space   Satellite   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization  
SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Parabilis tests propulsion system designed for maneuverable cubesats

Washington-based Parabilis is conducting tests of a propulsion system intended to enable maneuverability for cubesats. The move underscores how small satellites are increasingly used in military space programs due to their relatively low cost and fast development cycles.

2026-07-11T06:54:41.921451-07:00
defense   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance   Defense Deals   Defense Policy  
Bloomberg • Christina Ruffini, David Gura

Ukraine Building Patriots Is in Lockheed’s Interest, McCaul Says

By Bloomberg: US defense contractors including Lockheed Martin Corp. have every interest to let Ukraine manufacture Patriot missile interceptors after President Donald Trump pledged the US would grant a license for the weapons system, a senior Republican lawmaker said.

2026-07-11T08:15:19.328186-07:00
space   Museums   ESA   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation  
European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

ESA Taps Spain’s EMXYS to Build €10M Don Quijote Asteroid Lander

By European Spaceflight: ESA has awarded EMXYS a contract to build the Don Quijote lander, which will take measurements from the surface of an asteroid during its close encounter with Earth.

2026-07-11T04:01:18.826691-07:00
aviation   Europe   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airlines   Boeing 737  
Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Ryanair Passenger ‘Sucked Out of Window’ as Boeing 737 Suffers Explosive Decompression Shortly After Takeoff

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: A passenger on a Ryanair flight from the Greek holiday resort of Thessaloniki was reportedly partially sucked out of the plane’s window when it suffered an explosive decompression on Friday morning.

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2026-07-10T03:29:22.724312-07:00
aviation   ATC   Africa   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Bloomberg • Diakaridia Dembele, Katarina Hoije

Mali, Algeria Agree to Reopen Airspace After Months of Tensions

By Bloomberg: Mali and Algeria agreed to reopen their airspace to civilian and military aircraft and return ambassadors to their posts, signaling an easing of yearlong tensions between the northern African nations.

Also: Associated Press and Reuters
2026-07-10T14:44:55.295104-07:00
space   Satellite   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Commercial Space   Space Debris & Traffic Management  
Space.com • Josh Dinner

SpaceX ignites all 33 powerful engines on Starship booster ahead of Flight 13 launch (video)

By Space.com: SpaceX completed an engine test of the next Super Heavy booster slated to launch Starship's next mission, which could lift off as soon as next week.

2026-07-10T09:30:42.950979-07:00