Jared Isaacman has been confirmed as the new NASA Administrator. Rocket Lab launched the STP-S30 mission for the US Space Force’s (USSF’s) Space Systems Command. Redwire Corporation has been contracted by The Exploration Company to provide two docking systems for Nyx, and more.

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Billionaire Jared Isaacman confirmed as Nasa chief after turbulent nomination

Rocket Lab Executes Successful Launch of STP-S30 Mission for the Department of War

Redwire Awarded Contract to Provide Spacecraft Docking Systems for The Exploration Company’s European Space Capsule

Southern Launch to Support Orbital Re-Entries of Lux Aeterna’s Reusable Satellites in South Australia

NASA’s Two-in-One Satellite Propulsion Demo Begins In-Space Test

A Rocket Maker Burned Through Its Cash, Then Eric Schmidt Swooped In

Max Space unveils plans for commercial space station - SpaceNews

Latest Comet 3I/ATLAS news: One day until the comet is closest to Earth- Space

Kiwi team lead ‘out of this world’ study of new comet- UC 

Gemini North Color Images Reveal Greenish Glow of Comet 3I/ATLAS- NOIRLab

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An Ariane 6 rocket launched two Galileo satellites from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana. A European Space Agency (ESA) contract awarded to ArianeGroup in 2021 for the development of an Ariane 6 kick stage will reportedly be adapted to cover its evolution into an orbital transfer vehicle (OTV). India’s Digantara Industries has raised $50 million in a funding round to develop sovereign space surveillance capabilities, and more.

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ESA - Galileo’s first Ariane 6 launch strengthens European resilience

ESA Member States Fund €100M Ariane 6 ASTRIS Kick Stage Evolution

India's Digantara raises $50 million to boost space surveillance push- Reuters

China launches new stereo mapping satellite - CGTN

Launch of Japan's Michibiki 5 navigation satellite scrubbed late in countdown -Space

NASA Launches Research Program for Students to Explore Big Ideas

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The US and France held a joint orbital exercise as part of the Multinational Force Operation Olympic Defender. EraDrive has raised $5.3M in a seed round to scale the production of their space traffic management system. The US Department of State is seeking qualified individuals to participate as private sector advisors for a discussion group on space situational awareness (SSA), and more.

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France, US practice up-close satellite maneuvers under joint space war plan

EraDrive CEO announcement

Solicitation for Federal Register Notice 12609: Seeking Private Sector Participants for a Discussion Group on the UN Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UNCOPUOS) Expert Group on Space Situational Awareness - United States Department of State

Vast Announces Call for Research Proposals

Momentus Completes Key Milestone for Next Launch of Spacecraft with Customer Payloads

Earth’s atmosphere may help support human life on the moon

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Starfish Space has successfully completed an autonomous rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO) mission in low Earth orbit with Impulse Space. Rocket Lab has marked a milestone with the successful deployment of its first dedicated launch for JAXA. Mission Space has announced its intention to launch its second on-orbit payload with Rogue Space Systems, and more.

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Our guest today is Patrick O'Neill, Public Affairs and Outreach Lead at the International Space Station US National Laboratory.

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Starfish Space Completes Autonomous Rendezvous and Proximity Mission in LEO with Impulse Space

Mission Success: Rocket Lab Deploys First Dedicated Launch for Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)

Mission Space and Rogue Space Announce Launch of Mission Space's Second In-Orbit Payload

Virgin Galactic Partners with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory to Advance High-Altitude Image-Capture Technology

Space Force will not partner with NRO for next-generation surveillance satellites

'Fiddler on the Moon' documentary explores how Judaism might adapt as humanity reaches out into space

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Canadian Space Mining Corporation (CSMC) is focused on lunar nuclear power and next-generation quantum sensing. We spoke to Daniel Sax, founder and CEO of CSMC, about how CSMC evolved from lunar exploration into developing micro-reactors for the Moon and the Arctic, as well as quantum gravity sensors that could transform subsurface mapping for both Earth and planetary science. 

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Lawmakers in the US have reintroduced a bipartisan bill to help commercial satellite owners and operators defend against growing cybersecurity threats to satellites. Satellite manufacturer K2 Space has raised  $250 million in Series C funding at a $3 billion valuation. Fortastra has emerged from stealth and has raised over $8 million in seed financing, and more.

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Lawmakers revive satellite cybersecurity bill to shield commercial space systems from rising threats - Industrial Cyber

K2 Space Raises $250M at $3B Valuation to Roll Out a New Class of High-Capability Satellites

Strength Among the Stars: Fortastra Emerges to Build Maneuverable Spacecraft for National Security

New Orders Signed With MBDA For Over 35m€- Avio

NASA Selects Two Heliophysics Missions for Continued Development

NASA JPL Unveils Rover Operations Center for Moon, Mars Missions

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Starcloud has successfully trained and run the first large AI model in space. DARPA has awarded BAE a Phase 2 contract to advance autonomous space-based surveillance. Firefly Aerospace will host Volta Space Technologies’ wireless power receiver on Firefly’s Blue Ghost Mission 2 lander on the far side of the Moon, and more.

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‘Greetings, earthlings’: Nvidia-backed Starcloud trains first AI model in space as orbital data center race heats up

BAE Systems to advance autonomous space-based surveillance technology for DARPA

Firefly Aerospace Adds Volta’s Wireless Power Receiver to Blue Ghost Mission on Far Side of the Moon

HawkEye 360 and International Partner Establish Multi-Year Data Access Agreement

ESA - Space-enabled air traffic control takes flight globally

Momentus Selected for U.S. Space Force SHIELD Contract Vehicle

Bezos and Musk Race to Bring Data Centers to Space

NASA Teams Work MAVEN Spacecraft Signal Loss

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MDA Space has signed a partnership agreement with the Government of Canada and Telesat Corporation to develop and deliver military satellite communications (MILSATCOM) capabilities. SpaceX launched the NROL-77 mission on a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida yesterday. China set a new record, launching three rockets in less than 19 hours, and more.

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MDA Space Signs Strategic Partnership With The Department Of National Defence And Telesat To Deliver Military Satellite Communications

Launches - NROL-77

China breaks record with 3 Long March rocket launches in 19-hour stretch-  Space

Chinese astronauts install debris protection aboard space station- Reuters

Federal Register Space Modernization for the 21st Century

ESA - Artist’s impression of the flaring, windy black hole in NGC 3783 (portrait)

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The US Senate Commerce Committee has voted to advance the nomination of Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. The Soyuz MS-27 crew has returned to Earth. Muon Space has been awarded a $1.9 million Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Direct to Phase II contract by SpaceWERX, and more.

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US Senate Committee votes to advance NASA nominee Jared Isaacman- Reuters

NASA Astronaut Jonny Kim, Crewmates Return from Space Station

Muon Space Secures Direct to Phase II Award Supporting Space Development Agency's Missile Warning and Tracking Mission

Space Infrastructure Startup Mantis Space Selects Albuquerque for Headquarters and Manufacturing Hub

Balerion Space Ventures Announces Strategic Investments in Three Companies Building the Infrastructure for America's Next Industrial Revolution

In First, Wheelchair User Set To Go To Space - Disability Scoop

Blue Origin Announces Crew for New Shepard’s 37th Mission

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ICEYE has secured €150 million in new funding. NASA has selected two science instruments designed for astronauts to deploy on the surface of the Moon during the Artemis IV mission. Cosmonaut Sergey Ryzhikov to hand over command of the ISS to four-time space flyer NASA astronaut Mike Fincke, and more.

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ICEYE and General Catalyst partner to redefine space-based intelligence in Europe

NASA Selects 2 Instruments for Artemis IV Lunar Surface Science

Crew Swaps Commanders on Sunday as Trio Packs for Departure - NASA

ispace and Kurita Water Industries Agree on Strategic Partnership for Lunar Water Resource Development

SpaceX tells investors it is targeting late 2026 IPO, the Information reports- Reuters

NASA spacecraft were vulnerable to hacking for 3 years and nobody knew. AI found and fixed the flaw in 4 days- Space

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