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Trump-Musk Feud Threatens $20 Billion SpaceX-NASA Partnership

An escalating feud between former President Donald Trump and Elon Musk threatens to unravel SpaceX’s more than $20 billion partnership with NASA and other federal agencies. A fallout could imperil ISS resupply missions, Artemis lunar program objectives and critical launch services underpinning U.S. space ambitions.

2025-06-25T04:19:09.305343-07:00

European Spaceflight

Isar Aerospace closes €150 million convertible bond with Eldridge to scale Munich production

2025-06-25T00:24:59.698590-07:00

SpaceNews.com

Ukraine-led consortium to raise €100m for 70+ imaging satellites on Russia's border

2025-06-23T13:46:39.752328-07:00

Spaceflight Now

SpaceX Starship Upper Stage Destroyed in Texas Static-Fire Explosion

2025-06-18T23:23:08.167767-07:00

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Wall Street Journal

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Trump-Musk Feud Threatens $20 Billion SpaceX-NASA Partnership An escalating feud between former President Donald Trump and Elon Musk threatens to unravel SpaceX’s more than $20 billion partnership with NASA and other federal agencies. A fallout could imperil ISS resupply missions, Artemis lunar program objectives and critical launch services underpinning U.S. space ambitions.

2025-06-25T04:19:09.305343-07:00

Trump-Musk Feud Threatens $20 Billion SpaceX-NASA Partnership

Wall Street Journal

Republic to Offer Digital Tokens Tied to SpaceX’s Private Shares Performance

2025-06-25T03:31:43.236080-07:00

Republic to Offer Digital Toke

European Spaceflight

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Isar Aerospace closes €150 million convertible bond with Eldridge to scale Munich production Isar Aerospace has raised €150 million from US investor Eldridge Industries via a convertible bond to ramp up production at its Munich plant, aiming to lower barriers to space access and position itself among Europe’s emerging microlaunch providers.

2025-06-25T00:24:59.698590-07:00

Isar Aerospace closes €150 million convertible bond with Eldridge to scale Munich production

Politico

US Lawmakers Propose New Taxes on Commercial Spaceflights Members of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee are weighing legislation to impose levies on commercial spaceflight tickets and services, aiming to ensure “space exploration isn’t a tax-free holiday for the wealthy,” according to Rep. Earl Blumenauer.

2025-06-24T11:36:43.447766-07:00

US Lawmakers Propose New Taxes on Commercial Spaceflights

Politico

Blue Origin Taps Lobbyist Amid Threat of Cruz-Led Space Tax Blue Origin has brought on a familiar Washington lobbyist as Congress prepares to debate a proposed excise tax on commercial space launches championed by Sen. Ted Cruz in the GOP reconciliation bill. The move highlights the growing lobbying battle over tax policies that could reshape the economics of private spaceflight.

2025-06-24T11:36:42.642950-07:00

Blue Origin Taps Lobbyist Amid Threat of Cruz-Led Space Tax

SpaceNews.com

Alex Rodriguez’s SLAM Corp sues Lynk Global to enforce delayed SPAC merger SLAM Corp, fronted by former MLB star Alex Rodriguez, has filed suit in Delaware’s Court of Chancery seeking to compel Lynk Global to complete their long-delayed business combination. The dispute underscores mounting strain on satellite startup SPAC deals amid financing and execution hurdles.

2025-06-24T11:15:34.165838-07:00

Alex Rodriguez’s SLAM Corp sues Lynk Global to enforce delayed SPAC merger

European Spaceflight

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Exploration Company’s Mission Possible achieves partial reentry success but loses capsule Europe’s Exploration Company launched its Mission Possible reentry capsule into orbit aboard SpaceX, tested its deorbit and atmospheric entry procedures, but lost the spacecraft before splashdown. The test was deemed a “partial success,” reflecting both the promise and the hazards of pioneering reusable space systems.

2025-06-24T01:39:15.408022-07:00

Exploration Company’s Mission Possible achieves partial reentry success but loses capsule

ESA

Italy Launches Seven IRIDE Earth Observation Satellites on Falcon 9 Italy has deployed its first seven IRIDE Earth observation satellites aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9, advancing the Hawk for Earth Observation (HEO) constellation. Developed by Argotec with ESA and ASI under PNRR funding, the multispectral fleet will deliver autonomous high-resolution monitoring of environment and infrastructure.

2025-06-24T00:15:12.401347-07:00

Italy Launches Seven IRIDE Earth Observation Satellites on Falcon 9

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