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1. 19h agoDaily MirrorSpaceX Starship makes dramatic return to Earth after being 'caught' in mid-air by mechanical armsSpaceX's Starship upper stage returned to its Starbase launch tower in Texas after orbiting Earth 14 times, marking the first key recovery of that vessel, though the booster failed to return.

   14 articles · Scientific American, Chicago Tribune, SFGATE, Chron, The Guardian, Los Angeles Times, Daily Mail, Euronews, The Weather Channel (weather.com)

   1. 2d agoScientific AmericanPickupCan SpaceX catch its Starship?
   2. YesterdayChicago TribunePickupSpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first
   3. YesterdaySFGATEPickupSpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first
   4. YesterdayChronPickupSpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first
   5. YesterdayYahooEarliestSpaceX Starship returns to landing pad from orbit, acing test for reusable rockets
   6. YesterdaySpace Policy OnlinePickupSpaceX Catches a Starship
   7. 23h agoThe GuardianPickupSpaceX’s Starship returns to launch pad from orbit in victory for company
   8. 23h agoLos Angeles TimesPickupSpaceX’s Starship, after mishap, returns from orbit and is captured by launchpad
   9. 21h agoAl JazeeraPickupSpaceX’s Starship captured by launchpad arms in dramatic first
   10. 20h agoUPIPickupSpaceX catches Starship at launch tower for first time
   11. 20h agoDaily MailPickupElon Musk's SpaceX makes history with incredible pinpoint Starship landing in Texas as NASA boss praises 'magic' feat
   12. 19h agoDaily MirrorPickupSpaceX Starship makes dramatic return to Earth after being 'caught' in mid-air by mechanical arms
   13. 11h agoEuronewsPickupWatch: SpaceX catches Starship in midair on return to launch tower
   14. 7h agoThe Weather Channel (weather.com)PickupSpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arm

   SpaceSpaceX catches Starship upper stage at Starbase as FAA reviews higher launch cadence420 linked
2. 2d agoChicago TribuneFederal Aviation Administration says airplane departures can resume following nationwide air traffic control communications problemsThe FAA lifted its nationwide ground stop after a telecommunications failure at air traffic control centers, which Transportation Secretary Duffy blamed on aging technology overloaded by new equipment.

   8 articles · WIRED, Chron, SFGATE, The Weather Channel (weather.com), Daily Mail, TMZ

   1. 2d agoChicago TribunePickupFederal Aviation Administration says airplane departures can resume following nationwide air traffic control communications problems
   2. YesterdayWIREDPickupThe FAA Nationwide Ground Stop Is Over
   3. YesterdayThe Associated PressEarliestFAA Lifts Nationwide Ground Stop After Hourslong Shutdown. Duffy Blames Aging Technology.
   4. 7h agoChronPickupWhat to know about flights after the US nationwide ground stop
   5. 7h agoSFGATEPickupWhat to know about flights after the US nationwide ground stop
   6. 4h agoThe Weather Channel (weather.com)PickupUS air travel schedule should recover from ground stop by Sunday, FAA says
   7. 2h agoDaily MailPickupSean Duffy reveals when delays at airports should finally ease after pandemonium ground stop
   8. 46m agoTMZPickupNationwide Ground Stop: Secretary Duffy Blames Router, Trump Blames Biden

   Duffy blames L3Harris router for FAA nationwide ground stop, seeks funding306 linked
3. 23h agoFlorida TodaySpaceX catches Starship for the first time after launch from TexasSpaceX's Starship Flight 15 upper stage was caught by the Mechazilla tower at Starbase, Texas, a first, while the Super Heavy booster was diverted and lost in the Gulf of Mexico.

   5 articles · New York Post, Euronews, Space.com

   1. 23h agoFlorida TodayEarliestSpaceX catches Starship for the first time after launch from Texas
   2. 20h agoNew York PostPickupSpaceX recovers Starship with giant tower arms in historic first
   3. 13h agoEuronewsPickupSpaceX catches part of its Starship rocket in historic first
   4. 10h agoSpace.comPickupWhat's next for SpaceX's Starship after epic Flight 15 chopsticks catch?
   5. 7h agoAl JazeeraPickup‘Almost magic’ as SpaceX craft caught mid-air: Why it matters

   SpaceSpaceX catches Starship upper stage at Starbase as FAA reviews higher launch cadence127 linked
4. 3d agoNBC NewsUkraine says Starshield is being limited again, hampering its defenses against RussiaZelensky publicly criticized renewed US-imposed speed restrictions on Starshield and Starlink service along Ukraine's front line, urging Washington to restore speeds.

   20 articles · 13 outlets · Euronews, POLITICO Europe, Axios, Ars Technica Space, New York Post, SFGATE, Chron, Los Angeles Times

   1. 3d agoEuronewsPickupZelenskyy: Starlink again facing restrictions in Ukraine, hampering Russian drone interceptions
   2. 3d agoNBC NewsPickupUkraine says Starshield is being limited again, hampering its defenses against Russia
   3. 3d agoYahooPickupZelenskiy says Starshield speed limited again, hampering Ukraine's defences
   4. 3d agoYahooPickupUkraine reports speed issues with Starshield satellite service
   5. 3d agoThe Kyiv IndependentStarshield speed restrictions return, hampering efforts to intercept Russian drones, Zelensky says
   6. 3d agoPOLITICO EuropePickupUkraine Starlink speed restrictions in effect again, Zelenskyy says
   7. 3d agoAxiosPickupZelensky says Musk-owned satellite system throttled again
   8. 3d agoArs Technica SpacePickupUkraine says it can’t stop Russian strikes because Starshield is limited again
   9. 3d agoNew York PostPickupUkraine faces Starshield speed restrictions again, Zelensky says
   10. 3d agoThe War ZonePickupUkraine Says Starshield Disruptions Are Back As U.S. Negotiators Meet With Putin
   11. 2d agoThe Kyiv IndependentUkraine seeks explanation on Starshield speed restrictions from US
   12. 2d agoYahooPickupZelenskyy Says Ukraine Is Still Seeking Clarity From U.S. On Renewed SpaceX Starshield Speed Limits
   13. 2d agoYahooPickupZelenskiy says restrictions still in place on Starshield, hampering operations inside Ukraine
   14. 2d agoYahooEarliestZelensky criticizes US satellite internet curbs along front line
   15. 14h agoEuronewsPickupZelenskyy questions SpaceX over reported Starshield speed restrictions
   16. 8h agoThe Kyiv IndependentPickupStarshield restrictions hamper Ukraine's ability to defend energy infrastructure from Russian drones, Zelensky says
   17. 7h agoSFGATEPickupZelenskyy says Starshield restrictions threaten Ukraine’s energy defenses ahead of winter
   18. 7h agoChronPickupZelenskyy says Starshield restrictions threaten Ukraine’s energy defenses ahead of winter
   19. 5h agoLos Angeles TimesPickupZelensky says Starshield restrictions threaten Ukraine’s energy defenses ahead of winter
   20. 3h agoSouth China Morning PostPickupZelensky says Starshield restrictions threaten Ukraine’s energy defences ahead of winter

   SpaceDefenseZelensky says SpaceX speed limits on Starshield hamper Ukraine's drone defenses760 linked
5. YesterdayLos Angeles TimesSpaceX’s Starship soars into orbit after booster explosion foils unprecedented maneuverSpaceX caught its Starship spacecraft back at the Texas launch tower after a record-length orbital flight, the first recovery of the vehicle in its push toward full reusability.

   8 articles · 7 outlets · SFGATE, New York Post, The Sun, Space.com, Le Monde

   1. YesterdaySFGATEPickupSpaceX’s Starship soars into orbit after booster explosion prevents an unprecedented double catch
   2. YesterdaySouth China Morning PostPickupSpaceX’s bid for Starship double catch thwarted, as booster ends up in ocean
   3. YesterdayLos Angeles TimesPickupSpaceX’s Starship soars into orbit after booster explosion foils unprecedented maneuver
   4. YesterdayNew York PostPickupSpaceX’s Starship soars into orbit — after booster explodes in Gulf of Mexico
   5. YesterdayThe SunPickupMoment Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starship booster explodes and crashes into sea during historic mission
   6. YesterdaySpace.comPickupSpaceX says Starship Flight 15 booster aborted 'chopsticks' landing catch after launch due to guidance issue (video)
   7. YesterdaySouth China Morning PostEarliestSpaceX successfully carries out first-ever spaceship catch
   8. 22h agoLe MondePickupSpaceX pulls off first-ever spaceship 'catch'

   SpaceSpaceX catches Starship upper stage at Starbase as FAA reviews higher launch cadence287 linked
6. 3d agoUSA TodayPowerful Vulcan rocket with 6 boosters set to light up East CoastULA's Vulcan rocket is set to return to flight from Cape Canaveral with 40 Amazon Leo satellites, the first Vulcan flight with six solid boosters, before slipping a day to Nov. 14.

   5 articles · 4 outlets · Space.com

   1. 3d agoUSA TodayPickupPowerful Vulcan rocket with 6 boosters set to light up East Coast
   2. 3d agoNASASpaceflightPickupULA’s Vulcan set to return to flight with first Amazon Leo payload
   3. 2d agoSpace.comPickupPowerful Vulcan Centaur rocket launching for 1st time in 9 months today: Watch it live
   4. 2d agoFlorida TodayEarliestVulcan rocket returns to flight Friday. Here's how you can watch it
   5. 2h agoFlorida TodayULA Vulcan suffers anomaly after return-to-flight launch from Cape Canaveral

   SpaceULA Vulcan returns to flight as Pentagon backs new launch providers75 linked
7. 4d agoSpaceQ · research by SpaceXStarship Flight 15 to attempt first catch of both stagesSpaceX plans to catch both the Starship ship and its V3 Super Heavy booster at the Starbase tower on Starship Flight 15, which could launch as soon as Friday pending regulatory approval.

   3 articles · 4 outlets · Chron, The Hill

   1. 4d agoSpaceQPickupStarship Flight 15 to attempt first catch of both stages
   2. 2d agoChronPickupSpaceX’s Starship soars into orbit after booster explosion prevents an unprecedented double catch
   3. 17h agoThe HillPickupSpaceX catches Starship for first time, drawing praise in Washington

   SpaceSpaceX catches Starship upper stage at Starbase as FAA reviews higher launch cadence94 linked
8. 2d agoYahooWill Democrats try to strip US-Israel initiative from Pentagon funding?Democratic senators led by Van Hollen are pressing Congress to strip US-Israel defense technology cooperation provisions from the FY2027 NDAA, arguing they would reduce US control and oversight.

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   1. 2d agoDefense NewsEarliestDemocrats push to remove US-Israel tech measure from defense bill
   2. 2d agoYahooPickupWill Democrats try to strip US-Israel initiative from Pentagon funding?

   DefenseDemocrats weigh Iran war funding and Israel NDAA provision before December 11 deadline40 linked
9. 5d agoYahooWhy Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth is facing impeachmentRep. Thomas Massie filed eight articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over Iran war powers, civilian casualties, boat strikes, Venezuela, Yemen, and the Sen. Mark Kelly investigation, with a House procedural vote set for Nov. 10, 2026.

   14 articles · 7 outlets · NBC News, Los Angeles Times, MS NOW, USA Today, TIME, Fox News

   1. 6d agoYahooPickupTrump Defends Hegseth as Republican-Led Impeachment Vote Looms
   2. 6d agoNBC NewsPickupGOP Rep. Thomas Massie files impeachment articles against Pete Hegseth
   3. 6d agoYahooPickupArticles of impeachment against Hegseth introduced in the House as GOP criticism over the Iran war mounts after midterm rout
   4. 6d agoYahooPickupRepublican lawmaker launches bid to impeach Hegseth over Iran war
   5. 5d agoLos Angeles TimesPickupHegseth condemns impeachment effort against him, as House members push for vote
   6. 5d agoMS NOWHegseth’s impeachment vote puts Republicans in the hot seat after election losses
   7. 5d agoYahooPickupPete Hegseth calls Thomas Massie's impeachment effort 'sabotage' as GOP criticism over the Iran war mounts after midterm rout
   8. 5d agoYahooPickupWhy Pete Hegseth faces impeachment. What must happen before he's removed as defense secretary
   9. 5d agoYahooPickupWhy Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth is facing impeachment
   10. 5d agoUSA TodayEarliestWhy Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth is facing impeachment
   11. 4d agoTIMEHouse Republicans Block Hegseth Impeachment, but Democrats Could Revive Effort in January
   12. 4d agoYahooPickupTrump takes victory lap after House GOP shelves Pete Hegseth impeachment articles
   13. 4d agoYahooPickupHow the Hegseth Impeachment Almost Came Together—and Then Fell Completely Apart
   14. 2d agoFox NewsPickupPete Hegseth impeachment effort dies in the House as absent Democrats couldn't beat the traffic

   House Republicans table Massie's Hegseth impeachment articles ahead of Democratic Congress425 linked
10. 2d agoAmerican Institute of Aeronautics and AstronauticsBlue Origin Exits NASA Commercial Space Station CompetitionBlue Origin has exited NASA's Commercial LEO Destinations competition for a commercial ISS successor, shifting its resources toward lunar human presence and transportation.1 outletSpace20 linked
11. 2d agoSpace.comDouble-catch drama: Why Starship's Flight 15 is so important to SpaceXSpaceX's Starship Flight 15 will try to catch both the Super Heavy booster and the Ship upper stage, a first step toward full reusability and high-cadence launches by 2030.1 outletSpaceSpaceX catches Starship upper stage at Starbase as FAA reviews higher launch cadence47 linked
12. YesterdayThe Planetary Society AdvocacyNancy Grace Roman Space TelescopeRoman Space Telescope obligations were $115.8M in FY2025, down $5.7M from $121.5M in FY2024, while outlays fell to $79.0M from $169.0M.1 outletSpace12 linked
13. 2d agoWIREDThe Hubble Space Telescope Is Sinking. NASA Is Looking for Ways to Keep It AfloatNASA seeks commercial proposals for in-space servicing to raise Hubble's orbit and extend its life.1 outletSpaceNASA seeks commercial proposals to reboost or service Hubble20 linked
14. 2d agoThe Planetary Society AdvocacyNew Planetary Society study finds that NASA’s cheapest science…The Planetary Society published a Science Mission Impact dashboard and study concluding that NASA's cheapest science missions cannot match the science return of a balanced portfolio of medium and large missions.1 outletSpace8 linked
15. 2d agoBusiness InsiderRussia plans to launch hundreds more satellites for its Starlink alternative in 2027, Ukraine saysUkraine's military intelligence says Russia will accelerate its Rassvet Starlink-alternative constellation with hundreds of launches planned for 2027, despite deployment setbacks.1 outletSpaceZelensky says SpaceX speed limits on Starshield hamper Ukraine's drone defenses21 linked
16. 3d agoNewsweekTrump Pushes $350B Military Bill, Says Democrats Will ‘Block and Resist’Trump seeks $350 billion for defense via reconciliation before Democrats take Congress in January, within a $1.5 trillion fiscal 2027 defense request.1 outletDefenseCongress weighs defense reconciliation bill and Dec. 11 funding deadline in lame duck23 linked
17. 3d agoArs Technica SpaceBuilding a rocket is hard. AST SpaceMobile thinks it's "simple."Ars Technica questions AST SpaceMobile's claim that its Blacklift rocket, built with Firefly engines, can be ready for launch in 2028, calling the timeline unrealistic.1 outletSpace6 linked
18. 4d agoArs Technica SpaceThe US military seems to be getting nervous about the launch supply crunchPentagon Office of Strategic Capital commits a $150 million conditional loan to Stoke Space and a second $150 million loan to Rocket Lab for launch capacity.

    2 articles · Ars Technica

    1. 4d agoArs Technica SpacePickupThe US military seems to be getting nervous about the launch supply crunch
    2. 4d agoArs TechnicaEarliestThe US military seems to be getting nervous about the launch supply crunch

    SpaceDefenseULA Vulcan returns to flight as Pentagon backs new launch providers33 linked
19. 6d agoNASA News · research by NASAMAX POWER: NASA’s Inaugural Aerospace Expo Ignites America’s FutureNASA shifts SLS toward a near-Block 1 configuration using a stretched Centaur V upper stage and halts Mobile Launcher 2 work, with no new dollar figure disclosed.

    9 articles · 7 outlets · Space.com

    1. 7d agoNASASpaceflightPickupNASA’s Moon Base plan gains a PROMISE
    2. 6d agoSpace.comNASA unveils $10 billion in moon base contracts, new lunar missions and the 'PROMISE' of a nuclear-powered rover
    3. 6d agoAmerican Institute of Aeronautics and AstronauticsPickupNASA Advances Lunar Base Plans With New Commercial Partnerships
    4. 6d agoNASA NewsPickupMAX POWER: NASA’s Inaugural Aerospace Expo Ignites America’s Future
    5. 6d agoNASA Office of Inspector GeneralPickupMAX POWER: NASA’s Inaugural Aerospace Expo Ignites America’s Future
    6. 6d agoSpace.comNASA just launched a $1 million Moon Base Student Challenge to award cash prizes to students that solve lunar base problems
    7. 5d agoSpace Policy OnlineNASA Shares Moon Base Progress, Contract Awards
    8. 5d agoSpaceQNASA updates Moon Base CLPS program as Canada weighs Canadarm3’s future
    9. 4d agoNASASpaceflightEarliestIsaacman lays out SLS path to the 2030s

    SpaceNASA awards first Moon Base contracts under Isaacman's revised Artemis plan370 linked
20. 4d agoBreaking DefenseDoD pushes out 3 loans totaling $450M to bolster US space companiesDoD's Office of Strategic Capital issued three conditional loans totaling $450M to Rocket Lab, Stoke Space and LeoLabs to expand space launch and radar capacity.1 outletSpaceDefense20 linked
21. 3d agoAmazon NewsHow Amazon is building an internet network 400 miles above EarthAmazon News published an explainer describing how its Amazon Leo satellite internet network operates from about 400 miles above Earth.1 outletSpace8 linked
22. 3d agoYahooTrump Envoys Witkoff and Kushner Meet With Putin in Moscow for Ukraine TalksWitkoff and Kushner met Putin in Moscow after Abu Dhabi Russia-Ukraine talks produced no major breakthroughs, while Zelensky separately complained of renewed Starshield speed restrictions hampering Ukrainian drone interception.1 outletWitkoff and Kushner meet Putin after Abu Dhabi Ukraine talks44 linked
23. 5d agoArs Technica SpaceOne space station company sues another for copying its workAxiom Space's False Claims Act suit accuses rival Vast Space of passing off Axiom's proprietary mission-planning content to NASA, a case unsealed in November 2026 as commercial space station proposals approach their December 14 deadline.

    2 articles · Ars Technica

    1. 5d agoArs Technica SpaceOne space station company sues another for copying its work
    2. 5d agoArs TechnicaEarliestOne space station company sues another for copying its work

    Space24 linked
24. 4d agoArs Technica SpaceNASA's secret weapon in the lunar space race may be ... procurement reform?NASA uses broad agency announcements and a two-step white paper process to solicit Moon Base capabilities from commercial firms.1 outletSpaceNASA awards first Moon Base contracts under Isaacman's revised Artemis plan24 linked
25. 5d agoDroneLifePentagon Commits Up to $450 Million to Expand U.S. Drone ManufacturingOffice of Strategic Capital awarded Neros Technologies a $450M conditional loan to expand domestic small drone component manufacturing.

    2 articles

    1. 6d agoDefense NewsEarliestNeros to expand domestic drone production with $450M Pentagon loan
    2. 5d agoDroneLifePickupPentagon Commits Up to $450 Million to Expand U.S. Drone Manufacturing

    RoboticsDefense18 linked
26. 4d agoSpaceQRocket Lab Q3 2026: Neutron orders pile up before first flightOffice of Strategic Capital announces a $150 million conditional loan commitment to help Rocket Lab fly Neutron more often after its first launch.1 outletSpaceULA Vulcan returns to flight as Pentagon backs new launch providers19 linked
27. 4d agoAir & Space Forces MagazineWith $1.5 Trillion Defense Bill Unlikely, Congress Weighs OptionsWhite House seeks $1.5 trillion for FY2027 defense, split between a $1.15 trillion base bill and $350 billion reconciliation, but experts see it as unlikely to pass before the December 11 funding deadline.1 outletSpaceDefenseCongress weighs defense reconciliation bill and Dec. 11 funding deadline in lame duck21 linked
28. 9d agoBreaking DefenseKey Space Force satellites can’t talk to each other, likely requiring $1B solution: SourcesSpace Systems Command awards Viasat an IDIQ with a $450M ceiling to design, field, and scale the Missions Operation Center for the Space Data Network Backbone.

    4 articles · 2 outlets

    1. 9d agoBreaking DefenseKey Space Force satellites can’t talk to each other, likely requiring $1B solution: Sources
    2. 9d agoDefenseScoopPickupPentagon launching mission operations center for Space Data Network to support Golden Dome and other modernization efforts
    3. 9d agoBreaking DefenseEarliestDoD taps Viasat to field operations ‘center’ for Golden Dome satellite data relay network
    4. 3d agoBreaking DefenseSDA explores integration of SpaceX laser communication terminals with missile tracking sats

    SpaceDefenseSpace Systems Command awards Viasat $450M Space Data Network contract71 linked
29. 5d agoPayloadRep. Mike Haridopolos on NASA’s Future After the Blue WaveRep. Mike Haridopolos, chair of the House space subcommittee, says bipartisan support will carry NASA funding and the Artemis schedule through the incoming Democratic House, with a continuing resolution as fallback.1 outletSpaceNASA science cuts and authorization bill await incoming Democratic Congress48 linked
30. 5d agoThe Planetary Society AdvocacyCLPS: NASA's commercial Moon landing missionsThe Planetary Society published an explainer overview of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program, tracking past, ongoing and upcoming commercial Moon landing missions.1 outletSpace25 linked
31. 4d agoAVweb · research by NASANASA Opens Applications for Next Astronaut Class, Including Experienced PilotsNASA opens applications for its 25th astronaut class, with applications closing 3 December 2026 and selection expected in late 2027.

    2 articles

    1. 8d agoNASASpaceflightEarliestNASA announces search for new astronauts
    2. 4d agoAVwebPickupNASA Opens Applications for Next Astronaut Class, Including Experienced Pilots

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32. 5d agoAir & Space Forces MagazineSpace Force Taps Viasat for $450M Ops Center to Harmonize Data NetworkSpace Systems Command awarded Viasat an IDIQ contract with a $450M ceiling, including a $115M initial tasking order, to design and field the Space Data Network mission operations center.1 outletSpaceDefenseSpace Systems Command awards Viasat $450M Space Data Network contract23 linked
33. 5d agoSpaceQ · research by MDA SpaceFirst Globalstar 2-R satellites pass initial in-orbit testsMDA Space reports that the first eight Globalstar 2-R satellites have passed initial on-orbit functional tests, with orbit raising underway for two of them.1 outletSpace2 linked
34. 6d agoBreaking DefenseDefense industry takes aim at ‘right to repair’ as NDAA decision loomsIndustry groups and oversight advocates are lobbying over right-to-repair language in the FY27 NDAA, with House Section 861 and Senate Section 804 both seeking default government purpose rights for technical data and software, and the final decision expected from the armed services committee leaders.1 outletDefense12 linked
35. 5d agoAir & Space Forces MagazineAfter Midterms, Congress Returns to Reckon with Defense Funding, NDAACongress returns for a six-week lame-duck session facing stalled defense funding, a doubtful $1.5 trillion Pentagon topline, a unlikely reconciliation bill, and contentious NDAA negotiations.1 outletDefenseCongress weighs defense reconciliation bill and Dec. 11 funding deadline in lame duck16 linked
36. 6d agoYahooMidterm Voters Disapproved Of Trump’s Tariffs And Immigration PoliciesExit polls from the 2026 midterms show majorities disapproved of Trump's tariffs and ICE enforcement, and Democrats now weigh oversight and legislative responses.1 outlet3 linked
37. 5d agoPayloadRocket Lab Ups Neutron Launch Price Ahead of ‘27 DebutRocket Lab raises the list price of a dedicated Neutron launch from $55M to $70M.1 outletSpaceULA Vulcan returns to flight as Pentagon backs new launch providers18 linked
38. 6d agoArs Technica SpaceNew Democratic Congress will likely strip the gilding from Trump's Golden DomeArs Technica analysis predicts the incoming Democratic Congress will strip Space-Based Interceptors from Trump's Golden Dome and rename the missile defense program, as several key Republican backers leave Congress.1 outletSpaceDefenseHouse Republicans table Massie's Hegseth impeachment articles ahead of Democratic Congress13 linked
39. 6d agoFox News · research by Lockheed MartinNext Generation OPIR GEO: Building America’s gateway to the future of space-based missile warning and trackingLockheed Martin promotes its Next Gen OPIR GEO missile warning satellite program for the Space Force, describing it as an advance over SBIRS for tracking hypersonic and maneuvering threats.1 outletSpaceDefense1 linked
40. 10d agoAir & Space Forces Magazine · research by Office of Strategic CapitalPentagon Loans $150M to LeoLabs to Build Ground RadarsOffice of Strategic Capital offers LeoLabs a conditional $150 million loan to expand U.S. radar manufacturing and add radars globally by 2030.

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    1. 10d agoAir & Space Forces MagazineEarliestPentagon Loans $150M to LeoLabs to Build Ground Radars
    2. 2d agoAir & Space Forces MagazinePentagon Gives $150M Loan to Rocket Lab to Boost New Vehicle’s Launch Cadence

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41. 6d agoAxiosElon Musk's empire braces for Democratic crackdownAxios reports that after the midterms Democrats are positioning to scrutinize Elon Musk's DOGE work, his government contracts, his Texas-based companies, and his AI and data center businesses.1 outletSpaceAI40 linked
42. 8d agoSpace.comSpaceX launches mystery mission for US Space Force in gorgeous sunset liftoff from California (video, photos)SpaceX launched the classified USSF-432 mission for the U.S. Space Force on a Falcon 9 from Vandenberg.

    2 articles

    1. 8d agoSpace.comEarliestSpaceX launches mystery mission for US Space Force in gorgeous sunset liftoff from California (video, photos)
    2. 3d agoSpace.comPickupSpaceX launches 2nd mystery mission for US Space Force in 6-day span (photos)

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43. 6d agoArs Technica SpaceSpaceX now fundamentally an "infrastructure company," senior official saysSpaceX's launch chief Kiko Dontchev told a Florida conference that the company now sees itself as an infrastructure company and is rapidly adopting AI across engineering, including Grok-based debris detection.1 outletSpace20 linked
44. SPO6d agoSpace Policy OnlineWhat’s Happening in Space Policy November 8-14, 2026Space Policy Online previews a crowded week of space policy events, centered on a Senate Commerce nominations hearing for NASA and FCC posts and the Vulcan and Starship launches on November 13.1 outletSpace42 linked
45. 7d agoThe GuardianUkraine’s new frontier: how space has become critical to balance of the warA Guardian feature argues that space has become central to the Ukraine war, citing Ukrainian strikes on Russian space facilities, Russian counterspace harassment, Starlink disruptions, and Ukraine's push for sovereign satellites and interceptors.1 outletSpaceZelensky says SpaceX speed limits on Starshield hamper Ukraine's drone defenses46 linked
46. 7d agoDefense OneTough choices, uncertainty, and scrutiny may lie ahead for defense contractorsDefense One reports that experts expect a lame-duck push for defense funding, Pentagon trade-offs under a possible continuing resolution, and tougher Democrat-led congressional scrutiny of contractors with White House ties, including SpaceX's Golden Dome work.

    2 articles

    1. 9d agoDefense OneDefense Business Brief: The DIB vs. 2027’s Democrat-led Congress
    2. 7d agoDefense OneEarliestTough choices, uncertainty, and scrutiny may lie ahead for defense contractors

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47. 8d agoSpace.com'I think we will prevail': NASA chief Jared Isaacman on Artemis, China and the new moon race (exclusive)In an exclusive interview, NASA chief Jared Isaacman commits to at least one SLS launch per year for Artemis and frames the lunar race with China as one NASA intends to win.1 outletSpace40 linked
48. 8d agoSpaceQ5N Plus carries the space index through a Thursday sell-offSpaceQ's weekly market recap reports that 5N Plus led a 2.7 per cent weekly gain in the SpaceQ Canadian Space Index after its third-quarter results lifted its shares 29.3 per cent for the week.1 outlet12 linked
49. 11d agoAxiosKey Pentagon priorities in peril after Democratic sweepHouse Republicans are poised to vote on Rep. Thomas Massie's resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the Iran war, after the GOP's midterm losses shifted the political calculus.

    3 articles

    1. 11d agoAxiosKey Pentagon priorities in peril after Democratic sweep
    2. 10d agoAxiosWhy Pete Hegseth could fall through "thin ice"
    3. 7d agoAxiosEarliestHouse poised to impeach Pete Hegseth after GOP midterm defeat

    SpaceDefenseHouse Republicans table Massie's Hegseth impeachment articles ahead of Democratic Congress91 linked
50. 9d agoDefense NewsRussia using own version of Starlink for military comms over Ukraine, Kyiv saysUkrainian military intelligence says Russia is already using its Rassvet satellite network, a Starlink analogue, for military communications and drone control over Ukraine.1 outletSpaceDefenseZelensky says SpaceX speed limits on Starshield hamper Ukraine's drone defenses40 linked
51. 9d agoNASASpaceflightStarship Flight 15, a dual catch attempt, awaits FAA green lightStarship Flight 15 is set for a no-earlier-than 13 November launch attempting to catch both booster and ship, but the date hinges on the FAA granting a licence modification for the ship catch.1 outletSpaceSpaceX catches Starship upper stage at Starbase as FAA reviews higher launch cadence20 linked
52. 10d agoMitchell Institute for Aerospace StudiesSpace Force Chief Eyes Growth in Components to Meet Operational DemandSpace Force Chief Gen. Douglas Schiess declined to disclose the types of weapons deployed in orbit while citing a Russian satellite's approach to an ICEYE commercial satellite as a reason for stronger space awareness.

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    1. 10d agoMitchell Institute for Aerospace StudiesPickupJUST IN: Space Force Evaluating How to Defend Assets Near Moon
    2. 10d agoMitchell Institute for Aerospace StudiesPickupSpace Force Chief Eyes Growth in Components to Meet Operational Demand
    3. 9d agoMitchell Institute for Aerospace StudiesEarliestSpace Force Chief Keeps Orbital Weapons Details Under Wraps, Stresses Need for Space Awareness

    SpaceCounterspace threats to commercial satellites38 linked
53. 10d agoSpace FoundationMidterms May Shift Emphasis on Space Science ProgramsSpace Foundation analyzes how Democratic gains in the 2026 midterms could reshape Senate and House committees overseeing NASA and science, with NASA's FY2027 budget and a NASA authorization bill still pending.1 outletSpaceNASA science cuts and authorization bill await incoming Democratic Congress16 linked
54. 9d agoDefense OneBlue wave presages a defense-spending showdownPentagon seeks a $1.1 trillion base budget for FY2027 plus $350 billion through a reconciliation bill, which faces likely defeat in the new Congress.1 outletSpaceDefense16 linked
55. 9d agoNASASpaceflightStoke Space evaluating expansion of Cape site for second Nova padStoke Space has been granted Right of Entry by Space Launch Delta 45 to study a northern Cape Canaveral site as a second Nova launch pad, while its first Pathfinder booster ships to SLC-14.1 outletSpace3 linked
56. 10d agoBreaking DefenseUkraine eyeing new SpaceX Starshield deal by mid-2027, still no answers about October problemsUkraine's chargé d'affaires says Kyiv is starting talks with the Pentagon on a new SpaceX Starshield contract ahead of the mid-2027 expiry, while answers about an October service disruption are still pending.1 outletSpaceDefense39 linked
57. 10d agoThe War ZoneDid The Blue Wave Just Sink Trump’s Battleship?CBO estimates the lead USS Defiant could cost up to $23 billion and the next 14 battleships average $18 billion each.1 outletDefense11 linked
58. 11d agoDefense OneCancellations, investigations, and even impeachment could be ahead under Democratic CongressDefense One analysis forecasts that a Democratic-controlled Congress will push back on Defense Secretary Hegseth's initiatives, including Golden Dome, Golden Fleet and AUTOWARCOM, and possibly impeach him.1 outletSpaceDefenseHouse Republicans table Massie's Hegseth impeachment articles ahead of Democratic Congress39 linked
59. SPO11d agoSpace Policy Online“Blue Tsunami” Puts Democrats in Control of House and Senate Next YearAdministration requests $1.5 trillion for DOD in FY2027, including $1.15 trillion in base budget and the remainder via reconciliation, with most Golden Dome funding in reconciliation.

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60. 12d agoSpace Policy OnlineChina Plans “Two Launches, Lunar Orbit Rendezvous” to Land Taikonauts on MoonSpace Policy Online reports that China's Wang Xiang laid out a two-launch, lunar-orbit-rendezvous plan for its 2030 crewed Moon landing, with uncrewed tests slated for 2027–2029, and contrasts it with NASA's Artemis lander plans.

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    1. 12d agoSpace Policy OnlineEarliestChina Plans “Two Launches, Lunar Orbit Rendezvous” to Land Taikonauts on Moon
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61. 11d agoSemaforCongress faces long lame-duck to-do listSemafor previews a crowded post-election lame-duck agenda in Congress, including a December 11 funding deadline, expiring farm and surface transportation laws, the NDAA, a permitting reform bill, a college sports bill, and a possible reconciliation bill.1 outletCongress weighs defense reconciliation bill and Dec. 11 funding deadline in lame duck9 linked
62. 12d agoNASASpaceflightAvoiding an uncontrolled reentry; boost Hubble and keep the science – IsaacmanNASA seeks commercial options for a Hubble reboost, servicing, or controlled deorbit via an RFI open through November.1 outletSpaceNASA seeks commercial proposals to reboost or service Hubble20 linked
63. Oct 23Space FoundationArtemis III On Track for Triple-Launch in 2027NASA awarded CLPS contracts to eight companies to deliver science and technology payloads to the Moon, with program funding raised from $2.6 billion to $4.2 billion for initial Moon Base objectives.

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64. SPO13d agoSpace Policy OnlineWhat’s Happening in Space Policy November 1-8, 2026Space Policy Online previews the week of November 1–8, 2026, noting congressional recess until after the midterms, NASA's MAX POWER expo, and the expected reentry of the Swift Observatory.1 outletSpace17 linked
65. 13d agoSpaceNewsHow to Expand Reliable, Flexible Access to SpaceSpaceNews features Exolaunch CEO Robert Sproles arguing that launch choice, not just capacity, is the industry's main constraint and laying out Exolaunch's upcoming H3, Exo-1/Exo-2 Falcon 9 and GRACE-C missions.1 outletSpaceULA Vulcan returns to flight as Pentagon backs new launch providers14 linked
66. Oct 31NASASpaceflightIsaacman outlines Artemis III multi-launch checkout sequence and Blue Origin priorityNASA Administrator Isaacman says Artemis III will need three sequential launches from three providers, with SLS committed only after Blue Origin's Blue Moon lander is in orbit.1 outletSpaceNASA awards first Moon Base contracts under Isaacman's revised Artemis plan54 linked
67. Oct 21Space FoundationFiscal Cliff Looms for Federal Space Spending Amid Budget DelayPentagon space spending is capped at $5 billion per month under a continuing resolution through Dec. 11, while the proposed FY2027 budget would raise space spending to an estimated $126 billion.

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68. Oct 28Defense OneThe US space industry will suffer for Ukraine’s Starlink outage, experts sayDefense One reports that SpaceX's unannounced Starshield/Starlink speed and usage restrictions on Ukraine in October 2026 are eroding trust in US satellite services and spurring foreign alternatives.1 outletSpaceDefense53 linked
69. SFOct 21Space FoundationWashington Updates – Boosting Starship CadenceSpace Foundation's weekly digest flags an FAA environmental review of SpaceX's proposal to lift Starship launches at Starbase to as many as 456 a year, with comments due Nov. 30.1 outletSpaceSpaceX catches Starship upper stage at Starbase as FAA reviews higher launch cadence41 linked
70. OIDec 23Orbital IndexIssue No. 349Orbital Index's special holiday issue 349 explores how life has shaped Earth's rocks, atmosphere, and minerals while also briefly rounding up space-industry news such as Trump's space executive order and Jared Isaacman's NASA confirmation.1 outletSpace20 linked
71. OINov 11Orbital IndexIssue No. 344Orbital Index's roundup covers in-space manufacturing funding and contracts, a delayed Shenzhou-20 crew return after suspected debris damage, and other launch and NASA news.1 outletSpace26 linked
72. OIOct 21Orbital IndexIssue No. 341The Orbital Index newsletter surveys global reusable-rocket progress, noting SpaceX's dominance and competitor milestones from Blue Origin, Rocket Lab, and Chinese commercial firms, alongside a roundup of space and science news.1 outletSpace23 linked

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1. AwardNational Aeronautics and Space Administration13d agoNASA awarded Blue Origin a $25.38M CLPS task order CX-2C under award 80JSC027F7004.$25.4M obligatedCLPS contract, task order CX-2CBlue OriginSpaceLifecycle10 linked
2. AwardNational Aeronautics and Space AdministrationSep 30NASA awarded Northrop Grumman a contract for HelioSwarm program support valued at roughly $96.8 million.$96.8M obligated80ARC024CA007Northrop Grumman Systems CorporationSpaceLifecycle9 linked
3. AwardNational Aeronautics and Space AdministrationDec 17NASA awarded Firefly Aerospace a $117.2M CLPS contract (80JSC025F7026) for lunar delivery services.$117M obligated80JSC025F7026Firefly AerospaceSpaceLifecycle11 linked
4. AwardJohnson Space CenterJun 29NASA Johnson Space Center awarded Intuitive Machines, LLC a $35.7M contract to finalize mission design and execute long-lead procurements.$35.7M obligatedIntuitive MachinesSpaceLifecycle7 linked
5. AwardMarshall Space Flight Center11d agoNASA Marshall awarded Viasat a $7.39M contract for Project NEXUS, a Ka-band backward-compatible relay, under NextSTEP-3 Appendix E.$7.4M obligatedNextSTEP-3 Appendix EViasatSpaceLifecycle4 linked
6. SBIRSSC11d agoSpace Systems Command seeks SBIR proposals for battle damage indication and assessment data fusion and analytics software for the BMC3I TAP Lab.Closes in 52 daysDoW SBIR 2027 CSOSpaceDefenseLifecycle4 linked
7. RFPNASA MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER3d agoNASA Marshall Space Flight Center issued solicitation M2M-MSFC-0001 for Moon Base demonstrations under NextSTEP-3 Appendix B, with no set-aside and responses due January 4, 2027.Closes in 50 daysNextSTEP-3SpaceNASA awards first Moon Base contracts under Isaacman's revised Artemis planLifecycle16 linked