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1. 20h 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. 23h agoSFGATEPickupSpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first
   4. 23h agoChronPickupSpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first
   5. 23h agoYahooEarliestSpaceX Starship returns to landing pad from orbit, acing test for reusable rockets
   6. 23h agoSpace Policy OnlinePickupSpaceX Catches a Starship
   7. 22h agoThe GuardianPickupSpaceX’s Starship returns to launch pad from orbit in victory for company
   8. 22h agoLos Angeles TimesPickupSpaceX’s Starship, after mishap, returns from orbit and is captured by launchpad
   9. 20h agoAl JazeeraPickupSpaceX’s Starship captured by launchpad arms in dramatic first
   10. 20h agoUPIPickupSpaceX catches Starship at launch tower for first time
   11. 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. 19h agoNew York PostSpaceX recovers Starship with giant tower arms in historic firstSpaceX's Starship Flight 15 upper stage was caught by the Mechazilla tower at Starbase, Texas, a first, while the Super Heavy booster was diverted and lost in the Gulf of Mexico.

   5 articles · Euronews, Space.com

   1. 23h agoFlorida TodayEarliestSpaceX catches Starship for the first time after launch from Texas
   2. 19h agoNew York PostPickupSpaceX recovers Starship with giant tower arms in historic first
   3. 12h agoEuronewsPickupSpaceX catches part of its Starship rocket in historic first
   4. 10h agoSpace.comPickupWhat's next for SpaceX's Starship after epic Flight 15 chopsticks catch?
   5. 6h agoAl JazeeraPickup‘Almost magic’ as SpaceX craft caught mid-air: Why it matters

   SpaceSpaceX catches Starship upper stage at Starbase as FAA reviews higher launch cadence127 linked
3. 3d agoEuronewsZelenskyy: Starlink again facing restrictions in Ukraine, hampering Russian drone interceptionsZelensky 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 · 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. 3d agoThe War ZonePickupUkraine Says Starshield Disruptions Are Back As U.S. Negotiators Meet With Putin
   11. 2d agoThe Kyiv IndependentUkraine seeks explanation on Starshield speed restrictions from US
   12. 2d agoYahooPickupZelenskyy Says Ukraine Is Still Seeking Clarity From U.S. On Renewed SpaceX Starshield Speed Limits
   13. 2d agoYahooPickupZelenskiy says restrictions still in place on Starshield, hampering operations inside Ukraine
   14. 2d agoYahooEarliestZelensky criticizes US satellite internet curbs along front line
   15. 13h agoEuronewsPickupZelenskyy questions SpaceX over reported Starshield speed restrictions
   16. 7h agoThe Kyiv IndependentPickupStarshield restrictions hamper Ukraine's ability to defend energy infrastructure from Russian drones, Zelensky says
   17. 6h agoSFGATEPickupZelenskyy says Starshield restrictions threaten Ukraine’s energy defenses ahead of winter
   18. 6h agoChronPickupZelenskyy says Starshield restrictions threaten Ukraine’s energy defenses ahead of winter
   19. 4h agoLos Angeles TimesPickupZelensky says Starshield restrictions threaten Ukraine’s energy defenses ahead of winter
   20. 2h agoSouth China Morning PostPickupZelensky says Starshield restrictions threaten Ukraine’s energy defences ahead of winter

   SpaceDefenseZelensky says SpaceX speed limits on Starshield hamper Ukraine's drone defenses760 linked
4. 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. 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
7. 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
8. 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
9. 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
10. 5d agoDefense OneTrump nominates Palantir security chief Michael LoSapio to lead CISATrump's nomination of Palantir CISO Michael LoSapio to lead CISA raises questions about his Palantir ties and the agency's long-vacant leadership.

    6 articles · 5 outlets

    1. 5d agoDefense OnePickupTrump nominates Palantir security chief Michael LoSapio to lead CISA
    2. 5d agoNextgov/FCWEarliestTrump nominates Palantir security chief Michael LoSapio to lead CISA
    3. 5d agoCyberScoopPickupTrump picks Palantir’s LoSapio to head CISA
    4. 5d agoThe RecordPalantir exec nominated to lead CISA; lame-duck Senate vote is uncertain
    5. 4d agoN2K CyberWirePickupThe next name on CISA's door.
    6. 4d agoCyberScoopCISA director pick already drawing concern from Hill Dems over Palantir connection

    CyberTrump nominates Palantir's Michael LoSapio to lead CISA as Democrats plan oversight102 linked
11. 2d agoNewsweekTrump Pushes $350B Military Bill, Says Democrats Will ‘Block and Resist’Trump seeks $350 billion for defense via reconciliation before Democrats take Congress in January, within a $1.5 trillion fiscal 2027 defense request.1 outletDefenseCongress weighs defense reconciliation bill and Dec. 11 funding deadline in lame duck23 linked
12. 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
13. 3d agoAmazon NewsHow Amazon is building an internet network 400 miles above EarthAmazon News published an explainer describing how its Amazon Leo satellite internet network operates from about 400 miles above Earth.1 outletSpace8 linked
14. 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
15. 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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16. 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
17. 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
18. 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
19. 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
20. 4d agoAVweb · research by NASANASA Opens Applications for Next Astronaut Class, Including Experienced PilotsNASA opens applications for its 25th astronaut class, with applications closing 3 December 2026 and selection expected in late 2027.

    2 articles

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

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21. 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
22. 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
23. 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
24. 5d agoPayloadRocket Lab Ups Neutron Launch Price Ahead of ‘27 DebutRocket Lab raises the list price of a dedicated Neutron launch from $55M to $70M.1 outletSpaceULA Vulcan returns to flight as Pentagon backs new launch providers18 linked
25. 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
26. 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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27. 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.

    2 articles

    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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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. WHBR5d agoWhite House Briefing RoomNominations and Withdrawals Sent to the SenateThe White House transmitted a large slate of judicial, ambassadorial, and agency nominations to the Senate on November 9, 2026, including Michael LoSapio for CISA Director, and withdrew David MacNeil's FTC nomination.1 outletCyber13 linked
30. 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
31. 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
32. 8d agoSpaceQ5N Plus carries the space index through a Thursday sell-offSpaceQ's weekly market recap reports that 5N Plus led a 2.7 per cent weekly gain in the SpaceQ Canadian Space Index after its third-quarter results lifted its shares 29.3 per cent for the week.1 outlet12 linked
33. 11d agoAxiosKey Pentagon priorities in peril after Democratic sweepHouse Republicans are poised to vote on Rep. Thomas Massie's resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the Iran war, after the GOP's midterm losses shifted the political calculus.

    3 articles

    1. 11d agoAxiosKey Pentagon priorities in peril after Democratic sweep
    2. 10d agoAxiosWhy Pete Hegseth could fall through "thin ice"
    3. 7d agoAxiosEarliestHouse poised to impeach Pete Hegseth after GOP midterm defeat

    SpaceDefenseHouse Republicans table Massie's Hegseth impeachment articles ahead of Democratic Congress91 linked
34. 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.

    3 articles

    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
35. 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
36. 10d agoSpace Policy OnlineTrump Issues “American Declaration of Freedom in Space”President Trump issued a proclamation declaring outer space open to exploration, development, and permanent settlement by American citizens, citing Artemis II and planned Artemis III milestones and a 2028 lunar return goal.

    2 articles

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

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37. 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
38. 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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39. 9d agoNASASpaceflightISS astronauts install final iROSA solar panel to augment aging ISS power systemsNASA astronauts Anil Menon and Joshua Kutryk installed and deployed the final pair of iROSA solar array units on the ISS 3B power channel during EVA-101, completing a multi-year power upgrade.1 outletSpace6 linked
40. 10d 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
41. 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.

    2 articles

    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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42. 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

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43. SPO10d agoSpace Policy OnlineFormer NASA Chief Economist is New Head of Canadian Space AgencyCanada named former NASA Chief Economist Alexander MacDonald as the new President of the Canadian Space Agency, succeeding Lisa Campbell, effective November 16.1 outletSpace2 linked
44. 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
    2. YesterdaySpace FoundationEarliestSpaceX and Amazon Boost Constellation Competition

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45. SPO13d agoSpace Policy OnlineWhat’s Happening in Space Policy November 1-8, 2026Space Policy Online previews the week of November 1–8, 2026, noting congressional recess until after the midterms, NASA's MAX POWER expo, and the expected reentry of the Swift Observatory.1 outletSpace17 linked
46. 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
47. 10d agoSpace FoundationMidterm Shakeup Casts Doubt on Future Military Space SpendingPentagon space spending is capped at $5 billion per month under a continuing resolution through Dec. 11, while the proposed FY2027 budget would raise space spending to an estimated $126 billion.

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    1. Oct 21Space FoundationEarliestFiscal Cliff Looms for Federal Space Spending Amid Budget Delay
    2. 10d agoSpace FoundationMidterm Shakeup Casts Doubt on Future Military Space Spending

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48. 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
49. 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
50. OIDec 23Orbital IndexIssue No. 349Orbital Index's special holiday issue 349 explores how life has shaped Earth's rocks, atmosphere, and minerals while also briefly rounding up space-industry news such as Trump's space executive order and Jared Isaacman's NASA confirmation.1 outletSpace20 linked
51. 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
52. OIOct 21Orbital IndexIssue No. 341The Orbital Index newsletter surveys global reusable-rocket progress, noting SpaceX's dominance and competitor milestones from Blue Origin, Rocket Lab, and Chinese commercial firms, alongside a roundup of space and science news.1 outletSpace23 linked

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1. AwardNational Aeronautics and Space AdministrationDec 17NASA awarded Firefly Aerospace a $117.2M CLPS contract (80JSC025F7026) for lunar delivery services.$117M obligated80JSC025F7026Firefly AerospaceSpaceLifecycle11 linked
2. 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