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Pentagon backs space-based solar power—linking NATO summit priorities to anticipated Farnborough work

The Pentagon is pursuing space-based solar power, positioning the effort as part of broader defense and allied priorities discussed around the NATO summit. With Farnborough in view, the program’s next milestones are expected to shape near-term industry engagement and technology focus areas.

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2026-07-14T09:45:55.662937-07:00

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Associated Press • Vladimir Isachenkov

US-Russian crew blast off for 8-month stint on the International Space Station

By Associated Press: A U.S.-Russian space crew has successfully blasted off on a mission to the International Space Station.

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Soyuz MS-29 set to launch new crew to ISS from Russia

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Ex-SpaceX flight doc, two cosmonauts launch on Soyuz MS-29 to ISS

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2026-07-14T04:46:53.408861-07:00

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Payload • Victoria Woodburn

Spinifex Space Launches With Australian Test Ranges

By Payload: Spinifex Space will provide end-to-end suborbital launch campaigns, private range access, and test and evaluation (T&E) infrastructure.

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2026-07-14T05:52:22.038664-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

U.K. government preparing to release new space strategy

By SpaceNews.com: The British government is preparing to release a new space strategy that will provide a “whole-of-government” approach for space in the country.

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2026-07-14T05:15:27.297392-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Lunar Outpost Europe Joins ESA's Moonraker Lunar Mapping Mission

By SpaceWatch Global: Lunar Outpost's European subsidiary, will be contributing to Moonraker, the lunar LiDAR mapping mission being led by NUVIEW GmbH.

Also: Payload

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2026-07-14T01:14:38.831411-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Flexell Space

Flexell Space raises $20 Million in Series A round

By SpaceNews.com: UIWANG, South Korea, July 14 — FLEXELL SPACE, a developer of next-generation space solar solutions, announced that it has completed a $20 million Series A funding round.

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2026-07-13T17:14:25.995552-07:00

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Space.com • Mike Wall

Russia launches a NASA astronaut and 2 cosmonauts to the International Space Station

By Space.com: NASA astronaut Anil Menon and two cosmonauts launched toward the International Space Station atop a Russian rocket at 10:47 a.m. EDT on Tuesday (July 14), and are set to dock just two hours later.

Also: NASA and newsnationnow.com

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2026-07-13T14:16:13.806794-07:00

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Pentagon backs space-based solar power—linking NATO summit priorities to anticipated Farnborough work

US-Russian crew blast off for 8-month stint on the International Space Station

Soyuz MS-29 set to launch new crew to ISS from Russia

Ex-SpaceX flight doc, two cosmonauts launch on Soyuz MS-29 to ISS

Spinifex Space Launches With Australian Test Ranges

U.K. government preparing to release new space strategy

Lunar Outpost Europe Joins ESA's Moonraker Lunar Mapping Mission

Flexell Space raises $20 Million in Series A round

Russia launches a NASA astronaut and 2 cosmonauts to the International Space Station

Poland to host new ESA center as government boosts investments in space

ESA and Poland to Establish New Civil Security and Resilience Center in Warsaw

ESA and Poland to establish a new civil security and resilience centre in Warsaw

Pentagon pursues space-based solar power

Spinifex Space Launches With Australian Test Ranges

U.K. government preparing to release new space strategy

US-Russian crew blast off for 8-month stint on the International Space Station

Lunar Outpost Europe Joins ESA's Moonraker Lunar Mapping Mission

Flexell Space raises $20 Million in Series A round

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