Space Force   AI   Moon   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Workshop and analysis: US lacks a framework for responding to hostile acts in space as autonomy, escalation pathways, and Moon p

A Mitchell Institute workshop found limited consensus on where “competition” ends and “conflict” begins as China expands counterspace. Separate analysis argues space autonomy needs an authority architecture by 2027, while a new paper suggests Space Force may need a sustained Moon presence to manage escalating conflict risks.

Also: The Space Review, Air & Space Forces Mag and National Defense
2026-06-23T03:13:00.994667-07:00
Event   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Commercial Space  
Ars Technica • Stephen Clark

With Starfall, SpaceX eyes an edge in global cargo delivery from orbit

By Ars Technica: The purpose of Starfall is to support the "transport and delivery of goods through space.".

Also: Seeking Alpha and talkoftitusville.com
2026-06-22T22:40:31.194852-07:00
Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space   Export Controls & Trade Compliance  
Reuters • Joey Roulette

Firefly Aerospace expected to secure $110 million US EXIM loan, document shows

By Reuters: Rocket and spacecraft maker Firefly Aerospace is expected to secure a $110 million U.S. Export-Import Bank (EXIM) loan that would help fund the company's ​expansion of spacecraft production facilities in Texas, according to a document ‌reviewed by Reuters.

2026-06-22T22:58:14.165752-07:00
Space Exploration & Science Missions   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Space Debris & Traffic Management  
Universe Today • Alan Boyle

Happy Asteroid Day! Prize-Winning Plan Focuses on Space Infrastructure

By Universe Today: A proposal to create a new network for monitoring cosmic threats to off-world infrastructure has won this year's Schweickart Prize, which recognizes bright ideas for planetary defense.

2026-06-22T21:27:36.435774-07:00
Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Debris & Traffic Management  
NASA Spaceflight • Bastiaan Vellekoop, Haygen Warren

SpaceX to test upcoming Starfall reentry vehicle with demonstration mission on Tuesday

By NASA Spaceflight: SpaceX is set to launch a demonstration mission for its Starfall reentry vehicle early on Tuesday morning. Falcon 9 is scheduled to liftoff at 6:43 AM EDT (10:43 UTC) from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

Also: Spaceflight Now and Space.com
2026-06-22T14:11:30.498182-07:00