The Gist: Space News

Space News for Thursday, July 17, 2025


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In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top
space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX delivers for Amazon — launches Project Kuiper-01’s smallsats from the Cape on Wednesday – SatNews
(01:00) Solestial awarded $1.2M by SpaceWERX to develop smallsat multiorbital solar array wing – SatNews
(01:30) SpaceX ready to launch O3b mPower 9-10 Monday from the Cape – SatNews
(01:57) SpaceX to launch NASA’s TRACERS to understand Earth’s magnetic re-connection on Tuesday from California – SatNews
(02:24) Sierra Space awarded contract by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries – SatNews
(02:59) Amendment 1: Restrictions on Interagency Awards
(03:31) Gilmour Space’s Eris rocket delays plans for second launch attempt from Australia
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The Gist: Space NewsBy Dr. Mason Nixon