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

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

   1. 2d agoScientific AmericanPickupCan SpaceX catch its Starship?
   2. YesterdayChicago TribunePickupSpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first
   3. YesterdaySFGATEPickupSpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first
   4. YesterdayChronPickupSpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first
   5. YesterdayYahooEarliestSpaceX Starship returns to landing pad from orbit, acing test for reusable rockets
   6. YesterdaySpace Policy OnlinePickupSpaceX Catches a Starship
   7. 23h agoThe GuardianPickupSpaceX’s Starship returns to launch pad from orbit in victory for company
   8. 23h agoLos Angeles TimesPickupSpaceX’s Starship, after mishap, returns from orbit and is captured by launchpad
   9. 21h agoAl JazeeraPickupSpaceX’s Starship captured by launchpad arms in dramatic first
   10. 21h agoUPIPickupSpaceX catches Starship at launch tower for first time
   11. 21h 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. 12h 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. YesterdayFlorida 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. 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
3. YesterdayDaily MailNew AI traffic control system is 'being looked at' as possible cause of airport ground stop: Live updatesDuffy 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 · Scientific American, Deadline, Axios, USA Today, Business Insider, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, 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. YesterdayYahooPickupNational Security Expert Trashes Excuses For Flight Shutdown: 'There Are Lots Of Questions'

   AIDuffy blames L3Harris router for FAA nationwide ground stop, seeks funding1193 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. 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. 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. 3h 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. 2h agoYahooBill Cassidy says Trump’s FDA pick faces uncertain committee voteSenate HELP Chair Bill Cassidy says he still has questions about FDA commissioner nominee Heidi Overton, leaving the outcome of Wednesday's committee vote uncertain.1 outlet9 linked
7. 4d agoSpaceQ · research by SpaceXStarship Flight 15 to attempt first catch of both stagesSpaceX plans to catch both the Starship ship and its V3 Super Heavy booster at the Starbase tower on Starship Flight 15, which could launch as soon as Friday pending regulatory approval.

   3 articles · 4 outlets · Chron, The Hill

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

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

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

   DefenseDemocrats weigh Iran war funding and Israel NDAA provision before December 11 deadline40 linked
9. 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
10. 6d agoYahooTrump Defends Hegseth as Republican-Led Impeachment Vote LoomsRep. 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
11. 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
12. 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
13. 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
14. 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
15. 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
16. 2d agoSpace Policy OnlineNASA Looking for New Ways to Return Perseverance Samples From MarsNASA plans to stand up an internal PSRA team in January 2027 to assess alternative Perseverance sample return architectures, with recommendations due by the end of 2027.1 outletSpace19 linked
17. 2d agoThe Planetary Society AdvocacyNew Planetary Society study finds that NASA’s cheapest science…The Planetary Society published a Science Mission Impact dashboard and study concluding that NASA's cheapest science missions cannot match the science return of a balanced portfolio of medium and large missions.1 outletSpace8 linked
18. 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
19. 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.

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    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
20. 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
21. 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
22. 5d agoArs Technica SpaceOne space station company sues another for copying its workAxiom Space's False Claims Act suit accuses rival Vast Space of passing off Axiom's proprietary mission-planning content to NASA, a case unsealed in November 2026 as commercial space station proposals approach their December 14 deadline.

    2 articles · Ars Technica

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

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23. 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
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 agoThe Planetary Society AdvocacySave NASA Science Action HubThe Planetary Society launches a campaign urging citizens to contact Congress and attend a January 2027 Day of Action to block a proposed 46% cut to NASA science in the FY2027 budget request.1 outletSpaceNASA science cuts and authorization bill await incoming Democratic Congress7 linked
27. 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
28. 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
29. 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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30. 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
31. 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
32. 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
33. 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
34. 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
35. 6d agoThe GuardianAnti-AI populism is the future of American politics | Garrison LovelyGarrison Lovely's Guardian opinion piece contends that voter backlash against AI datacenters and industry influence after the 2026 midterms makes anti-AI populism the defining political force heading into 2028.1 outletAIIncoming Democrats eye AI safety push in new Congress12 linked
36. 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
37. 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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38. 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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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. 5d agoAxiosThe path ahead for the permitting billAxios reports that Democrats' midterm gains have cut analyst odds of a lame-duck permitting reform deal, even as the bill's Democratic co-authors and the White House push for passage now.

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    1. 10d agoAxiosEarliestDemocrats' big win clouds the permitting picture
    2. 6d agoAxiosPickupPlanet-sized problems collide in permitting debate
    3. 5d agoAxiosThe path ahead for the permitting bill

    EnergySenate advances bipartisan energy permitting bill as Democrats split50 linked
41. 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
42. 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
43. 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
44. 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
45. 9d agoDefenseScoopDirector of GPS Innovation Alliance warns of risks to civilians from military testing of jamming and spoofing technologiesGPS Innovation Alliance director Lisa Dyer warns that military jamming and spoofing tests are endangering civilians, citing an NTSB preliminary report on a fatal May crash near White Sands.1 outletDefense6 linked
46. 12d agoWhite House Presidential ActionsTHE AMERICAN DECLARATION OF FREEDOM IN SPACEPresident 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. 12d 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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47. 10d agoAmerican Institute of Aeronautics and AstronauticsNASA Unveils X-70 Fractal Experimental Aircraft ProgramNASA has unveiled the X-70 Fractal, a subsonic experimental testbed aircraft slated for a first flight within two years, with its contractor still undisclosed.1 outlet11 linked
48. CP12d agoCBO Publications · research by Congressional Budget OfficeS. 3885, Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness ActCBO published a cost estimate for S. 3885, the Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act, which the Senate Commerce Committee ordered reported on July 22, 2026.

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    1. 12d agoCBO PublicationsEarliestS. 3885, Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act
    2. 9d agoCBO PublicationsPickupS. 3639, SAT Streamlining Act

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49. 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
50. 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
51. 10d agoPoliticoAIPAC’s dwindling allies in CongressPolitico reports AIPAC enters the 120th Congress with fewer allies after its preferred candidates, including Susan Collins and several GOP incumbents, lost in the 2026 election, and AIPAC says it will stop directly endorsing or funding campaigns.1 outlet2 linked
52. 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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53. 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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    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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54. 11d agoAtlantic CouncilExperts react: Democrats just swept the US midterms. Here’s what it means for the world.Atlantic Council experts assess how Democrats' sweep of the 2026 midterms could reshape US policy on Iran, energy, markets, NATO, Russia, AI, immigration, Israel and Venezuela.

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    1. 12d agoAtlantic CouncilDispatch from Abu Dhabi: America votes—and the world holds its breath
    2. 11d agoAtlantic CouncilPickupThe midterms are done. Time for the fiscal clashes to begin.
    3. 11d agoAtlantic CouncilEarliestExperts react: Democrats just swept the US midterms. Here’s what it means for the world.
    4. 10d agoAtlantic CouncilPickupWhat the midterms will (and won’t) change for US foreign policy
    5. 10d agoAtlantic CouncilPickupWhy this US midterm was unusually important for the Middle East

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55. 12d agoNASASpaceflightAvoiding an uncontrolled reentry; boost Hubble and keep the science – IsaacmanNASA seeks commercial options for a Hubble reboost, servicing, or controlled deorbit via an RFI open through November.1 outletSpaceNASA seeks commercial proposals to reboost or service Hubble20 linked
56. 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
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1. AwardNational Aeronautics and Space AdministrationDec 16NASA awarded Caltech contract 80NM0021F0008 for Phase A of the Mars Sample Return program.$1.6B obligated80NM0021F0008California Institute of TechnologySpaceLifecycle9 linked
2. 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
3. AwardNational Aeronautics and Space AdministrationDec 17NASA awarded Firefly Aerospace a $117.2M CLPS contract (80JSC025F7026) for lunar delivery services.$117M obligated80JSC025F7026Firefly AerospaceSpaceLifecycle11 linked
4. 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
5. AwardNational Aeronautics and Space AdministrationAug 29NASA awarded Southwest Research Institute a contract (80GSFC24CA041) for Phase A work on the JEDI coronal instrument, covering requirements definition, management, systems engineering, safety and mission assurance, and integration planning.$24.5M obligated80GSFC24CA041Southwest Research InstituteSpaceLifecycle7 linked
6. AwardNASA Management OfficeSep 30NASA awards California Institute of Technology a $19.4M contract for electric propulsion support to the Advanced Electric Propulsion System acquisition and delivery, operated through the Jet Propulsion Laboratory.$19.4M obligatedCALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYSpaceLifecycle10 linked
7. AwardNational Aeronautics and Space AdministrationJan 22NASA awarded Caltech $6.1M for risk assessment for Moon to Mars under award 80NM0026F7008.$6.1M obligatedCALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYSpaceLifecycle8 linked
8. 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
9. RFPNASA MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER3d agoNASA Marshall Space Flight Center issued solicitation M2M-MSFC-0001 for Moon Base demonstrations under NextSTEP-3 Appendix B, with no set-aside and responses due January 4, 2027.Closes in 50 daysNextSTEP-3SpaceNASA awards first Moon Base contracts under Isaacman's revised Artemis planLifecycle16 linked