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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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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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UK explores Vast space station mission for astronaut with physical disability

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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.

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NASA abandons ‘core module’ concept for commercial space station development

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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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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

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Spaceport facility bonds are now law – and they fundamentally change space infrastructure finance

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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 […]

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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.

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FAA documents outline SpaceX plans for Starfall reentry vehicles

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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Observable Space raises $90 million and wins Space Force contract for optical systems

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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.

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Revolv Space enters in-orbit servicing market with Infinite Orbits deal

In late 2025, Revolv Space broadened its portfolio with the release of MARA, a radiation-tolerant SADA developed for satellites with weights between 300 and 1000 kilograms, tailored to the needs of low Earth orbit constellations. Credit: Revolv Space

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 […]

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