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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

SASC endorsements back closer Space Force–intelligence coordination and faster, commercial-led space acquisition

U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee action on Trump administration nominees for two key national security space posts backs closer coordination between the Space Force and intelligence agencies. The nominees also argue for broader commercial technology use and faster acquisition execution for space programs, including national reconnaissance efforts.

2026-07-14T12:14:45.157104-07:00
Satellite   Supply Chain   Commercial Space  
Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Small satellite builder & operator Axelspace reports 38% revenue decline, wider operating loss for 6M to May 31

By Space Intel Report: TUPPER LAKE, NY — Small satellite manufacturer and operator Axelspace of Japan reported a 39% decline in revenue and a wider operating loss for the six months ending May 31 compared to the same period a year ago, citing higher costs for construction of a satellite test model, increased personnel charges and a change.

2026-07-14T10:15:00.688464-07:00
ISS   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   NASA  
Associated Press • Vladimir Isachenkov

US-Russian crew arrives at the International Space Station for 8-month mission

By Associated Press: 1 of 5 | Expedition 75 Roscosmos cosmonaut Anna Kikina, top, NASA astronaut Anil Menon, middle, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Pyotr Dubrov, bottom, wave farewell prior to boarding the Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft for launch, Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.

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2026-07-14T04:46:53.408861-07:00