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SpaceX Falcon 9 to launch Northrop Grumman’s MRV-1 robotic servicing spacecraft with three MEPs on a multi-satellite lifetime ex SpaceX’s Falcon 9 is scheduled to launch from Florida with Northrop Grumman’s Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV-1) and three Mission Extension Pods (MEPs). The robotic spacecraft will service multiple satellites in geosynchronous orbit by attaching the MEPs to extend their operating lifespans over a decade-long mission profile.

2026-07-21T11:42:26.117688-07:00

SpaceX Falcon 9 to launch Northrop Grumman’s MRV-1 robotic servicing spacecraft with three MEPs on a multi-satellite lifetime ex

CNBC

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Bets against SpaceX swell: short interest hits 206M shares (~32% of publicly tradable float) as Elon Musk warns short sellers SpaceX’s short interest has risen to about 206 million shares, equivalent to roughly 32% of the company’s publicly tradable float, according to S3. The increase comes as Elon Musk cautioned that short sellers “won’t survive.”

2026-07-21T07:40:37.287243-07:00

Bets against SpaceX swell: short interest hits 206M shares (~32% of publicly tradable float) as Elon Musk warns short sellers

Space.com

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SpaceX to launch satellite-servicing mission to Earth orbit using a robotic repair drone with robot arms (live webcast July 21) SpaceX is set to launch a satellite-servicing mission to Earth orbit on July 21, deploying a robotic “repair drone” designed to handle on-orbit maintenance using robot arms. The launch is being streamed live, signaling another step toward practical in-orbit servicing capabilities.

2026-07-21T06:07:56.658929-07:00

SpaceX to launch satellite-servicing mission to Earth orbit using a robotic repair drone with robot arms (live webcast July 21)

Spaceflight Now

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SpaceX targets a Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg to add ~two dozen Starlink V2 Mini satellites after a mission abort SpaceX is preparing to attempt again to launch a Starlink mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base using a Falcon 9, with plans to place another ~two dozen Starlink V2 Mini broadband satellites into low Earth orbit. The effort follows an earlier launch attempt that ended in an abort.

2026-07-21T03:57:11.989739-07:00

SpaceX targets a Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg to add ~two dozen Starlink V2 Mini satellites after a mission abort

SpaceWatch Global

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deltaVision raises €10.2M to scale spacecraft fluidic systems and in-orbit refueling payload slated for 2027 Munich-based spacecraft component developer deltaVision secured €10.2 million (from KT Ventures and Valemount Capital in its first funding round) to expand production of valves and related propulsion/fluidic equipment. The funding supports manufacturing capacity growth and acceleration of in-orbit refueling technology, targeting its first refueling payload in 2027.

2026-07-21T00:53:50.658012-07:00

deltaVision raises €10.2M to scale spacecraft fluidic systems and in-orbit refueling payload slated for 2027

AINonline

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Avealto launches funding drive for low-cost HAPS broadband platform; prototype target September flight Avealto has kicked off a funding campaign for a low-cost high-altitude platform system (HAPS) intended to deliver broadband services. The company aims to fly a stratospheric platform prototype in September this year, positioning the project as a near-term test of its stratospheric communications approach.

2026-07-20T23:08:27.192263-07:00

Avealto launches funding drive for low-cost HAPS broadband platform; prototype target September flight

SpaceNews.com

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ORiS raises €5M to develop laser wireless power-beaming for satellites Italian startup ORiS has raised €5 million ($5.7 million) to advance wireless power-beaming technology for satellites using lasers. The funding is aimed at developing the underlying laser-based power transfer approach needed to support in-orbit energy delivery for space platforms.

2026-07-20T21:02:41.289607-07:00

ORiS raises €5M to develop laser wireless power-beaming for satellites

Via Satellite

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Spire Global appoints Eric “Mell” Mellinger as Chief Commercial Officer; takes over COO role to drive go-to-market Spire Global has appointed Eric (“Mell”) Mellinger as Chief Commercial Officer, effective Aug. 3, 2026. Mellinger, formerly with Mantech International Corporation, will lead business development and go-to-market strategy as the company continues scaling its space-based data, analytics and services business.

2026-07-20T13:09:28.288324-07:00

Spire Global appoints Eric “Mell” Mellinger as Chief Commercial Officer; takes over COO role to drive go-to-market

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SpaceX Falcon 9 to launch Northrop Grumman’s MRV-1 robotic servicing spacecraft with three MEPs on a multi-satellite lifetime ex

Bets against SpaceX swell: short interest hits 206M shares (~32% of publicly tradable float) as Elon Musk warns short sellers

SpaceX to launch satellite-servicing mission to Earth orbit using a robotic repair drone with robot arms (live webcast July 21)

SpaceX targets a Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg to add ~two dozen Starlink V2 Mini satellites after a mission abort

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