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Office of Space Commerce makes its case for mission authorization

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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.

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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

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Laying the groundwork for the first human mission to Mars

Illustration representing NASA's moon-to-Mars ambitions. Credit: NASA

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 […]

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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.

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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

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China lines up methalox Long March 10C as commercial workhorse after first booster recovery

The Linghang Zhe vessel with the recovered Long March 10B first stage, July 10, 2026. Credit: CASC

HELSINKI β€” China confirmed a methalox Long March 10C as its commercial workhorse following its first successful booster recovery, while injecting fresh capital into commercial rocket ventures. The China Academy […]

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