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Musk backs off threat to retire Dragon spacecraft after Trump contract spat

Elon Musk has stepped back from his warning to decommission SpaceX’s Dragon capsule that ferries crew and cargo to the International Space Station. The reversal follows an escalation in tensions with President Donald Trump, who had threatened to cancel billions in SpaceX launch contracts over policy disagreements.

2025-06-05T13:30:00.315979-07:00

Wall Street Journal

Senate Republicans Move to Shield $10B for Artemis and ISS Amid NASA Cuts

2025-06-05T11:59:38.943807-07:00

Ars Technica

Trump withdraws NASA administrator nominee as draconian budget proposal threatens Mars, SLS and Orion

2025-06-03T09:36:03.268268-07:00

Politico

White House Withdraws Jared Isaacman’s NASA Nomination, Citing America First Alignment

2025-05-31T12:18:00.705047-07:00

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Senators Unveil FAA Safety Overhaul Bill After Fatal Reagan National Midair Collision Seven Democratic senators introduced legislation to overhaul FAA safety regulations in the wake of the fatal midair collision near Reagan National Airport that killed 67, aiming to strengthen air traffic control protocols, update training standards and improve incident reporting frameworks.

2025-06-05T14:42:04.271177-07:00

Senators Unveil FAA Safety Overhaul Bill After Fatal Reagan National Midair Collision

SpaceNews.com

Senators Unveil Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen US-Indo-Pacific Space Partnerships A bipartisan group of US Senators introduced legislation aimed at deepening space collaboration with key Indo-Pacific partners, including shared technology development, joint missions and enhanced data sharing, reflecting growing strategic emphasis on countering regional threats and solidifying alliances in the space domain.

2025-06-05T14:06:13.315599-07:00

Senators Unveil Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen US-Indo-Pacific Space Partnerships

CNBC

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Musk backs off threat to retire Dragon spacecraft after Trump contract spat Elon Musk has stepped back from his warning to decommission SpaceX’s Dragon capsule that ferries crew and cargo to the International Space Station. The reversal follows an escalation in tensions with President Donald Trump, who had threatened to cancel billions in SpaceX launch contracts over policy disagreements.

2025-06-05T13:30:00.315979-07:00

Musk backs off threat to retire Dragon spacecraft after Trump contract spat

Ars Technica

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Trump Cancels Key SpaceX Contracts, Threatening U.S. Space Program President Trump has ordered the cancellation of multiple SpaceX contracts awarded under the previous administration, a move that industry insiders warn could disrupt NASA’s commercial partnerships and stall critical missions, including lunar landers and resupply flights. Critics say the decision undermines U.S. competitiveness and contractor confidence.

2025-06-05T13:10:30.983925-07:00

Trump Cancels Key SpaceX Contracts, Threatening U.S. Space Program

Wall Street Journal

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Senate Republicans Move to Shield $10B for Artemis and ISS Amid NASA Cuts Senate GOP leaders are discussing directing roughly $10 billion to preserve funding for NASA’s Artemis lunar program and the International Space Station. The initiative is a direct response to White House budget proposals targeting deep reductions in NASA’s flagship human exploration missions.

2025-06-05T11:59:38.943807-07:00

Senate Republicans Move to Shield $10B for Artemis and ISS Amid NASA Cuts

Breaking Defense

DoD CIO says CMMC certification essential to secure F-35 data The DoD’s acting CIO Katie Arrington said the Pentagon’s new CMMC framework will provide assurance that defense contractors have the necessary cybersecurity posture to protect sensitive program data — including critical information on the F-35. Arrington told Breaking Defense that certification is vital to ‘trust, verify’ defense supply chain cyber readiness.

2025-06-05T09:26:24.294099-07:00

DoD CIO says CMMC certification essential to secure F-35 data

Seattle Times

Trump’s NASA Budget Cuts Threaten Washington State’s Space Ecosystem The White House’s latest budget blueprint calls for significant reductions in NASA funding to streamline perceived bureaucratic inefficiencies. While advocates argue for measured, surgical reforms, sweeping cuts risk deep impacts on Washington state’s NASA facilities, research institutions and contractor workforce.

2025-06-05T08:10:05.029514-07:00

Trump’s NASA Budget Cuts Threaten Washington State’s Space Ecosystem

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Brazil Delays $710 Million Airline Rescue Package, Stoking Liquidity Concerns Brazil’s government has postponed disbursement of a $710 million support package for domestic carriers, leaving airlines grappling with cash flow strains amid volatile markets and rising debt costs. The delay comes as regional operators struggle to secure financing and navigate restructuring efforts.

2025-06-05T08:05:47.358087-07:00

Brazil Delays $710 Million Airline Rescue Package, Stoking Liquidity Concerns

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