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1. 23h agoYahooSpaceX 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. 23h agoSFGATEPickupSpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first
   4. 23h agoChronPickupSpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first
   5. 23h agoYahooEarliestSpaceX Starship returns to landing pad from orbit, acing test for reusable rockets
   6. 23h agoSpace Policy OnlinePickupSpaceX Catches a Starship
   7. 22h 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. 20h 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. 18h agoDaily MirrorPickupSpaceX Starship makes dramatic return to Earth after being 'caught' in mid-air by mechanical arms
   13. 10h agoEuronewsPickupWatch: SpaceX catches Starship in midair on return to launch tower
   14. 6h 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. 19h agoNew York PostSpaceX recovers Starship with giant tower arms in historic firstSpaceX'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 · Euronews, Space.com

   1. 23h agoFlorida TodayEarliestSpaceX catches Starship for the first time after launch from Texas
   2. 19h agoNew York PostPickupSpaceX recovers Starship with giant tower arms in historic first
   3. 12h 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. 6h 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
3. 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. 13h agoEuronewsPickupZelenskyy questions SpaceX over reported Starshield speed restrictions
   16. 7h agoThe Kyiv IndependentPickupStarshield restrictions hamper Ukraine's ability to defend energy infrastructure from Russian drones, Zelensky says
   17. 6h agoSFGATEPickupZelenskyy says Starshield restrictions threaten Ukraine’s energy defenses ahead of winter
   18. 6h agoChronPickupZelenskyy says Starshield restrictions threaten Ukraine’s energy defenses ahead of winter
   19. 4h agoLos Angeles TimesPickupZelensky says Starshield restrictions threaten Ukraine’s energy defenses ahead of winter
   20. 2h 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
4. YesterdaySpace.comSpaceX says Starship Flight 15 booster aborted 'chopsticks' landing catch after launch due to guidance issue (video)SpaceX 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, Los Angeles Times, New York Post, The Sun, 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. 23h agoSouth China Morning PostEarliestSpaceX successfully carries out first-ever spaceship catch
   8. 21h agoLe MondePickupSpaceX pulls off first-ever spaceship 'catch'

   SpaceSpaceX catches Starship upper stage at Starbase as FAA reviews higher launch cadence287 linked
5. 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
6. 2d agoThe GuardianRussia strikes hospital in central Kyiv after SpaceX system falters againRussian drone strike hits Kyiv orthopedic hospital as Zelenskyy blames renewed Starshield speed restrictions for weakened drone interception.

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   1. 2d agoThe GuardianEarliestRussia strikes hospital in central Kyiv after SpaceX system falters again
   2. YesterdayThe GuardianSpaceX not being honest about ‘political’ reasons for slowing Starshield, says Zelenskyy
   3. YesterdayYahooPickupZelensky says Starshield restrictions give Russia more room to attack, accuses SpaceX of treating occupied territories as 'not ours'
   4. YesterdayThe Kyiv IndependentPickupZelensky says Starshield restrictions give Russia more room to attack, accuses SpaceX of treating occupied territories as 'not ours'
   5. YesterdayYahooUkraine's Zelenskiy escalates criticism of SpaceX over speed caps
   6. 22h agoYahooPickupZelensky accuses SpaceX of lying about Starshield restrictions

   SpaceZelensky says SpaceX speed limits on Starshield hamper Ukraine's drone defenses182 linked
7. YesterdaySouth China Morning PostMusk ordered to preserve records on Ukraine’s Starlink access by Democratic US senatorsSenators Shaheen and Coons have directed Elon Musk to preserve SpaceX records on restrictions placed on Ukraine's Starlink and Starshield access, per a WSJ report citing their letter.

   6 articles · 3 outlets

   1. YesterdayYahooEarliestDemocratic US senators order Musk to preserve records on Ukraine Starlink access
   2. YesterdayYahooPickupElon Musk faces congressional scrutiny over Ukraine Starlink restrictions
   3. YesterdayThe Kyiv IndependentPickupUS Democrats direct Musk to preserve records on Ukraine's Starlink restriction, WSJ reports
   4. YesterdayYahooPickupUS Democrats direct Musk to preserve records on Ukraine's Starlink restriction, WSJ reports
   5. YesterdayYahooPickupElon Musk Asked To Preserve Documents Related To SpaceX’s Starlink Restrictions In Ukraine: Report
   6. YesterdaySouth China Morning PostPickupMusk ordered to preserve records on Ukraine’s Starlink access by Democratic US senators

   SpaceZelensky says SpaceX speed limits on Starshield hamper Ukraine's drone defenses171 linked
8. 2d agoChron · research by SpaceXSpaceX’s Starship soars into orbit after booster explosion prevents an unprecedented double catchSpaceX 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 · 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. 16h 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
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 agoYahooWill Louisiana be home to future U.S. Space Academy?Louisiana has submitted its formal bid to NASA to host the U.S. Space Academy campus at LSU New Orleans, with a decision timeline still unclear.1 outletSpace13 linked
11. 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
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 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 agoLos Angeles TimesUkraine launches nearly 1,200 drones at Russia as U.S.-led talks to consider wider European securityUkraine's near-1,200-drone overnight strike on Russia coincides with U.S.-brokered talks widening to European security architecture and Zelensky's renewed complaint about SpaceX Starshield speed limits on Ukrainian drones.1 outletRobotics39 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. 2d 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. 6d agoBreaking Defense · research by Government Accountability OfficePentagon can’t track thousands of F-35 parts: GAOA GAO report finds the Pentagon still cannot account for millions of F-35 spare parts worth billions, years after earlier audits flagged the same tracking failures.

    3 articles

    1. 6d agoBreaking DefensePickupPentagon can’t track thousands of F-35 parts: GAO
    2. 5d agoAir & Space Forces MagazinePickupNew Report: More Than 1 Million F-35 Spare Parts Remain Missing
    3. 5d agoDefense NewsEarliestPentagon can’t track millions of F-35 spare parts, watchdog finds

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22. 3d agoSpaceNewsSenate committee takes up nominees for NASA chief financial officer and inspector generalThe Senate Commerce Committee heard from NASA CFO nominee Joshua Shoemaker and inspector general nominee Robert Steinau on Nov. 10 and plans a committee vote on Nov. 18.1 outlet4 linked
23. 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
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. 4d agoBreaking DefenseThe Army’s coming C2 challenge is fighting across thousands of milesBreaking Defense recaps a webinar with Army DEVCOM, CNAS and Wind River officials arguing that contested-environment logistics depends on usable data, software-driven tools like NGC2, and resilient communications that can degrade gracefully.

    2 articles

    1. 4d agoBreaking DefenseEarliestWhen networks are contested, paring down the data may mean better logistics at the edge
    2. 4d agoBreaking DefenseThe Army’s coming C2 challenge is fighting across thousands of miles

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26. 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

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27. 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
28. 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
29. 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
30. 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
31. 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
32. 8d agoNASASpaceflight · research by NASANASA announces search for new astronautsNASA opens applications for its 25th astronaut class, with applications closing 3 December 2026 and selection expected in late 2027.

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

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33. 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
34. 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
35. 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
36. 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
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. 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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40. 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
41. 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.

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    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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42. 6d agoThe War ZoneNetting To Shield F-35s At Tyndall AFB From Drone Attacks Eyed By USAFU.S. Air Force 325th Contracting Squadron seeks market research on contractors to install counter-drone netting around six sunshade shelters for F-35s at Tyndall AFB.1 outletRoboticsDefense9 linked
43. 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
44. 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
45. 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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46. 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
47. 8d agoAtlantic CouncilPutin wants peace talks. He doesn’t want peace.Atlantic Council commentary argues Putin is using Abu Dhabi trilateral talks as a procedural gesture while offering no real concessions, and that Trump administration steps have eased pressure on Moscow.1 outletWitkoff and Kushner meet Putin after Abu Dhabi Ukraine talks35 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 agoMitchell Institute for Aerospace StudiesChina expanding laser arsenal to blind and destroy US satellitesMitchell Institute reports that a DIA assessment warns China is building up laser and directed-energy arsenals to blind or destroy US and allied satellites, with space-based platforms possibly fielded by the late 2020s.1 outletSpaceDefense7 linked
51. 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
52. 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
53. 9d agoPayloadOp-ed: Why Did Russia Bother with X36?Russian satellite Kosmos 2612 closely approached ICEYE radar satellite X36 and an op-ed argues this was a close-target reconnaissance to build a jammer or spoofer against ICEYE SAR imagery used in Ukraine.1 outletSpaceDefenseCounterspace threats to commercial satellites10 linked
54. 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
55. 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
56. 8d 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
57. 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
58. 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
59. 10d agoSpace Policy OnlineTrump Issues “American Declaration of Freedom in Space”President Trump issued a proclamation declaring outer space open to exploration, development, and permanent settlement by American citizens, citing Artemis II and planned Artemis III milestones and a 2028 lunar return goal.

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    1. 11d agoWhite House Presidential ActionsEarliestTHE AMERICAN DECLARATION OF FREEDOM IN SPACE
    2. 10d agoSpace Policy OnlinePickupTrump Issues “American Declaration of Freedom in Space”

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61. 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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63. 12d agoAmerican Institute of Aeronautics and AstronauticsChina Details Plans for Crewed Moon Landing Before 2030Space 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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68. 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
69. Oct 22Mitchell Institute for Aerospace StudiesUSAF Faces $14 Billion Spares Hole Without Industrial Base To Fill ShortfallAir Force seeks $4.25 billion in fiscal 2027 direct appropriations to buy critical aircraft spare parts for bombers, tankers, fighters and trainers.

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72. Oct 27SpaceNewsUkrainian startup, GomSpace test satellite for future communications networkHimera and GomSpace report their Obria Nano experimental communications satellite is in orbit and testing, as a first step toward a Ukrainian-controlled constellation.1 outletSpace9 linked
73. SPOOct 25Space Policy OnlineWhat’s Happening in Space Policy October 25-November 1, 2026Space Policy Online previews the week of October 25–November 1, 2026, headlined by NASA's Science Mission Directorate town hall on its new Competition Model 2.0 and a dense slate of space conferences while Congress is in recess.1 outletSpace9 linked
74. 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
75. 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
76. 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
77. 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