 [[{“value”:”In this bonus edition of Space Minds, host David Ariosto speaks with Robyn Gatens, NASA’s Director for the International Space Station, live at the AIAA Ascend conference in Las Vegas on the status of the International Space Station, its planned decommissioning by 2030 and the expected follow-on commercial space stations. The post Navigating the shift …
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 [[{“value”:”Blue Origin will fly the first mission of its Blue Ring spacecraft next spring carrying a space situational awareness payload from Scout Space. The post Blue Origin to fly first Blue Ring spacecraft in spring 2026 appeared first on SpaceNews.”}]]  [[{“value”:” Blue Origin will fly the first mission of its Blue Ring spacecraft next spring …
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 [[{“value”:”Senegal is the latest country to sign the Artemis Accords, a move that some believe could help the United States blunt growing Chinese influence in Africa. The post Senegal signs the Artemis Accords appeared first on SpaceNews.”}]]  [[{“value”:” Senegal is the latest country to sign the Artemis Accords, a move that some believe could help …
 [[{“value”:”LONDON — United Kingdom-based space surveillance company Spaceflux hopes to introduce a catalog of space objects next year, one that could rival data kept by the United States Space Force and provide satellite conjunction warnings if Europe’s relations with the U.S. were to deteriorate in the future. The company, which launched in 2022 is developing …
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 [[{“value”:”The Virginia-based satellite operator provides geospatial intelligence derived from radio frequency (RF) emissions. The post Spire Global launches new space-based intelligence products for defense market appeared first on SpaceNews.”}]]  [[{“value”:” The Virginia-based satellite operator provides geospatial intelligence derived from radio frequency (RF) emissions. The post Spire Global launches new space-based intelligence products for defense market …
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 [[{“value”:”Turin, Italy – July 24, 2025 – Tyvak International, a subsidiary of Terran Orbital, is proud to announce the successful launch of the 5G-LIDE (Live Demonstration) mission, which took place The post Tyvak International, a Terran Orbital Company, Leads Groundbreaking 5G Satellite Demonstration Mission for ESA appeared first on SpaceNews.”}]]  [[{“value”:” Turin, Italy – July …
 [[{“value”:”A SpaceX Falcon 9 launched a NASA space science mission and several other smallsats July 23 after a one-day delay. The post Falcon 9 launches NASA TRACERS space science mission appeared first on SpaceNews.”}]]  [[{“value”:” A SpaceX Falcon 9 launched a NASA space science mission and several other smallsats July 23 after a one-day delay. …
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 [[{“value”:”House appropriators want NASA to examine alternatives to a new upper stage for the Space Launch System despite an uncertain long-term future for the vehicle. The post House appropriators interested in alternatives to SLS EUS upper stage appeared first on SpaceNews.”}]]  [[{“value”:” House appropriators want NASA to examine alternatives to a new upper stage for …
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 [[{“value”:”Innovative Rocket Technologies (iRocket) has agreed to merge with BPGC Acquisition Corp., a shell company backed by former U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross that has faced challenges landing a deal since going public, to help fund development of its reusable launch vehicle. The post Launch startup iRocket agrees to merge with Wilbur Ross-backed SPAC appeared …
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 [[{“value”:”China has introduced new rules to strengthen quality control and supervision across its growing commercial space sector, marking a significant step towards standardizing private activities. The post China tightens quality oversight over commercial space projects appeared first on SpaceNews.”}]]  [[{“value”:” China has introduced new rules to strengthen quality control and supervision across its growing commercial …
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