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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 …

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 [[{“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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 [[{“value”:”As Vice President of the Western Region for the Space Force Association (SFA), I’m calling for urgent investment in policies and partnerships that will enable Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB) to increase its launch cadence. Vandenberg is the United States’ critical gateway to polar and sun-synchronous orbits, supporting everything from national security reconnaissance to commercial …

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 [[{“value”:”In this week’s special episode of Space Minds coming to you a day early, host Mike Gruss speaks with Heather Pringle, CEO of the Space Foundation on the just released Space Report 2025 Q2 edition and the top three takeaways including the news that the global space economy hit a new record in 2024. The …

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 [[{“value”:”Gen. Michael Guetlein faces a 60-day deadline to submit a blueprint for Golden Dome The post Golden Dome chief outlines plan to deliver U.S. homeland missile defense in three years appeared first on SpaceNews.”}]]  [[{“value”:” Gen. Michael Guetlein faces a 60-day deadline to submit a blueprint for Golden Dome The post Golden Dome chief outlines …

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 [[{“value”:”The chairman of the Senate appropriations subcommittee that funds NASA says he wants to quickly pass a spending bill that includes the agency. The post Moran wants to expedite passage of spending bill for NASA appeared first on SpaceNews.”}]]  [[{“value”:” The chairman of the Senate appropriations subcommittee that funds NASA says he wants to quickly …

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 [[{“value”:”Maj. Gen. Stephen Purdy, head of Space Force acquisitions, said the first of several Tranche 1 launches is expected within the next month The post Space Development Agency’s satellite network reaching ‘make-or-break’ moment appeared first on SpaceNews.”}]]  [[{“value”:” Maj. Gen. Stephen Purdy, head of Space Force acquisitions, said the first of several Tranche 1 launches …

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