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Bloomberg

ispace pivots to “Lunar Access Integrator,” offering unified lunar integration and transport on SpaceX’s Starship

Japan’s ispace says it will add a new lunar integration and transportation service using SpaceX Starship, moving beyond payload delivery into a broader role as a “Lunar Access Integrator.” The company also positions the service alongside its existing lunar transportation offerings using its ULTRA lunar lander modules.

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2026-07-08T21:16:51.845441-07:00

Space.com

SpaceX Falcon 9 to fly for record-breaking 36th time on July 9

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2026-07-08T16:29:24.747785-07:00

NASA Spaceflight

Rocket Lab reports Electron contract and revenue surge in first half of 2026; Neutron debut remains delayed

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2026-07-08T14:59:56.077187-07:00

Via Satellite

Beyond Gravity signs major Ariane Group contract to cement European launch supply-chain role

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2026-07-08T13:00:37.220795-07:00

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Bloomberg

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ispace pivots to “Lunar Access Integrator,” offering unified lunar integration and transport on SpaceX’s Starship Japan’s ispace says it will add a new lunar integration and transportation service using SpaceX Starship, moving beyond payload delivery into a broader role as a “Lunar Access Integrator.” The company also positions the service alongside its existing lunar transportation offerings using its ULTRA lunar lander modules.

2026-07-08T21:16:51.845441-07:00

ispace pivots to “Lunar Access Integrator,” offering unified lunar integration and transport on SpaceX’s Starship

Space.com

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SpaceX Falcon 9 to fly for record-breaking 36th time on July 9 SpaceX is set to launch a Falcon 9 rocket early on July 9 for its record-breaking 36th flight. The event marks another milestone in reuse, with a live launch webcast scheduled for the launch window.

2026-07-08T16:29:24.747785-07:00

SpaceX Falcon 9 to fly for record-breaking 36th time on July 9

NASA Spaceflight

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Rocket Lab reports Electron contract and revenue surge in first half of 2026; Neutron debut remains delayed Rocket Lab says its Electron rocket delivered a record-performing stretch through the first half of 2026, driving a sharp rise in launch contracts and revenue. The company also confirmed its larger Neutron vehicle is still working through a delayed path to its debut.

2026-07-08T14:59:56.077187-07:00

Rocket Lab reports Electron contract and revenue surge in first half of 2026; Neutron debut remains delayed

Via Satellite

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Beyond Gravity signs major Ariane Group contract to cement European launch supply-chain role Beyond Gravity has signed one of the largest contracts in its history with Ariane Group, strengthening its position as a key player in Europe’s launch supply chain. The deal is framed as “gamechanging,” signaling expanded responsibility and visibility within Ariane Group’s industrial base.

2026-07-08T13:00:37.220795-07:00

Beyond Gravity signs major Ariane Group contract to cement European launch supply-chain role

Breaking Defense

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Space Force adds two startups to SSC’s National Security Space Launch Phase 3 Lane 1 qualified launch-provider pool The U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command has added two startups to its National Security Space Launch Phase 3 Lane 1 program, bringing the qualified pool of launch providers to seven. The update expands participation in SSC’s small, medium launch-provider lane for national security missions.

2026-07-08T11:46:10.763126-07:00

Space Force adds two startups to SSC’s National Security Space Launch Phase 3 Lane 1 qualified launch-provider pool

European Spaceflight

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Loft Orbital signs multi-launch agreement with MaiaSpace; first 2028 flight planned Loft Orbital has signed a multi-launch agreement with MaiaSpace, an ArianeGroup subsidiary. The announcement shared limited program details, but said the first flight is expected in 2028, setting a near-term timeline for Loft’s launch campaign using MaiaSpace rockets.

2026-07-08T10:39:49.658448-07:00

Loft Orbital signs multi-launch agreement with MaiaSpace; first 2028 flight planned

Defense Daily

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U.S. Space Force adds Impulse Space and Relativity Space to NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1 roster, expanding program eligibility to seven The U.S. Space Force awarded NSSL Phase 3, Lane 1 contracts to Air Force Impulse Space Inc. and Relativity Federal Inc. under FA8811-26-D-B001 and FA8811-26-D-B002, bringing the eligible launch-provider field to seven. The awards are part of the Space Force’s broader $5.6B NSSL program.

2026-07-08T10:30:02.971248-07:00

U.S. Space Force adds Impulse Space and Relativity Space to NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1 roster, expanding program eligibility to seven

Space Intel Report

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Thaicom pushes Astranis-built Thaicom 9 launch to March 2027 after power-system anomaly on a shared SpaceX micro-GEO satellite Thaicom says its Thaicom 9 satellite—previously scheduled for launch in 2024—has been delayed to March 2027 following a power system anomaly identified on one of the four other Astranis Space Technologies micro-GEO satellites that were sharing a SpaceX launch. The issue drives a multi-satellite schedule slip for the cluster.

2026-07-08T06:45:20.224531-07:00

Thaicom pushes Astranis-built Thaicom 9 launch to March 2027 after power-system anomaly on a shared SpaceX micro-GEO satellite

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