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Space Force Supply Chain Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Space Defense & Militarization

SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Space Force awards SpaceX $1.6B for 18 Falcon 9 launches under NSSL Phase 3 to deploy sensing & targeting military satellites

The U.S. Space Force has awarded SpaceX two launch task orders worth $1.6 billion for 18 Falcon 9 missions through 2027, carrying Pentagon satellites for detecting and targeting airborne objects. The batch is the largest publicly announced under the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 program and follows a July 17 $11.4 billion NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1 ceiling plus-up.

Reuters • Joey Roulette

SpaceX gets $1.6 billion US Space Force order for 18 Falcon 9 launches

SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

SpaceX wins $1.6 billion in launch orders for military satellite networks

Also: Spaceflight Now, Breaking Defense, APAC Defence Reporter, Aviation Week, Air & Space Forces Mag, defence-industry.eu, investors.lockheedmartin.com, interestingengineering.com, Defense Daily and 8 more

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2026-07-29T14:47:11.389180-07:00

Moon Space Exploration & Science Missions

Universe Today • Laurence Tognetti

Scientists Map Moon Regolith to Aid Lunar Bases

By Universe Today: A strong foundation is key for any building construction, and this doesn’t just apply to construction on Earth. As humanity slowly expands throughout the many worlds of our solar system, and possibly beyond, understanding the planetary surfaces is key to constructing long-lasting habitats beyond Earth.

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2026-07-29T19:01:18.791966-07:00

Satellite Space Policy & International Cooperation Space Debris & Traffic Management

Universe Today • Andy Tomaswick

Astronomers Use "Blind Stacking" to Uncover Invisible Space Junk Threatening Geosynchronous Orbit

By Universe Today: Geostationary orbit (GEO) is arguably one of the most important orbital spaces we have. So it's critical that we keep it clear of debris that could destroy the valuable GPS, weather tracking, and communications satellites already in this orbit.

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2026-07-29T19:17:12.776107-07:00

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CNBC • Lora Kolodny

SpaceX faces House Energy Committee demand to tour its AI data centers in Memphis

By CNBC: The ranking member of the House Committee on Energy is demanding SpaceX records and a tour of its data centers and power plants in and around Memphis, Tennessee.

1 Source

2026-07-29T18:01:40.601897-07:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space Policy & Regulation

SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Proposed rule would exempt commercial launch licensing from environmental regulations

By SpaceNews.com: The Department of Transportation is proposing to exempt commercial space launch licensing from many environmental regulations.

1 Source

2026-07-29T16:30:05.984978-07:00

JWST Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Space Exploration & Science Missions Human Spaceflight & Space Stations NASA

Space.com • Monisha Ravisetti

'It's going to do things that currently are impossible': The Roman Space Telescope, NASA's next great observatory, is ready to launch Aug. 30

By Space.com: Roman's month of Milky Way observations would take Hubble about a century to complete.

Also: Florida Today

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2026-07-29T15:50:05.343540-07:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space Space Defense & Militarization

Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

True Anomaly Details ‘Space Pursuit’ in Victus Haze Mission

By Via Satellite: True Anomaly detailed a space-to-space pursuit between the Rocket Lab-built Puma spacecraft and the True Anomaly Jackal-0004 spacecraft as part of the Victus Haze mission for the U.S.

Also: Aviation Week

2 Sources

2026-07-29T14:47:49.105859-07:00

Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)

Via Satellite • Mark Holmes

Cyber Firm Resecurity Joins Space ISAC

By Via Satellite: Resecurity is the latest cybersecurity company to join Space ISAC as a member. As a provider of cyber threat intelligence and digital risk protection,.

1 Source

2026-07-29T14:47:47.807524-07:00

Space Force awards SpaceX $1.6B for 18 Falcon 9 launches under NSSL Phase 3 to deploy sensing & targeting military satellites

SpaceX gets $1.6 billion US Space Force order for 18 Falcon 9 launches

SpaceX wins $1.6 billion in launch orders for military satellite networks

Scientists Map Moon Regolith to Aid Lunar Bases

Astronomers Use "Blind Stacking" to Uncover Invisible Space Junk Threatening Geosynchronous Orbit

SpaceX faces House Energy Committee demand to tour its AI data centers in Memphis

Proposed rule would exempt commercial launch licensing from environmental regulations

'It's going to do things that currently are impossible': The Roman Space Telescope, NASA's next great observatory, is ready to launch Aug. 30

True Anomaly Details ‘Space Pursuit’ in Victus Haze Mission

Cyber Firm Resecurity Joins Space ISAC

Astronomers Use "Blind Stacking" to Uncover Invisible Space Junk Threatening Geosynchronous Orbit

Scientists Map Moon Regolith to Aid Lunar Bases

SpaceX faces House Energy Committee demand to tour its AI data centers in Memphis

Proposed rule would exempt commercial launch licensing from environmental regulations

'It's going to do things that currently are impossible': The Roman Space Telescope, NASA's next great observatory, is ready to launch Aug. 30

True Anomaly Details ‘Space Pursuit’ in Victus Haze Mission

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