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U.S. Space Force Awards $615 Million SB-AMTI Satellite Contracts to Rocket Lab and Two Others, Diversifying Beyond SpaceX
Defense One USA Overview The U.S. Space Force has awarded contracts totaling $615 million to Rocket Lab, STR, and a third company to reduce its reliance on SpaceX for Space-Based Adaptive Moving Target Indication (SB-AMTI) capabilities. ... -
Redwire SpaceMD to Conduct First Commercial Microgravity Pharmaceutical Mission on SpaceX Starfall Spacecraft in 2028
Redwire Corporation / SpaceX USA Overview Redwire's subsidiary, SpaceMD, announced it will execute its first commercial microgravity mission using SpaceX's new Starfall spacecraft in 2028. This mission will fly 32 Pharmaceutical In-Space... -
Rocket Lab Poised for Profitability Inflection with Neutron’s First Flight Targeted This Year, Multiple Major Contracts, and Strategic M&A
Seeking Alpha USA Overview Rocket Lab announced plans to roll out its Neutron rocket to the launch pad in Q4 2026 for a maiden flight this year. Concurrently, the company secured major new contracts, including a dedicated launch with Kep... -
ISS National Lab Selects 8 Startups for Orbital Edge Accelerator, Supporting In-Space Manufacturing of AI Chips, High-Value Proteins, and Cell-Free Nanomedicines
ISS National Lab USA Overview The ISS National Lab announced the selection of eight early-stage startups for its 2026 Orbital Edge Accelerator program. These companies gain access to LEO R&D, $500,000 to $750,000 in private funding, ... -
University of Tokyo’s Intelligent Space Systems Lab Becomes Key Incubator for Japan’s Satellite Startup Wave, Establishing Standardized Low-Cost Design Protocols
BriefAsia Japan Overview The University of Tokyo's Intelligent Space Systems Laboratory has developed 15 microsatellites and nurtured numerous startup founders, serving as a critical incubator for Japan's commercial space industry. Notab... -
China’s Commercial Space Industry Designated “Strategic Emerging Industry” as CNSA Establishes New Department to Streamline Regulations
starpath global China Overview China's commercial space industry is rapidly advancing, designated a "strategic emerging industry" by the National Development and Reform Commission. This signals strong government support and prioritizatio... -
NASA Completes Development of Lunar Environment Monitoring Station (LEMS), First Astronaut-Deployed Science Instrument for Artemis Program
NASA USA Overview NASA announced the completion of hardware development and testing for the Lunar Environment Monitoring Station (LEMS), the first science payload to be deployed by Artemis astronauts on the lunar surface. LEMS will be pl... -
U.S. Senate Passes Bipartisan Bill to Establish Commercial Space Advisory Committee, Enhancing Industry Competitiveness
Senator Gary Peters' Office USA Overview The U.S. Senate passed the "Commercial Space Activity Advisory Committee Act," a bipartisan bill aimed at improving commercial space policy and strengthening industry competitiveness. This legisla... -
FAA Proposes Environmental Waivers for Commercial Space Licenses; Space Force to Seek $7 Billion for SB-AMTI Satellites in FY2027
Akin Gump USA Overview The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) unveiled proposed rules to exempt certain environmental regulations for commercial space licenses, aiming to expedite approvals amid escalating spaceport demand driven... -
Orbital Data Centers: A “Crazy Idea” Supported by The Republic News, as Starcloud Launches NVIDIA GPUs, Axiom Builds Nodes
The Republic News USA Overview The Republic News published an editorial endorsing orbital data centers as a "crazy idea" to address terrestrial data center issues like cost, resources, and political opposition. Starcloud Inc. is orbiting...
