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SpaceX cleared for Starship Flight 13 with Starlink payload; next window set for July 16 and FAA closes Starship investigation

SpaceX says the FAA has closed its Starship investigation, clearing the company to resume Starship test flights. Starship Flight 13 is targeted for no earlier than July 16 from Texas, using the vehicle’s Version 3 configuration. Separately, SpaceX will fly a Falcon booster for its 600th reuse on the upcoming Starlink 10-45 mission.

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

Space.com

NASA begins stacking SLS solid rocket boosters for Artemis III launch

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2026-07-13T09:52:10.922104-07:00

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SpaceX lifts Starlink pricing for business aviation to $20,000/month amid new regional restrictions; stock slide accelerates as

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

Space.com

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

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Reditus readies first launch of ENOS re-entry vehicle/hypersonic target as MDA evaluates it under SHIELD The Missile Defense Agency is evaluating Reditus’ ENOS spacecraft as a hypersonic target and testbed under the SHIELD contract, according to Reditus CEO Stef Crum. The company said it is preparing its first launch of the re-entry vehicle/hypersonic target configuration.

2026-07-13T13:16:22.477158-07:00

Reditus readies first launch of ENOS re-entry vehicle/hypersonic target as MDA evaluates it under SHIELD

Space.com

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NASA begins stacking SLS solid rocket boosters for Artemis III launch NASA has started assembling segments of the Space Launch System (SLS) solid rocket boosters that will support the Artemis III mission, targeting astronaut launch as early as next year. The work marks a key step in preparing the boosters for integration ahead of the mission’s 2027 timeframe.

2026-07-13T09:52:10.922104-07:00

NASA begins stacking SLS solid rocket boosters for Artemis III launch

SpaceNews.com

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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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SpaceX lifts Starlink pricing for business aviation to $20,000/month amid new regional restrictions; stock slide accelerates as SpaceX is doubling Starlink service prices for business aviation, introducing new regional limitations alongside a “global unlimited” plan priced at $20,000 per month. The move lands as SpaceX shares drift toward (and in some reports below) IPO pricing, with lockup expiration fears increasing after Q2 earnings.

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

SpaceX lifts Starlink pricing for business aviation to $20,000/month amid new regional restrictions; stock slide accelerates as

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SpaceX cleared for Starship Flight 13 with Starlink payload; next window set for July 16 and FAA closes Starship investigation SpaceX says the FAA has closed its Starship investigation, clearing the company to resume Starship test flights. Starship Flight 13 is targeted for no earlier than July 16 from Texas, using the vehicle’s Version 3 configuration. Separately, SpaceX will fly a Falcon booster for its 600th reuse on the upcoming Starlink 10-45 mission.

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

SpaceX cleared for Starship Flight 13 with Starlink payload; next window set for July 16 and FAA closes Starship investigation

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 lands $298M NASA CLPS lunar contract Voyager Technologies says it has completed its acquisition of Astrobotic Technology, positioning the combined company to expand its lunar exploration capabilities. In the same news cycle, Voyager was awarded 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 lands $298M NASA CLPS lunar contract

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

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