space   Satellite   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Commercial Space  
Space.com • Mike Wall

SpaceX to launch Transporter-17 on July 7 aboard Falcon 9 carrying 81 payloads, including four Canadian Earth-observation satell

SpaceX’s Transporter-17 rideshare mission is set for July 7 from California, with a Falcon 9 tasked to deliver 81 payloads to orbit. The manifest includes four Canadian satellites focused on Earth observation, as well as additional non-specified payloads typical of Transporter’s rideshare approach.

Also: NASA Spaceflight and astronomy.com
2026-07-06T14:19:46.203510-07:00
defense   UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   M&A   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
Breaking Defense • Sydney J. Freedberg Jr.

Ondas makes $876M acquisition of DYZNE, latest in acquisition spree

By Breaking Defense: After buying eight companies in the last two years, Ondas execs say they will focus on integrating their portfolio of drones “from surface to stratosphere” by developing a new AI command system in partnership with Palantir.

Also: dronelife.com and Unmanned Airspace
2026-07-06T13:18:26.907500-07:00