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New Glenn launch pad damage spotlights U.S. government options to ease strained spaceport capacity after Blue Origin mishap

A May 28 explosion of Blue Origin’s New Glenn at Cape Canaveral’s Launch Complex 36 destroyed the rocket and severely damaged the launch pad. The incident has shifted attention to how federal authorities can address strained spaceport infrastructure capacity and recovery timelines.

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2026-07-08T04:14:53.168865-07:00

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Kenya doubles airworthiness certificate validity to two years amid safety-inspector shortage

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2026-07-08T03:31:13.520921-07:00

New York Times

U.S. restrictions on satellite imagery reshape Iran-focused reporting workflows

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2026-07-08T03:17:04.649380-07:00

Reuters

Russia ramps up electronic jamming to disrupt Starlink as Ukraine uses Starlink-linked “mid-strike” drones

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2026-07-07T23:59:44.316342-07:00

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New Glenn launch pad damage spotlights U.S. government options to ease strained spaceport capacity after Blue Origin mishap A May 28 explosion of Blue Origin’s New Glenn at Cape Canaveral’s Launch Complex 36 destroyed the rocket and severely damaged the launch pad. The incident has shifted attention to how federal authorities can address strained spaceport infrastructure capacity and recovery timelines.

2026-07-08T04:14:53.168865-07:00

New Glenn launch pad damage spotlights U.S. government options to ease strained spaceport capacity after Blue Origin mishap

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Kenya doubles airworthiness certificate validity to two years amid safety-inspector shortage Kenya’s Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has extended the validity period for aircraft certificates of airworthiness from one year to two years. The regulator cited a shortage of safety inspectors and growth in Kenya’s national fleet as drivers for the rule change.

2026-07-08T03:31:13.520921-07:00

Kenya doubles airworthiness certificate validity to two years amid safety-inspector shortage

New York Times

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U.S. restrictions on satellite imagery reshape Iran-focused reporting workflows A new set of U.S. limits on satellite imagery access is changing how journalists and analysts can depict Iran, closing off long-reliance visual sources that helped fill gaps in closed-off regions. The reporting impact highlights how export and compliance rules can directly affect information availability from space.

2026-07-08T03:17:04.649380-07:00

U.S. restrictions on satellite imagery reshape Iran-focused reporting workflows

Reuters

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Russia ramps up electronic jamming to disrupt Starlink as Ukraine uses Starlink-linked “mid-strike” drones Reuters reports Russian forces are employing powerful jamming systems and camouflaging cargoes to blunt Ukrainian “mid-strike” drone attacks that increasingly rely on Starlink satellite communications. Separate reporting notes Brazil has approved satellite direct-to-cell rules, clearing the way for Starlink to beam phone service from space—raising the strategic stakes for space-based connectivity.

2026-07-07T23:59:44.316342-07:00

Russia ramps up electronic jamming to disrupt Starlink as Ukraine uses Starlink-linked “mid-strike” drones

Breaking Defense

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Senate Democrats press for Air Force and contractor details on Qatari-gifted aircraft conversion Senate Democrats say they have been “stonewalled” when requesting more granular information tied to a controversial Air Force aircraft conversion involving a Qatari-gifted platform. The lawmakers are seeking additional answers from the Air Force and relevant contractors regarding how the conversion was handled and governed.

2026-07-07T13:00:27.025842-07:00

Senate Democrats press for Air Force and contractor details on Qatari-gifted aircraft conversion

Flying Magazine

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FAA proposes rule to federally preempt state and local crew break requirements The FAA is advancing a proposed rule aimed at cementing federal preemption of state and local laws governing airline crew break requirements. The action would standardize break-period rules nationwide and limit jurisdiction for local regulations affecting crew scheduling and rest.

2026-07-07T12:16:57.205994-07:00

FAA proposes rule to federally preempt state and local crew break requirements

SpaceNews.com

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Spirit Electronics launches managed-access offering to route aerospace and defense programs to U.S.-based 28nm CMOS semiconducto Spirit Electronics says it has introduced a managed-access offering that gives aerospace and defense customers a secure pathway to U.S.-based semiconductor manufacturing using 28nm CMOS technology. The company positions the service as a controlled route to advanced domestic chip production for program development and supply continuity.

2026-07-07T11:54:43.536784-07:00

Spirit Electronics launches managed-access offering to route aerospace and defense programs to U.S.-based 28nm CMOS semiconducto

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L3Harris wins FAA airspace surveillance modernization contract through 2045, covering 700+ ground stations nationwide L3Harris has been selected for an FAA airspace surveillance modernization contract that runs through 2045. The agreement covers more than 700 ground stations across the U.S., supporting ongoing updates to the national surveillance infrastructure used for airspace monitoring.

2026-07-07T10:44:14.732290-07:00

L3Harris wins FAA airspace surveillance modernization contract through 2045, covering 700+ ground stations nationwide

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