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• AST SpaceMobile Funds Ligado Networks' Debt Settlement, Securing L-Band Spectrum Access

  AST SpaceMobile invests $550 million in Ligado Networks, resolving its debt to Viasat and gaining access to crucial L-band spectrum for its direct-to-smartphone satellite service. This deal impacts the evolving MSS ecosystem and promises faster...

  

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• Look Up Secures €50 Million to Expand Space Object Tracking Network

  French space situational awareness company Look Up has raised €50 million to expand its radar network for tracking space objects. The funding will support the deployment of new radars in French Polynesia and the growth of its team. The company...

  

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• China's CAS Space Successfully Tests Kinetica-2 Rocket for Orbital Launch

  CAS Space successfully hot-fire tested the first stage of its Kinetica-2 kerosene rocket, a significant step towards its first orbital launch in the second half of 2024. This rocket, designed for mass constellation deployments and cargo delivery to...

  

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• Logos Space Services Secures $50 Million for Massive Broadband Satellite Constellation

  Logos Space Services, founded by a former Google executive, has raised $50 million in Series A funding to develop a constellation of over 4,000 broadband satellites. The funding will accelerate engineering plans, team growth, and prototype...

  

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• House Approves $831.5 Billion Defense Bill Amidst Budget Delays and Controversy

  The House Appropriations Committee passed an $831.5 billion defense bill for fiscal year 2026, facing criticism over incomplete budget justification from the administration and partisan divisions. The bill includes a significant increase for the...

  

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• Muon Space Secures $89.5 Million to Boost Satellite Production and Acquire Propulsion Startup

  Small satellite manufacturer Muon Space raised $89.5 million in Series B funding, bringing its total to $146 million. This investment will fuel production scaling, the acquisition of Starlight Engines, and the expansion of its satellite...

  

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• Dawn Aerospace's Aurora Spaceplane: Oklahoma to Host First Flights

  Dawn Aerospace has secured its first customer for the Aurora suborbital spaceplane, a deal with Oklahoma to launch from the Oklahoma Air and Space Port starting in 2027. This innovative reusable spaceplane offers a cost-effective solution for...

  

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• Space Force Awards $25 Million Contract for Project Management Software

  The U.S. Space Force has awarded a substantial contract to Integrate, a Seattle-based software startup, for its project management platform. This platform will streamline satellite launch coordination across multiple government agencies, enhancing...

  

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• Voyager Technologies' Successful IPO Spurs Hope for More Space Companies

  Voyager Technologies' successful IPO on the NYSE, raising nearly $383 million, signals a potential surge in public offerings from other space-focused companies. The company's success, despite market volatility, offers a positive outlook for the...

  

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• NASA's Uncertain Future with Boeing's Starliner: A Year After a Flawed Test Flight

  A year after Boeing's Starliner's flawed test flight, NASA remains undecided about its future. Budget cuts and technical issues threaten the program's viability, leaving the agency relying heavily on SpaceX for ISS transportation. Will Starliner...

  

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• Trump Threatens SpaceX Contracts, Musk Responds with Decommissioning Threat

  President Trump threatened to cancel SpaceX contracts, prompting Elon Musk to respond with a threat to decommission Dragon spacecraft. The escalating feud highlights the intertwined relationship between government and private space companies,...

  

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• NASA's ESCAPADE Mission to Mars: A Summer Launch on Blue Origin's New Glenn?

  Following delays, NASA's ESCAPADE mission, initially slated for October 2024, is now targeting a launch on Blue Origin's second New Glenn flight this summer or spring 2026. The mission aims for a Mars arrival in September 2027, utilizing a more...

  

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• China Launches Fourth Batch of Guowang Satellites into Low Earth Orbit

  China successfully launched a fourth group of satellites for its Guowang megaconstellation. The launch, shrouded in secrecy, raises speculation about dual-use or national security applications. The constellation, aiming for 12,992 satellites, will...

  

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• Senate Republicans Propose $10 Billion Boost for NASA's Space Exploration Programs

  Senator Ted Cruz proposes a $10 billion increase to the NASA budget, focusing on Artemis missions, Gateway completion, and Mars exploration. This significant funding aims to counter proposed cuts and ensure US space leadership, sparking debate and...

  

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• ispace's Moon Lander Crash: Analysis of Resilience Mission Failure

  ispace's Resilience lunar lander crashed during its landing attempt on June 5th. The likely cause was a malfunctioning laser rangefinder, preventing sufficient deceleration. This article analyzes the failure, comparing it to the previous mission,...

  

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• Lockheed Martin Launches "AI Fight Club" to Test Military AI Algorithms

  Lockheed Martin unveils "AI Fight Club," a platform for companies to test their AI algorithms in simulated military scenarios. This initiative aims to accelerate AI adoption in the Pentagon, fostering innovation and identifying promising...

  

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• Astroscale's ELSA-M Mission: Removing OneWeb Satellite Debris from Orbit

  Astroscale, with support from the UK Space Agency, will use its ELSA-M servicer to remove a defunct OneWeb satellite from low Earth orbit. This mission, a precursor to a commercial de-orbiting service, utilizes a magnetic mechanism for satellite...

  

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• US Space Force Awards $4 Billion Contract for Space Launch Range Modernization

  The US Space Force has awarded a $4 billion, 10-year contract to Jacobs Technology for engineering and technical services at its Eastern and Western launch ranges. This significant shift towards a market-driven approach will modernize aging...

  

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• Impulse Space Secures $300 Million in Funding for Space Transportation Expansion

  Impulse Space, a leader in in-space transportation, has raised $300 million in Series C funding. This investment will fuel the expansion of their electric propulsion technologies, production of Mira and Helios vehicles, and further development of ...

  

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• Zixi Powers Ultra-Low Latency Video Delivery for NHRA

  The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) uses Zixi's platform for reliable, low-latency live video streaming to its distribution partner, Endeavor. This cloud-based solution, deployed within NHRA's AWS account, ensures high-quality viewing and...

  

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