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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. 22h agoSpace Policy OnlinePickupSpaceX Catches a Starship
   7. 22h agoThe GuardianPickupSpaceX’s Starship returns to launch pad from orbit in victory for company
   8. 21h 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. 19h agoUPIPickupSpaceX catches Starship at launch tower for first time
   11. 19h 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. 2d agoYahooZelensky criticizes US satellite internet curbs along front lineZelensky 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, NBC News, 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. 2d 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

   SpaceZelensky says SpaceX speed limits on Starshield hamper Ukraine's drone defenses760 linked
3. 2d agoFlorida TodayVulcan rocket returns to flight Friday. Here's how you can watch itULA's Vulcan rocket is set to return to flight from Cape Canaveral with 40 Amazon Leo satellites, the first Vulcan flight with six solid boosters, before slipping a day to Nov. 14.

   5 articles · 4 outlets · USA Today, Space.com

   1. 3d agoUSA TodayPickupPowerful Vulcan rocket with 6 boosters set to light up East Coast
   2. 3d agoNASASpaceflightPickupULA’s Vulcan set to return to flight with first Amazon Leo payload
   3. 2d agoSpace.comPickupPowerful Vulcan Centaur rocket launching for 1st time in 9 months today: Watch it live
   4. 2d agoFlorida TodayEarliestVulcan rocket returns to flight Friday. Here's how you can watch it
   5. 1h 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
4. 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
5. YesterdayYahooDemocratic US senators order Musk to preserve records on Ukraine Starlink accessSenators 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

   SpaceDefenseZelensky says SpaceX speed limits on Starshield hamper Ukraine's drone defenses171 linked
6. 22h agoFlorida TodaySpaceX catches Starship for the first time after launch from TexasSpaceX's Starship Flight 15 upper stage was caught by the Mechazilla tower at Starbase, Texas, a first, while the Super Heavy booster was diverted and lost in the Gulf of Mexico.

   5 articles · New York Post, Euronews, Space.com

   1. 22h 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. 9h 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
7. 23h agoSouth China Morning PostSpaceX successfully carries out first-ever spaceship catchSpaceX 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, 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
8. 9h agoAxiosSpace data centers could end stargazing as we know itA Columbia University-led report warns that proposed orbital AI data center constellations could impair stargazing, raise collision and debris risks, add launch emissions, and become military targets, urging caution before deployment.1 outletSpaceAI6 linked
9. 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.

   6 articles · 3 outlets

   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
10. 23h agoThe SunChinese AI firm linked to Iran’s regime shares sensitive satellite images of RAF base in new spying scandalThe Sun reports that Chinese AI satellite firm MizarVision published high-resolution images tracking US B-1B bombers at RAF Fairford, raising fears they aided Iran-linked targeting.1 outletSpaceDefenseAI
11. YesterdayBreaking 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
12. 14h agoN2K CyberWireAI opens a new frontier in satellite hacking.N2K CyberWire's podcast-and-newsletter issue discusses how AI is enabling new cyberattacks against satellite infrastructure, featuring an interview with Assail CEO Alissa Knight.1 outletSpaceCyber1 linked
13. YesterdayThe Planetary Society AdvocacyVERITASNASA's VERITAS Venus orbiter obligations reached $28.5M in FY2025, up from $4.7M in FY2024, with outlays of $23.0M versus $4.0M.1 outletSpace
14. 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
15. 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
16. 2d agoUPISpaceX to build $74B AI supercomputing facilities in Texas, ArizonaSpaceX plans to invest over $74 billion in AI supercomputing campuses in Cochise County, Arizona and near Brownsville, Texas.

    2 articles · The Hill

    1. 2d agoUPIEarliestSpaceX to build $74B AI supercomputing facilities in Texas, Arizona
    2. 2d agoThe HillPickupSpaceX to invest $74B into data center construction projects in Texas, Arizona

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17. YesterdayNBC NewsSpaceX historic test flight takes offNBC News reports that SpaceX has launched a historic test flight, though the item offers no further detail.1 outletSpace
18. 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
19. 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
20. 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
21. 2d agoDaily MailThe catastrophic impact of a nuke in space: Simulation reveals how a single explosion could disable 99% of satellites within daysA University of Wisconsin-Madison and Princeton simulation found a 1-megaton nuclear detonation in low-Earth orbit could disable about 98% of satellites within a week, citing the 1962 Starfish Prime test as precedent.1 outletSpace
22. YesterdayThe Planetary Society AdvocacyNancy Grace Roman Space TelescopeRoman Space Telescope obligations were $115.8M in FY2025, down $5.7M from $121.5M in FY2024, while outlays fell to $79.0M from $169.0M.1 outletSpace12 linked
23. 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
24. PN2d agoPR Newswire · research by HawkEye 360, Inc.HawkEye 360 Announces Third Quarter 2026 Financial ResultsHawkEye 360 posted third-quarter 2026 revenue up 84% to $59.3 million, lifted its full-year revenue and Adjusted EBITDA guidance, and reported a backlog of $300.3 million.

    2 articles

    1. 3d agoPR NewswirePickupHawkEye 360 Secures Approximately $135 Million in Global Contracts Reflecting Continued Demand for Signals Intelligence
    2. 2d agoPR NewswireEarliestHawkEye 360 Announces Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results

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25. 2d agoAir & Space Forces Magazine · research by Office of Strategic CapitalPentagon Gives $150M Loan to Rocket Lab to Boost New Vehicle’s Launch CadenceOffice 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

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26. YesterdaySpace FoundationSpaceX and Amazon Boost Constellation CompetitionNASA 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

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1. AwardNational Aeronautics and Space Administration2d agoNASA Glenn awarded AITECH Defense Systems a contract to design, fabricate, test and document reactor control box hardware for the SR-1 Freedom mission.$15.4M obligated80GRC027C0003AITECH DEFENSE SYSTEMS INCSpaceEnergyLifecycle2 linked
2. Sources soughtNASA KENNEDY SPACE CENTER6d agoNASA Kennedy Space Center seeks industry input on Multi-Mission Commercial Launch Services (MCLS) via sources sought notice 80KSC027R0006, responses due 2026-11-17.Closes in 2 daysSpaceLifecycle
3. RFIDEPT OF THE AIR FORCE2d agoAir Force seeks industry information on a Cislunar Space System, responses due November 24, 2026.Closes in 9 daysSpaceDefenseAir Force and Space Force seek industry input on cislunar satellite constellationLifecycle5 linked
4. Sources soughtFA8819 SDA AND COMBAT POWER SZK-LA5d agoDepartment of the Air Force seeks industry input on forming a Space Data Network consortium for space-to-space communications.Closes in 8 daysSDN-CONSORT-27-01 industry consortiumSpaceDefenseSpace Systems Command awards Viasat $450M Space Data Network contractLifecycle
5. Sources soughtFA9453 AFRL RJZ2d agoAFRL RJZ seeks information on commercial capacity on a UHF-capable on-orbit MEO satellite under solicitation RFI-RJZX-2026-RAPID.Closes in 16 daysSpaceLifecycle
6. Sources soughtFA8810 SPACE SENSING SSC/SNK5d agoAir Force Space Sensing SSC/SNK seeks industry input on System Delta 84 MEO missile warning/tracking Epochs 3 and 4 (solicitation FA8810-RFI-26-SYD84-E3E4).Closes in 16 daysSpaceDefenseLifecycle1 linked
7. RFIDEPT OF THE AIR FORCE6d agoAir Force seeks industry input on AI uses for cislunar space vehicle operations, responses due December 4, 2026.Closes in 19 daysSpaceDefenseAILifecycle3 linked
8. RFIBUREAU OF INDUSTRY AND SECURITY6d agoCommerce BIS seeks industry input on a NATO Next Generation SATCOM capability program package via RFI-42634128-SATCOM.Closes in 18 daysSpaceDefenseLifecycle1 linked
9. Sources soughtFA2521 45 CONS PK5d agoAir Force FA2521 45 CONS PK seeks industry input on sonic boom launch noise analysis capabilities under NAICS 541330 and 541715, responses due 2026-12-03.Closes in 18 daysSpaceLifecycle
10. 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
11. SBIRSSC11d agoSpace Systems Command seeks SBIR proposals for battle damage indication and assessment data fusion and analytics software for the BMC3I TAP Lab.Closes in 52 daysDoW SBIR 2027 CSOSpaceDefenseLifecycle4 linked
12. SBIRMDA11d agoMissile Defense Agency seeks SBIR proposals for low-SWaP gigabit RF communications payloads, with two flight radio payloads as Phase II deliverables; topic is pre-release with Q&A opening 2026-12-02.Closes in 52 daysDoW SBIR 2027 BAA (topic MDA27BZ02-DV003)SpaceDefenseLifecycle9 linked
13. SBIRAFMC11d agoUSAF AFMC seeks STTR proposals for a low-power precision liquid-to-gas feed system that vaporizes green monopropellants for electric propulsion, with Q&A opening 2026-12-02 and responses due 2027-01-06.Closes in 52 daysDoW STTR 2027 CSO (solicitation DAF27TX02-DV502, release 27.TX)SpaceDefenseLifecycle3 linked