The Wave

1. YesterdayThe RegisterAll US flights grounded by FAADuffy raised a request to Congress for $50 billion to upgrade air traffic control systems after the ground stop.

   26 articles · 19 outlets · Chicago Tribune, Gizmodo, New York Post, The Verge, TechCrunch, MS NOW, TIME, USA Today, NBC News, Daily Mail, Fox News

   1. 2d agoChicago TribunePickupFederal Aviation Administration grounds flights nationwide
   2. 2d agoThe Detroit NewsPickupFAA grounds all departing flights due to extraordinary circumstance, safety reasons
   3. 2d agoCincinnati EnquirerPickup'Everything was like chaos.' FAA lifts ground stop, CVG travel stalled
   4. 2d agoGizmodo‘This Isn’t Another 9/11’: FAA Issues Nationwide Ground Stop ‘Due to Extraordinary Circumstances’
   5. 2d agoSecurityWeekPickupFAA Ground Stop Issued Due to ‘Extraordinary Circumstances’
   6. 2d agoFlorida TodayPickupWatch live: Airports, flights affected by nationwide FAA ground stop
   7. YesterdayThe RegisterPickupAll US flights grounded by FAA
   8. YesterdayThe War ZonePickupFAA Orders Ground Stop For All Flights Across The U.S. (Updated)
   9. YesterdayYahooPickupFAA ground stop latest updates: Duffy says routers in Arkansas and Texas are under investigation; maker says they ‘did not fail’; Trump blames Biden
   10. YesterdayNew York PostPickupCause of FAA ground stop revealed after a million US fliers stranded, chaos at airports
   11. YesterdayYahooPickupDuffy points finger at FAA contractor for nationwide ground stop
   12. YesterdayThe VergePickupWork to replace old copper wire led to the FAA’s ground stop
   13. YesterdayTechCrunchPickupTransportation secretary blames ‘routine’ equipment upgrade for grounding flights nationwide
   14. YesterdayMS NOWPickup‘We don’t believe so’: Duffy dismisses cyberattack as cause for air traffic shutdown
   15. YesterdayGizmodoPickupTransportation Secretary Gestures Vaguely at Copper Wiring to Explain Flight Grounding
   16. YesterdayTIMEPickupAir Traffic Control Systems Are Outdated. What’s Being Done to Prevent Another Outage?
   17. YesterdayThe Detroit NewsPickupFAA ground stop blamed on router installed by contractor
   18. YesterdayUSA TodayEarliestFAA contractor, router focus of investigation into air traffic halt
   19. 12h agoChicago TribunePickupPresident Trump breaks silence on nationwide ground stop and demands more money from Congress
   20. 9h agoYahooPickupWhat halted thousands of US flights? Probe focuses on a single router
   21. 7h agoNBC NewsTransportation secretary says he doesn’t apologize for FAA’s nationwide ground stop
   22. 6h agoYahooPickupTrump breaks silence, calls for FAA funding after airline ground stop
   23. 4h agoNew York PostPickupTrump blames Biden admin for FAA outage debacle — as he repeats Duffy’s call to spend billions on upgrades
   24. 4h agoDaily MailPickupTrump speaks out about nationwide flight shutdown after CNN's Dana Bash loses her cool demanding why president was 'missing'
   25. 4h agoMS NOWPickupTrump finally addresses nationwide air traffic fiasco by blaming Biden
   26. 1h agoFox NewsPickupFAA ground stop timeline: Weekend chaos grounds planes and postpones games

   Duffy blames L3Harris router for FAA nationwide ground stop, seeks funding800 linked
2. 21h agoUPISpaceX catches Starship at launch tower for first timeSpaceX'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. 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. 21h 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
3. 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. 8h 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. 51m agoTMZPickupNationwide Ground Stop: Secretary Duffy Blames Router, Trump Blames Biden

   Duffy blames L3Harris router for FAA nationwide ground stop, seeks funding306 linked
4. 13h agoEuronewsSpaceX catches part of its Starship rocket 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 · New York Post, Space.com

   1. YesterdayFlorida 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. 11h 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
5. YesterdayChicago TribuneWhat to know about flying after the US nationwide ground stopDuffy and Mullin's joint White House press conference on the FAA's five-hour nationwide ground stop drew attention for visible disagreement over whether a cyberattack or outdated equipment caused the communications failure.

   26 articles · 13 outlets · Daily Mail, Scientific American, Deadline, Axios, USA Today, Business Insider, Los Angeles Times, SFGATE, New York Post, Fox News

   1. YesterdayDaily MailPickupNew AI traffic control system is 'being looked at' as possible cause of airport ground stop: Live updates
   2. YesterdayScientific AmericanPickupFAA grounds all U.S. flights after air traffic control system becomes 'overwhelmed'
   3. YesterdayDeadlinePickupNationwide FAA Ground Stop Lifted; Radar “Instability,” Old System Was Root Of Airspace Shutdown, Transportation Secretary Insists
   4. YesterdayAxiosPickupFAA ends hours-long nationwide ground stop
   5. YesterdayYahooPickupUS air travel resumption will 'take time' after hours-long stop
   6. YesterdayYahooPickupUS says airspace now 'opened up,' no cyberattack
   7. YesterdayYahooPickupFAA says nationwide ground stop is over after thousands of flights canceled
   8. YesterdayUSA TodayPickupThousands were stranded at America's airports. What went wrong?
   9. YesterdayBusiness InsiderPickupTrump's transportation chief demands $50 billion to prevent another huge FAA fiasco
   10. YesterdayLos Angeles TimesPickupWhat caused the national ground stop? Here is what we know
   11. YesterdayNextgov/FCWPickupLegacy tech issue led to FAA’s nationwide ground stop
   12. YesterdayYahooPickupTransportation Secretary Encourages College Football Teams to ‘Reach Out to the FAA’ Following Nationwide Ground Stop
   13. YesterdayYahooPickupBipartisan Outrage After Sean Duffy Presser: ‘Biggest F*ck You to The American People’
   14. YesterdayYahooPickupFAA shutdown exposes aging air traffic systems despite billions in upgrades
   15. YesterdayDaily MailPickupAmericans face day of travel hell after worst airport crisis since 9/11 left 1.5 million passengers stranded with more than 3,100 flights delayed or canceled today... while White House says it could happen AGAIN
   16. YesterdayChicago TribunePickupWhat to know about flying after the US nationwide ground stop
   17. YesterdayYahooPickupCopper wire upgrade behind US flight suspension, transport secretary says
   18. YesterdaySFGATEPickupWhat to know about flights after the US nationwide ground stop
   19. YesterdayYahooPickupFAA ground stop ends, flight cancellations, delays continue at airports
   20. YesterdayYahooPickupThousands Of Flights Canceled As Airlines Struggle To Recover From Ground-Stop Chaos
   21. YesterdayYahooPickupFAA ground stop latest updates: Thousands more flights canceled Saturday; officials blame overloaded routers; no sign of cyberattack
   22. YesterdayDaily MailEarliestAwkward moment transportation secretary appears to nudge Mullin as he stumbles over excuses for massive FAA system malfunction that led to catastrophic ground stop
   23. YesterdayNew York PostPickupShameless Pete Buttigieg slams FAA nationwide ground stop — despite being transportation boss when last one happened
   24. YesterdayYahooPickup'Biggest **** You To The American People': Critics Slam Duffy Over Flight Shutdown Response
   25. YesterdayFox NewsPickupFormer top FAA official warns of 48-hour recovery after aging tech 'overwhelmed' ahead of ground stop
   26. 23h agoYahooPickupNational Security Expert Trashes Excuses For Flight Shutdown: 'There Are Lots Of Questions'

   Duffy blames L3Harris router for FAA nationwide ground stop, seeks funding1193 linked
6. 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. 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
7. YesterdayLos Angeles TimesAirport nightmares continue as FAA struggles to pinpoint blame for historic meltdownAn FAA telecom cutover by contractor L3 Harris triggered a router flood that forced a more-than-four-hour nationwide ground stop, with DOT still determining whether the contractor or the new equipment was at fault.

   4 articles · Chron, New York Post

   1. YesterdayLos Angeles TimesEarliestAirport nightmares continue as FAA struggles to pinpoint blame for historic meltdown
   2. YesterdayYahooPickupWhy a problem on the ground can affect flights thousands of miles away among other issues
   3. YesterdayChronPickupWhy a problem on the ground can affect flights thousands of miles away among other issues
   4. YesterdayNew York PostPickupTravelers Scrambling at SoCal Airports After FAA Ground Stop

   Duffy blames L3Harris router for FAA nationwide ground stop, seeks funding129 linked
8. 17h agoThe Hill · research by SpaceXSpaceX catches Starship for first time, drawing praise in WashingtonSpaceX 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

   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
9. YesterdayAVwebFAA Rules Out SMART AI System as Cause of Nationwide Ground StopFAA lifted a nationwide ground stop after a telecommunications outage caused by overloaded switches and routers in its aging infrastructure, and officials ruled out the SMART AI system as a cause.

   2 articles · The Hill

   1. YesterdayAVwebEarliestFAA Rules Out SMART AI System as Cause of Nationwide Ground Stop
   2. YesterdayThe HillPickupAI company behind FAA's SMART tool denies link to ground stop, Duffy confirms

   AIDuffy blames L3Harris router for FAA nationwide ground stop, seeks funding51 linked
10. 3d agoAVweb · research by Federal Aviation AdministrationFAA Expands AI-Assisted Traffic Management NationwideFAA awarded Air Space Intelligence a broader 12-year contract worth $875 million to develop the SMART system, which is now expanding nationwide.

    3 articles · Ars Technica, Ars Technica Space

    1. 3d agoAVwebEarliestFAA Expands AI-Assisted Traffic Management Nationwide
    2. 2d agoArs TechnicaPickupFAA expands AI advice to manage air traffic congestion across entire US airspace
    3. 2d agoArs Technica SpacePickupFAA expands AI advice to manage air traffic congestion across entire US airspace

    AIDuffy blames L3Harris router for FAA nationwide ground stop, seeks funding37 linked
11. 2d agoDeseret NewsFlights halted at airports across U.S. due to air traffic control communications problems, FAA saysThe FAA imposed a nationwide ground stop on all flights after communications failures at regional air traffic control centers, the first such stop since January 2023.

    3 articles · Chron, SFGATE

    1. 2d agoChronEarliestTrump administration blames ‘overloaded’ systems for ground stop after FAA lets flights resume
    2. 2d agoDeseret NewsPickupFlights halted at airports across U.S. due to air traffic control communications problems, FAA says
    3. YesterdaySFGATEPickupThe Latest: FAA lifts nationwide ground stop on flights that halted travel across the US

    Duffy blames L3Harris router for FAA nationwide ground stop, seeks funding124 linked
12. YesterdayYahooL3Harris system at the center of FAA communications breakdown, Duffy saysTransportation Secretary Sean Duffy said an L3Harris router update on an FAA communications network triggered the crash and reboot behind the November 13 nationwide ground stop.1 outletDuffy blames L3Harris router for FAA nationwide ground stop, seeks funding39 linked
13. YesterdayLos Angeles TimesDemocrats press Trump administration for answers as nationwide ground stop grips U.S. air travelDemocrats including Reps. Ted Lieu and Ro Khanna and Sen. Tammy Duckworth are pressing the Trump administration and FAA for answers and investigations after a nationwide ground stop caused by an apparent communications outage, which officials have not ruled out as linked to the SMART AI tool.1 outletAIDuffy blames L3Harris router for FAA nationwide ground stop, seeks funding38 linked
14. 2d agoFederal News NetworkNot a prime or small opportunity: Why we can’t depend on legacy procurement processes to bring the next wave of C-UAS innovationAn AimLock executive argues that legacy defense procurement and regulatory burdens are slowing counter-drone innovation and that small and mid-sized firms need acquisition and regulatory reform to lead.1 outletRoboticsDefense12 linked
15. YesterdayNBC NewsDuffy details timeline of ground stop, demands more FAA fundingTransportation Secretary Duffy laid out the timeline of the nationwide FAA ground stop while pressing Congress for additional FAA funding.1 outletDuffy blames L3Harris router for FAA nationwide ground stop, seeks funding53 linked
16. 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
17. YesterdayYahooHomeland Secretary Assures FAA Crisis Is ‘Not Another 9/11,’ Won’t Rule Out AI Mishap or Cyber AttackDHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin says the FAA's nationwide ground stop caused by a telecommunications outage is not a 9/11-style attack, while declining to rule out AI mishap or cyber causes.1 outletCyberDuffy blames L3Harris router for FAA nationwide ground stop, seeks funding28 linked
18. YesterdaySecurityWeekNo Signs of Hacking in FAA Ground Stop as FBI Reportedly Probes Software UpdateOfficials see no sign of a cyberattack behind the FAA's nationwide ground stop, while the FBI reportedly probes whether a software update to the agency's legacy communications network caused the outage.1 outletCyberDuffy blames L3Harris router for FAA nationwide ground stop, seeks funding39 linked
19. YesterdayBusiness InsiderFAA SMART AI system vendor and Microsoft both say ground stop isn't their faultAir Space Intelligence and Microsoft both publicly denied any role in the FAA's nationwide ground stop that grounded thousands of flights on a Friday in November 2026.1 outletAIDuffy blames L3Harris router for FAA nationwide ground stop, seeks funding25 linked
20. 6d agoAl JazeeraUS agencies unite to combat rogue drone threats nationwideFive federal departments signed a new interagency MOU to unify how counter-drone technologies are tested and deployed in U.S. civilian airspace, led by the White House Task Force to Restore American Airspace Sovereignty.

    4 articles · 2 outlets

    1. 6d agoAl JazeeraPickupUS agencies unite to combat rogue drone threats nationwide
    2. 6d agoDefenseScoopEarliestAgencies agree to counter unauthorized drones without compromising civilian safety, under new MOU
    3. 4d agoDefenseScoopHegseth issues ‘corrected copy’ of recently unveiled counter-drone guidance
    4. 2d agoDefenseScoopCounter-UAS task force turns to Intelligence Community for input on real-world threat assessments

    RoboticsDefenseFederal agencies sign memo to speed counter-drone deployment in US airspace125 linked
21. 3d agoDroneLifeZipline Proposes Up to 130,000 Daily Drone Deliveries in Arizona, With 24-Hour OperationsZipline seeks FAA approval for up to 130,000 daily drone deliveries across Phoenix and Tucson with 24-hour operations, as disclosed in an FAA draft environmental assessment open for public comment.1 outletRobotics1 linked
22. 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
23. 6d agoDroneLife · research by FBIDHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin Calls for More Affordable, Effective Counter-Drone TechnologyAt a Maryland counter-drone forum, DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin urged industry to build more affordable counter-UAS systems that protect civilian sites beyond federal facilities.

    4 articles

    1. 6d agoDroneLifeEarliestDHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin Calls for More Affordable, Effective Counter-Drone Technology
    2. 6d agoDroneLifePickupFEMA Urges State and Local Agencies to Act on Counter-Drone Readiness
    3. 3d agoDroneLifeFBI Plans to Triple Counter-Drone Training Capacity for State and Local Agencies
    4. 2d agoDroneLifePickupWhite House Puts Drone Security at the Top of Its Agenda

    RoboticsDefense15 linked
24. 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
25. 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
26. 6d agoDroneLifeFederal Agreement Could Cut Counter-Drone Reviews to 24 HoursFive federal departments signed an FAA-coordinated memorandum of understanding that standardizes counter-drone safety reviews and could cut reviews of previously evaluated systems to about 24 hours.1 outletRoboticsDefenseFederal agencies sign memo to speed counter-drone deployment in US airspace30 linked
27. 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
28. 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
29. 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
30. 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
31. 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.

    2 articles

    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

    Space52 linked
32. 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.

    2 articles

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

    Space113 linked
33. 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
34. 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
35. 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
36. 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
37. 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
38. 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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