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SpaceX readies Starship Flight 13 after July 16 last-second abort; Falcon 9 and Starlink launches plus Northrop mission on deck

SpaceX is targeting another attempt for Starship Flight 13 from Starbase, Texas, after four Raptor engines failed to ignite at T-0 on July 16. The company is also planning multiple launches around Starlink from California and a rare expendable Falcon 9 from Florida, alongside other missions this period.

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2026-07-20T09:22:15.943442-07:00

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Netherlands launches dedicated Space Command under its Air and Space Force, targeting full operational capability by 2028

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2026-07-20T01:10:01.131069-07:00

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Sovereign satcom demand drives opportunities for GEO-capable hardware suppliers

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2026-07-19T12:50:49.063073-07:00

SpaceNews.com

SDA backs ‘Golden Dome’ missile-warning/tracking with $1.75B in new space-vehicle agreements; Pentagon funds $7.1M boost to US-m

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2026-07-18T10:04:15.510008-07:00

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SpaceX readies Starship Flight 13 after July 16 last-second abort; Falcon 9 and Starlink launches plus Northrop mission on deck SpaceX is targeting another attempt for Starship Flight 13 from Starbase, Texas, after four Raptor engines failed to ignite at T-0 on July 16. The company is also planning multiple launches around Starlink from California and a rare expendable Falcon 9 from Florida, alongside other missions this period.

2026-07-20T09:22:15.943442-07:00

SpaceX readies Starship Flight 13 after July 16 last-second abort; Falcon 9 and Starlink launches plus Northrop mission on deck

SpaceWatch Global

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Netherlands launches dedicated Space Command under its Air and Space Force, targeting full operational capability by 2028 The Netherlands launched a dedicated Space Command on 30 June under its Air and Space Force. The new organization aims to reach full operational capability by 2028, consolidating space-related military efforts within the service structure.

2026-07-20T01:10:01.131069-07:00

Netherlands launches dedicated Space Command under its Air and Space Force, targeting full operational capability by 2028

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Sovereign satcom demand drives opportunities for GEO-capable hardware suppliers Growing demand for sovereign satellite communications is creating new purchase and integration opportunities for GEO-capable hardware, with particular relevance for aero antenna makers. The shift points to increased procurement focus on end-to-end communications capability rather than legacy, non-sovereign dependencies.

2026-07-19T12:50:49.063073-07:00

Sovereign satcom demand drives opportunities for GEO-capable hardware suppliers

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SDA backs ‘Golden Dome’ missile-warning/tracking with $1.75B in new space-vehicle agreements; Pentagon funds $7.1M boost to US-m The U.S. Space Development Agency awarded two agreements totaling $1.75 billion for additional space vehicles supporting missile warning, missile tracking and missile defense. Separately, the Pentagon awarded $7.1 million to Martin Materials Solutions to expand U.S. manufacturing of space-qualified cover glass used to protect satellite solar-cell power systems.

2026-07-18T10:04:15.510008-07:00

SDA backs ‘Golden Dome’ missile-warning/tracking with $1.75B in new space-vehicle agreements; Pentagon funds $7.1M boost to US-m

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Pentagon awards $7.1 million to expand U.S. production of cover glass for satellites

2026-07-18T10:04:15.510008-07:00

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SpaceX in early talks to supply Pentagon computing capacity for AI models SpaceX is reportedly in early discussions with the Defense Department to provide data-center computing capacity for running AI models, with the arrangement valued in the billions of dollars. The talks would further deepen the company’s ties to the Pentagon’s AI modernization effort.

2026-07-17T16:45:44.734298-07:00

SpaceX in early talks to supply Pentagon computing capacity for AI models

Via Satellite

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BosonQ Psi Federal (BQP) wins SpaceWERX funding to advance quantum-assisted AI for space domain awareness BosonQ Psi Federal LLC (BQP) has secured SpaceWERX funding to advance its quantum-assisted AI platform aimed at improving Space Domain Awareness (SDA). The support is intended to accelerate development of capabilities designed to enhance situational understanding of the space environment.

2026-07-17T12:17:36.276169-07:00

BosonQ Psi Federal (BQP) wins SpaceWERX funding to advance quantum-assisted AI for space domain awareness

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HawkEye 360 demonstrates tactical direct downlink during multilateral Valiant Shield exercise HawkEye 360 says it demonstrated tactical direct downlink capabilities while participating in the multilateral Valiant Shield military exercise, highlighting how its signals intelligence architecture can support timely, on-demand data delivery. The company framed the test as a practical step toward operationally relevant downlink performance.

2026-07-17T12:17:36.138750-07:00

HawkEye 360 demonstrates tactical direct downlink during multilateral Valiant Shield exercise

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