SpaceX tests its new flame deflector water deluge system. Elon Musk says SpaceX provided its knowledge of crewed parachute systems to Boeing. The US Air Force has awarded Sierra Space Corporation a $22.6 million contract for the maturation of the Vortex Advanced Upper Stage Engine. ESA successfully assists the reentry of defunct satellite Aeolus, and more.

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Selected Reading

SpaceX hasn't obtained environmental permits for 'flame deflector' system it's testing in Texas- CNBC

FAA THROWS COLD WATER ON SPACEX'S NEXT STARSHIP ORBITAL LAUNCH- Futurism

MAXAR’S LARGEST EVER SATELLITE, HUGHES JUPITER 3, PERFORMING WELL AFTER LAUNCH- Maxar

Sierra Space Books Air Force Contract for Maturation of Advanced Upper Stage Engine- Executive Biz

Aeolus: a historic end to a trailblazing mission- ESA

ISRO’s PSLV-C56 puts 7 satellites in orbit; four more missions this year- The Hindu

China tests advanced hydrogen-oxygen rocket engine for space program- CGTN

NASA Mission Update: Voyager 2 Communications Pause- NASA

Incoming leaders for Space Command, Northern Command, NORAD set to be delayed by Sen. Tommy Tuberville's hold on confirmations- The Gazette

Aerojet eyes resource sharing, renewed stability after L3Harris buy- Defense News

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