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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. 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. 21h agoAl JazeeraPickupSpaceX’s Starship captured by launchpad arms in dramatic first
    10. 20h agoUPIPickupSpaceX catches Starship at launch tower for first time
    11. 20h agoDaily MailPickupElon Musk's SpaceX makes history with incredible pinpoint Starship landing in Texas as NASA boss praises 'magic' feat
    12. 19h agoDaily MirrorPickupSpaceX Starship makes dramatic return to Earth after being 'caught' in mid-air by mechanical arms
    13. 11h agoEuronewsPickupWatch: SpaceX catches Starship in midair on return to launch tower
    14. 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. 20h 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. 20h 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. 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. 3d agoNBC NewsUkraine says Starshield is being limited again, hampering its defenses against RussiaZelensky publicly criticized renewed US-imposed speed restrictions on Starshield and Starlink service along Ukraine's front line, urging Washington to restore speeds.
    20 articles · 13 outlets · Euronews, POLITICO Europe, Axios, Ars Technica Space, New York Post, SFGATE, Chron, Los Angeles Times
    1. 3d agoEuronewsPickupZelenskyy: Starlink again facing restrictions in Ukraine, hampering Russian drone interceptions
    2. 3d agoNBC NewsPickupUkraine says Starshield is being limited again, hampering its defenses against Russia
    3. 3d agoYahooPickupZelenskiy says Starshield speed limited again, hampering Ukraine's defences
    4. 3d agoYahooPickupUkraine reports speed issues with Starshield satellite service
    5. 3d agoThe Kyiv IndependentStarshield speed restrictions return, hampering efforts to intercept Russian drones, Zelensky says
    6. 3d agoPOLITICO EuropePickupUkraine Starlink speed restrictions in effect again, Zelenskyy says
    7. 3d agoAxiosPickupZelensky says Musk-owned satellite system throttled again
    8. 3d agoArs Technica SpacePickupUkraine says it can’t stop Russian strikes because Starshield is limited again
    9. 3d agoNew York PostPickupUkraine faces Starshield speed restrictions again, Zelensky says
    10. 3d agoThe War ZonePickupUkraine Says Starshield Disruptions Are Back As U.S. Negotiators Meet With Putin
    11. 2d agoThe Kyiv IndependentUkraine seeks explanation on Starshield speed restrictions from US
    12. 2d agoYahooPickupZelenskyy Says Ukraine Is Still Seeking Clarity From U.S. On Renewed SpaceX Starshield Speed Limits
    13. 2d agoYahooPickupZelenskiy says restrictions still in place on Starshield, hampering operations inside Ukraine
    14. 2d agoYahooEarliestZelensky criticizes US satellite internet curbs along front line
    15. 14h agoEuronewsPickupZelenskyy questions SpaceX over reported Starshield speed restrictions
    16. 8h agoThe Kyiv IndependentPickupStarshield restrictions hamper Ukraine's ability to defend energy infrastructure from Russian drones, Zelensky says
    17. 7h agoSFGATEPickupZelenskyy says Starshield restrictions threaten Ukraine’s energy defenses ahead of winter
    18. 7h agoChronPickupZelenskyy says Starshield restrictions threaten Ukraine’s energy defenses ahead of winter
    19. 4h agoLos Angeles TimesPickupZelensky says Starshield restrictions threaten Ukraine’s energy defenses ahead of winter
    20. 3h agoSouth China Morning PostPickupZelensky says Starshield restrictions threaten Ukraine’s energy defences ahead of winter
    SpaceDefenseZelensky says SpaceX speed limits on Starshield hamper Ukraine's drone defenses760 linked
  4. YesterdayLos Angeles TimesSpaceX’s Starship soars into orbit after booster explosion foils unprecedented maneuverSpaceX caught its Starship spacecraft back at the Texas launch tower after a record-length orbital flight, the first recovery of the vehicle in its push toward full reusability.
    8 articles · 7 outlets · SFGATE, New York Post, The Sun, Space.com, Le Monde
    1. YesterdaySFGATEPickupSpaceX’s Starship soars into orbit after booster explosion prevents an unprecedented double catch
    2. YesterdaySouth China Morning PostPickupSpaceX’s bid for Starship double catch thwarted, as booster ends up in ocean
    3. YesterdayLos Angeles TimesPickupSpaceX’s Starship soars into orbit after booster explosion foils unprecedented maneuver
    4. YesterdayNew York PostPickupSpaceX’s Starship soars into orbit — after booster explodes in Gulf of Mexico
    5. YesterdayThe SunPickupMoment Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starship booster explodes and crashes into sea during historic mission
    6. YesterdaySpace.comPickupSpaceX says Starship Flight 15 booster aborted 'chopsticks' landing catch after launch due to guidance issue (video)
    7. 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. YesterdayYahooUkraine's Zelenskiy escalates criticism of SpaceX over speed capsRussian drone strike hits Kyiv orthopedic hospital as Zelenskyy blames renewed Starshield speed restrictions for weakened drone interception.
    6 articles · 3 outlets · The Guardian
    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. 23h agoYahooPickupZelensky accuses SpaceX of lying about Starshield restrictions
    SpaceDefenseZelensky says SpaceX speed limits on Starshield hamper Ukraine's drone defenses182 linked
  8. YesterdayYahooElon Musk Asked To Preserve Documents Related To SpaceX’s Starlink Restrictions In Ukraine: ReportSenators 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
  9. 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. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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. 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
  23. 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.
    2 articles
    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
    SpaceDefense26 linked

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