Space Force   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization  
Breaking Defense • Theresa Hitchens

Space Force adds two startups to SSC’s National Security Space Launch Phase 3 Lane 1 qualified launch-provider pool

The U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command has added two startups to its National Security Space Launch Phase 3 Lane 1 program, bringing the qualified pool of launch providers to seven. The update expands participation in SSC’s small, medium launch-provider lane for national security missions.

2026-07-08T11:46:10.763126-07:00
Europe   Defense Budgets & Spending   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization   Workforce & Skills Development  
Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Eurospace: Europe's space industry sales increased 23% in 2025, headcount just 2.2%; startups are 11% of work force

By Space Intel Report: TUPPER LAKE, NY — Europe’s space industry booked 10.9 billion euros ($12.5 billion) in sales in 2025, an increase of 23% from 2024 as European governments ramped their spending, especially for military programs, according to industry association ASD-Eurospace.

2026-07-08T10:52:19.475560-07:00
Blue Origin   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Commercial Space  
CNBC • Annie Palmer

Bezos' Blue Origin valued at $130 billion in first outside fundraising round

By CNBC: Bezos' Blue Origin is raising outside capital in a round valuing the rocket company at $130 billion, sources told CNBC's Andrew Ross Sorkin.

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2026-07-08T05:45:56.159359-07:00