SpaceNews.com
• Sandra Erwin
U.S. Space Command will invite commercial space companies to participate in a classified wargame focused on nuclear threats in space. The move folds industry partners into sensitive military scenario planning and highlights increasing reliance on commercial capabilities in contested-orbit rehearsals.
Space.com
• Mike Wall
By Space.com: "Starship launch in 6 weeks.".
Breaking Defense
• Theresa Hitchens
By Breaking Defense: Gen. Stephen Whiting, commander of US Space Command, today revealed his "Apollo Maneuvers" exercise concept involving satellite movements, responsive launch and "spectrum maneuvering.".
SpaceNews.com
• Sandra Erwin
By SpaceNews.com: Space Command’s case for orbital logistics: Why the Pentagon is being urged to think beyond launch Space Command’s case for orbital logistics: Why the Pentagon is being urged to think beyond launch.
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• Andrew Jones
By SpaceNews.com: China set for crewed lunar tests, record launches, moon mission and reusable rockets in 2026 China appears set to accelerate its launch rate this year while also conducting tests key to its crewed lunar ambitions and launching major missions.
SpaceNews.com
By SpaceNews.com: Space Futures Centre, World Economic Forum Launch Space Debris Insights Report.
Payload
• Douglas Gorman
By Payload: Skynopy will integrate its ground station services into Airbus’ operations, with the goal of reducing latency in Airbus’ OneAtlas platform.
SpaceNews.com
• Jason Rainbow
By SpaceNews.com: OQ Technology is preparing to deploy a small satellite to test using C-band to connect smartphones from LEO, joining SpaceX in a push to repurpose part of the spectrum for direct-to-device services.
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• Debra Werner
