Lockheed Martin reports $3.2 billion in sales in Q2 this year, up $341 million or 12% compared to Q2 last year. Rocket Lab’s stock soars after recent launch successes. China’s Deputy Chief Engineer tells state media that the country will launch its first reusable rocket in 2027. Venezuela becomes the first country to formally sign the China-led International Lunar Research Station. NASA Administrator Bill Nelson heads to Latin America to rally support for the Artemis Accords, and more.

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Selected Reading

Increased Space Sales Contribute to Strong Quarter for Lockheed Martin- Via Satellite

Rocket Lab’s stock has doubled this year — and Deutsche Bank sees it climbing even higher- CNBC

China says it will launch reusable spacecraft as soon as 2027- SCMP

China unveils new scientific devices on track to serve China Space Station- CGTN

Venezuela signs up to China’s moon base initiative- SpaceNews

Nelson’s NASA push in South America- POLITICO

NASA Maintains ‘A’ for Investing in Small Businesses- NASA

NASA’s Psyche Mission Enters Home Stretch Before Launch- JPL

New Agreement with NASA- Above Space PR

Russia's Luna-25 moon lander reaches launch site for August 11 liftoff- Space.com

Aspia Space Launches New Satellite Based AgriTech Solution- Via Satellite

Regulating the space economy is vital for America's continued global leadership- The CGO

SDA racing ahead with new, US-based satellite ground stations, could meet hiccup abroad- Breaking Defense 

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