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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

NASA advances TDRSS replacement effort, selecting three companies for next phase

NASA has selected three companies to advance to the next phase of an effort to develop a commercial replacement for its aging Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System constellation. The selection marks a step toward shifting a critical space communications service to commercial providers.

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2026-11-06T03:49:03.398882-08:00

defense Satellite Defense Budgets & Spending Commercial Space

Washington Post • Meryl Kornfield

White House said Starlink donated its service, but tax dollars are funding it

By Washington Post: Records show that Elon Musk’s company was given nearly $1.2 million in Pentagon awards.

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2026-11-06T03:04:36.502074-08:00

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European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

Avio Scales Back Demonstrator Programme Amid Technical Challenges

By European Spaceflight: Avio has reduced the scope and funding allocated to its STS rocket demonstrator programme following technical challenges and delays.

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2026-11-06T00:04:34.987897-08:00

Europe Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation

SpaceWatch Global • James Hydzik

LEAP Revives Hope for Mainland UK Vertical Launch with Sutherland Spaceport MoU

By SpaceWatch Global: U.S. based LEAP and Highlands and Islands Enterprise signed an MoU regarding the development of Sutherland Spaceport.

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2026-11-06T00:34:54.731428-08:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

AST SpaceMobile Joins U.S. Space Force Program to Advance Space-Based Sensing

By SpaceWatch Global: AST SpaceMobile will support STR under a USSF program to advance space-based sensing using commercially developed satellite technology.

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2026-11-06T01:34:55.539636-08:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Now What? Christophe Bosquillon

#SpaceWatchGL GRAY SPACE – Democrats Sweep Both U.S. Congressional Chambers. Space and Defence, Now What?

By SpaceWatch Global: How will the 2026 U.S. midterms reshape space policy? Christophe Bosquillon examines NASA, Space Force, Golden Dome and the implications for Europe.

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2026-11-06T01:34:55.589775-08:00

Viasat Satellite

Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Viasat hopes Viasat-3 satellites will energize its broadband markets; Equatys D2D JV still pending regulatory review

By Space Intel Report: BALI, Indonesia — Satellite hardware and service provider Viasat Inc.

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2026-11-05T23:34:45.612659-08:00

defense Satellite Commercial Space Space Defense & Militarization

Payload • Douglas Gorman, Victoria Woodburn

European Bodyguard Sats are Closer Thank You Think

By Payload: PAVE Space announced plans to launch a demo mission of its IBEX spacecraft—a highly maneuverable platform for commercial and defense payloads.

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2026-11-05T23:55:04.666892-08:00

NASA advances TDRSS replacement effort, selecting three companies for next phase

White House said Starlink donated its service, but tax dollars are funding it

Avio Scales Back Demonstrator Programme Amid Technical Challenges

LEAP Revives Hope for Mainland UK Vertical Launch with Sutherland Spaceport MoU

AST SpaceMobile Joins U.S. Space Force Program to Advance Space-Based Sensing

#SpaceWatchGL GRAY SPACE – Democrats Sweep Both U.S. Congressional Chambers. Space and Defence, Now What?

Viasat hopes Viasat-3 satellites will energize its broadband markets; Equatys D2D JV still pending regulatory review

European Bodyguard Sats are Closer Thank You Think

NASA selects three companies for TDRSS replacement program

White House said Starlink donated its service, but tax dollars are funding it

AST SpaceMobile Joins U.S. Space Force Program to Advance Space-Based Sensing

#SpaceWatchGL GRAY SPACE – Democrats Sweep Both U.S. Congressional Chambers. Space and Defence, Now What?

LEAP Revives Hope for Mainland UK Vertical Launch with Sutherland Spaceport MoU

Avio Scales Back Demonstrator Programme Amid Technical Challenges

Blue Origin pushes launch to January 2027 as it races to rebuild damaged launchpad

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Democratic midterm gains put defense spending and SpaceX under new scrutiny

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