July 8, 2025

 [[{“value”:”TOKYO — Despite a successful test flight of a reusable launch vehicle prototype last month, Honda has yet to decide whether to pursue development of an operational vehicle. Honda surprised many in the space community June 17 when it announced it flew a vertical-takeoff, vertical-landing vehicle at a company test site in Hokkaido. The rocket-powered …

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 [[{“value”:”The strategy reflects a growing recognition that the U.S. cannot go it alone in orbit — especially as space becomes more congested, contested and militarized. The post Space Force unveils first international strategy, while GAO flags barriers to space cooperation appeared first on SpaceNews.”}]]  [[{“value”:” The strategy reflects a growing recognition that the U.S. cannot …

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 [[{“value”:”The company’s Golden Dome efforts are led by Raymond Sharp, vice president of Northrop Grumman’s missile defense solutions business unit The post Northrop Grumman stakes role in Golden Dome missile shield appeared first on SpaceNews.”}]]  [[{“value”:” The company’s Golden Dome efforts are led by Raymond Sharp, vice president of Northrop Grumman’s missile defense solutions business …

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 [[{“value”:”New contracts highlight growing global appetite for real-time geospatial intelligence The post Maxar secures $205 million in satellite imaging deals with governments in Middle East and Africa appeared first on SpaceNews.”}]]  [[{“value”:” New contracts highlight growing global appetite for real-time geospatial intelligence The post Maxar secures $205 million in satellite imaging deals with governments in …

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 [[{“value”:”The European Space Agency has selected five launch vehicle startups to proceed to the next phase of a competition where they could receive contracts for satellite launches and upgraded vehicles. The post ESA selects five companies for next phase of launcher competition appeared first on SpaceNews.”}]]  [[{“value”:” The European Space Agency has selected five launch …

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