Payload
• Jacqueline Feldscher
The election has reshaped the political landscape for the U.S. space sector. This analysis examines which space interests emerged as winners or losers and what the results could mean for the next phase of policy and industry priorities.
SpaceNews.com
• Jeff Foust
By SpaceNews.com: Astrolab is expanding from rovers into lunar infrastructure with systems that can provide power and communications for a future moon base.
Bloomberg
• Ian King, Kelcee Griffis
By Bloomberg: Qualcomm Inc. will supply hardware components for SpaceX’s planned nationwide terrestrial wireless network, the latest sign that Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite company is committed to challenging the biggest players in the US mobile industry.
Payload
• Douglas Gorman
By Payload: Orbital Matter announced it would partner with EnduroSat for mission in 2028 to deploy a 5 kW solar array with its 3D printing capabilities.
New York Times
• Ryan Mac
By New York Times: The world’s richest person has antagonized Democrats, some of whom have signaled their intent to investigate him when they take control of Congress.
SpaceNews.com
• Hope Hodge Seck
By SpaceNews.com: You’ll also receive our weekly Editor’s Choice, SpaceNews This Week and Opinions newsletters. Opt-out at any time.
Space.com
• Mark Piesing
By Space.com: The U.K. startup Shield Space is racing to apply the lessons of drone warfare in Ukraine to develop swarms of up to 100 autonomous, satellite-defending cubesats.
SpaceWatch Global
• Joshua Faleti
By SpaceWatch Global: Maritime Launch begins trading on the TSX as it advances Spaceport Nova Scotia through new government and commercial partnerships.
The Daily Debrief
One concise daily briefing across aviation, defense and space—key developments, corroborating sources, and the context leaders need to act.
Space Intel Report
• Peter B. de Selding
Bloomberg
• Irene Garcia Perez, Reshmi Basu
Via Satellite
• Rachel Jewett
