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1. YesterdayYahooSpaceX Starship returns to landing pad from orbit, acing test for reusable rocketsSpaceX'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, Daily Mirror, 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. 23h agoSpace Policy OnlinePickupSpaceX Catches a Starship
   7. 23h agoThe GuardianPickupSpaceX’s Starship returns to launch pad from orbit in victory for company
   8. 22h 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. 40m 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. 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
5. 2d agoFlorida TodayVulcan rocket returns to flight Friday. Here's how you can watch itULA'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 · USA Today, 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
6. 10h agoAxiosSpace data centers could end stargazing as we know itA Columbia University-led report warns that proposed orbital AI data center constellations could impair stargazing, raise collision and debris risks, add launch emissions, and become military targets, urging caution before deployment.1 outletSpaceAI6 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. 15h agoN2K CyberWireAI opens a new frontier in satellite hacking.N2K CyberWire's podcast-and-newsletter issue discusses how AI is enabling new cyberattacks against satellite infrastructure, featuring an interview with Assail CEO Alissa Knight.1 outletSpaceCyber1 linked
9. 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
10. 2d agoBreaking DefenseSenate appropriators resuscitate Commerce space tracking programSenate appropriators propose $50 million for Commerce's Office of Space Commerce to keep the TraCSS space monitoring program alive, versus an $11 million administration request.1 outletSpace7 linked
11. 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
12. 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
13. 2d agoSpace Policy Online · research by Senate Appropriations CommitteeSenate Appropriations CJS Subcommittee Proposes $24.9 Billion for NASA in FY2027Senate CJS subcommittee proposes $24.874 billion for NASA in FY2027, including $7.43 billion for science.1 outletSpace6 linked
14. 3d agoBreaking DefenseCry ‘drone,’ and let slip the fruit flies of warArmy is receiving 10,000 of the first 30,000 small drones from Drone Dominance Gauntlet 1, within a program billed as a $1 billion spend over two years.

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    1. 3d agoBreaking DefensePickupCry ‘drone,’ and let slip the fruit flies of war
    2. 3d agoBreaking DefenseEarliestInstead of stockpiling small attack drones, Army looking to simply buy new ones

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15. 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
16. 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
17. 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
18. 6d agoAmerican Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics · research by NASANASA Advances Lunar Base Plans With New Commercial PartnershipsNASA 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
19. 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
20. 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
21. 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.

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    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

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22. 4d agoYahooRepublicans reckon with Iran war funding quagmireSenate Republicans are weighing a lame-duck party-line reconciliation bill to fund the Pentagon amid the Iran war, but face deep internal divisions and procedural hurdles.1 outletCongress weighs defense reconciliation bill and Dec. 11 funding deadline in lame duck10 linked
23. 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
24. 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
25. 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
26. 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
27. 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
28. 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
29. 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
30. 6d agoNextgov/FCWCongress returns to slew of cyber deadlines and unfinished AI safety billsCongress returns for a lame-duck session with CISA 2015 set to expire Dec. 11, the NDAA stalled in the Senate, and AI safety bills such as the FRONTIER Act and AI Kill Switch Act unresolved.1 outletCyberAI15 linked
31. 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
32. 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
33. 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
34. 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
35. 6d agoPolitico‘Russ Vought’s gonna meet his match’: What Murkowski’s potential promotion means for the White HousePolitico reports Sen. Lisa Murkowski is set to become the top Republican on the Senate Appropriations Committee in January, positioning her to check Russ Vought's grant and spending-power moves.1 outlet6 linked
36. 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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37. 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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38. 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
39. 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
40. 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
41. 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.

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    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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42. 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
43. 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
44. 9d agoAmerican Institute of Aeronautics and AstronauticsFAA Unveils Commercial Space Safety Rules Ahead of 2027 OverhaulThe FAA has proposed three rules changing flight-abort and termination requirements and reentry casualty risk accounting for commercial spaceflight, with a broader licensing overhaul slated for 2027.1 outletSpace4 linked
45. 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
46. 10d agoMitchell Institute for Aerospace StudiesSpace Force chief: Intelligence officials ‘making sure we get lessons learned’ from recent Russian satellite maneuvers near commercial satSpace Force chief Gen. Douglas Schiess says U.S. space and intelligence agencies tracked Russia's Cosmos 2612 maneuvers near an ICEYE radar satellite and are capturing lessons learned.

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    1. 11d agoDefenseScoopEarliestSpace Force chief: Intelligence officials ‘making sure we get lessons learned’ from recent Russian satellite maneuvers near commercial sat
    2. 10d agoMitchell Institute for Aerospace StudiesSpace Force chief: Intelligence officials ‘making sure we get lessons learned’ from recent Russian satellite maneuvers near commercial sat

    SpaceCounterspace threats to commercial satellites24 linked
47. 10d agoMitchell Institute for Aerospace StudiesJUST IN: Space Force Evaluating How to Defend Assets Near MoonSpace 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
48. 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
49. 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
50. 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
51. 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
52. 10d agoMitchell Institute for Aerospace StudiesSpace Force chief warns post-election budget delays could slow expansion plansSpace Force chief Gen. Douglas Schiess says prolonged post-election budget uncertainty is blocking new programs and complicating workforce expansion, while he remains confident in bipartisan congressional support.1 outletSpaceDefense6 linked
53. 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
54. 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
55. 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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    1. 11d agoSpace Policy OnlineEarliest“Blue Tsunami” Puts Democrats in Control of House and Senate Next Year
    2. 11d agoSpace Policy OnlinePickup“Blue Tsunami” Puts Democrats in Control of House and Senate Next Year

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56. 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
    2. 12d agoAmerican Institute of Aeronautics and AstronauticsPickupChina Details Plans for Crewed Moon Landing Before 2030

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57. 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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    1. Oct 23Space FoundationPickupArtemis III On Track for Triple-Launch in 2027
    2. YesterdaySpace FoundationEarliestSpaceX and Amazon Boost Constellation Competition

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58. 12d agoSemaforThe US-China thaw may not outlive the Trump eraSemafor's Andy Mills-style opinion column argues Trump's personal bond with Xi makes the US-China détente fragile and likely to reverse after his term.1 outlet19 linked
59. 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
60. 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
61. 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
62. 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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    1. Oct 21Space FoundationEarliestFiscal Cliff Looms for Federal Space Spending Amid Budget Delay
    2. 10d agoSpace FoundationMidterm Shakeup Casts Doubt on Future Military Space Spending

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63. 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
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1. AwardNational Aeronautics and Space AdministrationDec 17NASA awarded Firefly Aerospace a $117.2M CLPS contract (80JSC025F7026) for lunar delivery services.$117M obligated80JSC025F7026Firefly AerospaceSpaceLifecycle11 linked
2. SBIRFUTUREG11d agoDoD FutureG seeks Phase II SBIR proposals for an all-open-source private 5G network for resilient tactical edge networks, with responses due 2027-01-06.Closes in 52 daysDoW SBIR 2027 BAA (topic OSW27BZ02-DV005)DefenseLifecycle1 linked
3. 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
4. AwardNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationSep 17NOAA awarded Parsons Government Services a $3M award for system integration and master integration of TraCSS.$3M obligated1305M426F0044Parsons Government Services Inc.SpaceLifecycle3 linked
5. 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