The US Administration makes the decision that Space Command is staying in Colorado. The US Senate agrees with the House to make cuts to the Space Force’s requested budget for fiscal year 2024. The FCC’s Chairwoman introduces new spectrum rules for commercial space launches. Planet announces a restructuring and cuts to its workforce, and more.

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Selected Reading

Statement from Pentagon Press Secretary Brig. Gen. Patrick Ryder on U.S. Space Command- Defense.gov

Senate DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS BILL, 2024 

Contracts For July 28, 2023- Department of Defense

Rosenworcel Introduces Spectrum Rules for Commercial Space Launches- FCC

Planet lays off about 10% of workforce as satellite imagery company restructures- CNBC

Tilebox raises $1.7M to enhance space data management- tech.eu

Hisdesat will launch the first satellite of the SPAINSAT NG programme next summer- SpaceRef

Chandrayaan-3 leaves earth's orbit, heads towards moon- Tribune India

China's Shenzhou-15 taikonauts meet press after returning to Earth- CGTN

NASA Mars Ascent Vehicle Continues Progress Toward Mars Sample Return- NASA

Indiana University launches space law courses, satellite cybersecurity program- Herald Times

Redwire Hires Veteran Aerospace Executive as Company Positions for More Strategic Growth- Redwire Space

Iridium Board of Directors Approves Additional $400 Million Share Repurchase Program; Authorizations Now Total $1 Billion- Iridium

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