very busy launch manifest is expected in the upcoming week, with 10 launches scheduled… The post Launch Preview: 10 launches scheduled from sites across the world appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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Jun 17, 13:00
America’s next economic frontier is 240,000 miles away
Humans have always gazed up at the moon in wonder. A generation ago, NASA astronauts did the extraordinary and touched down on its surface, planting an American flag and igniting […] The post America’s next economic frontier is 240,000 miles away appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Humans have always gazed up at the moon in wonder. A generation ago, NASA astronauts did the extraordinary and touched down on its surface, planting an American flag and igniting […] The post America’s next economic frontier is 240,000 miles away appeared first on SpaceNews .
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A generation ago, NASA astronauts did the extraordinary and touched down on its surface, planting an American flag and igniting […] The post America’s next economic frontier is 240,000 miles away appeared first on SpaceNews .
Payloadspace
Jun 17, 12:59
Instinct Space Unveils Plans for Low-Cost Lunar Landers
Instinct Space announced a significant pivot today from helping lunar surface missions find their way to getting in on the surface action itself. The post Instinct Space Unveils Plans for Low-Cost Lunar Landers appeared first on Payload .
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Instinct Space Unveils Plans for Low-Cost Lunar Landers. Instinct Space announced a significant pivot today from helping lunar surface missions find their way to getting in on the surface action itself. The post Instinct Space Unveils Plans for Low-Cost Lunar Landers appeared first on Payload .
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Payloadspace
Jun 17, 12:22
Katalyst Raises $12M to Extend Satellite Servicing to GEO
Katalyst’s first GEO mission in 2027 will be preceded by a mission closer to home, launching this month. The post Katalyst Raises $12M to Extend Satellite Servicing to GEO appeared first on Payload .
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Katalyst Raises $12M to Extend Satellite Servicing to GEO. Katalyst’s first GEO mission in 2027 will be preceded by a mission closer to home, launching this month. The post Katalyst Raises $12M to Extend Satellite Servicing to GEO appeared first on Payload .
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Jun 17, 12:18
China conducts 4 launches in 3 days, but silence follows Kuaizhou–11 launch
China continued its accelerated launch pace with a series of missions, but long silence followed liftoff of a Kuaizhou-11 solid rocket Wednesday, suggesting potential issues. The post China conducts 4 launches in 3 days, but silence follows Kuaizhou–11 launch appeared first on SpaceNews .
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China conducts 4 launches in 3 days, but silence follows Kuaizhou–11 launch. China continued its accelerated launch pace with a series of missions, but long silence followed liftoff of a Kuaizhou-11 solid rocket Wednesday, suggesting potential issues. The post China conducts 4 launches in 3 days, but silence follows Kuaizhou–11 launch appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 17, 11:29
Dawn Aerospace raises $25 million
Dawn Aerospace has raised $25 million to scale up its work in both in-space transportation and suborbital spaceplanes. The post Dawn Aerospace raises $25 million appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Dawn Aerospace raises $25 million. Dawn Aerospace has raised $25 million to scale up its work in both in-space transportation and suborbital spaceplanes. The post Dawn Aerospace raises $25 million appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 17, 11:23
Look Up and Skynopy partner on automated satellite collision avoidance service
Space surveillance venture Look Up plans to use Skynopy’s ground station network to help automate its proposed low Earth orbit collision avoidance service, the French startups announced June 17. The post Look Up and Skynopy partner on automated satellite collision avoidance service appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Look Up and Skynopy partner on automated satellite collision avoidance service. Space surveillance venture Look Up plans to use Skynopy’s ground station network to help automate its proposed low Earth orbit collision avoidance service, the French startups announced June 17.
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Spaceflightnow
Jun 17, 11:12
Live coverage: Arianespace to launch its heaviest payload to date with Amazon Leo flight
The Leo Europe 03 mission will see Arianespace send a batch of 36 Amazon Leo satellites into low Earth orbit. Liftoff from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana is scheduled during a window that opens up at 8:53 a.m. Kourou time (7:53 a.m. EDT / 1153 UTC).
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Live coverage: Arianespace to launch its heaviest payload to date with Amazon Leo flight. Liftoff from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana is scheduled during a window that opens up at 8:53 a.m. EDT / 1153 UTC).
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The Leo Europe 03 mission will see Arianespace send a batch of 36 Amazon Leo satellites into low Earth orbit.
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Jun 17, 01:10
June 25: Golden Dome: How Could Sensors Protect the United States?
Join us as we explore the technologies behind Golden Dome, what’s necessary to make them operate at a high level and what possibilities could be in the works for the satellites involved. The post June 25: Golden Dome: How Could Sensors Protect the United States? appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Payloadspace
Jun 16, 22:24
Dawn Aerospace Raises $25M Series B
The New Zealand-Dutch space transportation company will use the new funds to accelerate development of its Aurora spaceplane, and to conduct an in-space refueling demo. The post Dawn Aerospace Raises $25M Series B appeared first on Payload .
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Dawn Aerospace Raises $25M Series B. The New Zealand-Dutch space transportation company will use the new funds to accelerate development of its Aurora spaceplane, and to conduct an in-space refueling demo. The post Dawn Aerospace Raises $25M Series B appeared first on Payload .
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Spaceflightnow
Jun 16, 21:45
Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 3 Block 2 BlueBird satellites for AST SpaceMobile
The mission is third time SpaceX will launch satellites for AST SpaceMobile and its first of the Block 2 iteration of the BlueBird satellites. Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is scheduled for 2:39 a.m. EDT (0639 UTC).
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Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 3 Block 2 BlueBird satellites for AST SpaceMobile. Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is scheduled for 2:39 a.m. EDT (0639 UTC).
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The mission is third time SpaceX will launch satellites for AST SpaceMobile and its first of the Block 2 iteration of the BlueBird satellites.
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Jun 16, 20:48
Astrobotic unveils Griffin-1 lunar lander
Astrobotic showed off the lunar lander it plans to launch later this year that will be the vanguard of NASA’s new lunar base ambitions. The post Astrobotic unveils Griffin-1 lunar lander appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Astrobotic unveils Griffin-1 lunar lander. Astrobotic showed off the lunar lander it plans to launch later this year that will be the vanguard of NASA’s new lunar base ambitions. The post Astrobotic unveils Griffin-1 lunar lander appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 16, 18:16
Swiss decision to not contribute to Copernicus tests program’s value model
MILAN — Switzerland’s decision not to participate in the European Union’s Copernicus Earth observation program during the 2028–2034 funding cycle has revived a broader debate over the value of contributing […] The post Swiss decision to not contribute to Copernicus tests program’s value model appeared first on SpaceNews .
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The decision keeps Switzerland outside one of Europe’s flagship space programs. Most data and information delivered by the program are available to any citizen or organization globally. Norway, for example, is not an EU member state, but contributes to Copernicus and therefore has access to those restricted datasets and services.
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MILAN — Switzerland’s decision not to participate in the European Union’s Copernicus Earth observation program during the 2028–2034 funding cycle has revived a broader debate over the value of contributing […] The post Swiss decision to not contribute to Copernicus tests program’s value model appeared first on SpaceNews .
Payloadspace
Jun 16, 17:30
Bill Spotlight: NEW HORIZON Act
A bipartisan pair of senators introduced a bill last week that would consider allowing national security missions to tap into the commercial orbital data center craze. The post Bill Spotlight: NEW HORIZON Act appeared first on Payload .
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Bill Spotlight: NEW HORIZON Act. A bipartisan pair of senators introduced a bill last week that would consider allowing national security missions to tap into the commercial orbital data center craze. The post Bill Spotlight: NEW HORIZON Act appeared first on Payload .
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Jun 16, 16:05
The SpaceNews space unicorn tracker
Our ongoing list of current private space companies with a valuation of $1 billion or more. The post The SpaceNews space unicorn tracker appeared first on SpaceNews .
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The SpaceNews space unicorn tracker. Our ongoing list of current private space companies with a valuation of $1 billion or more. The post The SpaceNews space unicorn tracker appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 16, 15:30
Katalyst Space raises $12 million for GEO servicing demo mission
Satellite servicing startup Katalyst Space Technologies has raised $12 million for a geosynchronous orbit demonstration as its mission to boost the orbit of a NASA observatory nears launch. The post Katalyst Space raises $12 million for GEO servicing demo mission appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Katalyst Space raises $12 million for GEO servicing demo mission. Satellite servicing startup Katalyst Space Technologies has raised $12 million for a geosynchronous orbit demonstration as its mission to boost the orbit of a NASA observatory nears launch. The post Katalyst Space raises $12 million for GEO servicing demo mission appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 16, 14:00
PiLogic partners with Air Force lab to test satellite fault-prediction software
The startup uses probabilistic reasoning to diagnose spacecraft anomalies The post PiLogic partners with Air Force lab to test satellite fault-prediction software appeared first on SpaceNews .
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WASHINGTON — PiLogic, a startup developing artificial intelligence software to identify faults and predict failures in satellites, has signed an agreement with the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory to test whether its technology can improve the way spacecraft operators detect and diagnose problems in orbit.
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The startup uses probabilistic reasoning to diagnose spacecraft anomalies The post PiLogic partners with Air Force lab to test satellite fault-prediction software appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 16, 13:00
A UN agency that works for US space
If United States policymakers deride the wider United Nations, they still spend on the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) because it amplifies the commercial reach of U.S. standards. This includes U.S. […] The post A UN agency that works for US space appeared first on SpaceNews .
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A UN agency that works for US space. If United States policymakers deride the wider United Nations, they still spend on the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) because it amplifies the commercial reach of U.S. […] The post A UN agency that works for US space appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Payloadspace
Jun 16, 12:28
Optera Raises £3M to Open New UK HQ
The funding round comes amid the UK government’s full-court press to expand its sovereign technical capabilities. The post Optera Raises £3M to Open New UK HQ appeared first on Payload .
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Optera Raises £3M to Open New UK HQ. The funding round comes amid the UK government’s full-court press to expand its sovereign technical capabilities. The post Optera Raises £3M to Open New UK HQ appeared first on Payload .
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Payloadspace
Jun 16, 12:11
PiLogic Partners with AFRL on AI Anomaly Detection Tech
PiLogic is already testing its AI on two terrestrial based flat sats with AFRL, with hopes of expanding the military partnership into orbit. The post PiLogic Partners with AFRL on AI Anomaly Detection Tech appeared first on Payload .
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PiLogic Partners with AFRL on AI Anomaly Detection Tech. PiLogic is already testing its AI on two terrestrial based flat sats with AFRL, with hopes of expanding the military partnership into orbit. The post PiLogic Partners with AFRL on AI Anomaly Detection Tech appeared first on Payload .
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Jun 16, 12:00
Geospatial industry launches maritime initiative
Growing demand from defense agencies and commercial shipping sectors is driving investment in maritime domain awareness technologies The post Geospatial industry launches maritime initiative appeared first on SpaceNews .
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WASHINGTON — The race to monitor the world’s oceans from space is driving a wave of investment in maritime surveillance technologies and prompting new industry coordination efforts. Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF), a nonprofit industry organization, and led by maritime intelligence company SynMax.
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Growing demand from defense agencies and commercial shipping sectors is driving investment in maritime domain awareness technologies The post Geospatial industry launches maritime initiative appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 16, 11:25
Deep Space Network antenna mishap blamed on poor training and procedures
A NASA investigation blamed millions of dollars in damage to one of its largest Deep Space Network (DSN) antennas on poor training and procedures. The post Deep Space Network antenna mishap blamed on poor training and procedures appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Deep Space Network antenna mishap blamed on poor training and procedures. A NASA investigation blamed millions of dollars in damage to one of its largest Deep Space Network (DSN) antennas on poor training and procedures. The post Deep Space Network antenna mishap blamed on poor training and procedures appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 16, 10:30
Tianwen-2 makes series of burns on approach to asteroid, according to radio tracking
China’s Tianwen-2 spacecraft has carried out a series of small propulsive maneuvers following a main burn June 7, setting up an asteroid rendezvous in July. The post Tianwen-2 makes series of burns on approach to asteroid, according to radio tracking appeared first on SpaceNews .
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China’s Tianwen-2 spacecraft has carried out a series of small propulsive maneuvers following a main burn June 7, setting up an asteroid rendezvous in July.
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Spaceflightnow
Jun 16, 01:08
Astrobotic showcases Griffin-1 lander ahead of environmental testing in California
The mission, originally billed as Griffin-1 for NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program was rebranded as Moon Base 2 by the agency. Launch is scheduled for late 2026.
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Astrobotic showcases Griffin-1 lander ahead of environmental testing in California. The mission, originally billed as Griffin-1 for NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program was rebranded as Moon Base 2 by the agency. Launch is scheduled for late 2026.
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The mission, originally billed as Griffin-1 for NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program was rebranded as Moon Base 2 by the agency.
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Jun 15, 20:54
Gilat to buy Comtech satcoms business six years after failed merger
Israel’s Gilat Satellite Networks plans to expand its defense capabilities by acquiring most of Comtech’s space-related communications business, six years after the U.S. company’s own takeover bid collapsed. The post Gilat to buy Comtech satcoms business six years after failed merger appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Israel’s Gilat Satellite Networks plans to expand its defense capabilities by acquiring most of Comtech’s space-related communications business, six years after the U.S. company’s own takeover bid collapsed. The post Gilat to buy Comtech satcoms business six years after failed merger appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 15, 20:27
Space Force orders two more GPS satellites from Lockheed Martin for $514 million
Contract brings GPS 3F orders to 14 satellites that add anti-jam features, digital payloads and upgraded civilian navigation signals The post Space Force orders two more GPS satellites from Lockheed Martin for $514 million appeared first on SpaceNews .
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The award comes less than a year after the Space Force ordered GPS 3F satellites 21 and 22 for $509.7 million. Both procurements were issued under a 2018 contract that allows the Space Force to purchase as many as 22 satellites. The next GPS launch is expected to be the first GPS 3F series.
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Contract brings GPS 3F orders to 14 satellites that add anti-jam features, digital payloads and upgraded civilian navigation signals The post Space Force orders two more GPS satellites from Lockheed Martin for $514 million appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 15, 13:55
DARPA to explore ways to rapidly rebuild satellite networks if attacked
The agency is seeking novel concepts to restore critical satellite services within hours or weeks The post DARPA to explore ways to rapidly rebuild satellite networks if attacked appeared first on SpaceNews .
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WASHINGTON — The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is soliciting input from the space industry on how the United States could rapidly restore critical space capabilities if satellites were disabled or destroyed during a conflict. The effort reflects Pentagon concerns that space is becoming an increasingly contested domain.
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The agency is seeking novel concepts to restore critical satellite services within hours or weeks The post DARPA to explore ways to rapidly rebuild satellite networks if attacked appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 15, 13:06
What’s the Best Way to Monetize Space Energy?
By Marc Berte, Founder and CEO of Overview Energy AI is making energy valuable enough that we’re reconsidering where infrastructure should live. Space is increasingly where that conversation leads. Orbital […] The post What’s the Best Way to Monetize Space Energy? appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 15, 13:00
Sustained maneuver has a propulsion problem
For years, space architecture was treated mostly as a question of placement: where to put a spacecraft, and how reliably it could hold position. That framing is now too narrow. […] The post Sustained maneuver has a propulsion problem appeared first on SpaceNews .
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For years, space architecture was treated mostly as a question of placement: where to put a spacecraft, and how reliably it could hold position. That framing is now too narrow. […] The post Sustained maneuver has a propulsion problem appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Payloadspace
Jun 15, 12:35
Space Stocks Dip After SpaceX IPO
SpaceX’s strong first day out was coupled with a significant pullback among investors in other publicly traded space companies, sending major players down across the board. The post Space Stocks Dip After SpaceX IPO appeared first on Payload .
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Space Stocks Dip After SpaceX IPO. SpaceX’s strong first day out was coupled with a significant pullback among investors in other publicly traded space companies, sending major players down across the board. The post Space Stocks Dip After SpaceX IPO appeared first on Payload .
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Payloadspace
Jun 15, 12:26
JAXA Nails H3 Return to Flight
The rocket launched on its eighth mission—the first successful flight of the new three-engine variant—Friday morning from Japan’s Tanegashima Space Center, delivering all six of its payloads to space. The post JAXA Nails H3 Return to Flight appeared first on Payload .
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“The launch vehicle flew as planned, and the second stage of the H3 launch vehicle was injected into the predetermined orbit,” JAXA said in a statement. All aboard: During last week’s launch, JAXA carried the following small sats into orbit: All eyes are on New York today for SpaceX’s IPO, but the moment represents more than just a record-breaking exit by a US space company.
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The rocket launched on its eighth mission—the first successful flight of the new three-engine variant—Friday morning from Japan’s Tanegashima Space Center, delivering all six of its payloads to space. The post JAXA Nails H3 Return to Flight appeared first on Payload .
Nasaspaceflight
Jun 15, 09:41
Isar Aerospace set for second launch of Spectrum rocket after weeks of delays
The European private space launch provider Isar Aerospace, headquartered in Ottobrunn, Germany, is set to… The post Isar Aerospace set for second launch of Spectrum rocket after weeks of delays appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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The European private space launch provider Isar Aerospace, headquartered in Ottobrunn, Germany, is set to fly its Spectrum small-satellite launcher on its second mission after weeks of delays and aborted launch attempts.
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The European private space launch provider Isar Aerospace, headquartered in Ottobrunn, Germany, is set to… The post Isar Aerospace set for second launch of Spectrum rocket after weeks of delays appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
Spaceflightnow
Jun 14, 23:29
Live coverage: SpaceX to launch its first Falcon 9 rocket since Nasdaq debut
The Starlink 17-54 mission includes the 1,500th Starlink satellite launched so far in 2026. Liftoff from pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base is scheduled during a window that opens at 7 a.m. PDT (10 a.m. EDT / 1400 UTC).
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Live coverage: SpaceX to launch its first Falcon 9 rocket since Nasdaq debut. Liftoff from pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base is scheduled during a window that opens at 7 a.m. EDT / 1400 UTC).
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The Starlink 17-54 mission includes the 1,500th Starlink satellite launched so far in 2026.
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Jun 14, 04:00
Missile production push runs into solid rocket motor bottleneck
A new CSIS report says planned 2027 interceptor buys will test a supply chain still recovering from years of consolidation The post Missile production push runs into solid rocket motor bottleneck appeared first on SpaceNews .
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production of solid rocket motors is rising, but not fast enough to meet the Pentagon’s missile-defense program demands, according to a new report from the Center for Strategic and International Studies. missile industrial base, even as the Pentagon prepares for a sharp increase in interceptor production.
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A new CSIS report says planned 2027 interceptor buys will test a supply chain still recovering from years of consolidation The post Missile production push runs into solid rocket motor bottleneck appeared first on SpaceNews .
Nasaspaceflight
Jun 14, 00:37
Booster 20 Completes Cryo, As Ship 40 Nears Static Fire
With the completion of Flight 12 about three weeks ago, all focus is now on… The post Booster 20 Completes Cryo, As Ship 40 Nears Static Fire appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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Booster 20 only recently completed cryo proof testing when it rolled out to Massey’s on June 5, during which it completed three major tests. This is the test in which SpaceX lost Booster 18. It is unknown how long it will take for Booster 20 to complete this work, but it’s possible the booster won’t be out at Pad 2 until mid-July.
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With the completion of Flight 12 about three weeks ago, all focus is now on… The post Booster 20 Completes Cryo, As Ship 40 Nears Static Fire appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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Jun 13, 17:19
Revised Artemis lunar lander plans take shape
NASA has provided more details about the revised approaches that Blue Origin and SpaceX are taking to accelerate work on Artemis lunar landers. The post Revised Artemis lunar lander plans take shape appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Revised Artemis lunar lander plans take shape. NASA has provided more details about the revised approaches that Blue Origin and SpaceX are taking to accelerate work on Artemis lunar landers. The post Revised Artemis lunar lander plans take shape appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Nasaspaceflight
Jun 12, 21:12
China successfully debuts tallest rocket, LandSpace prepares for second landing attempt
China kicked off a busy month with three missions for a single internet constellation in… The post China successfully debuts tallest rocket, LandSpace prepares for second landing attempt appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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Another maiden launch saw the nation’s tallest rocket successfully reach orbit, though the debut raised eyebrows with the absence of airspace notices ahead of the mission. The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation Commercial Rocket Company (CACL) designed, built, and flew the rocket in just 20 months — one of the fastest development cycles for a Chinese launch veh…
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China kicked off a busy month with three missions for a single internet constellation in… The post China successfully debuts tallest rocket, LandSpace prepares for second landing attempt appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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Jun 12, 21:06
SpaceX shares rise nearly 20% in historic IPO
SpaceX shares rose on the first day of trading as the company went public in a milestone event for both the company and the broader space industry. The post SpaceX shares rise nearly 20% in historic IPO appeared first on SpaceNews .
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SpaceX shares rise nearly 20% in historic IPO. SpaceX shares rose on the first day of trading as the company went public in a milestone event for both the company and the broader space industry. The post SpaceX shares rise nearly 20% in historic IPO appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 12, 20:43
Avanti trims GEO exposure with Hylas-3 sale
TAMPA, Fla. — Avanti Communications is moving to close a chapter on the debt-fueled geostationary expansion that once defined the British satellite operator, with plans to sell the youngest payload […] The post Avanti trims GEO exposure with Hylas-3 sale appeared first on SpaceNews .
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The company announced an agreement June 10 to sell its Hylas-3 Ka-band hosted payload to Japan’s Sky Perfect JSAT, which is in expansion mode and has three new satellites on order for geostationary orbit (GEO).
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— Avanti Communications is moving to close a chapter on the debt-fueled geostationary expansion that once defined the British satellite operator, with plans to sell the youngest payload […] The post Avanti trims GEO exposure with Hylas-3 sale appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 12, 19:49
Astronomers fear orbital data centers will interfere with observations
As SpaceX gears up to start launching orbital data center spacecraft as soon as next year, astronomers warn those satellites could cause serious interference with their observations. The post Astronomers fear orbital data centers will interfere with observations appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Astronomers fear orbital data centers will interfere with observations. As SpaceX gears up to start launching orbital data center spacecraft as soon as next year, astronomers warn those satellites could cause serious interference with their observations. The post Astronomers fear orbital data centers will interfere with observations appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 12, 13:00
All in on AI at Astra
Chris Kemp thinks he could be the last person left working at Astra — but not for the reason most people might think. His company rode the SPAC boom five […] The post All in on AI at Astra appeared first on SpaceNews .
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All in on AI at Astra. Chris Kemp thinks he could be the last person left working at Astra — but not for the reason most people might think. His company rode the SPAC boom five […] The post All in on AI at Astra appeared first on SpaceNews .
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His company rode the SPAC boom five […] The post All in on AI at Astra appeared first on SpaceNews .
Payloadspace
Jun 12, 12:34
VCs Predict the SpaceX IPO Will Lift the Entire Industry
After the public markets initiate their newest whale, what happens to the rest of the space industry still reliant on private capital? The post VCs Predict the SpaceX IPO Will Lift the Entire Industry appeared first on Payload .
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VCs Predict the SpaceX IPO Will Lift the Entire Industry. After the public markets initiate their newest whale, what happens to the rest of the space industry still reliant on private capital? The post VCs Predict the SpaceX IPO Will Lift the Entire Industry appeared first on Payload .
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Jun 12, 12:15
H3 successfully returns to flight
Japan’s H3 rocket launched June 11 on its first flight since a failure in December, placing six smallsats in orbit. The post H3 successfully returns to flight appeared first on SpaceNews .
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H3 successfully returns to flight. Japan’s H3 rocket launched June 11 on its first flight since a failure in December, placing six smallsats in orbit. The post H3 successfully returns to flight appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Payloadspace
Jun 12, 12:00
Op-ed: Up to a Trillion Dollars is About to Chase Space. What Kind of Economy Will Be Built?
The largest IPO in history is here, and capital is expected to flow into the space industry at record volume. Whether that capital builds an economy that fully operates—or one that just accumulates hardware—is a choice we are about to make. The post Op-ed: Up to a Trillion Dollars is About to Chase Space. What Kind of Economy Will Be Built? appeared first on Payload .
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Jun 12, 10:00
In aerospace, AI isn’t replacing workers. It’s filling a shortage
Aerospace executives see AI not as a replacement for workers but as a necessary tool for helping an overstretched industrial base The post In aerospace, AI isn’t replacing workers. It’s filling a shortage appeared first on SpaceNews .
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In aerospace, AI isn’t replacing workers. Aerospace executives see AI not as a replacement for workers but as a necessary tool for helping an overstretched industrial base The post In aerospace, AI isn’t replacing workers. It’s filling a shortage appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Payloadspace
Jun 12, 06:03
What the SpaceX IPO Means for Europe’s Space Industry
All eyes are on New York today for SpaceX’s IPO, but the moment represents more than just a record-breaking exit by a US space company. The post What the SpaceX IPO Means for Europe’s Space Industry appeared first on Payload .
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What the SpaceX IPO Means for Europe’s Space Industry. All eyes are on New York today for SpaceX’s IPO, but the moment represents more than just a record-breaking exit by a US space company. The post What the SpaceX IPO Means for Europe’s Space Industry appeared first on Payload .
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Spaceflightnow
Jun 12, 02:06
Live coverage: SpaceX to launch final Starlink mission as a private company as it begins publicly trade its stock on the Nasdaq for the first time
The company will debut on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “SPCX” and begin trading with a massive valuation of $1.77 trillion. Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is scheduled for 8:37 a.m. EDT (1237 UTC).
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Live coverage: SpaceX to launch final Starlink mission as a private company as it begins publicly trade its stock on the Nasdaq for the first time. The company will debut on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “SPCX” and begin trading with a massive valuation of $1.77 trillion. EDT (1237 UTC).
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Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is scheduled for 8:37 a.m.
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Jun 12, 00:06
AAC Clyde Space wins ESA contract to complete maritime-monitoring constellation
SAN FRANCISCO – The European Space Agency awarded AAC Clyde Space a 10.9 million euro ($12.6 million) contract to complete development and demonstrate VHF Data Exchange System (VDES) satellites for […] The post AAC Clyde Space wins ESA contract to complete maritime-monitoring constellation appeared first on SpaceNews .
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“We combine synthetic aperture radar [SAR] with signals intelligence, and then we use the VHS Data Exchange System that is AIS compatible to communicate with the ships and with the authorities,” AAC Clyde Space CEO Luis Gomes told SpaceNews .
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SAN FRANCISCO – The European Space Agency awarded AAC Clyde Space a 10.9 million euro ($12.6 million) contract to complete development and demonstrate VHF Data Exchange System (VDES) satellites for […] The post AAC Clyde Space wins ESA contract to complete maritime-monitoring constellation appeared first on SpaceNews .
Nasaspaceflight
Jun 11, 20:05
Japan’s H3 to return to flight with debut launch of lightest configuration
Japan’s H3 rocket will return to flight Friday, with a launch that also marks the… The post Japan’s H3 to return to flight with debut launch of lightest configuration appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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local time) from the Tanegashima Space Center. The root cause of the failure is now suspected to be a manufacturing defect in the payload adaptor that connects the satellite to the rocket’s upper stage.
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Japan’s H3 rocket will return to flight Friday, with a launch that also marks the… The post Japan’s H3 to return to flight with debut launch of lightest configuration appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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Jun 11, 19:56
Vandenberg offers new launch site for small and medium rockets
The U.S. Space Force is seeking potential users of a new launch site at Vandenberg Space Force Base reserved for smaller rockets. The post Vandenberg offers new launch site for small and medium rockets appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Vandenberg offers new launch site for small and medium rockets. Space Force is seeking potential users of a new launch site at Vandenberg Space Force Base reserved for smaller rockets. The post Vandenberg offers new launch site for small and medium rockets appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Space Force is seeking potential users of a new launch site at Vandenberg Space Force Base reserved for smaller rockets.
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Jun 11, 19:38
Understanding what’s next for orbital data centers
This episode of Space Minds is from SpaceNews’ recent event on orbital data centers. There, SpaceNews journalists talk with industry leaders and analysts about what’s driving interest in the technology, […] The post Understanding what’s next for orbital data centers appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Understanding what’s next for orbital data centers. This episode of Space Minds is from SpaceNews’ recent event on orbital data centers. There, SpaceNews journalists talk with industry leaders and analysts about what’s driving interest in the technology, […] The post Understanding what’s next for orbital data centers appeared first on SpaceNews .
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This episode of Space Minds is from SpaceNews’ recent event on orbital data centers.
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Jun 11, 18:40
Senate NDAA backs plan to fold SDA, Space RCO into Space Force
The committee's 2027 defense bill would eliminate separate statutory requirements for the two acquisition organizations while advancing broader Pentagon procurement reforms The post Senate NDAA backs plan to fold SDA, Space RCO into Space Force appeared first on SpaceNews .
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WASHINGTON — The Senate Armed Services Committee on June 11 voted 18-9 to advance its version of the fiscal year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act, including a provision that would eliminate separate statutory requirements for the Space Development Agency and the Space Rapid Capabilities Office.
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The committee's 2027 defense bill would eliminate separate statutory requirements for the two acquisition organizations while advancing broader Pentagon procurement reforms The post Senate NDAA backs plan to fold SDA, Space RCO into Space Force appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 11, 17:33
ESA astronaut assignment on Artemis 3 part of negotiations on revised Artemis roles
The assignment of an ESA astronaut to Artemis 3 is part of negotiations for revised roles in the overall effort, with a goal of getting its astronauts on the moon. The post ESA astronaut assignment on Artemis 3 part of negotiations on revised Artemis roles appeared first on SpaceNews .
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ESA astronaut assignment on Artemis 3 part of negotiations on revised Artemis roles. The assignment of an ESA astronaut to Artemis 3 is part of negotiations for revised roles in the overall effort, with a goal of getting its astronauts on the moon. The post ESA astronaut assignment on Artemis 3 part of negotiations on revised Artemis roles appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 11, 16:43
HyImpulse signs letter of intent with Oman’s spaceport
MILAN — Etlaq Spaceport, Oman’s commercial spaceport, and German-based small launch provider HyImpulse have signed a letter of intent to explore future launch-related activities and a potential operational presence in […] The post HyImpulse signs letter of intent with Oman’s spaceport appeared first on SpaceNews .
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The parties will determine the potential for HyImpulse to conduct launch operations from Etlaq Spaceport, beginning with short-term mission-related activities. This may include mission planning, operational and technical assessments, range and safety evaluations and coordination on requirements for future launch campaigns.
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MILAN — Etlaq Spaceport, Oman’s commercial spaceport, and German-based small launch provider HyImpulse have signed a letter of intent to explore future launch-related activities and a potential operational presence in […] The post HyImpulse signs letter of intent with Oman’s spaceport appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 11, 15:00
Tilebox Launches Verifiable AI Workflows for Satellite Data
DOVER, DELAWARE — JUNE 11, 2026 — Tilebox today announced infrastructure for verifiable AI workflows on Earth observation data, giving teams a way to use agents through governed data, repeatable […] The post Tilebox Launches Verifiable AI Workflows for Satellite Data appeared first on SpaceNews .
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The launch gives companies a way to find satellite data, run analysis where the data lives, and keep a clear record of the work. The launch comes as geospatial teams move AI from experimentation into operational use. The first wave of geospatial AI focused on access: conversational interfaces, easier data discovery, and simpler querying of complex systems.
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DOVER, DELAWARE — JUNE 11, 2026 — Tilebox today announced infrastructure for verifiable AI workflows on Earth observation data, giving teams a way to use agents through governed data, repeatable […] The post Tilebox Launches Verifiable AI Workflows for Satellite Data appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 11, 14:00
K2 Space, Rocket Lab win key supplier roles in Space Force satcom program
K2 Space and Rocket Lab will supply spacecraft buses to SES and Viasat for the military's next-generation protected satcom program The post K2 Space, Rocket Lab win key supplier roles in Space Force satcom program appeared first on SpaceNews .
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WASHINGTON — K2 Space and Rocket Lab have landed key supplier roles in the U.S. A spokesperson for the Space Systems Command confirmed both companies’ role in the PTS-G program. The selection of K2 Space and Rocket Lab places both companies at the center of a program intended to expand the military’s use of commercial space technology.
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K2 Space and Rocket Lab will supply spacecraft buses to SES and Viasat for the military's next-generation protected satcom program The post K2 Space, Rocket Lab win key supplier roles in Space Force satcom program appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 11, 13:00
GEO cancellations complicate space insurance recovery
The recent cancellation of three geostationary satellites is another blow for insurers hoping their legacy cash cows would bring home much-needed income following a bruising run of claims. SES disclosed […] The post GEO cancellations complicate space insurance recovery appeared first on SpaceNews .
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GEO cancellations complicate space insurance recovery. The recent cancellation of three geostationary satellites is another blow for insurers hoping their legacy cash cows would bring home much-needed income following a bruising run of claims. SES disclosed […] The post GEO cancellations complicate space insurance recovery appeared first on SpaceNews .
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SES disclosed […] The post GEO cancellations complicate space insurance recovery appeared first on SpaceNews .
Payloadspace
Jun 11, 13:00
Exclusive: Tilebox Launches AI-Focused Update
Tilebox announced an update today aiming to make AI agents more effective geospatial-data analysts. The post Exclusive: Tilebox Launches AI-Focused Update appeared first on Payload .
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Exclusive: Tilebox Launches AI-Focused Update. Tilebox announced an update today aiming to make AI agents more effective geospatial-data analysts. The post Exclusive: Tilebox Launches AI-Focused Update appeared first on Payload .
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Jun 11, 12:43
Open Cosmos seeks deadline extension for broadband constellation
British small satellite specialist Open Cosmos is seeking more time to deploy its proposed sovereign broadband constellation for Europe after running into launch issues. The post Open Cosmos seeks deadline extension for broadband constellation appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Open Cosmos seeks deadline extension for broadband constellation. British small satellite specialist Open Cosmos is seeking more time to deploy its proposed sovereign broadband constellation for Europe after running into launch issues. The post Open Cosmos seeks deadline extension for broadband constellation appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Payloadspace
Jun 11, 12:32
Analysts Debate SpaceX’s $1.75T Valuation Ahead of IPO
Analysts are split over whether that’s the right number, and how the stock will perform in the short term—but everyone agrees the space industry is booming. The post Analysts Debate SpaceX’s $1.75T Valuation Ahead of IPO appeared first on Payload .
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Analysts Debate SpaceX’s $1.75T Valuation Ahead of IPO. Analysts are split over whether that’s the right number, and how the stock will perform in the short term—but everyone agrees the space industry is booming. The post Analysts Debate SpaceX’s $1.75T Valuation Ahead of IPO appeared first on Payload .
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Jun 11, 11:49
ESA awards contract for next-generation radar imaging satellites
Thales Alenia Space and Airbus Defence and Space won contracts to build the next generation of radar imaging satellites for Europe’s Copernicus Earth observation program. The post ESA awards contract for next-generation radar imaging satellites appeared first on SpaceNews .
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ESA awards contract for next-generation radar imaging satellites. Thales Alenia Space and Airbus Defence and Space won contracts to build the next generation of radar imaging satellites for Europe’s Copernicus Earth observation program. The post ESA awards contract for next-generation radar imaging satellites appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 11, 11:36
Long March 5 launches classified satellite, Zhuque-2E lofts direct-to-device test sats
China has conducted a pair of launches to advance its communications capabilities, using the country’s largest rocket and a commercial launcher. The post Long March 5 launches classified satellite, Zhuque-2E lofts direct-to-device test sats appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Long March 5 launches classified satellite, Zhuque-2E lofts direct-to-device test sats. China has conducted a pair of launches to advance its communications capabilities, using the country’s largest rocket and a commercial launcher. The post Long March 5 launches classified satellite, Zhuque-2E lofts direct-to-device test sats appeared first on SpaceNews .
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China has conducted a pair of launches to advance its communications capabilities, using the country’s largest rocket and a commercial launcher.
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Jun 11, 11:00
Missile defense in the age of saturation warfare
With the evolution of new military technologies, the trajectory of war has undergone a massive change. Historically, wars were fought through direct confrontation on the battlefield, while contemporary warfare is […] The post Missile defense in the age of saturation warfare appeared first on SpaceNews .
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With the evolution of new military technologies, the trajectory of war has undergone a massive change. Historically, wars were fought through direct confrontation on the battlefield, while contemporary warfare is […] The post Missile defense in the age of saturation warfare appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Historically, wars were fought through direct confrontation on the battlefield, while contemporary warfare is […] The post Missile defense in the age of saturation warfare appeared first on SpaceNews .
Spaceflightnow
Jun 11, 10:29
SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg
The Falcon 9 launched a day before the company begins publicly trading on the Nasdaq. Liftoff from pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California happened at 8:05:59 a.m. PDT (11:05:59 a.m. EDT / 1505:59 UTC).
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SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg. The Falcon 9 launched a day before the company begins publicly trading on the Nasdaq. EDT / 1505:59 UTC).
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Liftoff from pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California happened at 8:05:59 a.m.
Spaceflightnow
Jun 10, 23:21
NASA chief defends selection of all-male Artemis 3 crew
During an event Tuesday at the Johnson Space Center, NASA revealed the astronauts who had been selected for next year's Artemis 3 mission, a flight to test rendezvous and docking procedures in low-Earth orbit with moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
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NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, responding to questions about the agency’s selection of an all-male crew for the Artemis 3 mission, said the astronauts were chosen based solely on their experience, skill sets and availability. “They deserve at least one seat on every mission from a government run agency.
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During an event Tuesday at the Johnson Space Center, NASA revealed the astronauts who had been selected for next year's Artemis 3 mission, a flight to test rendezvous and docking procedures in low-Earth orbit with moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
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Jun 10, 22:22
Artemis 3 commander confident crew will be ready for 2027 mission
The astronaut named commander of Artemis 3 is confident that his crew will be ready for what NASA has called one of its most complex missions in just a year. The post Artemis 3 commander confident crew will be ready for 2027 mission appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Artemis 3 commander confident crew will be ready for 2027 mission. The astronaut named commander of Artemis 3 is confident that his crew will be ready for what NASA has called one of its most complex missions in just a year. The post Artemis 3 commander confident crew will be ready for 2027 mission appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Nasaspaceflight
Jun 10, 21:51
Stoke Space completes Nova Stage 1 structural verification
Stoke Space completed proto-qualification of the first stage of its Nova rocket at its testing… The post Stoke Space completes Nova Stage 1 structural verification appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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Stoke Space completed proto-qualification of the first stage of its Nova rocket at its testing site in Moses Lake, Washington, in early June 2026. This milestone paves the way for the debut of the medium-lift Nova vehicle targeted for the end of 2026 from the historic Launch Complex-14 (LC-14) in Cape Canaveral. ⚡️🚀 pic.twitter.
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Stoke Space completed proto-qualification of the first stage of its Nova rocket at its testing… The post Stoke Space completes Nova Stage 1 structural verification appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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Jun 10, 19:39
House appropriators back $55.5 billion Space Force budget, omit reconciliation funds
Draft defense bill funds Pentagon at requested discretionary levels but excludes $350 billion in proposed reconciliation spending, casting doubt on Golden Dome and other space programs The post House appropriators back $55.5 billion Space Force budget, omit reconciliation funds appeared first on SpaceNews .
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WASHINGTON — House defense appropriators unveiled a $1.07 trillion fiscal 2027 spending bill that would provide $55.5 billion for the U.S. Space Force, and does not include billions of dollars in additional defense funding that the Trump administration is seeking through a separate budget reconciliation package. During a Senate appropriations hearing this week, Sen.
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Draft defense bill funds Pentagon at requested discretionary levels but excludes $350 billion in proposed reconciliation spending, casting doubt on Golden Dome and other space programs The post House appropriators back $55.5 billion Space Force budget, omit reconciliation funds appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 10, 15:00
Spire to pursue space-based missile warning in partnership with German defense firm
Diehl Defence will explore using Spire’s constellation for detection of ballistic and hypersonic missile threats The post Spire to pursue space-based missile warning in partnership with German defense firm appeared first on SpaceNews .
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WASHINGTON — Satellite data provider Spire Global has partnered with one of Germany’s largest defense contractors to pursue space-based missile warning and hypersonic threat detection capabilities.
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Diehl Defence will explore using Spire’s constellation for detection of ballistic and hypersonic missile threats The post Spire to pursue space-based missile warning in partnership with German defense firm appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 10, 15:00
Commercial Space Federation (CSF) Welcomes Two New Space Supply Chain Members
June 8, 2026 – Washington, D.C. —The Commercial Space Federation (CSF) is pleased to welcome Besxar and Charter Space as new space supply chain members, adding expertise in space-based semiconductor…
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Commercial Space Federation (CSF) Welcomes Two New Space Supply Chain Members. —The Commercial Space Federation (CSF) is pleased to welcome Besxar and Charter Space as new space supply chain members, adding expertise in space-based semiconductor manufacturing and specialized risk solutions that support the continued growth and resilience of the U.S.
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commercial space economy.
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Jun 10, 14:00
UK startup Applied Atomics to enter US market with focus on military space mobility
Company opens Virginia office, announces $4 million pre-seed funding The post UK startup Applied Atomics to enter US market with focus on military space mobility appeared first on SpaceNews .
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At the center of the company’s strategy is what co-founder and chief executive Ashley Modeste Johnson describes as a “multimode” propulsion architecture that combines chemical and electric propulsion within a single spacecraft using the same propellant. The concept addresses a longstanding tradeoff in satellite propulsion.
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Company opens Virginia office, announces $4 million pre-seed funding The post UK startup Applied Atomics to enter US market with focus on military space mobility appeared first on SpaceNews .
Payloadspace
Jun 10, 13:00
Symphony Space Unveils Adagio-XL ODC Sat
With Adagio-XL, Symphony Space is getting into the orbital data center game. The post Symphony Space Unveils Adagio-XL ODC Sat appeared first on Payload .
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Symphony Space Unveils Adagio-XL ODC Sat. With Adagio-XL, Symphony Space is getting into the orbital data center game. The post Symphony Space Unveils Adagio-XL ODC Sat appeared first on Payload .
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Jun 10, 12:44
Orbital raises $5 million to join orbital data center race
A Los Angeles-based startup has raised $5 million to fund an in-orbit computing demonstration next year, ahead of plans to deploy more than 100,000 orbital data centers to meet surging demand for AI infrastructure. The post Orbital raises $5 million to join orbital data center race appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Orbital raises $5 million to join orbital data center race. A Los Angeles-based startup has raised $5 million to fund an in-orbit computing demonstration next year, ahead of plans to deploy more than 100,000 orbital data centers to meet surging demand for AI infrastructure. The post Orbital raises $5 million to join orbital data center race appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Payloadspace
Jun 10, 12:44
Orbital Raises $5M Pre-Seed to Build ODC Constellation
Orbital’s ODC concept instead relies on a network of relatively smaller satellites, which can together handle large AI inference workloads, and remain in constant contact with the ground. The post Orbital Raises $5M Pre-Seed to Build ODC Constellation appeared first on Payload .
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Orbital Raises $5M Pre-Seed to Build ODC Constellation. Orbital’s ODC concept instead relies on a network of relatively smaller satellites, which can together handle large AI inference workloads, and remain in constant contact with the ground. The post Orbital Raises $5M Pre-Seed to Build ODC Constellation appeared first on Payload .
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The post Orbital Raises $5M Pre-Seed to Build ODC Constellation appeared first on Payload .
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Jun 10, 12:30
LeoLabs deploys mobile space-tracking radar in Indo-Pacific
The transportable sensor is designed to maintain continuous tracking of maneuvering spacecraft in orbit The post LeoLabs deploys mobile space-tracking radar in Indo-Pacific appeared first on SpaceNews .
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WASHINGTON — LeoLabs said June 10 it has deployed a mobile space-tracking radar in the Indo-Pacific region that is being used to monitor Chinese satellites and other spacecraft. The California-based company said the new system, known as Scout-S, is tracking maneuvering spacecraft in low Earth orbit, including Chinese surveillance satellites and China’s reusable spaceplane.
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The transportable sensor is designed to maintain continuous tracking of maneuvering spacecraft in orbit The post LeoLabs deploys mobile space-tracking radar in Indo-Pacific appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 10, 12:26
Arkadia Space to supply thrusters for Reflex Aerospace satellite
Spacecraft propulsion startup Arkadia Space has signed a deal to provide thrusters for a satellite being built by Reflex Aerospace. The post Arkadia Space to supply thrusters for Reflex Aerospace satellite appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Arkadia Space to supply thrusters for Reflex Aerospace satellite. Spacecraft propulsion startup Arkadia Space has signed a deal to provide thrusters for a satellite being built by Reflex Aerospace. The post Arkadia Space to supply thrusters for Reflex Aerospace satellite appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 10, 12:00
Spaceport crunch reviving interest in sea-based launch
Proponents see offshore launch as an answer to crowded ranges, military resilience concerns. The post Spaceport crunch reviving interest in sea-based launch appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Spaceport crunch reviving interest in sea-based launch. Proponents see offshore launch as an answer to crowded ranges, military resilience concerns. The post Spaceport crunch reviving interest in sea-based launch appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 10, 11:00
After the launch: Why Europe’s space ambitions depend on what comes next
Satellites have become essential infrastructure. Financial markets rely on their timing signals. Military operations depend on their communications and surveillance. Navigation, disaster response, logistics, climate monitoring, most systems that underpin […] The post After the launch: Why Europe’s space ambitions depend on what comes next appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Satellites have become essential infrastructure. Military operations depend on their communications and surveillance. Navigation, disaster response, logistics, climate monitoring, most systems that underpin […] The post After the launch: Why Europe’s space ambitions depend on what comes next appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Navigation, disaster response, logistics, climate monitoring, most systems that underpin […] The post After the launch: Why Europe’s space ambitions depend on what comes next appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 9, 19:57
NASA names crew for Artemis 3 mission to test lunar landers
NASA has named the astronauts who will fly the next Artemis mission, a test flight in low Earth orbit where Orion will attempt to dock with two lunar lander prototypes. The post NASA names crew for Artemis 3 mission to test lunar landers appeared first on SpaceNews .
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NASA names crew for Artemis 3 mission to test lunar landers. NASA has named the astronauts who will fly the next Artemis mission, a test flight in low Earth orbit where Orion will attempt to dock with two lunar lander prototypes. The post NASA names crew for Artemis 3 mission to test lunar landers appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Spaceflightnow
Jun 9, 17:48
NASA names four-man crew to Artemis 3 mission
The crew of NASA's next Artemis moon program mission was announced Tuesday, setting the stage for a flight to Earth orbit next year to test rendezvous and docking procedures with moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin, a critical milestone before sending astronauts back to the moon for landing in 2028.
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The Artemis 3 mission will be commanded by Randy “Komrade” Bresnik, 58, a former Marine fighter pilot and “TOPGUN” graduate who logged 149 days in space during a space shuttle flight in 2009 and a long-duration stay aboard the International Space Station in 2017.
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The crew of NASA's next Artemis moon program mission was announced Tuesday, setting the stage for a flight to Earth orbit next year to test rendezvous and docking procedures with moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin, a critical milestone before sending astronauts back to the moon for landing in 2028.
Payloadspace
Jun 9, 17:25
FCC Gives Amazon Leo More Time to Launch
The FCC has granted Amazon Leo more time to get at least half of its constellation into orbit, but placed some restrictions on the satellite operator to encourage launching as quickly as possible. The post FCC Gives Amazon Leo More Time to Launch appeared first on Payload .
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FCC Gives Amazon Leo More Time to Launch. The FCC has granted Amazon Leo more time to get at least half of its constellation into orbit, but placed some restrictions on the satellite operator to encourage launching as quickly as possible. The post FCC Gives Amazon Leo More Time to Launch appeared first on Payload .
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Payloadspace
Jun 9, 17:24
Artemis III Astronauts Will Meet SpaceX, Blue Origin Landers in Earth Orbit
SpaceX and Blue Origin plan to each provide a lander for the 2027 mission to Earth orbit, which will serve as a test run for Moon landings starting as soon as the following year, NASA confirmed at a Tuesday event. The post Artemis III Astronauts Will Meet SpaceX, Blue Origin Landers in Earth Orbit appeared first on Payload .
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Artemis III Astronauts Will Meet SpaceX, Blue Origin Landers in Earth Orbit. SpaceX and Blue Origin plan to each provide a lander for the 2027 mission to Earth orbit, which will serve as a test run for Moon landings starting as soon as the following year, NASA confirmed at a Tuesday event.
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Nasaspaceflight
Jun 9, 16:56
Artemis III Crew Named: Veteran Astronauts to test Lunar Landers in LEO
NASA has assigned the four astronauts who will fly the agency’s next crewed Space Launch… The post Artemis III Crew Named: Veteran Astronauts to test Lunar Landers in LEO appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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NASA has assigned the four astronauts who will fly the agency’s next crewed Space Launch System mission, an Earth-orbit test flight designed to evaluate one or both human-rated lunar landers before the Artemis III landing attempt currently targeted for late 2026. Commanding the mission will be NASA astronaut Randy Bresnik, with ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano serving as pilot.
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NASA has assigned the four astronauts who will fly the agency’s next crewed Space Launch… The post Artemis III Crew Named: Veteran Astronauts to test Lunar Landers in LEO appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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Jun 9, 15:12
Warren AI™ Risk analysis engine Is now Live: Building The Risk Intelligence Infrastructure Layer for The Space Economy
The space economy is accelerating faster than ever before. Thousands of satellites are being launched. Commercial space stations are emerging. Space manufacturing is on the horizon. Governments, defense organizations, telecommunications […] The post Warren AI™ Risk analysis engine Is now Live: Building The Risk Intelligence Infrastructure Layer for The Space Economy appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Warren AI™ Risk analysis engine Is now Live: Building The Risk Intelligence Infrastructure Layer for The Space Economy . Commercial space stations are emerging. Governments, defense organizations, telecommunications […] The post Warren AI™ Risk analysis engine Is now Live: Building The Risk Intelligence Infrastructure Layer for The Space Economy appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Space manufacturing is on the horizon.
Nasaspaceflight
Jun 9, 12:59
Booster 20 into Cryogenic Testing ahead of Starship Flight 13
Starship Flight 12 may have only recently concluded, but SpaceX’s Starbase teams are already deep… The post Booster 20 into Cryogenic Testing ahead of Starship Flight 13 appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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Starship Flight 12 may have only recently concluded, but SpaceX’s Starbase teams are already deep into preparations for the next integrated flight test. The booster was lifted onto the cryogenic test stand and transported via SPMTs to the test area, where it joined existing test articles. The forward section test article B18.
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Starship Flight 12 may have only recently concluded, but SpaceX’s Starbase teams are already deep… The post Booster 20 into Cryogenic Testing ahead of Starship Flight 13 appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
Payloadspace
Jun 9, 12:35
Reflex Aerospace Taps Arkadia Space for 2027 Mission
Reflex Aerospace selected Spanish startup Arkadia Space to provide a propulsion system for its satellite mission, launching in 2027. The post Reflex Aerospace Taps Arkadia Space for 2027 Mission appeared first on Payload .
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Reflex Aerospace Taps Arkadia Space for 2027 Mission. Reflex Aerospace selected Spanish startup Arkadia Space to provide a propulsion system for its satellite mission, launching in 2027. The post Reflex Aerospace Taps Arkadia Space for 2027 Mission appeared first on Payload .
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Payloadspace
Jun 9, 12:30
ICEYE, Isar Aerospace Announce Significant Funding Rounds
Finnish EO company ICEYE announced a €450M ($520M) Series F raised at a €10B ($12B) valuation. The post ICEYE, Isar Aerospace Announce Significant Funding Rounds appeared first on Payload .
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ICEYE, Isar Aerospace Announce Significant Funding Rounds. Finnish EO company ICEYE announced a €450M ($520M) Series F raised at a €10B ($12B) valuation. The post ICEYE, Isar Aerospace Announce Significant Funding Rounds appeared first on Payload .
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Jun 9, 12:30
BlackSky to accelerate broad-area collection work under NRO contract modification
SAN FRANCISCO – The National Reconnaissance Office awarded a contract modification to BlackSky Technology to accelerate development of AROS broad-area-collection satellites. “The effort funds a direct path toward a flight […] The post BlackSky to accelerate broad-area collection work under NRO contract modification appeared first on SpaceNews .
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BlackSky to accelerate broad-area collection work under NRO contract modification. SAN FRANCISCO – The National Reconnaissance Office awarded a contract modification to BlackSky Technology to accelerate development of AROS broad-area-collection satellites.
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“The effort funds a direct path toward a flight […] The post BlackSky to accelerate broad-area collection work under NRO contract modification appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 9, 12:00
New Glenn forced an explosive rewrite for NASA’s plans to build a moon base
NASA unveiled plans in March to develop a lunar base as part of its “Ignition” event that outlined the agency’s new direction in human spaceflight. The plans, though, were rather […] The post New Glenn forced an explosive rewrite for NASA’s plans to build a moon base appeared first on SpaceNews .
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New Glenn forced an explosive rewrite for NASA’s plans to build a moon base. NASA unveiled plans in March to develop a lunar base as part of its “Ignition” event that outlined the agency’s new direction in human spaceflight. The plans, though, were rather […] The post New Glenn forced an explosive rewrite for NASA’s plans to build a moon base appeared first on SpaceNews .
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The plans, though, were rather […] The post New Glenn forced an explosive rewrite for NASA’s plans to build a moon base appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 9, 11:24
Iceye raises 1 billion euros to expand SAR satellite systems
Iceye, a Finnish company that develops and operates radar imaging satellites, has raised more than 1 billion euros in a round that values it at more than 10 billion euros. The post Iceye raises 1 billion euros to expand SAR satellite systems appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Iceye raises 1 billion euros to expand SAR satellite systems. Iceye, a Finnish company that develops and operates radar imaging satellites, has raised more than 1 billion euros in a round that values it at more than 10 billion euros. The post Iceye raises 1 billion euros to expand SAR satellite systems appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 9, 10:34
Isar Aerospace raises 270 million euros for global launch expansion
European launch company Isar Aerospace has raised 270 million euros ($312 million) to support its global expansion as it prepares for its next launch attempt. The post Isar Aerospace raises 270 million euros for global launch expansion appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Isar Aerospace raises 270 million euros for global launch expansion. European launch company Isar Aerospace has raised 270 million euros ($312 million) to support its global expansion as it prepares for its next launch attempt. The post Isar Aerospace raises 270 million euros for global launch expansion appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Spaceflightnow
Jun 9, 10:03
Live coverage: NASA to unveil Artemis 3 crew, provide updates on mission
The mission will be a low Earth orbit rendezvous between the Orion spacecraft and one or both of the Human Landing System landers: Blue Origin’s Blue Moon Mark 2 and SpaceX’s Starship.
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NASA is set to introduce the world to the four astronauts who will fly the Artemis 3 mission Tuesday morning. The announcement will take place at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, with the event kicking off at 10:30 a.m. That mission is Artemis 4, which NASA hopes to fly as soon as early 2028.
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The mission will be a low Earth orbit rendezvous between the Orion spacecraft and one or both of the Human Landing System landers: Blue Origin’s Blue Moon Mark 2 and SpaceX’s Starship.
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Jun 9, 10:02
Commercial launch providers shortlisted for China’s low-cost cargo spacecraft
China is expanding the role of its commercial rocket companies by shortlisting four such entities for launches of a new space station cargo transport system. The post Commercial launch providers shortlisted for China’s low-cost cargo spacecraft appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Commercial launch providers shortlisted for China’s low-cost cargo spacecraft. China is expanding the role of its commercial rocket companies by shortlisting four such entities for launches of a new space station cargo transport system. The post Commercial launch providers shortlisted for China’s low-cost cargo spacecraft appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 9, 10:00
Let’s procure in-orbit services like Earth observation data and services
The Chinese company MizarVision recently gained attention with its open source Earth observation data analysis over the Middle East which showed images of F-35s gathering 24 hours before Operation Epic […] The post Let’s procure in-orbit services like Earth observation data and services appeared first on SpaceNews .
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The questions it raises also underlines that Earth observation services are approaching becoming a commodity. Since last January, 19 major and new players have been awarded European Space Agency contracts to sell their pictures within the Copernicus Data Space Ecosystem.
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The Chinese company MizarVision recently gained attention with its open source Earth observation data analysis over the Middle East which showed images of F-35s gathering 24 hours before Operation Epic […] The post Let’s procure in-orbit services like Earth observation data and services appeared first on SpaceNews .
Nasaspaceflight
Jun 8, 22:23
Launch Preview: Chinese, Rocket Lab, and Starlink flights scheduled
The upcoming week features flights from China, California, Virginia, and Florida. Three Starlink launches, two… The post Launch Preview: Chinese, Rocket Lab, and Starlink flights scheduled appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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The upcoming week features flights from China, California, Virginia, and Florida. Three Starlink launches, two… The post Launch Preview: Chinese, Rocket Lab, and Starlink flights scheduled appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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Three Starlink launches, two… The post Launch Preview: Chinese, Rocket Lab, and Starlink flights scheduled appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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Jun 8, 18:39
FCC lets Amazon Leo miss deployment deadline with temporary spectrum penalty
Amazon no longer faces a July 30 cutoff for deploying half its planned 3,232 broadband satellites, but the reprieve comes with a temporary loss of spectrum priority that could give SpaceX and other rivals more leverage in orbit. The post FCC lets Amazon Leo miss deployment deadline with temporary spectrum penalty appeared first on SpaceNews .
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FCC lets Amazon Leo miss deployment deadline with temporary spectrum penalty. Amazon no longer faces a July 30 cutoff for deploying half its planned 3,232 broadband satellites, but the reprieve comes with a temporary loss of spectrum priority that could give SpaceX and other rivals more leverage in orbit.
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Payloadspace
Jun 8, 15:53
Quantum Space To Go Public Via SPAC
“We need to scale, and to do that we need capital, but it’s also important to have access to public markets for other things we want to do. But the key right now is speed.” The post Quantum Space To Go Public Via SPAC appeared first on Payload .
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Quantum Space To Go Public Via SPAC. “We need to scale, and to do that we need capital, but it’s also important to have access to public markets for other things we want to do. But the key right now is speed.” The post Quantum Space To Go Public Via SPAC appeared first on Payload .
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But the key right now is speed.” The post Quantum Space To Go Public Via SPAC appeared first on Payload .
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Jun 8, 15:00
Russia is jamming GPS from space
“America is at risk of high impact GPS jamming and spoofing from space” was the title of my SpaceNews opinion article in October 2024. Little did I know that its […] The post Russia is jamming GPS from space appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Russia is jamming GPS from space . “America is at risk of high impact GPS jamming and spoofing from space” was the title of my SpaceNews opinion article in October 2024. Little did I know that its […] The post Russia is jamming GPS from space appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Little did I know that its […] The post Russia is jamming GPS from space appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 8, 14:19
Quantum Space to go public in SPAC deal
Quantum Space, a company led by a former NASA administrator developing highly maneuverable spacecraft for national security missions, will go public by merging with a special purpose acquisition company. The post Quantum Space to go public in SPAC deal appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Quantum Space to go public in SPAC deal. Quantum Space, a company led by a former NASA administrator developing highly maneuverable spacecraft for national security missions, will go public by merging with a special purpose acquisition company. The post Quantum Space to go public in SPAC deal appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 8, 13:00
WRC-27: the next arena for U.S.-China space competition
For anyone who wasn’t sure whether China was in it to win the space race and dominate the rapidly growing space economy, its filings in December for 200,000 more satellites […] The post WRC-27: the next arena for U.S.-China space competition appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Beijing is seeking to position itself as a leader in low Earth orbit satellite constellations, electronic warfare and the space race more broadly. The results will have profound effects that extend beyond the space economy and space exploration to national security, political influence and the future balance of power.
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For anyone who wasn’t sure whether China was in it to win the space race and dominate the rapidly growing space economy, its filings in December for 200,000 more satellites […] The post WRC-27: the next arena for U.S.-China space competition appeared first on SpaceNews .
Payloadspace
Jun 8, 12:56
NewOrbit Raises $18.5M to Build VLEO Spacecraft at Scale
While NewOrbit has yet to fly in any orbit, the company is targeting a first flight of its VLEO-capable NEO-1 satellite in 2028. The post NewOrbit Raises $18.5M to Build VLEO Spacecraft at Scale appeared first on Payload .
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NewOrbit Raises $18.5M to Build VLEO Spacecraft at Scale. While NewOrbit has yet to fly in any orbit, the company is targeting a first flight of its VLEO-capable NEO-1 satellite in 2028. The post NewOrbit Raises $18.5M to Build VLEO Spacecraft at Scale appeared first on Payload .
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Payloadspace
Jun 8, 12:55
Juno Propulsion Raises $1.4M Pre-Seed for RDE Mission
The $1.4M pre-seed investment round will fund the completion of its first flight-ready rotating detonation engine (RDE)—called Project Iris—ahead of its inaugural demo mission in 2027. The post Juno Propulsion Raises $1.4M Pre-Seed for RDE Mission appeared first on Payload .
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Juno Propulsion Raises $1.4M Pre-Seed for RDE Mission. The $1.4M pre-seed investment round will fund the completion of its first flight-ready rotating detonation engine (RDE)—called Project Iris—ahead of its inaugural demo mission in 2027. The post Juno Propulsion Raises $1.4M Pre-Seed for RDE Mission appeared first on Payload .
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Jun 8, 11:23
Axiom and Prada advance design of spacesuit
Axiom Space unveiled the design of another element of the lunar spacesuit it is developing for NASA in partnership with luxury designer Prada. The post Axiom and Prada advance design of spacesuit appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Axiom and Prada advance design of spacesuit. Axiom Space unveiled the design of another element of the lunar spacesuit it is developing for NASA in partnership with luxury designer Prada. The post Axiom and Prada advance design of spacesuit appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 8, 11:00
Speed as a Strategic Advantage in Border Monitoring
Across Europe, border environments are becoming increasingly dynamic and complex. Activity can shift within hours—vehicles reposition, staging areas disperse, small watercraft alter routes, and nodes of activity appear and disappear […] The post Speed as a Strategic Advantage in Border Monitoring appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Speed as a Strategic Advantage in Border Monitoring. Across Europe, border environments are becoming increasingly dynamic and complex. Activity can shift within hours—vehicles reposition, staging areas disperse, small watercraft alter routes, and nodes of activity appear and disappear […] The post Speed as a Strategic Advantage in Border Monitoring appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Across Europe, border environments are becoming increasingly dynamic and complex.
Payloadspace
Jun 8, 11:00
Mass Is the Easy Part, Coordination Is The Hard Part
Ukraine rewrote the economics of conflict. When an adversary can field cheap drones by the thousand every month, you can’t answer them with million-dollar interceptors and exquisite platforms, you answer mass with mass. The U.S. has absorbed the lesson and is building autonomous, disposable systems faster than it ever has, led by a new generation… The post Mass Is the Easy Part, Coordination Is The Hard Part appeared first on Payload .
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Mass Is the Easy Part, Coordination Is The Hard Part. When an adversary can field cheap drones by the thousand every month, you can’t answer them with million-dollar interceptors and exquisite platforms, you answer mass with mass.
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has absorbed the lesson and is building autonomous, disposable systems faster than it ever has, led by a new generation… The post Mass Is the Easy Part, Coordination Is The Hard Part appeared first on Payload .
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Jun 8, 07:00
UK startup NewOrbit raises $18.5 million in Series A round
SAN FRANCISCO – NewOrbit Space, a UK startup developing satellites for very low Earth orbit (VLEO), has raised $18.5 million in a Series A investment round. With the funding, announced […] The post UK startup NewOrbit raises $18.5 million in Series A round appeared first on SpaceNews .
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UK startup NewOrbit raises $18.5 million in Series A round. SAN FRANCISCO – NewOrbit Space, a UK startup developing satellites for very low Earth orbit (VLEO), has raised $18.5 million in a Series A investment round. With the funding, announced […] The post UK startup NewOrbit raises $18.5 million in Series A round appeared first on SpaceNews .
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With the funding, announced […] The post UK startup NewOrbit raises $18.5 million in Series A round appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 8, 06:30
OQ Technology plans direct-to-smartphone demo with cellular spectrum
Luxembourg’s OQ Technology plans to test direct-to-smartphone satellite connectivity next year in Germany using a local telco’s cellular spectrum, setting up a challenge to U.S.-led services in the emerging market. The post OQ Technology plans direct-to-smartphone demo with cellular spectrum appeared first on SpaceNews .
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OQ Technology plans direct-to-smartphone demo with cellular spectrum. Luxembourg’s OQ Technology plans to test direct-to-smartphone satellite connectivity next year in Germany using a local telco’s cellular spectrum, setting up a challenge to U.S.-led services in the emerging market.
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Nasaspaceflight
Jun 7, 20:11
NASA concludes MAVEN mission at Mars, uses data to discover new atmospheric phenomenon
Following a six-month battle to regain communication with its Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN)… The post NASA concludes MAVEN mission at Mars, uses data to discover new atmospheric phenomenon appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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MAVEN launched to Mars in November 2013 atop an Atlas V rocket, entered orbit in September 2014, and officially began scientific observations in November 2014. MAVEN was the first NASA mission to conduct in-depth studies into the history and evolution of the red planet’s atmosphere.
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Following a six-month battle to regain communication with its Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN)… The post NASA concludes MAVEN mission at Mars, uses data to discover new atmospheric phenomenon appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
Spaceflightnow
Jun 7, 19:08
Live coverage: SpaceX to launch Falcon 9 rocket booster on record-breaking 35th flight
The Starlink 10-35 mission will be the 53rd dedicated launch for the satellite constellation. Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is scheduled during a window that opens at 6:07 a.m. EDT (1007 UTC).
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Live coverage: SpaceX to launch Falcon 9 rocket booster on record-breaking 35th flight. Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is scheduled during a window that opens at 6:07 a.m. EDT (1007 UTC).
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The Starlink 10-35 mission will be the 53rd dedicated launch for the satellite constellation.
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Jun 7, 13:55
NASA to select new headquarters building by end of year
NASA plans to find a new headquarters building by the end of this year while remaining in the Washington area. The post NASA to select new headquarters building by end of year appeared first on SpaceNews .
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NASA to select new headquarters building by end of year. NASA plans to find a new headquarters building by the end of this year while remaining in the Washington area. The post NASA to select new headquarters building by end of year appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 7, 11:03
Rounding up the space unicorns
Once rare beasts, billion-dollar startups are multiplying across new orbital markets. The post Rounding up the space unicorns appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Rounding up the space unicorns. Once rare beasts, billion-dollar startups are multiplying across new orbital markets. The post Rounding up the space unicorns appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 7, 00:52
NASA interested in Hubble reboost if costs can be reduced
As NASA prepares an attempt to reboost an astronomy spacecraft in a decaying orbit, it is open to doing something similar for Hubble, if its operating costs can be reduced. The post NASA interested in Hubble reboost if costs can be reduced appeared first on SpaceNews .
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NASA interested in Hubble reboost if costs can be reduced. As NASA prepares an attempt to reboost an astronomy spacecraft in a decaying orbit, it is open to doing something similar for Hubble, if its operating costs can be reduced. The post NASA interested in Hubble reboost if costs can be reduced appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 6, 17:33
NASA concerns about Russian repairs prompted ISS safe haven decision
NASA directed astronauts on the ISS to shelter in a Crew Dragon spacecraft after Russian cosmonauts planned to perform repairs the agency thought created “elevated risk” to the station. The post NASA concerns about Russian repairs prompted ISS safe haven decision appeared first on SpaceNews .
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NASA concerns about Russian repairs prompted ISS safe haven decision. NASA directed astronauts on the ISS to shelter in a Crew Dragon spacecraft after Russian cosmonauts planned to perform repairs the agency thought created “elevated risk” to the station. The post NASA concerns about Russian repairs prompted ISS safe haven decision appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Spaceflightnow
Jun 6, 15:43
SpaceX to launch 2 Starshield satellites during Saturday night Starlink mission
The mission represents a rare public announcement of the launch of SpaceX’s Starshield satellites, a government variant of Starlink satellites. Liftoff from pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base is scheduled for 9:24:30 p.m. PDT on Saturday, June 6 (12:24:30 a.m. EDT / 0424:30 UTC on Sunday, June 7).
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SpaceX to launch 2 Starshield satellites during Saturday night Starlink mission. Liftoff from pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base is scheduled for 9:24:30 p.m. EDT / 0424:30 UTC on Sunday, June 7).
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The mission represents a rare public announcement of the launch of SpaceX’s Starshield satellites, a government variant of Starlink satellites.
Nasaspaceflight
Jun 6, 00:22
After New Glenn anomaly, Blue Origin keeps focus on upcoming Blue Moon and Mars missions
Following the damaging loss of New Glenn during hotfire testing at Launch Complex 36 in… The post After New Glenn anomaly, Blue Origin keeps focus on upcoming Blue Moon and Mars missions appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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New Glenn’s launch manifest remains filled, and several of its most important upcoming missions will launch Blue Origin’s Blue Moon Mark 1 lander to the Moon for NASA’s Moon Base program. Furthermore, Blue Origin hopes to have its crewed Blue Moon Mark 2 lander also ready for NASA’s Artemis III mission in 2027.
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Following the damaging loss of New Glenn during hotfire testing at Launch Complex 36 in… The post After New Glenn anomaly, Blue Origin keeps focus on upcoming Blue Moon and Mars missions appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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Jun 5, 18:12
Leaf Space partners with D-Orbit and EnduroSat to test connectivity service
MILAN – Italian ground segment operator Leaf Space unveiled a new space connectivity service May 27. The technology, named TreeNet, aims to make space communications more seamless by treating individual […] The post Leaf Space partners with D-Orbit and EnduroSat to test connectivity service appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Leaf Space partners with D-Orbit and EnduroSat to test connectivity service. MILAN – Italian ground segment operator Leaf Space unveiled a new space connectivity service May 27. The technology, named TreeNet, aims to make space communications more seamless by treating individual […] The post Leaf Space partners with D-Orbit and EnduroSat to test connectivity service appeared f…
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MILAN – Italian ground segment operator Leaf Space unveiled a new space connectivity service May 27.
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Jun 5, 16:29
Astronauts briefly shelter in Dragon during ISS leak repair
NASA instructed astronauts on the International Space Station to briefly shelter in a Dragon spacecraft June 5 as cosmonauts attempted to repair an air leak in a Russian module. The post Astronauts briefly shelter in Dragon during ISS leak repair appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Astronauts briefly shelter in Dragon during ISS leak repair. NASA instructed astronauts on the International Space Station to briefly shelter in a Dragon spacecraft June 5 as cosmonauts attempted to repair an air leak in a Russian module. The post Astronauts briefly shelter in Dragon during ISS leak repair appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Spaceflightnow
Jun 5, 15:38
NASA crew briefly shelters inside Dragon capsule as Russia addresses new space station leaks
The precautions were announced the same day as NASA said Roscosmos cosmonauts are set to perform “a more extensive repair operation”, but without providing details as to what that entails.
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Previously unannounced repair work to stop new leaks onboard the International Space Station temporarily caused NASA to send all four members of the agency’s SpaceX Crew-12 mission as well as NASA astronaut Chris Williams into the Dragon capsule, Freedom , on Friday.
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The precautions were announced the same day as NASA said Roscosmos cosmonauts are set to perform “a more extensive repair operation”, but without providing details as to what that entails.
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Jun 5, 14:02
Next Ariane 6 launch to carry 36 Amazon Leo satellites using upgraded boosters
Amazon will fly its largest number of broadband satellites to date later this month on the first Ariane 6 launch to use upgraded boosters. The post Next Ariane 6 launch to carry 36 Amazon Leo satellites using upgraded boosters appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Next Ariane 6 launch to carry 36 Amazon Leo satellites using upgraded boosters. Amazon will fly its largest number of broadband satellites to date later this month on the first Ariane 6 launch to use upgraded boosters. The post Next Ariane 6 launch to carry 36 Amazon Leo satellites using upgraded boosters appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 5, 13:00
Let’s build the moon base, but not lose sight of Mars
These are heady days for NASA and the space industry. The Artemis 2 crew flew around the moon, traveling farther into space than any humans previously had; NASA announced an […] The post Let’s build the moon base, but not lose sight of Mars appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Let’s build the moon base, but not lose sight of Mars. These are heady days for NASA and the space industry. The Artemis 2 crew flew around the moon, traveling farther into space than any humans previously had; NASA announced an […] The post Let’s build the moon base, but not lose sight of Mars appeared first on SpaceNews .
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These are heady days for NASA and the space industry.
Payloadspace
Jun 5, 12:28
AstroForge Completes its DeepSpace-2 Spacecraft
DeepSpace-2 will aim to demonstrate the company’s ability to rendezvous with an asteroid and set the stage for future asteroid mining missions before the end of the decade. The post AstroForge Completes its DeepSpace-2 Spacecraft appeared first on Payload .
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AstroForge Completes its DeepSpace-2 Spacecraft. DeepSpace-2 will aim to demonstrate the company’s ability to rendezvous with an asteroid and set the stage for future asteroid mining missions before the end of the decade. The post AstroForge Completes its DeepSpace-2 Spacecraft appeared first on Payload .
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Jun 5, 10:46
Qianfan constellation deployment hits 200 satellites with Long March 8 and 6A launches
Construction of the Shanghai-led Qianfan constellation continued to accelerate this week with a pair of Long March launches, following on from two recent experimental flights. The post Qianfan constellation deployment hits 200 satellites with Long March 8 and 6A launches appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Qianfan constellation deployment hits 200 satellites with Long March 8 and 6A launches. Construction of the Shanghai-led Qianfan constellation continued to accelerate this week with a pair of Long March launches, following on from two recent experimental flights.
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Payloadspace
Jun 5, 09:15
Apex Raises $200M At $2.3B Valuation
It’s the company’s third $200M round in about 14 months. The post Apex Raises $200M At $2.3B Valuation appeared first on Payload .
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Apex Raises $200M At $2.3B Valuation. It’s the company’s third $200M round in about 14 months. The post Apex Raises $200M At $2.3B Valuation appeared first on Payload .
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Jun 5, 08:30
The Exploration Company completes drop test of Nyx capsule
The Exploration Company performed a drop test of the Nyx spacecraft it is developing to transport cargo to low Earth orbit ahead of a 2028 test flight. The post The Exploration Company completes drop test of Nyx capsule appeared first on SpaceNews .
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The Exploration Company completes drop test of Nyx capsule. The Exploration Company performed a drop test of the Nyx spacecraft it is developing to transport cargo to low Earth orbit ahead of a 2028 test flight. The post The Exploration Company completes drop test of Nyx capsule appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 5, 07:03
Axiom Space adds more than $175 million to funding round
Axiom Space announced June 4 that it added more than $175 million to its latest funding round, with Japan’s largest bank joining the company’s investors. The post Axiom Space adds more than $175 million to funding round appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Axiom Space adds more than $175 million to funding round. Axiom Space announced June 4 that it added more than $175 million to its latest funding round, with Japan’s largest bank joining the company’s investors. The post Axiom Space adds more than $175 million to funding round appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Payloadspace
Jun 5, 06:14
US Commercial Space Stations Expand to Europe
The ISS may be winding down, but Europe’s access to LEO isn’t going anywhere. The post US Commercial Space Stations Expand to Europe appeared first on Payload .
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US Commercial Space Stations Expand to Europe. The ISS may be winding down, but Europe’s access to LEO isn’t going anywhere. The post US Commercial Space Stations Expand to Europe appeared first on Payload .
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Jun 4, 22:32
HASC NDAA markup challenges Space Force on satellite programs
House Armed Services Committee seeks to preserve a missile-warning satellite program the Pentagon wants to cancel. It also criticizes a recent tactical communications satellite procurement and GPS oversight The post HASC NDAA markup challenges Space Force on satellite programs appeared first on SpaceNews .
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House Armed Services Committee seeks to preserve a missile-warning satellite program the Pentagon wants to cancel. It also criticizes a recent tactical communications satellite procurement and GPS oversight The post HASC NDAA markup challenges Space Force on satellite programs appeared first on SpaceNews .
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It also criticizes a recent tactical communications satellite procurement and GPS oversight The post HASC NDAA markup challenges Space Force on satellite programs appeared first on SpaceNews .
Payloadspace
Jun 4, 20:13
Recapping Planet’s Q1 With CFO and President Ashley Johnson
“That’s one of the ways that I think we’re differentiated from companies that are going to have much more binary outcomes,” she said. “If you’re selling hardware, you recognize revenue when you’ve delivered that hardware. If it fails, that’s the end of the story.” The post Recapping Planet’s Q1 With CFO and President Ashley Johnson appeared first on Payload .
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“That’s one of the ways that I think we’re differentiated from companies that are going to have much more binary outcomes,” she said. “If you’re selling hardware, you recognize revenue when you’ve delivered that hardware. If it fails, that’s the end of the story.” The post Recapping Planet’s Q1 With CFO and President Ashley Johnson appeared first on Payload .
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If it fails, that’s the end of the story.” The post Recapping Planet’s Q1 With CFO and President Ashley Johnson appeared first on Payload .
Spaceflightnow
Jun 4, 18:08
NASA head urges new launcher for Blue Origin’s moon landers to meet Artemis mission deadlines
The change was confirmed by the agency a week after a New Glenn testing explosion destroyed the rocket and damaged Launch Complex 36.
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NASA head urges new launcher for Blue Origin’s moon landers to meet Artemis mission deadlines. The change was confirmed by the agency a week after a New Glenn testing explosion destroyed the rocket and damaged Launch Complex 36.
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The change was confirmed by the agency a week after a New Glenn testing explosion destroyed the rocket and damaged Launch Complex 36.
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Jun 4, 16:03
AstroForge completes DeepSpace-2 spacecraft
Asteroid mining startup AstroForge has completed assembly of its latest spacecraft for launch later this year, incorporating lessons from a failed mission last year. The post AstroForge completes DeepSpace-2 spacecraft appeared first on SpaceNews .
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AstroForge completes DeepSpace-2 spacecraft. Asteroid mining startup AstroForge has completed assembly of its latest spacecraft for launch later this year, incorporating lessons from a failed mission last year. The post AstroForge completes DeepSpace-2 spacecraft appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 4, 15:03
Delian Asparouhov and Philip Johnston on making the case for orbital data centers
This episode of Space Minds is from SpaceNews’ recent event on orbital data centers. There, Jeff Foust talks with talks with Founders Fund’s Delian Asparouhov about why he’s warming to […] The post Delian Asparouhov and Philip Johnston on making the case for orbital data centers appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Delian Asparouhov and Philip Johnston on making the case for orbital data centers. This episode of Space Minds is from SpaceNews’ recent event on orbital data centers. There, Jeff Foust talks with talks with Founders Fund’s Delian Asparouhov about why he’s warming to […] The post Delian Asparouhov and Philip Johnston on making the case for orbital data centers appeared first o…
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This episode of Space Minds is from SpaceNews’ recent event on orbital data centers.
Payloadspace
Jun 4, 12:34
The Exploration Company Completes Nyx Drop Test
The test, which was completed on May 19, used a dedicated drop-test vehicle to help engineers evaluate how well parachutes and vehicle dynamics brought the capsule to a controlled stop on Earth. The post The Exploration Company Completes Nyx Drop Test appeared first on Payload .
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The Exploration Company Completes Nyx Drop Test. The test, which was completed on May 19, used a dedicated drop-test vehicle to help engineers evaluate how well parachutes and vehicle dynamics brought the capsule to a controlled stop on Earth. The post The Exploration Company Completes Nyx Drop Test appeared first on Payload .
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Payloadspace
Jun 4, 12:29
Austria’s First Commercial Sat is Ready for Launch
Vienna-based startup Tumbleweed announced this week that it shipped its first satellite—called Oasis Alpha—to launch integrator Exolaunch ahead of a scheduled flight in July. The post Austria’s First Commercial Sat is Ready for Launch appeared first on Payload .
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Austria’s First Commercial Sat is Ready for Launch. Vienna-based startup Tumbleweed announced this week that it shipped its first satellite—called Oasis Alpha—to launch integrator Exolaunch ahead of a scheduled flight in July. The post Austria’s First Commercial Sat is Ready for Launch appeared first on Payload .
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Nasaspaceflight
Jun 4, 11:09
The Exploration Company advances Nyx parachute recovery
The Exploration Company (TEC), developing the reusable Nyx spacecraft, has taken a significant step forward… The post The Exploration Company advances Nyx parachute recovery appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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This test marks another milestone in TEC’s push to create an affordable, reusable cargo vehicle capable of servicing low Earth orbit (LEO) space stations and, eventually, supporting more ambitious lunar operations.
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The Exploration Company (TEC), developing the reusable Nyx spacecraft, has taken a significant step forward… The post The Exploration Company advances Nyx parachute recovery appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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Jun 4, 10:55
NASA working to streamline development of nuclear electric propulsion demo mission
NASA is working on a streamlined management approach for a nuclear electric propulsion demonstration mission the agency wants to launch in two and a half years. The post NASA working to streamline development of nuclear electric propulsion demo mission appeared first on SpaceNews .
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NASA working to streamline development of nuclear electric propulsion demo mission. NASA is working on a streamlined management approach for a nuclear electric propulsion demonstration mission the agency wants to launch in two and a half years. The post NASA working to streamline development of nuclear electric propulsion demo mission appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 4, 09:51
China builds institutional framework for space computing push
China is establishing an industrial policy framework to support a push to build space-based computing infrastructure, with the emergence of influential coordinating bodies. The post China builds institutional framework for space computing push appeared first on SpaceNews .
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China builds institutional framework for space computing push. China is establishing an industrial policy framework to support a push to build space-based computing infrastructure, with the emergence of influential coordinating bodies. The post China builds institutional framework for space computing push appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 4, 02:54
SpaceX to raise at least $75 billion in IPO
SpaceX plans to raise at least $75 billion in its initial public offering, valuing the company at more than $1.75 trillion. The post SpaceX to raise at least $75 billion in IPO appeared first on SpaceNews .
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SpaceX to raise at least $75 billion in IPO. SpaceX plans to raise at least $75 billion in its initial public offering, valuing the company at more than $1.75 trillion. The post SpaceX to raise at least $75 billion in IPO appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 4, 00:20
NASA declares end to MAVEN Mars mission
NASA has formally ended a Mars mission that has been out of contact for six months while the investigation into the spacecraft’s demise continues. The post NASA declares end to MAVEN Mars mission appeared first on SpaceNews .
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NASA declares end to MAVEN Mars mission. NASA has formally ended a Mars mission that has been out of contact for six months while the investigation into the spacecraft’s demise continues. The post NASA declares end to MAVEN Mars mission appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Nasaspaceflight
Jun 3, 23:04
Space Force evaluating anomaly-related damage, future danger areas
Space Launch Delta 45 (SLD 45), which operates the Eastern Range, have cleared a major… The post Space Force evaluating anomaly-related damage, future danger areas appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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Space Launch Delta 45 (SLD 45), which operates the Eastern Range, have cleared a major safety milestone following the anomaly involving a Blue Origin New Glenn rocket on May 28. The BDA had remained in place since Blue Origin began preparing for the static fire attempt at Launch Complex 36 (LC-36) at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) in Florida early on the 28th.
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Space Launch Delta 45 (SLD 45), which operates the Eastern Range, have cleared a major… The post Space Force evaluating anomaly-related damage, future danger areas appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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Jun 3, 21:12
AST SpaceMobile sees New Glenn setback delaying initial commercial service into 2027
AST SpaceMobile expects Blue Origin’s recent launchpad explosion will delay its direct-to-smartphone constellation by three to six months, investment bank William Blair said in an equity research note, pushing initial commercial services into the first half of 2027. The post AST SpaceMobile sees New Glenn setback delaying initial commercial service into 2027 appeared first on SpaceNews .
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AST SpaceMobile sees New Glenn setback delaying initial commercial service into 2027. AST SpaceMobile expects Blue Origin’s recent launchpad explosion will delay its direct-to-smartphone constellation by three to six months, investment bank William Blair said in an equity research note, pushing initial commercial services into the first half of 2027.
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Nasaspaceflight
Jun 3, 20:37
Artemis III’s remaining solid rocket booster segments shipped from Utah to Florida
While there is some uncertainty regarding timelines and landers, the Artemis III mission — currently… The post Artemis III’s remaining solid rocket booster segments shipped from Utah to Florida appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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While there is some uncertainty regarding timelines and landers, the Artemis III mission — currently scheduled for the summer of 2027 — is being prepared for launch at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Northrop Grumman began shipping all eight remaining solid rocket booster segments for the mission’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket from Utah on Tuesday, June 2.
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While there is some uncertainty regarding timelines and landers, the Artemis III mission — currently… The post Artemis III’s remaining solid rocket booster segments shipped from Utah to Florida appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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Jun 3, 18:20
After cooperation on SMILE mission, ESA and China chart parallel but separate paths
ESA and China recently launched the joint SMILE magnetosphere mission after a decade of cooperation, but despite similar goals, another collaboration appears distant. The post After cooperation on SMILE mission, ESA and China chart parallel but separate paths appeared first on SpaceNews .
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ESA and China recently launched the joint SMILE magnetosphere mission after a decade of cooperation, but despite similar goals, another collaboration appears distant.
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Jun 3, 15:19
Electronics manufacturer Murata to explore Xona satellite timing service for telecom, data centers
Xona is developing a low Earth orbit network to provide backup to GPS-dependent systems The post Electronics manufacturer Murata to explore Xona satellite timing service for telecom, data centers appeared first on SpaceNews .
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WASHINGTON — Murata Manufacturing, a Japanese supplier of electronic components, has signed an agreement with Xona Space Systems to explore the use of the startup’s satellite-based positioning and timing service in telecommunications, data centers, financial networks and other industries that depend on precise timing signals.
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Xona is developing a low Earth orbit network to provide backup to GPS-dependent systems The post Electronics manufacturer Murata to explore Xona satellite timing service for telecom, data centers appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 3, 13:00
Europe is rearming together — except in space
Europe is rapidly rewriting its security architecture. Faced with Russian aggression, mounting doubts about long-term American commitment and growing pressure to shoulder more of its own defense burden, European states […] The post Europe is rearming together — except in space appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Europe has made progress in developing shared space infrastructure and services, but its approach to operational space power remains fragmented, nationally driven and heavily dependent on U.S.
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Faced with Russian aggression, mounting doubts about long-term American commitment and growing pressure to shoulder more of its own defense burden, European states […] The post Europe is rearming together — except in space appeared first on SpaceNews .
Payloadspace
Jun 3, 12:20
Muon Space Unveils New, Larger Satellite Bus
Condor-Ultra is three times larger than its Condor-XL satellite bus, and geared toward the nascent orbital-data-center market. The post Muon Space Unveils New, Larger Satellite Bus appeared first on Payload .
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Muon Space Unveils New, Larger Satellite Bus. Condor-Ultra is three times larger than its Condor-XL satellite bus, and geared toward the nascent orbital-data-center market. The post Muon Space Unveils New, Larger Satellite Bus appeared first on Payload .
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Payloadspace
Jun 3, 12:17
NASA Reverts to Original CLD Procurement Plan
“The industry position will now shape the path forward as NASA proceeds with the original commercial strategy.” The post NASA Reverts to Original CLD Procurement Plan appeared first on Payload .
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NASA will support free-flying commercial successors to the ISS, abandoning agency proposed changes to the acquisition plan, a spokesperson announced on Monday. As a result, the agency said it was considering scrapping its Commercial LEO Destination (CLD) plan to support at least one commercial station, pivoting to instead procure a “core module” to be joined to the ISS, where…
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“The industry position will now shape the path forward as NASA proceeds with the original commercial strategy.” The post NASA Reverts to Original CLD Procurement Plan appeared first on Payload .
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Jun 3, 11:39
Muon Space unveils Starship-class satellite platform for orbital data centers
Muon Space announced a Starship-class satellite platform June 3 designed from the ground up to meet the demands of the emerging orbital data center market, with an initial launch slated for 2028 after securing customers. The post Muon Space unveils Starship-class satellite platform for orbital data centers appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Muon Space unveils Starship-class satellite platform for orbital data centers. Muon Space announced a Starship-class satellite platform June 3 designed from the ground up to meet the demands of the emerging orbital data center market, with an initial launch slated for 2028 after securing customers.
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Jun 3, 10:39
Blue Origin seeks to resume New Glenn launches by year’s end
Blue Origin’s CEO says damage to its New Glenn launch pad is not as bad as feared and the rocket could return to flight by the end of the year. The post Blue Origin seeks to resume New Glenn launches by year’s end appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Blue Origin seeks to resume New Glenn launches by year’s end. Blue Origin’s CEO says damage to its New Glenn launch pad is not as bad as feared and the rocket could return to flight by the end of the year. The post Blue Origin seeks to resume New Glenn launches by year’s end appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Spaceflightnow
Jun 3, 01:39
Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg
The Starlink 17-47 mission will see SpaceX attempt its 200th landing on the drone ship called ‘Of Course I Still Love You.’ Liftoff from pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base is scheduled for 7:36 a.m. PDT (10:36 a.m. EDT / 1436 UTC).
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Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg. PDT (10:36 a.m. EDT / 1436 UTC).
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The Starlink 17-47 mission will see SpaceX attempt its 200th landing on the drone ship called ‘Of Course I Still Love You.’ Liftoff from pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base is scheduled for 7:36 a.m.
Spaceflightnow
Jun 3, 01:23
Blue Origin vows to resume New Glenn flights by year’s end
Blue Origin CEO Dave Limp, in an overnight post on the social media platform X, said propellant tanks at launch pad 36 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station made it through the blast in good shape, as did a nearby processing hangar. The main support gantry, while damaged, can be repaired in place.
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The main support gantry, while damaged, can be repaired in place.
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Blue Origin CEO Dave Limp, in an overnight post on the social media platform X, said propellant tanks at launch pad 36 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station made it through the blast in good shape, as did a nearby processing hangar.
Nasaspaceflight
Jun 3, 01:16
Blue Origin initiates LC-36 recovery, targets RTF by end of 2026
Blue Origin has wasted no time launching inspection, repair, and reconstruction activities at Launch Complex-36… The post Blue Origin initiates LC-36 recovery, targets RTF by end of 2026 appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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According to company CEO Dave Limp, the company intends to return the pad to flight operations with New Glenn before the end of this year. While the feasibility of that timeline remains to be seen, initial assessments and aerial imagery captured the morning after the event provide a clearer picture of the damage sustained at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station facility.
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Blue Origin has wasted no time launching inspection, repair, and reconstruction activities at Launch Complex-36… The post Blue Origin initiates LC-36 recovery, targets RTF by end of 2026 appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
Spaceflightnow
Jun 3, 01:09
Poor weather forces launch scrub of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral
The Starlink 10-43 mission will fly on a Falcon 9 rocket heading on a north-easterly trajectory. Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is scheduled for Thursday, June 4, during a window that opens at 4 a.m. EDT (0800 UTC).
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Poor weather forces launch scrub of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral. Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is scheduled for Thursday, June 4, during a window that opens at 4 a.m. EDT (0800 UTC).
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The Starlink 10-43 mission will fly on a Falcon 9 rocket heading on a north-easterly trajectory.
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Jun 2, 22:22
NRO nominee says commercial space, AI are reshaping spy satellite agency
In a confirmation hearing, Roger Mason said clear government demand signals are needed as private investment transforms the space intelligence market The post NRO nominee says commercial space, AI are reshaping spy satellite agency appeared first on SpaceNews .
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WASHINGTON — Roger Mason, President Trump’s nominee to lead the National Reconnaissance Office , told senators that the nation’s spy satellite agency is navigating a period of rapid innovation in commercial space and artificial intelligence that is transforming space-based intelligence.
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In a confirmation hearing, Roger Mason said clear government demand signals are needed as private investment transforms the space intelligence market The post NRO nominee says commercial space, AI are reshaping spy satellite agency appeared first on SpaceNews .
Payloadspace
Jun 2, 20:39
Blue Origin Commits to Return to Flight This Year
After assessing the damage to the launch pad and the surrounding infrastructure, Blue Origin CEO Dave Limp posted on X that Blue Origin “will fly again before the end of this year.” The post Blue Origin Commits to Return to Flight This Year appeared first on Payload .
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The explosion of Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket last week produced shockwaves similar to a small earthquake, sending seismic waves up to about 220 km away. The booster ‘Never Tell Me The Odds’ and the three GS-2s [second stages] that were on site, in the integration facility, also look good.
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After assessing the damage to the launch pad and the surrounding infrastructure, Blue Origin CEO Dave Limp posted on X that Blue Origin “will fly again before the end of this year.” The post Blue Origin Commits to Return to Flight This Year appeared first on Payload .
Payloadspace
Jun 2, 17:45
NDAA Would Cut SDA, RCO Offices
The House’s annual defense authorization bill would eliminate the two offices within the Pentagon designed to speed up space acquisition. The post NDAA Would Cut SDA, RCO Offices appeared first on Payload .
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NDAA Would Cut SDA, RCO Offices. The House’s annual defense authorization bill would eliminate the two offices within the Pentagon designed to speed up space acquisition. The post NDAA Would Cut SDA, RCO Offices appeared first on Payload .
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Jun 2, 15:11
Global SSA Market to Reach $61B as Governments Prioritize Space Security, Resilience, and Orbital Safety
Paris, France – May 2026 – The 2nd edition of Novaspace’s Space Situational Awareness (SSA) report points to a pivotal decade ahead, with cumulative global spending projected to reach $61 […] The post Global SSA Market to Reach $61B as Governments Prioritize Space Security, Resilience, and Orbital Safety appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Paris, France – May 2026 – The 2nd edition of Novaspace’s Space Situational Awareness (SSA) report points to a pivotal decade ahead, with cumulative global spending projected to reach $61 […] The post Global SSA Market to Reach $61B as Governments Prioritize Space Security, Resilience, and Orbital Safety appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 2, 13:00
The importance of determining an equilibrium state for space traffic management
The rapid expansion of human and robotic activity in low Earth orbit makes critically important the need to implement effective space traffic management (STM). This will be one of the […] The post The importance of determining an equilibrium state for space traffic management appeared first on SpaceNews .
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The importance of determining an equilibrium state for space traffic management. The rapid expansion of human and robotic activity in low Earth orbit makes critically important the need to implement effective space traffic management (STM).
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This will be one of the […] The post The importance of determining an equilibrium state for space traffic management appeared first on SpaceNews .
Payloadspace
Jun 2, 12:33
Northrop Grumman Taps Apex for Golden Dome SBI Collab
Northrop Grumman ($NOC) announced a partnership with Apex yesterday to collaborate on the development of space-based interceptor (SBI) satellites as part of the US Golden Dome missile-defense shield. Having demonstrated key capabilities through ground tests this year, Northrop Grumman is on track to deliver on-orbit missile defense capabilities with Apex in 2027, according to the… The post Northrop Grumman Taps Apex for Golden Dome SBI Collab appeared first on Payload .
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Northrop Grumman ($NOC) announced a partnership with Apex yesterday to collaborate on the development of space-based interceptor (SBI) satellites as part of the US Golden Dome missile-defense shield.
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Northrop Grumman ($NOC) announced a partnership with Apex yesterday to collaborate on the development of space-based interceptor (SBI) satellites as part of the US Golden Dome missile-defense shield.
Payloadspace
Jun 2, 12:32
Voyager Will Acquire Astrobotic
“With Astrobotic, Voyager is now a lunar platform that will have capability at every infrastructure layer needed to put Americans on the lunar surface and keep them there.” The post Voyager Will Acquire Astrobotic appeared first on Payload .
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“With Astrobotic, Voyager is now a lunar platform that will have capability at every infrastructure layer needed to put Americans on the lunar surface and keep them there.” The post Voyager Will Acquire Astrobotic appeared first on Payload .
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Jun 2, 12:25
UK explores Vast space station mission for astronaut with physical disability
The U.K. government is exploring sending British astronaut John McFall to Vast’s planned Haven-1 space station in a mission it says could make him the first person with a physical disability to live in orbit. The post UK explores Vast space station mission for astronaut with physical disability appeared first on SpaceNews .
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UK explores Vast space station mission for astronaut with physical disability. government is exploring sending British astronaut John McFall to Vast’s planned Haven-1 space station in a mission it says could make him the first person with a physical disability to live in orbit.
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Payloadspace
Jun 2, 12:15
Impulse Space Closes $500M Series D
“Often in a fundraise like this, there’s some narrative of, ‘Okay, well, now we move into this new line of business, or now we go build the factory in Ohio,’” President and COO Eric Romo told Payload. “There’s none of that here. This is really about, ‘We need more of the same. We need to continue on the same trajectory we’re on.’” The post Impulse Space Closes $500M Series D appeared first on Payload .
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Impulse Space Closes $500M Series D. “Often in a fundraise like this, there’s some narrative of, ‘Okay, well, now we move into this new line of business, or now we go build the factory in Ohio,’” President and COO Eric Romo told Payload. We need to continue on the same trajectory we’re on.’” The post Impulse Space Closes $500M Series D appeared first on Payload .
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We need to continue on the same trajectory we’re on.’” The post Impulse Space Closes $500M Series D appeared first on Payload .
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Jun 2, 12:11
Impulse Space raises $500 million
Impulse Space has raised $500 million to expand production of orbital transfer vehicles and other spacecraft to support growing commercial and government demand. The post Impulse Space raises $500 million appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Impulse Space raises $500 million. Impulse Space has raised $500 million to expand production of orbital transfer vehicles and other spacecraft to support growing commercial and government demand. The post Impulse Space raises $500 million appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 2, 11:54
Voyager to acquire lunar lander developer Astrobotic
Voyager Technologies will acquire Astrobotic, a company developing lunar landers and reusable suborbital vehicles, in a deal worth up to $300 million. The post Voyager to acquire lunar lander developer Astrobotic appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Voyager to acquire lunar lander developer Astrobotic. Voyager Technologies will acquire Astrobotic, a company developing lunar landers and reusable suborbital vehicles, in a deal worth up to $300 million. The post Voyager to acquire lunar lander developer Astrobotic appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 2, 11:00
Researchers call for regulations to protect low Earth orbit environment
BOULDER, Colorado — Researchers are calling for increased attention and better protection against the rising introduction of exotic materials into Earth’s atmosphere from satellite and space hardware re-entry, especially in […] The post Researchers call for regulations to protect low Earth orbit environment appeared first on SpaceNews .
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BOULDER, Colorado — Researchers are calling for increased attention and better protection against the rising introduction of exotic materials into Earth’s atmosphere from satellite and space hardware re-entry, especially in […] The post Researchers call for regulations to protect low Earth orbit environment appeared first on SpaceNews .
AOL.com
Jun 2, 09:04
Jeff Bezos' Rocket Company Faces Setbacks in Its First Commercial Launch. This Partner's Stock Is Slumping - AOL.com
Jeff Bezos' Rocket Company Faces Setbacks in Its First Commercial Launch. This Partner's Stock Is Slumping AOL.com
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Jeff Bezos' Rocket Company Faces Setbacks in Its First Commercial Launch.
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Jun 2, 07:51
NASA abandons ‘core module’ concept for commercial space station development
NASA is withdrawing a proposal to revamp its strategy for transitioning from the International Space Station to commercial stations, one that had been criticized by the companies developing such stations. The post NASA abandons ‘core module’ concept for commercial space station development appeared first on SpaceNews .
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NASA abandons ‘core module’ concept for commercial space station development. NASA is withdrawing a proposal to revamp its strategy for transitioning from the International Space Station to commercial stations, one that had been criticized by the companies developing such stations.
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AOL.com
Jun 2, 05:36
Can’t Buy SpaceX Yet? Wall Street Says This $150 Stock Is the Next Best Thing. But There’s a Catch - AOL.com
Can’t Buy SpaceX Yet? Wall Street Says This $150 Stock Is the Next Best Thing. But There’s a Catch AOL.com
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Can’t Buy SpaceX Yet?
Bitget
Jun 2, 01:19
Deflating the bubble? U.S. stock space sector plunges! The "SpaceX IPO halo" suddenly fades, Blue Origin's "explosive accident" breaks through the market's last defense - Bitget
Deflating the bubble? U.S. stock space sector plunges! The "SpaceX IPO halo" suddenly fades, Blue Origin's "explosive accident" breaks through the market's last defense Bitget
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stock space sector plunges!
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Jun 2, 01:05
France to fly two astronauts on Vast missions
Commercial space station developer Vast has reached an agreement with the French government to fly two French astronauts on its missions, including the first flight to its Haven-1 space station. The post France to fly two astronauts on Vast missions appeared first on SpaceNews .
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France to fly two astronauts on Vast missions. Commercial space station developer Vast has reached an agreement with the French government to fly two French astronauts on its missions, including the first flight to its Haven-1 space station. The post France to fly two astronauts on Vast missions appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Nasaspaceflight
Jun 1, 22:05
Launch Preview: SpaceX and Chinese rockets to launch internet satellites to LEO
SpaceX and Chinese launches dominate this week’s launch manifest, which features six missions from five… The post Launch Preview: SpaceX and Chinese rockets to launch internet satellites to LEO appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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SpaceX and Chinese launches dominate this week’s launch manifest, which features six missions from five… The post Launch Preview: SpaceX and Chinese rockets to launch internet satellites to LEO appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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Jun 1, 14:57
Northrop Grumman partners with Apex on space-based interceptors for Golden Dome
The Los Angeles-based startup manufactures standardized satellite buses designed to be produced more quickly and at lower cost than traditional government spacecraft The post Northrop Grumman partners with Apex on space-based interceptors for Golden Dome appeared first on SpaceNews .
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The Los Angeles-based startup manufactures standardized satellite buses designed to be produced more quickly and at lower cost than traditional government spacecraft The post Northrop Grumman partners with Apex on space-based interceptors for Golden Dome appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 1, 13:00
Spaceport facility bonds are now law – and they fundamentally change space infrastructure finance
After more than three decades in public and project finance, I have learned that real inflection points in infrastructure development rarely announce themselves loudly. They usually arrive embedded in financing […] The post Spaceport facility bonds are now law – and they fundamentally change space infrastructure finance appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Spaceport facility bonds are now law – and they fundamentally change space infrastructure finance. After more than three decades in public and project finance, I have learned that real inflection points in infrastructure development rarely announce themselves loudly.
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They usually arrive embedded in financing […] The post Spaceport facility bonds are now law – and they fundamentally change space infrastructure finance appeared first on SpaceNews .
Payloadspace
Jun 1, 13:00
Bellatrix Aerospace Tapped to Build Korean VLEO Demo Sat
Bellatrix Aerospace is teaming up with Korean optical payload manufacturer TelePIX on a new VLEO demo satellite, launching NET 2028. The post Bellatrix Aerospace Tapped to Build Korean VLEO Demo Sat appeared first on Payload .
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Bellatrix Aerospace is teaming up with Korean optical payload manufacturer TelePIX on a new VLEO demo satellite, launching NET 2028. The post Bellatrix Aerospace Tapped to Build Korean VLEO Demo Sat appeared first on Payload .
Payloadspace
Jun 1, 12:09
Opinion: Commercial Space Is Generating Signals Decision-Makers Cannot Hear
Launch cadences, debris accumulation rates, reusing hardware, conjunction events—the commercial sector is generating more operational signals than any previous era of space activity. However, the mechanism that decides whether a signal reaches a decision-maker or disappears into the background noise is broken. The post Opinion: Commercial Space Is Generating Signals Decision-Makers Cannot Hear appeared first on Payload .
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Opinion: Commercial Space Is Generating Signals Decision-Makers Cannot Hear. Launch cadences, debris accumulation rates, reusing hardware, conjunction events—the commercial sector is generating more operational signals than any previous era of space activity. The post Opinion: Commercial Space Is Generating Signals Decision-Makers Cannot Hear appeared first on Payload .
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The post Opinion: Commercial Space Is Generating Signals Decision-Makers Cannot Hear appeared first on Payload .
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Jun 1, 10:43
China conducts surprise launch of Long March 12B, delivers Qianfan satellites on debut flight
China conducted the maiden launch of its reusable Long March 12B rocket Monday, providing no advance warning and delivering operational payloads to orbit. The post China conducts surprise launch of Long March 12B, delivers Qianfan satellites on debut flight appeared first on SpaceNews .
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China conducted the maiden launch of its reusable Long March 12B rocket Monday, providing no advance warning and delivering operational payloads to orbit. The post China conducts surprise launch of Long March 12B, delivers Qianfan satellites on debut flight appeared first on SpaceNews .
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China conducted the maiden launch of its reusable Long March 12B rocket Monday, providing no advance warning and delivering operational payloads to orbit.
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Jun 1, 09:46
New Glenn failure worsens constrained launch market
The explosion of a New Glenn rocket has generated reverberations across the space industry with the rocket out of service for potentially a year or more. The post New Glenn failure worsens constrained launch market appeared first on SpaceNews .
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New Glenn failure worsens constrained launch market. The explosion of a New Glenn rocket has generated reverberations across the space industry with the rocket out of service for potentially a year or more. The post New Glenn failure worsens constrained launch market appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Jun 1, 09:37
China launches test direct-to-device satellites for multiple projects
China capped a busy month of launches by sending four new satellite internet test satellites into orbit with a workhorse hypergolic rocket. The post China launches test direct-to-device satellites for multiple projects appeared first on SpaceNews .
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China launches test direct-to-device satellites for multiple projects. China capped a busy month of launches by sending four new satellite internet test satellites into orbit with a workhorse hypergolic rocket. The post China launches test direct-to-device satellites for multiple projects appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Nasaspaceflight
May 31, 23:36
Ancient black hole sheds new light on Webb’s Little Red Dots
Using the joint NASA/European Space Agency/Canadian Space Agency James Webb Space Telescope, an international team… The post Ancient black hole sheds new light on Webb’s Little Red Dots appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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Using the joint NASA/European Space Agency/Canadian Space Agency James Webb Space Telescope, an international team… The post Ancient black hole sheds new light on Webb’s Little Red Dots appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
Payloadspace
May 31, 11:08
Nuggets in the SpaceX S-1 and Our Thoughts on the Business
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May 31, 09:26
FAA documents outline SpaceX plans for Starfall reentry vehicles
Federal Aviation Administration documents have provided new details about a SpaceX project to develop and test reentry vehicles that could be used to support in-space manufacturing projects. The post FAA documents outline SpaceX plans for Starfall reentry vehicles appeared first on SpaceNews .
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FAA documents outline SpaceX plans for Starfall reentry vehicles. Federal Aviation Administration documents have provided new details about a SpaceX project to develop and test reentry vehicles that could be used to support in-space manufacturing projects. The post FAA documents outline SpaceX plans for Starfall reentry vehicles appeared first on SpaceNews .
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May 30, 21:06
Blue Origin gets national security launch task order hours before New Glenn explosion
U.S. Space Force, National Reconnaissance Office ‘remain committed partners with Blue Origin’ The post Blue Origin gets national security launch task order hours before New Glenn explosion appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Space Force, National Reconnaissance Office ‘remain committed partners with Blue Origin’ The post Blue Origin gets national security launch task order hours before New Glenn explosion appeared first on SpaceNews .
Spaceflightnow
May 30, 13:46
Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 50th Starlink mission of 2026
The Starlink 17-41 mission is SpaceX’s 10th and final launch of May. Liftoff of the Falcon 9 rocket from pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base is scheduled for 8:25 a.m. PDT (11:25 a.m. EDT / 1525 UTC).
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Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 50th Starlink mission of 2026. The Starlink 17-41 mission is SpaceX’s 10th and final launch of May. Liftoff of the Falcon 9 rocket from pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base is scheduled for 8:25 a.m.
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The Starlink 17-41 mission is SpaceX’s 10th and final launch of May.
Spaceflightnow
May 29, 21:52
Live coverage: ULA to launch 29 Amazon Leo satellites on Atlas 5 rocket from Cape Canaveral
The Leo Atlas 07 mission is the second to last flight that Amazon booked on a United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 rocket. Liftoff from pad 41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is scheduled during a window that opens at 7:33 p.m. EDT (2333 UTC).
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Live coverage: ULA to launch 29 Amazon Leo satellites on Atlas 5 rocket from Cape Canaveral. The Leo Atlas 07 mission is the second to last flight that Amazon booked on a United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 rocket. Liftoff from pad 41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is scheduled during a window that opens at 7:33 p.m.
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Liftoff from pad 41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is scheduled during a window that opens at 7:33 p.m.
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May 29, 16:52
Space Force awards SpaceX $4.16 billion to build satellite network for airborne target tracking
The low-orbit satellite constellation is intended to track aircraft, cruise missiles and other airborne threats The post Space Force awards SpaceX $4.16 billion to build satellite network for airborne target tracking appeared first on SpaceNews .
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The low-orbit satellite constellation is intended to track aircraft, cruise missiles and other airborne threats The post Space Force awards SpaceX $4.16 billion to build satellite network for airborne target tracking appeared first on SpaceNews .
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May 29, 14:53
Space Force’s commercial gatekeeper offers a playbook for startups seeking defense business
COMSO chief Col. Tim Trimailo says transparency, patience and a clear military value proposition matter as much as technical innovation The post Space Force’s commercial gatekeeper offers a playbook for startups seeking defense business appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Tim Trimailo says transparency, patience and a clear military value proposition matter as much as technical innovation The post Space Force’s commercial gatekeeper offers a playbook for startups seeking defense business appeared first on SpaceNews .
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May 29, 13:36
Bellatrix and TelePIX plan 2028 air-breathing VLEO imaging demonstration
South Korean optical payload developer TelePIX and Indian propulsion specialist Bellatrix Aerospace have teamed up on a very low Earth orbit geospatial demonstration mission slated for 2028. The post Bellatrix and TelePIX plan 2028 air-breathing VLEO imaging demonstration appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Bellatrix and TelePIX plan 2028 air-breathing VLEO imaging demonstration. South Korean optical payload developer TelePIX and Indian propulsion specialist Bellatrix Aerospace have teamed up on a very low Earth orbit geospatial demonstration mission slated for 2028. The post Bellatrix and TelePIX plan 2028 air-breathing VLEO imaging demonstration appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Payloadspace
May 29, 12:24
Blue Origin’s New Glenn Explodes on the Pad
New Glenn launched all over the place last night. During a static fire test at Blue Origin’s Cape Canaveral launch pad, New Glenn’s first stage exploded into a mushroom cloud that destroyed the rocket, and much of the infrastructure at LC-36A, according to Ars Technica. Debris from the explosion was thrown so far that Space… The post Blue Origin’s New Glenn Explodes on the Pad appeared first on Payload .
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Blue Origin’s New Glenn Explodes on the Pad. New Glenn launched all over the place last night. During a static fire test at Blue Origin’s Cape Canaveral launch pad, New Glenn’s first stage exploded into a mushroom cloud that destroyed the rocket, and much of the infrastructure at LC-36A, according to Ars Technica.
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Debris from the explosion was thrown so far that Space… The post Blue Origin’s New Glenn Explodes on the Pad appeared first on Payload .
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May 29, 12:00
Spatial data has become a weapon of war in the US-Iran war
We are in the geospatial era of warfare in which information derived from satellites is as strategically critical as territorial control. The progressive dissolution of the distinction between the civil […] The post Spatial data has become a weapon of war in the US-Iran war appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Spatial data has become a weapon of war in the US-Iran war. We are in the geospatial era of warfare in which information derived from satellites is as strategically critical as territorial control. The progressive dissolution of the distinction between the civil […] The post Spatial data has become a weapon of war in the US-Iran war appeared first on SpaceNews .
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The progressive dissolution of the distinction between the civil […] The post Spatial data has become a weapon of war in the US-Iran war appeared first on SpaceNews .
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May 29, 09:38
China’s latest batch of new and reusable rockets are close to launch
A number of new Chinese state-led and commercial rockets are set for debuts and fresh first stage recovery attempts in the coming weeks and months. The post China’s latest batch of new and reusable rockets are close to launch appeared first on SpaceNews .
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China’s latest batch of new and reusable rockets are close to launch. A number of new Chinese state-led and commercial rockets are set for debuts and fresh first stage recovery attempts in the coming weeks and months. The post China’s latest batch of new and reusable rockets are close to launch appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Payloadspace
May 29, 06:15
Europe Celebrates its Sovereignty Progress at SmallSat
Europe made its most concrete claim yet for sovereignty in orbit this week. The post Europe Celebrates its Sovereignty Progress at SmallSat appeared first on Payload .
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Europe Celebrates its Sovereignty Progress at SmallSat. Europe made its most concrete claim yet for sovereignty in orbit this week. The post Europe Celebrates its Sovereignty Progress at SmallSat appeared first on Payload .
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May 29, 06:00
New Glenn rocket explodes on Cape Canaveral pad
A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded on its launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida, during a May 28 hotfire test, destroying the rocket and causing extensive pad damage. The post New Glenn rocket explodes on Cape Canaveral pad appeared first on SpaceNews .
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New Glenn rocket explodes on Cape Canaveral pad. A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded on its launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida, during a May 28 hotfire test, destroying the rocket and causing extensive pad damage. The post New Glenn rocket explodes on Cape Canaveral pad appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Spaceflightnow
May 29, 05:03
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket explodes during prelaunch testing at Cape Canaveral
The explosion happened at 9 p.m. EDT (0100 UTC) during a static fire test of the rocket at Launch Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Blue Origin was slated to launch a mission for Amazon Leo as soon as June 4.
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Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket explodes during prelaunch testing at Cape Canaveral. EDT (0100 UTC) during a static fire test of the rocket at Launch Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Blue Origin was slated to launch a mission for Amazon Leo as soon as June 4.
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EDT (0100 UTC) during a static fire test of the rocket at Launch Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
Nasaspaceflight
May 29, 03:59
Blue Origin’s New Glenn explodes during Static Fire test at LC-36
Blue Origin experienced a major anomaly during a planned hot-fire test of its New Glenn… The post Blue Origin’s New Glenn explodes during Static Fire test at LC-36 appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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Blue Origin experienced a major anomaly during a planned hot-fire test of its New Glenn… The post Blue Origin’s New Glenn explodes during Static Fire test at LC-36 appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
Spaceflightnow
May 29, 00:33
Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 29 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral
The Starlink 10-53 mission will be the 49th mission dedicated to flying SpaceX’s broadband internet satellites to low Earth orbit in 2026. Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is scheduled for 8:03 a.m. EDT (1203 UTC).
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Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 29 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral. The Starlink 10-53 mission will be the 49th mission dedicated to flying SpaceX’s broadband internet satellites to low Earth orbit in 2026. Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is scheduled for 8:03 a.m.
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The Starlink 10-53 mission will be the 49th mission dedicated to flying SpaceX’s broadband internet satellites to low Earth orbit in 2026.
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May 28, 22:55
Space Force plans nationwide network of ‘resilient operations centers’
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Space Force’s proposed $71 billion budget for fiscal 2027 is drawing attention for its investments in missile-warning satellites, proliferated low Earth orbit constellations and other big-ticket systems.
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These facilities are intended to ensure military space missions can continue during wartime when installations could come under attack The post Space Force plans nationwide network of ‘resilient operations centers’ appeared first on SpaceNews .
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May 28, 22:12
Observable Space raises $90 million and wins Space Force contract for optical systems
Observable Space, a company that develops optical systems for laser communications and space domain awareness, has raised $90 million and secured a U.S. Space Force contract. The post Observable Space raises $90 million and wins Space Force contract for optical systems appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Observable Space raises $90 million and wins Space Force contract for optical systems. Observable Space, a company that develops optical systems for laser communications and space domain awareness, has raised $90 million and secured a U.S. The post Observable Space raises $90 million and wins Space Force contract for optical systems appeared first on SpaceNews .
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May 28, 17:12
Setting up a permanent lunar presence needs investment in biology
In December 1972, Gene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt spent 75 hours on the lunar surface during Apollo 17. They drove a rover, conducted three spacewalks and collected samples across the […] The post Setting up a permanent lunar presence needs investment in biology appeared first on SpaceNews .
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In December 1972, Gene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt spent 75 hours on the lunar surface during Apollo 17. They drove a rover, conducted three spacewalks and collected samples across the […] The post Setting up a permanent lunar presence needs investment in biology appeared first on SpaceNews .
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They drove a rover, conducted three spacewalks and collected samples across the […] The post Setting up a permanent lunar presence needs investment in biology appeared first on SpaceNews .
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May 28, 16:06
Revolv Space enters in-orbit servicing market with Infinite Orbits deal
WARSAW, Poland — The Italian-Dutch company Revolv Space has announced that French in-orbit services provider Infinite Orbits has selected its Solar Array Drive Assemblies (SADAs), the devices used to manage […] The post Revolv Space enters in-orbit servicing market with Infinite Orbits deal appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Under the deal, Revolv Space will supply SADAs to the Toulouse-based business in what marks Revolv’s entry into the in-orbit servicing market, Filippo Oggionni, the chief operational officer and co-founder of Revolv Space, told SpaceNews .
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WARSAW, Poland — The Italian-Dutch company Revolv Space has announced that French in-orbit services provider Infinite Orbits has selected its Solar Array Drive Assemblies (SADAs), the devices used to manage […] The post Revolv Space enters in-orbit servicing market with Infinite Orbits deal appeared first on SpaceNews .
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May 28, 15:02
Germany pushes European military space command initiative
AMSTERDAM — A senior German military official said Europe needs a coordinated approach to military space operations and proposed the creation of a European Space Component Command hosted by Germany […] The post Germany pushes European military space command initiative appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Wolfgang Ohl, speaking Tuesday at the SmallSat Europe conference in Amsterdam, said Germany has proposed the idea of a European Space Component Command. Ohl said the idea remains in a preliminary phase and consists of open discussions among Germany and neighboring countries on how such an alliance could be structured, coordinated and what capabilities it should include.
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AMSTERDAM — A senior German military official said Europe needs a coordinated approach to military space operations and proposed the creation of a European Space Component Command hosted by Germany […] The post Germany pushes European military space command initiative appeared first on SpaceNews .
Payloadspace
May 28, 14:54
Observable Space Raises $90M Series A
Space-tech startup Observable Space has closed a $90M Series A to boost its production of laser and optical hardware—in addition to expanding internationally beyond the US. The post Observable Space Raises $90M Series A appeared first on Payload .
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Observable Space Raises $90M Series A. Space-tech startup Observable Space has closed a $90M Series A to boost its production of laser and optical hardware—in addition to expanding internationally beyond the US. The post Observable Space Raises $90M Series A appeared first on Payload .
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May 28, 14:41
CEO Series: Lux Aeterna’s Brian Taylor on what’s next for on-orbit servicing
In this episode of Space Minds, David Ariosto talks with Lux Aeterna CEO Brian Taylor about the problems with disposable satellites and the use for on-orbit servicing. Sponsored by Arcfield […] The post CEO Series: Lux Aeterna’s Brian Taylor on what’s next for on-orbit servicing appeared first on SpaceNews .
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CEO Series: Lux Aeterna’s Brian Taylor on what’s next for on-orbit servicing. In this episode of Space Minds, David Ariosto talks with Lux Aeterna CEO Brian Taylor about the problems with disposable satellites and the use for on-orbit servicing.
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Sponsored by Arcfield […] The post CEO Series: Lux Aeterna’s Brian Taylor on what’s next for on-orbit servicing appeared first on SpaceNews .
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May 28, 13:26
The Propulsion Imperative Behind Golden Dome
Missile defense has traditionally been framed around detection, tracking and interception. Golden Dome changes that calculus, broadening the focus to the entire distributed infrastructure enabling the architecture, placing propulsion front […] The post The Propulsion Imperative Behind Golden Dome appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Missile defense has traditionally been framed around detection, tracking and interception. Golden Dome changes that calculus, broadening the focus to the entire distributed infrastructure enabling the architecture, placing propulsion front […] The post The Propulsion Imperative Behind Golden Dome appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Golden Dome changes that calculus, broadening the focus to the entire distributed infrastructure enabling the architecture, placing propulsion front […] The post The Propulsion Imperative Behind Golden Dome appeared first on SpaceNews .
Payloadspace
May 28, 12:30
Space Markets Emerges From Stealth With Coinbase Ventures Investment
People already trade on future markets for everything from oil, to corn, to gold. Space Markets is asking: Why not space? The post Space Markets Emerges From Stealth With Coinbase Ventures Investment appeared first on Payload .
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Space Markets Emerges From Stealth With Coinbase Ventures Investment. Space Markets is asking: Why not space? The post Space Markets Emerges From Stealth With Coinbase Ventures Investment appeared first on Payload .
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Space Markets is asking: Why not space?
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May 28, 10:00
Europe’s biggest space opportunity comes after launch
At most major European space summits, the sovereignty debate has long been overshadowed by talk of launchers, constellations and the symbolism of a national presence. On the sidelines, however, the […] The post Europe’s biggest space opportunity comes after launch appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Europe’s biggest space opportunity comes after launch. At most major European space summits, the sovereignty debate has long been overshadowed by talk of launchers, constellations and the symbolism of a national presence. On the sidelines, however, the […] The post Europe’s biggest space opportunity comes after launch appeared first on SpaceNews .
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On the sidelines, however, the […] The post Europe’s biggest space opportunity comes after launch appeared first on SpaceNews .
Payloadspace
May 28, 07:30
Exclusive: Stellar Alpina Raises $4.5M to Build Rotating Detonation Engines
A European propulsion startup is trying to bring a new kind of thrust to the market. The post Exclusive: Stellar Alpina Raises $4.5M to Build Rotating Detonation Engines appeared first on Payload .
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Exclusive: Stellar Alpina Raises $4.5M to Build Rotating Detonation Engines. A European propulsion startup is trying to bring a new kind of thrust to the market. The post Exclusive: Stellar Alpina Raises $4.5M to Build Rotating Detonation Engines appeared first on Payload .
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The post Exclusive: Stellar Alpina Raises $4.5M to Build Rotating Detonation Engines appeared first on Payload .
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May 28, 06:22
Virgin Galactic returns Unity to flight to prepare for next-generation spaceplane
The Virgin Galactic spaceplane used for the company’s first commercial flights has returned to service to train its pilots for its next-generation spacecraft. The post Virgin Galactic returns Unity to flight to prepare for next-generation spaceplane appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Virgin Galactic returns Unity to flight to prepare for next-generation spaceplane. The Virgin Galactic spaceplane used for the company’s first commercial flights has returned to service to train its pilots for its next-generation spacecraft. The post Virgin Galactic returns Unity to flight to prepare for next-generation spaceplane appeared first on SpaceNews .
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May 28, 04:06
FAA requires mishap investigation into latest Starship launch
The Federal Aviation Administration will require SpaceX to complete an investigation into its latest Starship test flight before allowing the vehicle to fly again. The post FAA requires mishap investigation into latest Starship launch appeared first on SpaceNews .
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FAA requires mishap investigation into latest Starship launch. The Federal Aviation Administration will require SpaceX to complete an investigation into its latest Starship test flight before allowing the vehicle to fly again. The post FAA requires mishap investigation into latest Starship launch appeared first on SpaceNews .
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May 27, 22:30
House Armed Services draft bill eliminates SDA, Space RCO as separate entities
HASC 2027 NDAA supports realignment of the Space Development Agency and the Space Rapid Capabilities Office under a portfolio-based acquisition structure The post House Armed Services draft bill eliminates SDA, Space RCO as separate entities appeared first on SpaceNews .
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WASHINGTON — The House Armed Services Committee’s draft fiscal 2027 defense policy bill would eliminate the Space Development Agency and the Space Rapid Capabilities Office as standalone organizations, aligning with the Pentagon’s plan to reorganize Space Force acquisition programs under Portfolio Acquisition Executives.
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HASC 2027 NDAA supports realignment of the Space Development Agency and the Space Rapid Capabilities Office under a portfolio-based acquisition structure The post House Armed Services draft bill eliminates SDA, Space RCO as separate entities appeared first on SpaceNews .
Nasaspaceflight
May 27, 20:02
Rovers and Drones laying the foundations for NASA Moon Base
NASA has outlined the initial missions under its Moon Base initiative, rebranding existing Commercial Lunar… The post Rovers and Drones laying the foundations for NASA Moon Base appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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Moon Base I will be the maiden flight of Blue Origin’s Blue Moon MK1 lander, named Endurance. This uncrewed mission serves as the first of two test flights to validate technologies for the larger crewed Blue Moon MK2 lander.
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NASA has outlined the initial missions under its Moon Base initiative, rebranding existing Commercial Lunar… The post Rovers and Drones laying the foundations for NASA Moon Base appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
Spaceflightnow
May 27, 19:13
FAA requires SpaceX-led mishap investigation before resumption of Starship launches
The Federal Aviation Administration made the determination after analyzing the results of Starship Flight 12, which took place on Friday, May 22.
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The Federal Aviation Administration said that SpaceX needs to complete a mishap investigation into the 12th flight of its Starship-Super Heavy rocket before it can launch Flight 13. It determined that the off-nominal performance of the Super Heavy booster, tail number Booster 19 “resulted in a mishap.
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The Federal Aviation Administration made the determination after analyzing the results of Starship Flight 12, which took place on Friday, May 22.
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May 27, 17:11
Mars to Titan: the next rallying call?
Where will humans go after Mars? Is Mars the end of the line or is it a steppingstone to somewhere else? If we “moon-to-Mars,” do we then “Mars-to-somewhere else?” These […] The post Mars to Titan: the next rallying call? appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Mars to Titan: the next rallying call?. If we “moon-to-Mars,” do we then “Mars-to-somewhere else?” These […] The post Mars to Titan: the next rallying call? appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Where will humans go after Mars?
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May 27, 16:34
European space industry warns EU Space Act could slow competitiveness
AMSTERDAM – European industry representatives and legal experts are worried that the EU Space Act is too slow, too rigid and too bureaucratic. Speaking at SmallSat Europe, panelists said they […] The post European space industry warns EU Space Act could slow competitiveness appeared first on SpaceNews .
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European space industry warns EU Space Act could slow competitiveness. AMSTERDAM – European industry representatives and legal experts are worried that the EU Space Act is too slow, too rigid and too bureaucratic. Speaking at SmallSat Europe, panelists said they […] The post European space industry warns EU Space Act could slow competitiveness appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Speaking at SmallSat Europe, panelists said they […] The post European space industry warns EU Space Act could slow competitiveness appeared first on SpaceNews .
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May 27, 16:00
As geopolitics reshape space, SpinLaunch sees an opening
SpinLaunch CEO Massimiliano “Massi” Ladovaz paints an ambitious picture of a rapidly shifting space industry driven as much by geopolitics and sovereignty as by engineering innovation. Ladovaz argued that SpinLaunch’s […] The post As geopolitics reshape space, SpinLaunch sees an opening appeared first on SpaceNews .
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As geopolitics reshape space, SpinLaunch sees an opening. SpinLaunch CEO Massimiliano “Massi” Ladovaz paints an ambitious picture of a rapidly shifting space industry driven as much by geopolitics and sovereignty as by engineering innovation. Ladovaz argued that SpinLaunch’s […] The post As geopolitics reshape space, SpinLaunch sees an opening appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Ladovaz argued that SpinLaunch’s […] The post As geopolitics reshape space, SpinLaunch sees an opening appeared first on SpaceNews .
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May 27, 15:47
Kongsberg NanoAvionics sets sights on building and supporting sovereign constellations
NanoAvionics, founded in 2014, was known for producing individual satellites and small constellations until April 2025, when the company won a 122.5-million-euro contract ($142 million) to build the initial 280 […] The post Kongsberg NanoAvionics sets sights on building and supporting sovereign constellations appeared first on SpaceNews .
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A few days before SmallSat Europe, SpaceNews caught up with Atle Wøllo, Kongsberg NanoAvionics CEO and Kongsberg Space senior vice president, to find out. But to win the contract and to be able to execute it is very important to have the Kongsberg owner and have Kongsberg in the background.
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NanoAvionics, founded in 2014, was known for producing individual satellites and small constellations until April 2025, when the company won a 122.5-million-euro contract ($142 million) to build the initial 280 […] The post Kongsberg NanoAvionics sets sights on building and supporting sovereign constellations appeared first on SpaceNews .
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May 27, 15:34
Former Ukraine official calls for stricter restrictions on Russian use of Starlink
AMSTERDAM – A former senior Ukrainian defense official called on SpaceX to tighten controls on Starlink terminals that she said are reaching Russian forces through third-party countries or intermediaries. Kateryna […] The post Former Ukraine official calls for stricter restrictions on Russian use of Starlink appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Former Ukraine official calls for stricter restrictions on Russian use of Starlink. AMSTERDAM – A former senior Ukrainian defense official called on SpaceX to tighten controls on Starlink terminals that she said are reaching Russian forces through third-party countries or intermediaries.
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Kateryna […] The post Former Ukraine official calls for stricter restrictions on Russian use of Starlink appeared first on SpaceNews .
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May 27, 15:11
Sitael Accelerates Growth in Space: New Missions, Industrial Capacity and a Trajectory Towards 2031
• SITAEL announces a growth plan targeting €200 million in revenues by 2031, currently supported by over €150 million in backlog and nine launches planned by 2030.• The company confirms […] The post Sitael Accelerates Growth in Space: New Missions, Industrial Capacity and a Trajectory Towards 2031 appeared first on SpaceNews .
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SITAEL , the Italian private space company and part of Angel Holding , presented its growth strategy at SmallSat Europe Amsterdam , built on ten years of investment in satellite platforms, electric propulsion and production infrastructure.
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• SITAEL announces a growth plan targeting €200 million in revenues by 2031, currently supported by over €150 million in backlog and nine launches planned by 2030.• The company confirms […] The post Sitael Accelerates Growth in Space: New Missions, Industrial Capacity and a Trajectory Towards 2031 appeared first on SpaceNews .
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May 27, 15:02
Schaeffler AG joins forces with Spire to build sovereign European satellites
AMSTERDAM – Spire Global revealed another element of its campaign to rapidly scale satellite production in German: strategic cooperation with Schaeffer AG, a major German manufacturer of automotive systems and […] The post Schaeffler AG joins forces with Spire to build sovereign European satellites appeared first on SpaceNews .
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“Together with Schaeffler, we share a long-term vision for sovereign European space capability – built, deployed, and operated within Europe at industrial scale,” Spire CEO Theresa Condor said in a statement.
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AMSTERDAM – Spire Global revealed another element of its campaign to rapidly scale satellite production in German: strategic cooperation with Schaeffer AG, a major German manufacturer of automotive systems and […] The post Schaeffler AG joins forces with Spire to build sovereign European satellites appeared first on SpaceNews .
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May 27, 15:01
Starcloud’s path to 88,000 computing satellites
In November, Starcloud sent a small satellite called Starcloud-1 into orbit via a SpaceX launch. The 60-kilogram spacecraft was the first to carry a compute system with an NVIDIA H100 […] The post Starcloud’s path to 88,000 computing satellites appeared first on SpaceNews .
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In November, Starcloud sent a small satellite called Starcloud-1 into orbit via a SpaceX launch. The 60-kilogram spacecraft was the first to carry a compute system with an NVIDIA H100 […] The post Starcloud’s path to 88,000 computing satellites appeared first on SpaceNews .
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The 60-kilogram spacecraft was the first to carry a compute system with an NVIDIA H100 […] The post Starcloud’s path to 88,000 computing satellites appeared first on SpaceNews .
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May 27, 14:23
Spire expands European manufacturing with Munich plant
AMSTERDAM – Spire Global has established a facility in Munich to develop and manufacture as many as 100 small satellites annually. With manufacturing plants in Boulder, Colorado, Glasgow, Scotland, and […] The post Spire expands European manufacturing with Munich plant appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Spire expands European manufacturing with Munich plant. AMSTERDAM – Spire Global has established a facility in Munich to develop and manufacture as many as 100 small satellites annually. With manufacturing plants in Boulder, Colorado, Glasgow, Scotland, and […] The post Spire expands European manufacturing with Munich plant appeared first on SpaceNews .
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With manufacturing plants in Boulder, Colorado, Glasgow, Scotland, and […] The post Spire expands European manufacturing with Munich plant appeared first on SpaceNews .
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May 27, 13:04
Europe’s satellite spectrum proposal clouds SpaceX and Viasat plans
Europe has proposed reserving two-thirds of 2 gigahertz mobile satellite spectrum up for renewal next year for European operators, complicating SpaceX’s direct-to-device ambitions and the outlook for Viasat’s European Aviation Network. The post Europe’s satellite spectrum proposal clouds SpaceX and Viasat plans appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Europe’s satellite spectrum proposal clouds SpaceX and Viasat plans. Europe has proposed reserving two-thirds of 2 gigahertz mobile satellite spectrum up for renewal next year for European operators, complicating SpaceX’s direct-to-device ambitions and the outlook for Viasat’s European Aviation Network.
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May 27, 13:00
Artemis 2 captured the world’s attention. It should change how we think about supply chains.
The Artemis 2 mission has captured global attention for obvious reasons. It signals a return to the moon, reflects geopolitical ambition and showcases the next phase of human spaceflight. But […] The post Artemis 2 captured the world’s attention. It should change how we think about supply chains. appeared first on SpaceNews .
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The Artemis 2 mission has captured global attention for obvious reasons. It signals a return to the moon, reflects geopolitical ambition and showcases the next phase of human spaceflight. But […] The post Artemis 2 captured the world’s attention.
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Payloadspace
May 27, 13:00
Aitech Upgrades its Space Supercomputer
By integrating NVIDIA’s IGX Thor platform into the S-A2300 COTS AI Supercomputer, Aitech officials say the company is drastically expanding customers’ ability to process data in orbit. The post Aitech Upgrades its Space Supercomputer appeared first on Payload .
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Aitech Upgrades its Space Supercomputer. By integrating NVIDIA’s IGX Thor platform into the S-A2300 COTS AI Supercomputer, Aitech officials say the company is drastically expanding customers’ ability to process data in orbit. The post Aitech Upgrades its Space Supercomputer appeared first on Payload .
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May 27, 12:00
World’s smallest deployable operational optical ground station proves capability in successful trials
Archangel Lightworks, the laser communications company, has successfully completed field trials of the TERRA-M, the world’s smallest deployable operational optical ground station, proving its capabil…
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World’s smallest deployable operational optical ground station proves capability in successful trials. The news was warmly welcomed by Liz Lloyd, the UK Space Minister, and the trials were funded by the UK’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory. Space Development Agency laser communication standard and were repeated across multiple passes to prove reliability.
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Space Development Agency laser communication standard and were repeated across multiple passes to prove reliability.
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May 27, 11:33
European space industry watching SpaceX IPO plans
Space companies and investors in Europe are closely watching SpaceX’s plans to go public, an event that could spur new investment in other companies. The post European space industry watching SpaceX IPO plans appeared first on SpaceNews .
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European space industry watching SpaceX IPO plans. Space companies and investors in Europe are closely watching SpaceX’s plans to go public, an event that could spur new investment in other companies. The post European space industry watching SpaceX IPO plans appeared first on SpaceNews .
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Spaceflightnow
May 27, 01:18
NASA outlines nearly $1 billion investment into initial Moon Base missions
NASA’s vision for a sprawling Moon Base will cover “hundreds of square miles” to cover the multitudes of various sites that the agency wants to explore.
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NASA’s vision for a future, long-term sustained presence on the Moon gained more clarity on Tuesday as the agency announced a series of contract awards for future robotic missions. Connected to that, NASA also awarded the LTV delivery contract to Blue Origin, using it’s Blue Moon Mark 1 lander in a contract that’s worth $234 million for each LTV delivered.
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NASA’s vision for a sprawling Moon Base will cover “hundreds of square miles” to cover the multitudes of various sites that the agency wants to explore.
Nasaspaceflight
May 27, 01:10
Following Starship V3 debut, SpaceX prepares for follow up
Starship Version 3 flew for the first time this week in a mission of several… The post Following Starship V3 debut, SpaceX prepares for follow up appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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Booster 19 and Ship 39 lifted off together on May 22 at 22:30 UTC from Pad 2 at Starbase in South Texas. Booster 19 successfully ignited all 33 of its new Raptor 3 engines at liftoff. This aggressive maneuver was required due to Pad 2’s different orientation compared to Pad 1.
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Starship Version 3 flew for the first time this week in a mission of several… The post Following Starship V3 debut, SpaceX prepares for follow up appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
Payloadspace
May 26, 20:50
NASA Awards LTV, Lunar Transport Contracts
“For those waiting patiently, the grand return is close at hand,” NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said during a press conference at NASA HQ. The post NASA Awards LTV, Lunar Transport Contracts appeared first on Payload .
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NASA Awards LTV, Lunar Transport Contracts. “For those waiting patiently, the grand return is close at hand,” NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said during a press conference at NASA HQ. The post NASA Awards LTV, Lunar Transport Contracts appeared first on Payload .
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Payloadspace
May 26, 17:45
Op-ed: Commercial Demand in LEO is Lacking. The Government Can Help.
LEO’s most promising market opportunity—in-space manufacturing—doesn’t yet have the commercial demand to sustain itself. Government support is what will get us there. The post Op-ed: Commercial Demand in LEO is Lacking. The Government Can Help. appeared first on Payload .
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Op-ed: Commercial Demand in LEO is Lacking. LEO’s most promising market opportunity—in-space manufacturing—doesn’t yet have the commercial demand to sustain itself. The post Op-ed: Commercial Demand in LEO is Lacking.
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Spaceflightnow
May 26, 17:34
Preview: NASA updates progress towards established a Moon Base, Artemis 3 mission
The press conference on Tuesday, scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. EDT (1800 UTC), is the first major update from NASA since Administrator Jared Isaacman unveiled the project in late March.
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Preview: NASA updates progress towards established a Moon Base, Artemis 3 mission. The press conference on Tuesday, scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. EDT (1800 UTC), is the first major update from NASA since Administrator Jared Isaacman unveiled the project in late March.
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EDT (1800 UTC), is the first major update from NASA since Administrator Jared Isaacman unveiled the project in late March.
AOL.com
May 26, 17:06
AST SpaceMobile vs. Rocket Lab: Which Space Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026? - AOL.com
AST SpaceMobile vs. Rocket Lab: Which Space Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026? AOL.com
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Rocket Lab: Which Space Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
Payloadspace
May 26, 14:53
Optical Links: When to Incorporate Them? When Not To?
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Optical Links: When to Incorporate Them? Unlock premium insights, market analysis, and research to stay ahead in the fast-evolving space sector. Check your inbox for an email from [email protected] .
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Unlock premium insights, market analysis, and research to stay ahead in the fast-evolving space sector.
Payloadspace
May 26, 13:00
Satellogic Lands $18M+ Defense-Monitoring Contract
The contract marks the company’s first large agreement since it made that strategic shift to persistent-monitoring capabilities. The post Satellogic Lands $18M+ Defense-Monitoring Contract appeared first on Payload .
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Satellogic Lands $18M+ Defense-Monitoring Contract. The contract marks the company’s first large agreement since it made that strategic shift to persistent-monitoring capabilities. The post Satellogic Lands $18M+ Defense-Monitoring Contract appeared first on Payload .
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Spaceflightnow
May 26, 12:48
SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg SFB
The Starlink 17-37 mission flew on the 60th Falcon 9 rocket launched in 2026. Liftoff from pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base happened at 7:50 a.m. PDT (10:50 a.m. EDT / 1450 UTC).
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SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg SFB. The Starlink 17-37 mission flew on the 60th Falcon 9 rocket launched in 2026. Liftoff from pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base happened at 7:50 a.m.
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Liftoff from pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base happened at 7:50 a.m.
Payloadspace
May 26, 12:25
SpaceX Launches Starship V3 for the First Time
SpaceX launched its Starship V3 launch vehicle for the first time on Friday, unveiling a full suite of upgrades during the rocket’s twelfth test flight. The post SpaceX Launches Starship V3 for the First Time appeared first on Payload .
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Upgrades include: Shoot for the Starlink: During flight, Starship used its upgraded PEZ dispenser to deploy 20 Starlink simulators, as well as two modified Starlink sats, which imaged Starship during flight.
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SpaceX launched its Starship V3 launch vehicle for the first time on Friday, unveiling a full suite of upgrades during the rocket’s twelfth test flight. The post SpaceX Launches Starship V3 for the First Time appeared first on Payload .
Payloadspace
May 26, 11:57
SEOPS Will Start Waymaker LEO Rideshares In 2028
The rideshare is designed to launch time-sensitive or non-standard payloads that can’t be accommodated on existing rideshare options. The post SEOPS Will Start Waymaker LEO Rideshares In 2028 appeared first on Payload .
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SEOPS Will Start Waymaker LEO Rideshares In 2028. The rideshare is designed to launch time-sensitive or non-standard payloads that can’t be accommodated on existing rideshare options. The post SEOPS Will Start Waymaker LEO Rideshares In 2028 appeared first on Payload .
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Nasaspaceflight
May 25, 22:01
Launch Preview: Starlink and Amazon Leo missions fill manifest
Six orbital launches are expected worldwide this week, headlined by four Falcon 9 Starlink missions… The post Launch Preview: Starlink and Amazon Leo missions fill manifest appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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SpaceX launched its first mission of the week on Monday, May 25, aboard a Falcon 9 vehicle from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) in Florida. SpaceX’s autonomous droneship A Shortfall of Gravitas recovered the first stage booster, B1078, downrange in the Atlantic Ocean.
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Six orbital launches are expected worldwide this week, headlined by four Falcon 9 Starlink missions… The post Launch Preview: Starlink and Amazon Leo missions fill manifest appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
Nasaspaceflight
May 24, 19:04
Vehicle arrivals, science experiments, and maintenance keep Expedition 74 busy through April
Recent weeks aboard the International Space Station have been busy, with the Expedition 74 crew… The post Vehicle arrivals, science experiments, and maintenance keep Expedition 74 busy through April appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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NASA also announced the crew for its upcoming Crew-13 mission, which is expected to launch to the Station in September on a SpaceX Crew Dragon. On April 11 at 07:41 AM EDT (11:41 UTC), Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus XL launched atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) in Florida on the CRS NG-24 mission.
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Recent weeks aboard the International Space Station have been busy, with the Expedition 74 crew… The post Vehicle arrivals, science experiments, and maintenance keep Expedition 74 busy through April appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
Spaceflightnow
May 24, 17:54
SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites on Memorial Day
The mission was SpaceX’s 60th orbital flight of the year, including one Falcon Heavy launch and 59 Falcon 9 flights. Liftoff of the Starlink 10-47 mission from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station happened at 7:48 a.m. EDT (1148 UTC).
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SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites on Memorial Day. The mission was SpaceX’s 60th orbital flight of the year, including one Falcon Heavy launch and 59 Falcon 9 flights. Liftoff of the Starlink 10-47 mission from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station happened at 7:48 a.m.
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The mission was SpaceX’s 60th orbital flight of the year, including one Falcon Heavy launch and 59 Falcon 9 flights.
Nasaspaceflight
May 23, 22:16
Shenzhou 23 launches new crew to Tiangong space station
The Chinese space station Tiangong, permanently occupied since June 5, 2022, is about to receive… The post Shenzhou 23 launches new crew to Tiangong space station appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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The current crew members will conduct a handover period with the new crew before returning to Earth aboard Shenzhou 22. The Chinese Manned Space Agency (CMSA) has a policy of having a second CZ-2F and Shenzhou spacecraft readied to fly close to any given mission to allow for a launch-on-need mission. This policy had its first operational use during the Shenzhou 20 situation.
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The Chinese space station Tiangong, permanently occupied since June 5, 2022, is about to receive… The post Shenzhou 23 launches new crew to Tiangong space station appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
Spaceflightnow
May 23, 02:47
Musk praises “epic” Super Heavy-Starship launch
The Starship upper stage was equipped with six third-generation Raptor engines and one of three optimized for operating in vacuum shut down early during the climb to space. The flight computer kept the other five engines running longer than originally planned to make up for the shortfall, putting the craft on an acceptable sub-orbital trajectory.
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The Starship upper stage was equipped with six third-generation Raptor engines and one of three optimized for operating in vacuum shut down early during the climb to space. The flight computer kept the other five engines running longer than originally planned to make up for the shortfall, putting the craft on an acceptable sub-orbital trajectory.
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The Starship upper stage was equipped with six third-generation Raptor engines and one of three optimized for operating in vacuum shut down early during the climb to space.
Payloadspace
May 22, 12:45
The US Needs a New Launch Site, Air Force Secretary Says
Traffic at US military launch sites is approaching max capacity. The post The US Needs a New Launch Site, Air Force Secretary Says appeared first on Payload .
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Traffic at US military launch sites is approaching max capacity. The post The US Needs a New Launch Site, Air Force Secretary Says appeared first on Payload .
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Payloadspace
May 22, 06:17
ESA Chief Calls on Europe to Double Funds for Space
Europe has made huge strides increasing public funds to grow its space economy, but to some in the industry, enough is not enough. The post ESA Chief Calls on Europe to Double Funds for Space appeared first on Payload .
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ESA Chief Calls on Europe to Double Funds for Space. Europe has made huge strides increasing public funds to grow its space economy, but to some in the industry, enough is not enough. The post ESA Chief Calls on Europe to Double Funds for Space appeared first on Payload .
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Payloadspace
May 21, 23:25
Better Moon-Tech Tops NASA Stakeholder Wishlist
Two years ago, NASA asked the space community what technical challenges are giving people the biggest headaches to help NASA prioritize its space tech investments. The post Better Moon-Tech Tops NASA Stakeholder Wishlist appeared first on Payload .
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Better Moon-Tech Tops NASA Stakeholder Wishlist. Two years ago, NASA asked the space community what technical challenges are giving people the biggest headaches to help NASA prioritize its space tech investments. The post Better Moon-Tech Tops NASA Stakeholder Wishlist appeared first on Payload .
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Spaceflightnow
May 21, 13:13
Launch preview: SpaceX tries again for first launch of its Starship Version 3 rocket
The mission will see the debut of several upgrades to the launch vehicle, including redesigned engines. Liftoff from Pad 2 at Starbase, Texas, is scheduled during a window that opens at 5:30 p.m. CDT (6:30 p.m. EDT / 2230 UTC).
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Launch preview: SpaceX tries again for first launch of its Starship Version 3 rocket. The mission will see the debut of several upgrades to the launch vehicle, including redesigned engines. EDT / 2230 UTC).
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The mission will see the debut of several upgrades to the launch vehicle, including redesigned engines.
Space
May 21, 07:00
Lunar Outpost has big plans for the moon. The new Pegasus lunar rover is just the start - Space
Lunar Outpost has big plans for the moon. The new Pegasus lunar rover is just the start Space
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Nasaspaceflight
May 20, 23:52
Starship Flight 12: Block 3 Impresses on First Flight
On Friday, May 22, 2026, at 5:30:21 pm CDT, Starship Flight 12 lifted off from… The post Starship Flight 12: Block 3 Impresses on First Flight appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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This stack, which comprised Ship 39 and Booster 19, was the first Block 3 stack to fly for the Starship Program. This flight was the culmination of years of work to build a much more advanced Starship vehicle and launch pad. Starship Flight 12 lifts off from Starbase Pad 2, the debut of the Block 3/V3 vehicle with Booster 19 and Ship 39!
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On Friday, May 22, 2026, at 5:30:21 pm CDT, Starship Flight 12 lifted off from… The post Starship Flight 12: Block 3 Impresses on First Flight appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
Spaceflightnow
May 20, 15:42
SpaceX’s sunrise Starlink launch adds 29 satellites to low Earth orbit megaconstellation
The Starlink 10-31 mission was the 58th Falcon 9 launch so far in 2026. Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station happened at 6:04 a.m. EDT (1004 UTC).
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SpaceX’s sunrise Starlink launch adds 29 satellites to low Earth orbit megaconstellation. The Starlink 10-31 mission was the 58th Falcon 9 launch so far in 2026. Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station happened at 6:04 a.m.
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The Starlink 10-31 mission was the 58th Falcon 9 launch so far in 2026.
Spaceflightnow
May 20, 00:28
SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket launch from Vandenberg SFB
SpaceX’s 45th Starlink mission of the year saw the company add another 24 broadband internet satellites into low Earth orbit. Liftoff from pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base happened at 7:46 p.m. PDT (10:46 p.m. EDT / 0246 UTC).
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SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket launch from Vandenberg SFB. SpaceX’s 45th Starlink mission of the year saw the company add another 24 broadband internet satellites into low Earth orbit. Liftoff from pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base happened at 7:46 p.m.
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Liftoff from pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base happened at 7:46 p.m.
CNBC
May 20, 00:16
Starlink Now Connects 5 Million Remote Users Worldwide
SpaceX's Starlink satellite constellation reached 5 million active subscribers, bringing high-speed internet to rural and remote areas across 80 countries.
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SpaceX's Starlink satellite constellation reached 5 million active subscribers, bringing high-speed internet to rural and remote areas across 80 countries.
Nasaspaceflight
May 19, 21:08
Launch Preview: Falcon 9, Electron, and Vega C launch missions alongside Starship Flight 12
Six launches are scheduled worldwide during the next week, with the 12th flight of SpaceX’s… The post Launch Preview: Falcon 9, Electron, and Vega C launch missions alongside Starship Flight 12 appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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Avio’s first launch as a provider occurred successfully on Tuesday, May 19, at 03:52 UTC from the ELV pad at the Guiana Space Centre in Kourou, French Guiana. From that orbit, SMILE will study the interaction of the solar wind with Earth’s magnetosphere. (Credit: Space Park Leicester)
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Six launches are scheduled worldwide during the next week, with the 12th flight of SpaceX’s… The post Launch Preview: Falcon 9, Electron, and Vega C launch missions alongside Starship Flight 12 appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
Nasaspaceflight
May 18, 22:50
Vega C launches SMILE to study Earth’s magnetosphere
The European Space Agency’s (ESA) latest science mission, Solar Wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer (SMILE),… The post Vega C launches SMILE to study Earth’s magnetosphere appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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Vega C successfully launched on a northward trajectory to a highly inclined 73-degree orbit from the Ensemble de Lancement Vega (ELV) at the Guiana Space Centre in Kourou, French Guiana, at 03:52 UTC on Tuesday, May 19. This was Vega C’s first launch with Avio as the provider, replacing Arianespace, which previously operated the vehicle.
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The European Space Agency’s (ESA) latest science mission, Solar Wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer (SMILE),… The post Vega C launches SMILE to study Earth’s magnetosphere appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
Nasaspaceflight
May 18, 18:27
Super Heavy Block 3 the Booster of the Future
The first stage of Starship, the Super Heavy booster, has already undergone many changes during… The post Super Heavy Block 3 the Booster of the Future appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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Just below the hotstage truss is another obvious change: the three newer, larger grid fins. These grid fins are now spaced in a T formation and are 50% larger than the Block 1 and 2 grid fins. The two grid fins opposite each other now have lift/catch points, while the third grid is a rudder fin.
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The first stage of Starship, the Super Heavy booster, has already undergone many changes during… The post Super Heavy Block 3 the Booster of the Future appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
Ventura County Star
May 18, 07:00
When is next rocket launch from Vandenberg? Where to see SpaceX liftoff - Ventura County Star
When is next rocket launch from Vandenberg? Where to see SpaceX liftoff Ventura County Star
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When is next rocket launch from Vandenberg?
Nasaspaceflight
May 17, 17:29
Artemis III deep into processing and planning for key HLS test
NASA is deep into planning for Artemis III, a pivotal crewed mission in low Earth… The post Artemis III deep into processing and planning for key HLS test appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
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NASA is deep into planning for Artemis III, a pivotal crewed mission in low Earth orbit scheduled for next year that will serve as a critical dress rehearsal for the agency’s return to the Moon.
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NASA is deep into planning for Artemis III, a pivotal crewed mission in low Earth… The post Artemis III deep into processing and planning for key HLS test appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
Spaceflightnow
May 15, 17:36
NASA, SpaceX launch Dragon mission with 6,500 pounds of science and supplies to the space station
Liftoff of the resupply mission, atop a Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is scheduled for 6:05 p.m. EDT (2205 UTC). The Cargo Dragon is loaded with 6,500 pounds of science and supplies for the space station.
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Liftoff of the resupply mission, atop a Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is scheduled for 6:05 p.m. EDT (2205 UTC). The Cargo Dragon is loaded with 6,500 pounds of science and supplies for the space station.
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Liftoff of the resupply mission, atop a Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is scheduled for 6:05 p.m.