LEO   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   NASA  
SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

NASA trims support for multiple commercial LEO stations as it reprioritizes to speed lunar plans

NASA is revamping its Commercial LEO strategy, withdrawing agency support for two planned post‑ISS commercial stations and proposing a phased transition that uses the ISS as a bridge. The move redirects resources to accelerate moon missions and a sustained lunar base, reshaping Houston‑led programs and increasing pressure on commercial developers to secure private funding.

douglasmmessier.substack.com • Douglas Messier

NASA Reduces Support for Commercial Space Stations

Also: The Independent, orbitaltoday.com and Scientific American
2026-03-25T06:10:23.971977-07:00
Satellite   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space   Policy & Regulation  
Reuters

SpaceX aims to file for IPO as soon as this week, The Information reports

By Reuters: SpaceX is aiming to file its initial public offering prospectus with regulators later this week or next week, The Information reported on Tuesday, citing a person with direct knowledge of the plans.

2026-03-25T04:15:37.878121-07:00
Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   NASA  
Universe Today • Andy Tomaswick

NASA's Dragonfly Rotorcraft Begins Integration and Testing Ahead of Mission To Titan

By Universe Today: We’re getting close to launch day for Dragonfly! Engineers at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland, have officially kicked off the integration and testing stage for the car-sized, nuclear-powered helicopter bound for Saturn’s largest moon, Titan.

2026-03-25T04:35:21.214477-07:00
Satellite   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space  
European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

PAVE Space Raises $40M Seed to Accelerate LYOBA Heavy‑Lift Kick Stage Development

By European Spaceflight: Switzerland’s PAVE Space has raised $40 million in seed funding to accelerate development of its LYOBA heavy-lift kick stage.

Also: Payload and techfundingnews.com
2026-03-25T04:04:47.517414-07:00