Leadership   Commercial Space   Policy & Regulation  
Reuters • Courtney Rozen

SpaceX IPO boosts US Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler’s investment, netting millions after nomination

A Reuters review of U.S. Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler’s financial disclosures found her investment in Elon Musk’s SpaceX rose sharply following the company’s IPO, generating millions of dollars. The gains reportedly followed her nomination for the SBA role, elevating scrutiny of her post-nomination financial position tied to SpaceX.

Also: CNA
2026-07-17T03:27:17.334873-07:00
Satellite   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Space Debris & Traffic Management  
Space.com • Samantha Mathewson

Are we underestimating the threat of solar storms? A 'once-in-a-thousand-year' disaster is worth considering, scientists say

By Space.com: A new study suggests the most extreme solar storms to strike Earth could have greater impacts on satellites, power grids and communications than previously thought.

2026-07-17T03:10:03.859346-07:00
Satellite   BizAv   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization  
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Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Mobile satcom terminal & service provider Ovzon reports double-digit rev, EBITDA increase, still considering 2nd satellite

By Space Intel Report: TUPPER LAKE, NY — Swedish satellite operator and mobile satcom terminal manufacturer Ovzon reported a 48% increase in revenue and a 38% increase in EBITDA for the three months ending June 30 compared to a year ago, with operating profit and cash flow also posting substantial increases.

2026-07-17T04:45:24.393807-07:00
ISS   Space Policy & International Cooperation  
NASA • Lauren E. Low

NASA Welcomes Serbia as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory

By NASA: The Republic of Serbia signed the Artemis Accords Thursday during a ceremony hosted by NASA at the agency’s Headquarters in Washington, becoming the 69th nation to join a large community of like-minded nations committed to the peaceful, transparent, and responsible exploration of space.

Also: SpaceWatch Global
2026-07-16T15:50:51.949598-07:00
Satellite   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation  
Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

AST SpaceMobile Discloses Delays to Launch Campaign, Explores Vertical Integration

By Via Satellite: AST SpaceMobile has pushed back the expected timing of its launch campaign to early 2027, the company disclosed this week. The company also launched a share sale to raise $1 billion, mentioning it may consider vertical integration in launch.

2026-07-16T13:50:47.084854-07:00