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Musk says SpaceX could go public 'at some point' — IPO prospect would reshape space industry

Elon Musk said SpaceX could go public "at some point", opening the possibility of an IPO for one of the world’s most valuable private companies. A listing would recalibrate capital access, competitive dynamics and government relationships across launch, Starlink broadband and national-security programs.

2025-11-06T20:37:48.806765-08:00

Ars Technica

“Athena” plan outlines Isaacman’s NASA blueprint, triggers Capitol Hill scrutiny

2025-11-03T09:11:31.878585-08:00

Space.com

Shenzhou 21 launches three astronauts to Tiangong; liftoff 11:44 a.m. ET Oct. 31

2025-10-31T04:16:27.539948-07:00

NASA Spaceflight

Scrutiny Grows Over Starship HLS as NASA Signals Possible Competition and Musk Pushes Back

2025-11-01T14:45:07.512710-07:00

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Space.com

U.S. Office of Space Commerce faces uncertain future after proposed budget cuts and new oversight Proposed budget cuts and new oversight are putting the Commerce Department's Office of Space Commerce at risk, sparking questions about its capacity to set commercial space policy, coordinate industry-facing services and sustain regulatory support for rapidly expanding private space activities.

2025-11-09T06:14:04.766011-08:00

U.S. Office of Space Commerce faces uncertain future after proposed budget cuts and new oversight

Ars Technica

Blue Origin CEO vows to 'move heaven and earth' to help NASA accelerate Moon return Blue Origin's CEO vowed the company will "move heaven and earth" to help NASA accelerate a return to the Moon, saying "we have some ideas that we think could accelerate the path to the Moon." The remarks frame an explicit offer of company support to speed lunar plans.

2025-11-08T14:51:50.407031-08:00

Blue Origin CEO vows to 'move heaven and earth' to help NASA accelerate Moon return

Universe Today

Leaked footage of 3I/ATLAS reignites debate over artificial origin as NASA activates Planetary Defence Network In July 2025 the ATLAS survey in Chile detected interstellar object 3I/ATLAS; recently leaked footage has reignited debate over whether it is a natural comet or an artificial object. NASA has activated its Planetary Defence Network and figures such as Avi Loeb warn of a potential 'black swan' risk.

2025-11-07T13:18:21.367400-08:00

Leaked footage of 3I/ATLAS reignites debate over artificial origin as NASA activates Planetary Defence Network

SpaceNews.com

Europe's hyperspectral Earth-observation lead hinges on public–private partnerships Europe's lead in hyperspectral Earth observation depends on public–private partnerships to finance sensor development, scale constellation deployment, and convert high-value spectral data into commercial services. Sustained government anchor customers, coordinated procurement and clear policy frameworks are essential for maintaining technological advantage and market growth.

2025-11-07T06:14:45.245050-08:00

Europe's hyperspectral Earth-observation lead hinges on public–private partnerships

SpaceNews.com

Army: Space is central to its long march toward a connected force The U.S. Army is positioning space capabilities as central to its push to create a "connected force," framing satellites and on‑orbit services as foundational for communications, command‑and‑control and shared situational awareness across echelons. The emphasis signals increased demand for resilient, interoperable space systems and joint support.

2025-11-07T05:14:24.643677-08:00

Army: Space is central to its long march toward a connected force

Reuters

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Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile to launch Europe-led direct-to-smartphone satellite constellation Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile plan to build a satellite constellation to deliver satellite-to-smartphone connectivity across Europe for commercial and government applications. The Europe-focused network will enable standard mobile handsets to access cellular services where terrestrial coverage is unavailable, extending reach and resilience.

2025-11-07T00:43:34.195586-08:00

Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile to launch Europe-led direct-to-smartphone satellite constellation

Axios

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Musk says SpaceX could go public 'at some point' — IPO prospect would reshape space industry Elon Musk said SpaceX could go public "at some point", opening the possibility of an IPO for one of the world’s most valuable private companies. A listing would recalibrate capital access, competitive dynamics and government relationships across launch, Starlink broadband and national-security programs.

2025-11-06T20:37:48.806765-08:00

Musk says SpaceX could go public 'at some point' — IPO prospect would reshape space industry

SpaceNews.com

FCC commissioner warns U.S. influence on satellite spectrum debates could wane An FCC commissioner warned that declining U.S. influence could make it harder to win international backing for American positions on satellite spectrum and related space issues at upcoming multilateral meetings. The warning raises concerns about Washington’s ability to shape global spectrum rules that affect commercial and military satellite operations.

2025-11-06T15:33:18.427102-08:00

FCC commissioner warns U.S. influence on satellite spectrum debates could wane

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