Flying MagazineJack Daleo

NASA and Lockheed Martin X-59 poised for next step toward supersonic flight

After an initial series of lower-speed test flights, NASA and Lockheed Martin’s X-59 is reported to be nearly ready to begin supersonic operations. The program’s remaining preparation appears close to completion as the team moves from subsonic validation toward the next flight phase.

2026-05-30T05:11:28.640993-07:00
Space Intel ReportPeter B. de Selding

EU Council, as expected, sends proposed EU Space Act back to drawing board; dual-use space assets an issue

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — The European Union Competitiveness Council on May 29 said the most recent iteration of the EU Space Act still has unresolved issues relating individual nations’ autonomy on military space systems, the treatment of dual-use space systems and the treatment of non-EU space operators doing business in.

2026-05-29T14:25:37.344372-07:00
BloombergLoren Grush

Blue Origin’s New Glenn Rocket Explodes on Launchpad

By Bloomberg: Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket exploded in a massive fireball while undergoing a test on a Florida launchpad Thursday evening, dealing a major setback to the Jeff Bezos-backed firm in its efforts to challenge a dominant SpaceX.

2026-05-28T19:10:16.075507-07:00
Via SatelliteRachel Jewett

Sateliot Wins New Telenor IoT Deal

By Via Satellite: Sateliot, the Spanish based satellite company has announced IoT partnership with Telenor IoT. Telenor IoT is part of the Telenor Group, one of the largest telcos In the Nordic region.

2026-05-29T12:24:28.840471-07:00