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Duffy’s First Days at NASA Clouded by Budget Uncertainty
Civil • Policy

Duffy’s First Days at NASA Clouded by Budget Uncertainty

US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy took the helm for his first full day as NASA’s interim administrator on Friday.

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025
NASA’s TRACERS Mission Eyes Space Weather’s Bottom-Line Risks
Civil • Explainer • Science

NASA’s TRACERS Mission Eyes Space Weather’s Bottom-Line Risks

TRACERS, will investigate magnetic reconnection, one of the driving forces behind geomagnetic storms that can disturb Earth’s upper atmosphere, and pose hazards to satellites.

July 18, 2025July 18, 2025
What’s the Plan for New-Look SES?
Business • Europe • Satcom

What’s the Plan for New-Look SES?

European satellite pioneer SES completed its acquisition of US competitor Intelsat, creating a geostationary giant that looks to thrive in a new era of satcom consolidation.

July 17, 2025July 17, 2025
The UK’s Economic Future is Tied to Space
Civil • Europe

The UK’s Economic Future is Tied to Space

At the UK Space Conference this week, the UK Space Agency released a number of reports making a not-so-veiled case for increased government spending on the UK space industry.

July 17, 2025July 17, 2025
SpaceWERX Awards $3M for RPS Space Tug
Military • Rockets

SpaceWERX Awards $3M for RPS Space Tug

“We will be selling our engines for $150,000—that’s unprecedented.”

July 17, 2025July 17, 2025
Lawmakers Want DoD Briefings on Nuke Propulsion, VLEO, Commercial PNT
Military • Policy

Lawmakers Want DoD Briefings on Nuke Propulsion, VLEO, Commercial PNT

Buried in the hundreds of amendments approved by the committee, lawmakers asked for a number of reports or briefings on many space topics.

July 16, 2025July 17, 2025
Hubble Network Plans 60 Sat Bluetooth-Tracking Constellation
Startups • Technology

Hubble Network Plans 60 Sat Bluetooth-Tracking Constellation

Hubble Network launched its Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) finding network to track devices anywhere in the world.

July 16, 2025July 16, 2025
Orbit Fab Takes Two Steps Toward Xenon Refueling
Europe • ISAM • Technology

Orbit Fab Takes Two Steps Toward Xenon Refueling

Orbit Fab landed a €750,000 ESA contract, and unveiled the details of its 2026 demo mission.

July 16, 2025July 16, 2025
Rep. Stevens’ Bill Would Invest in US Rare Earths Supply Chain
Polaris • Policy

Rep. Stevens’ Bill Would Invest in US Rare Earths Supply Chain

The commercial space economy runs on rare Earth minerals, but the rare Earths in space today have one thing in common: the vast majority come from China. 

July 15, 2025July 15, 2025
SpaceWorks to Fly In-Orbit Manufacturing Tech in 2026
ISAM • Startups

SpaceWorks to Fly In-Orbit Manufacturing Tech in 2026

The 2026 mission marks the kick-off of both companies’ commercial offering.

July 15, 2025July 15, 2025
PLD’s Industrial Strategy Targets 32 Rockets a Year by 2030
Europe • Launch

PLD’s Industrial Strategy Targets 32 Rockets a Year by 2030

To achieve this output, PLD plans to deepen its vertical integration, consolidate its supplier network, and begin to serialize its manufacturing process beginning in 2027.

July 15, 2025July 15, 2025
Firefly Files IPO Prospectus
Equities • Launch • Startups

Firefly Files IPO Prospectus

Firefly Aerospace is $FLYing into the Nasdaq with the space industry’s latest exit attempt.

July 14, 2025July 14, 2025

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