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Last Updated: Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 2:07 AM PDT
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SpaceNews.com
• Jason Rainbow
ESA funds Neuraspace AI software to improve GNSS-based satellite collision avoidance
By SpaceNews.com: Neuraspace is developing AI-powered software with support from the European Space Agency to help operators better harness navigation signals for satellite tracking and collision avoidance, the Portuguese space traffic management startup announced July 8.
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Satellite Evolution
Via Satellite
• Rachel Jewett
Indian Companies Target Quantum-Secure Satellite in New Partnership
By Via Satellite: Space TS and Synergy Quantum plan to develop what could be India's first indigenous quantum-secure satellite.
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Space.com
• Andrew Jones
Could NASA's Mars Sample Return be saved? Lockheed Martin proposes $3 billion plan to haul home Red Planet rocks (video)
By Space.com: The aerospace giant says it can revive Mars Sample Return with a leaner, lower-cost approach drawing on proven designs.
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Via Satellite
• Rachel Jewett
Measat Receives Authorization for Satellite Services in India
By Via Satellite: Malaysian satellite operator Measat has received authorization to provide satellite services in India through NewSpace India Limited as a local partner. .
Satellite Evolution
MEASAT secures IN-SPACe authorisation for satellite services in India
TechCrunch
• Aria Alamalhodaei
SpaceX in talks to raise new funding at $400B valuation
By TechCrunch: The company’s strategy is to raise money via a fundraising round and separately hold a tender offer to allow employees to sell some of their shares to a select group of investors.
techfundingnews.com
Elon Musk’s SpaceX eyes fresh funding at a $400B valuation: Is the IPO plan on?
SpaceNews.com
• Jeff Foust
Honda still in R&D phase of reusable launch vehicle technology
By SpaceNews.com: Despite a successful test flight of an RLV prototype last month, Honda has yet to decide whether to pursue development of an operational vehicle.
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DefenseNews.com
• Courtney Albon
Air Force review spotlights risks in Space Development Agency’s go-fast approach
By DefenseNews.com: The report recommends SDA make process and culture changes as it looks to scale from handfuls of demo satellites to hundreds of operational spacecraft.
