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Accel and Prosus back QOSMIC with $3.33M seed round to develop optical ground stations for the “orbital data economy” QOSMIC, an optical ground-station developer, raised $3.33 million in seed funding co-led by Accel and Prosus, with participation from South Park Commons, ARTPARK and angel investor Manish Jain. The company plans laser-based ground infrastructure to downlink data from orbital assets.

2026-07-13T08:28:50.427429-07:00

Accel and Prosus back QOSMIC with $3.33M seed round to develop optical ground stations for the “orbital data economy”

CNBC

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SpaceX in focus as Starlink lifts bizav pricing and IPO lockups rattle markets—while China accelerates an IPO push SpaceX is doubling Starlink service prices for business aviation, adding regional restrictions and a $20,000/month “global unlimited” plan. In parallel, the company’s stock has slid toward its IPO price as a first insider share tranche approaches lockup expiration. Separate coverage flags China’s push—via Shanghai’s Star Market/HK IPO channels—to challenge SpaceX’s dominance.

2026-07-13T07:59:11.552893-07:00

SpaceX in focus as Starlink lifts bizav pricing and IPO lockups rattle markets—while China accelerates an IPO push

Reuters

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SpaceX clears Starship mishap probe and targets July 16 for Flight 13 of Version 3 from Texas SpaceX is preparing Starship’s next test launch from Texas as early as this week, after a review tied to an earlier mishap was cleared. The FAA required an investigation, and SpaceX now targets no earlier than July 16 for Starship Flight 13—its second Version 3 test—designed to be similar to Flight 12.

2026-07-13T07:45:06.737977-07:00

SpaceX clears Starship mishap probe and targets July 16 for Flight 13 of Version 3 from Texas

Space.com

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Skyroot Aerospace eyes next milestone for Vikram-1 as it targets a major push to make India’s private orbital launch market Skyroot Aerospace is positioning Vikram-1 as a potential catalyst for India’s commercial launch industry, backed by a $1.1 billion valuation. The company says the rocket is set to fly soon, as it prepares its bid for a first-of-its-kind private-sector path to orbit for India.

2026-07-13T06:09:52.174543-07:00

Skyroot Aerospace eyes next milestone for Vikram-1 as it targets a major push to make India’s private orbital launch market

SpaceNews.com

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Voyager Technologies completes Astrobotic acquisition and secures a $298M NASA CLPS contract for next-generation lunar missions Voyager Technologies has finalized its purchase of lunar infrastructure provider Astrobotic, expanding its capabilities as NASA ramps up Moon-focused procurement. The company also won a $298M NASA contract under CLPS for new lunar missions, with Peregrine-2 targeted for 2028.

2026-07-13T06:09:50.568741-07:00

Voyager Technologies completes Astrobotic acquisition and secures a $298M NASA CLPS contract for next-generation lunar missions

SpaceNews.com

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Reditus Space completes first recoverable reentry vehicle for later-2025 launch Reditus Space, a startup focused on recoverable and reusable spacecraft, has completed its first reentry vehicle, targeting a launch later this year. The milestone advances the company’s planned reentry-recovery approach toward reuse and follow-on spacecraft demonstrations.

2026-07-13T06:09:50.413663-07:00

Reditus Space completes first recoverable reentry vehicle for later-2025 launch

Bloomberg

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Europe Looks for a Musk-Free Path to Space

2026-07-13T03:15:11.172179-07:00

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Space.com

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FCC clears Reflect Orbital’s in-orbit space mirror as Rocket Lab eyes Iridium acquisition and new D-to-GEO launch partnerships f The FCC approved Reflect Orbital to launch its first light-directing in-orbit mirror, with the agency saying environmental/astronomy concerns fall outside its remit. Separately, Rocket Lab agreed to acquire Iridium Communications for $8B, while Infinite Orbits and Arianespace signed an MoU to develop direct-to-GEO launch services.

2026-07-13T03:13:59.779553-07:00

FCC clears Reflect Orbital’s in-orbit space mirror as Rocket Lab eyes Iridium acquisition and new D-to-GEO launch partnerships f

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SpaceX clears Starship mishap probe and targets July 16 for Flight 13 of Version 3 from Texas

SpaceX in focus as Starlink lifts bizav pricing and IPO lockups rattle markets—while China accelerates an IPO push

FCC clears Reflect Orbital’s in-orbit space mirror as Rocket Lab eyes Iridium acquisition and new D-to-GEO launch partnerships f

Accel and Prosus back QOSMIC with $3.33M seed round to develop optical ground stations for the “orbital data economy”

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