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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

NASA targets 2028 launch for nuclear electric propulsion demonstration mission

A visit to a national laboratory has strengthened NASA officials’ confidence in launching a nuclear electric propulsion demonstration mission by the end of 2028. The milestone would advance the agency’s effort to validate nuclear-powered propulsion for future deep-space missions.

1 Source

2026-08-11T14:32:09.218360-07:00

Satellite Space Defense & Militarization Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)

Breaking Defense • Theresa Hitchens

Laser weapons for space? US officials see threat, opportunity

By Breaking Defense: Directed-energy and cyber weapons, as well as bombs targeted on communications hubs, all have potential to disable large satellite constellations, said Lt.

1 Source

2026-08-11T13:50:04.229318-07:00

Commercial Space

Reuters • Gwladys Fouche

Norway wealth fund holds $1.2 bln stake in SpaceX

By Reuters: Norway's $2.3 trillion wealth fund, the world's largest, held a 0.05% stake ‌in SpaceX worth $1.22 billion as of June 30, it said for the first time on Tuesday, in an updated list of holdings.

1 Source

2026-08-11T12:50:36.827087-07:00

Satellite Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Airbus

Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Thaicom, struggling with Thaicom-4 retirement and Thaicom 9 delay, says Thaicom 10 won't enter service until H1 2029

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — Satellite fleet operator Thaicom, already scrambling to relocate customers in advance of the Thaicom 4 later this year and production delays in its Astranis-built Thaicom 9, said its Airbus-built Thaicom 10 launch has slipped again, to late 2028, because of launch availability.

1 Source

2026-08-11T13:05:03.619143-07:00

Satellite LEO Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

Space.com • Mike Wall

SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites to orbit from Florida (video, photos)

By Space.com: SpaceX has launched more than 70 Starlink missions this year already.

Spaceflight Now

Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg SFB

orlandosentinel.com

Pictures: 51 Space Coast launches and counting in 2026

5 Sources

2026-08-11T09:37:18.219856-07:00

Satellite Space Defense & Militarization Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

CNBC • Elsa Ohlen

Ukraine war sparked race for countries to build spy satellites, space-tech CEO says

By CNBC: Governments are ramping up satellite capabilities as space intelligence becomes increasingly critical to modern warfare.

1 Source

2026-08-11T08:35:20.966699-07:00

Satellite Europe Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

defence-industry.eu • Martin Chomsky

Rocket Lab establishes German subsidiary to target sovereign European satellite manufacturing and Electron and Neutron launch demand

By defence-industry.eu: Rocket Lab has established Rocket Lab Germany GmbH, expanding its European presence as the company targets growing demand for sovereign satellite manufacturing and launch capacity.

SpaceWatch Global

Rocket Lab Establishes Rocket Lab Germany to Deliver Sovereign Space and Launch Capabilities to Europe

SpaceNews.com

First Neutron launch may slip to 2027

Also: Bloomberg, AeroTime, Payload, Via Satellite, Defense Daily, Seeking Alpha and 4 more

21 Sources

2026-08-10T16:20:44.583163-07:00

AI M&A Commercial Space

CNBC • Liz Napolitano

SpaceX shares can more than double, Morgan Stanley says. The bull thesis isn't based on space business

By CNBC: SpaceX has worked to become a bigger player in AI by acquiring startup Cursor, and that should add considerable value to its shares, Morgan Stanley says.

Also: startuphub.ai and Seeking Alpha

3 Sources

2026-08-11T07:21:38.871288-07:00

NASA targets 2028 launch for nuclear electric propulsion demonstration mission

Laser weapons for space? US officials see threat, opportunity

Norway wealth fund holds $1.2 bln stake in SpaceX

Thaicom, struggling with Thaicom-4 retirement and Thaicom 9 delay, says Thaicom 10 won't enter service until H1 2029

SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites to orbit from Florida (video, photos)

Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg SFB

Pictures: 51 Space Coast launches and counting in 2026

Ukraine war sparked race for countries to build spy satellites, space-tech CEO says

Rocket Lab establishes German subsidiary to target sovereign European satellite manufacturing and Electron and Neutron launch demand

Rocket Lab Establishes Rocket Lab Germany to Deliver Sovereign Space and Launch Capabilities to Europe

First Neutron launch may slip to 2027

SpaceX shares can more than double, Morgan Stanley says. The bull thesis isn't based on space business

National lab visit boosts NASA’s confidence in space nuclear propulsion mission

Laser weapons for space? US officials see threat, opportunity

Thaicom, struggling with Thaicom-4 retirement and Thaicom 9 delay, says Thaicom 10 won't enter service until H1 2029

Norway wealth fund holds $1.2 bln stake in SpaceX

SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites to orbit from Florida (video, photos)

Ukraine war sparked race for countries to build spy satellites, space-tech CEO says

SpaceX wants to put 1 million AI satellites in orbit. What would that do to Earth's climate?

#SpaceWatchGL Opinion: Europe’s Space Leadership Enters an Uncertain Autumn

BlackSky wins seven-figure, multiyear international contract

Former Space Force general joins Lunar Outpost board

Long March 7A fails shortly after liftoff during communications-satellite launch

SpaceX shares rebound after $7.8 billion Q2 revenue beat as satellite and Starship ambitions raise commercial-space stakes

Europe’s IRIS² Moves Into Implementation as SpaceRISE Consortium Commits €3.39 Billion

Rocket Lab unveils deployable GHOST launch system as Neutron’s debut risks slipping to 2027

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