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SASC endorsements back closer Space Force–intelligence coordination and faster, commercial-led space acquisition

U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee action on Trump administration nominees for two key national security space posts backs closer coordination between the Space Force and intelligence agencies. The nominees also argue for broader commercial technology use and faster acquisition execution for space programs, including national reconnaissance efforts.

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2026-07-14T12:14:45.157104-07:00

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Frontier Airlines signs with Starlink via Indigo Partners to bring low-latency in-flight Wi-Fi fleetwide from early 2027

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2026-07-14T04:15:32.496645-07:00

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Spinifex Space launches to deliver end-to-end suborbital launch campaigns with private range access and T&E infrastructure in Au

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2026-07-14T05:52:22.038664-07:00

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Lunar Outpost Europe to support NUVIEW’s Moonraker lunar LiDAR mapping mission

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2026-07-14T01:14:38.831411-07:00

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SASC endorsements back closer Space Force–intelligence coordination and faster, commercial-led space acquisition U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee action on Trump administration nominees for two key national security space posts backs closer coordination between the Space Force and intelligence agencies. The nominees also argue for broader commercial technology use and faster acquisition execution for space programs, including national reconnaissance efforts.

2026-07-14T12:14:45.157104-07:00

SASC endorsements back closer Space Force–intelligence coordination and faster, commercial-led space acquisition

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Axelspace reports 38% revenue decline, wider operating loss for six months to May 31 Japan small-satellite manufacturer and operator Axelspace posted revenue down 38% (reported as 39% in the earnings summary) and a wider operating loss for the six months ending May 31 versus the same period a year earlier. The company cited higher satellite test-model construction costs, increased personnel charges, and a change in the business mix.

2026-07-14T10:15:00.688464-07:00

Axelspace reports 38% revenue decline, wider operating loss for six months to May 31

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Spinifex Space launches to deliver end-to-end suborbital launch campaigns with private range access and T&E infrastructure in Au Spinifex Space says it will provide end-to-end suborbital launch campaigns, along with private test-range access and test-and-evaluation (T&E) infrastructure. The company’s pitch centers on enabling customers to conduct launch efforts and qualification activities through a single integrated offering in Australia.

2026-07-14T05:52:22.038664-07:00

Spinifex Space launches to deliver end-to-end suborbital launch campaigns with private range access and T&E infrastructure in Au

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Frontier Airlines signs with Starlink via Indigo Partners to bring low-latency in-flight Wi-Fi fleetwide from early 2027 Frontier Airlines will install SpaceX’s Starlink satellite connectivity across its Airbus fleet, starting installations in early 2027 and aiming for service availability across the carrier by that timeframe. The deal—tied to Indigo Partners’ control of Frontier and other low-cost airlines—covers more than 1,000 aircraft across five carriers.

2026-07-14T04:15:32.496645-07:00

Frontier Airlines signs with Starlink via Indigo Partners to bring low-latency in-flight Wi-Fi fleetwide from early 2027

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Lunar Outpost Europe to support NUVIEW’s Moonraker lunar LiDAR mapping mission Lunar Outpost Europe will contribute to Moonraker, a lunar LiDAR mapping program led by NUVIEW GmbH under ESA’s initiative. The announcement positions the subsidiary as an enabling supplier for surface sensing and mapping efforts aimed at generating higher-fidelity lunar terrain data.

2026-07-14T01:14:38.831411-07:00

Lunar Outpost Europe to support NUVIEW’s Moonraker lunar LiDAR mapping mission

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Flexell Space completes $20M Series A to scale next-generation space solar solutions FLEXELL SPACE, a South Korea-based developer of next-generation space solar solutions, said it has completed a $20 million Series A funding round. The financing is intended to support commercialization and scaling of its space solar technology.

2026-07-13T17:14:25.995552-07:00

Flexell Space completes $20M Series A to scale next-generation space solar solutions

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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”

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China accelerates “space race” bid to challenge SpaceX—while Starlink’s business aviation pricing jumps and SpaceX faces IPO-era New reporting says China is preparing to challenge SpaceX’s edge in launch and space-enabled services, including an IPO-driven push by multiple Chinese aerospace firms. In parallel, SpaceX has raised Starlink pricing for business aviation with new regional restrictions and a global “unlimited” tier at $20,000/month, as SpaceX shares fall amid lockup-expiration and concerns over Starship/Starlink spending.

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

China accelerates “space race” bid to challenge SpaceX—while Starlink’s business aviation pricing jumps and SpaceX faces IPO-era

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