Blue Origin has confirmed that a NASA Mars smallsat mission, bumped from the inaugural launch of the New Glenn rocket, will be on the vehicle’s second flight later this year.

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In this week’s episode of Space Minds, host Mike Gruss is joined by Matthew Weinzierl, Senior Associate Dean at Harvard Business School, and Brendan Rosseau, Strategy Manager at Blue Origin, for a deep dive into the forces reshaping the global space economy as outlined in their book Space to Grow.

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Gilbert, AZ – Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B), a worldwide designer, manufacturer and systems integrator of high-performance precision motion and control systems, will be participating in the IEEE Space […]

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A long-time adviser to NASA and other agencies on space issues says he is concerned about moves by the administration to diminish the role of advisory committees.

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A week after being named NASA’s new acting administrator, Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy appears to be just getting started on that job while continuing to lead the Transportation Department.

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At a time when the race to conquer the Moon is accelerating, with dozens of missions planned for the coming years, HTR decides, on a worldwide exclusive basis, to make […]

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In these new guidelines the Space Force seeks to balance its dual role as both a supporter of the thriving commercial space sector and steward of national security space capabilities.

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SES is preparing to drastically expand its medium Earth orbit network after closing its acquisition of U.S.-based rival Intelsat July 17, building on a deal that forged an unmatched geostationary satellite fleet.

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Building on historical lessons for space governance, urgent action is needed to address escalating threats. Today, we face a dangerous gap in space security: our deterrence frameworks are obsolete for borderless domains, like space. Meanwhile, U.S. intelligence warns that Russia’s “satellite inspectors” may be prototype anti-satellite (ASAT) weapons, and Russian electronic warfare systems continue to […]

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SAN FRANCISCO – Solar energy startup Solestial won a $1.2 million Space Force contract to develop novel arrays for small satellites. Under a SpaceWerx award announced July 16, Solestial will optimize silicon solar cells and power modules for speedy integration and assembly. In addition, Solestial will develop electrical interconnectors. The project will culminate in Solestial […]

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SpaceX provided a lift for a competitor in the satellite broadband sector with the Falcon 9 launch of spacecraft for Amazon’s Project Kuiper constellation July 16.

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It’s rare for protestors to show up outside NASA headquarters in Washington — and even rarer when they include a Pokémon character. But on the morning of June 30, about 60 people gathered on the corner of 4th and E Streets SW, waving signs and shouting through a bullhorn, seeking to attract the attention of […]

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A new study recommends that the United States pursue rapid development of a space nuclear power system to keep pace with geopolitical rivals.

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NDAA markup endorses commercial satellite programs, Democrats question Golden Dome spending

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New research released by the UK Space Agency underscores the country’s growing reliance on satellite technologies, which supported industries accounting for about 18% of national GDP.

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – July 15, 2025 – Pushing the boundaries of in-orbit data storage, Frontgrade Technologies, the leading provider of high-reliability microelectronics for space and national security, has unveiled […]

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The space domain is changing faster than most realize. We are at the dawn of a new space economy — one that presents significant opportunities for people around the world. But that promise is today at serious risk. That is why we — as space leaders, experts, astronauts and former policymakers — have formed the […]

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The Space Force estimates it needs more than $4 billion for the MILNET proliferated LEO satellite communications program, but Pentagon plans remain murky

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A SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft safely splashed down off the California coast early July 15, wrapping up a nearly three-week private astronaut mission to the International Space Station.

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With competitors like China pouring resources into AI-enabled warfare, the U.S. can not afford to tinker cautiously at the edges.

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Plans to overhaul European space regulation would come with unprecedented enforcement power over domestic and foreign satellite operators, including on-site inspections and steep fines to uphold safety, cybersecurity and sustainability standards. The European Commission unveiled its long-awaited draft of the EU Space Act June 25, aiming to streamline fragmented national rules while strengthening oversight of […]

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SES expects to complete its acquisition of rival satellite operator Intelsat July 17 after clearing all regulatory hurdles in the way of the multi-billion-dollar deal.

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China launched a new cargo spacecraft to its Tiangong space station Monday to deliver astronaut supplies, new spacesuits and a range of experiments.

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A draft House spending bill would keep NASA’s overall budget flat in fiscal year 2026 but shift money to exploration from science and other accounts.

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