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NASA • Jennifer M Dooren

NASA selects Axiom Space for fifth private astronaut mission to the ISS, targeted for 2027

NASA has signed an order with Axiom Space for the fifth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, targeted to launch in 2027. The agreement continues NASA's use of commercial partners to provide crewed access and private astronaut services to the ISS.

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2026-01-30T16:05:33.618918-08:00

Commercial Space

CNBC • Lora Kolodny

Files show Elon Musk discussed visiting Jeffrey Epstein’s island and hosting him at SpaceX

By CNBC: Elon Musk corresponded with Jeffrey Epstein in 2012 and 2013, according to newly released files, and sought to visit Epstein's island and host him at SpaceX.

2026-01-30T18:13:43.555722-08:00

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TechCrunch • Sean O'Kane

Blue Origin pauses space‑tourism flights to prioritize lunar program

By TechCrunch: The company is trying to take advantage of President Donald Trump's desire to return astronauts to the lunar surface by the end of his term.

New York Times

Blue Origin Pauses New Shepard Space-Tourism Flights for Two Years to Prioritize NASA Moon Contracts

CNBC

Blue Origin shutters New Shepard rocket program to focus on moon lander development

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2026-01-30T13:14:20.773079-08:00

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CNBC • Annie Palmer

Amazon Seeks FCC Extension to Complete Satellite Rollout for 'Amazon Leo' Internet Service

By CNBC: The company needs to bring more of its satellites online so it can begin offering an internet-from-space service that was recently rebranded as Amazon Leo.

Also: GeekWire, cosmiclog.com and Bloomberg Law

2026-01-30T17:34:49.558469-08:00

Satellite M&A Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

Reuters • Echo Wang, Joey Roulette, Milana Vinn

Exclusive: SpaceX generated about $8 billion in profit last year ahead of IPO, sources say

By Reuters: SpaceX's most recent financials, which have not been previously reported, led some banks to estimate that the company could raise more than $50 billion at a valuation exceeding $1.5 trillion, sources say.

Also: TechCrunch and stocktwits.com

2026-01-30T14:09:42.776060-08:00

Moon Space Exploration & Science Missions NASA

Universe Today • Carolyn Collins Petersen

Europa Surface Cracks Reveal Ammonia Compounds — Implications for Ocean Chemistry and Astrobiology

By Universe Today: The search for life-supporting worlds in the Solar System includes the Jovian moon Europa. Yes, it's an iceberg of a world, but underneath its frozen exterior lies a deep, salty ocean and a nickel-iron core.

2026-01-30T16:13:36.318346-08:00

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NASA Spaceflight • Sawyer Rosenstein

Former SpaceX astronaut discusses training as a NASA astronaut candidate

By NASA Spaceflight: Training is underway for NASA’s newest class of astronaut candidates at the Johnson Space Center….

2026-01-30T14:13:35.240437-08:00

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Space.com • Josh Dinner

NASA Prioritizes Artemis 2, Complicating Scheduling for SpaceX Crew-12

By Space.com: Artemis seems to be NASA's primary focus.

2026-01-30T15:30:02.291104-08:00

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