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SpaceX conducts successful static fires on Starship V3/Ship 39 hardware ahead of the next flight-test attempt

SpaceX has fired Starship V3’s Super Heavy/Ship-related engines in static tests—including full-duration Raptor 3 firing on the vehicle—clearing hardware for the next test flight following earlier preparations for Flight 12 in May. Teams’ ground-campaign milestone execution continues to set the pace for the iterative Starship flight plan.

2026-04-15T02:14:55.066060-07:00

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NASA solicits proposals for commercial replacement of TDRSS communications network

2026-04-15T13:43:22.676521-07:00

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Lonestar sets launch timeline for StarVault sovereign orbital data storage; Sidus Space expands payload deal

2026-04-15T11:01:08.256241-07:00

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Vast unveils docking adapter/interface for large commercial space stations

2026-04-15T06:09:17.192054-07:00

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NASA solicits proposals for commercial replacement of TDRSS communications network NASA has issued a request for proposals seeking industry input on replacing its Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System (TDRSS) with a commercial alternative. The effort targets approaches for sustaining communications and data-relay services for NASA missions while transitioning away from TDRSS.

2026-04-15T13:43:22.676521-07:00

NASA solicits proposals for commercial replacement of TDRSS communications network

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Lonestar sets launch timeline for StarVault sovereign orbital data storage; Sidus Space expands payload deal Lonestar says it will give a launch date for StarVault, billed as the first commercially operational space-based sovereign data storage platform. Sidus Space, meanwhile, is expanding its existing agreement with Lonestar Data Holdings to support additional StarVault Orbital Data Storage payloads, reinforcing momentum toward deployment.

2026-04-15T11:01:08.256241-07:00

Lonestar sets launch timeline for StarVault sovereign orbital data storage; Sidus Space expands payload deal

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Novaspace and OGC launch China Space Industry Intelligence Catalog to centralize market, company and project data Novaspace and OGC have unveiled a China Space Industry Intelligence Catalog aimed at consolidating space-industry information into a single reference resource. The release signals continued commercialization of space market intelligence in China as the ecosystem expands across launches, on-orbit services and data infrastructure.

2026-04-15T06:43:19.158442-07:00

Novaspace and OGC launch China Space Industry Intelligence Catalog to centralize market, company and project data

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Vast unveils docking adapter/interface for large commercial space stations Commercial space station developer Vast introduced a new docking interface/docking adapter it says will be made available to the broader industry for future large orbital vehicles. The company positions the hardware as a standard-style connection layer to enable interoperability across next-generation station architectures.

2026-04-15T06:09:17.192054-07:00

Vast unveils docking adapter/interface for large commercial space stations

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Turion Space raises $75 million to expand its maneuverable satellite fleet Turion Space has raised $75 million to grow its maneuverable satellite fleet, targeting increased in-orbit tasking flexibility as it scales deployment. The funding underscores continued investor appetite for satellites that can reposition to support evolving missions and customer requirements.

2026-04-15T04:09:06.768341-07:00

Turion Space raises $75 million to expand its maneuverable satellite fleet

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SpaceX conducts successful static fires on Starship V3/Ship 39 hardware ahead of the next flight-test attempt SpaceX has fired Starship V3’s Super Heavy/Ship-related engines in static tests—including full-duration Raptor 3 firing on the vehicle—clearing hardware for the next test flight following earlier preparations for Flight 12 in May. Teams’ ground-campaign milestone execution continues to set the pace for the iterative Starship flight plan.

2026-04-15T02:14:55.066060-07:00

SpaceX conducts successful static fires on Starship V3/Ship 39 hardware ahead of the next flight-test attempt

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LiveEO lands ESA InCubed funding to advance its Twinspector Earth-observation constellation LiveEO has secured funding through the European Space Agency (ESA) InCubed program to support the next development phase of its Twinspector constellation. The award underlines how ESA incubation mechanisms are being used to move Earth-observation constellations from concept and early build toward operational readiness.

2026-04-14T23:34:53.740054-07:00

LiveEO lands ESA InCubed funding to advance its Twinspector Earth-observation constellation

Wall Street Journal

Bezos-backed satellites and rockets push into Starlink/SpaceX territory, intensifying the LEO broadband race Bezos-founded space businesses are accelerating plans for satellite connectivity and rocket launches—directly challenging SpaceX’s long-standing dominance in LEO services. The push adds competitive pressure across launch cadence and constellation buildout, building on the broader fight over spectrum, deployment timing and market access.

2026-04-14T21:24:04.824704-07:00

Bezos-backed satellites and rockets push into Starlink/SpaceX territory, intensifying the LEO broadband race

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SpaceX conducts successful static fires on Starship V3/Ship 39 hardware ahead of the next flight-test attempt

NASA solicits proposals for commercial replacement of TDRSS communications network

Lonestar sets launch timeline for StarVault sovereign orbital data storage; Sidus Space expands payload deal

Vast unveils docking adapter/interface for large commercial space stations

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