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Space.com • Elizabeth Howell

Russia targets 2036 Venera‑D Venus mission with orbiter, lander and balloon

Russia has announced Venera‑D, a flagship Venus mission targeting a 2036 launch that would carry an orbiter, a surface lander and an atmospheric balloon. The plan frames Venera‑D as a strategic effort to revive Soviet‑era planetary exploration capabilities and national prestige.

2026-03-13T12:07:20.771853-07:00

AI M&A Commercial Space

CNBC • Ari Levy, Lora Kolodny

Elon Musk says xAI must be rebuilt amid co-founder exodus as SpaceX moves toward IPO

By CNBC: With xAI now in the hands of SpaceX, Elon Musk says he's rebuilding the artificial intelligence company following high-level departures.

2026-03-13T11:38:35.348196-07:00

Commercial Space Policy & Regulation

Wall Street Journal • Jason Zweig

Nasdaq's 'Hot IPO' Proposal Risks Unfair Treatment for SpaceX and Other High-Profile Listings

By Wall Street Journal: With offerings from SpaceX and OpenAI on the horizon, Nasdaq is considering a rules change that goes too far.

2026-03-13T10:48:45.053428-07:00

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Business Wire

Eutelsat: Termination of Capacity Contracts on Express AT1 and AT2 Satellites

By Business Wire: Regulatory News: Eutelsat (ISIN: FR0010221234 - Euronext Paris / London Stock Exchange: ETL) announces the termination of its contracts for capacity on the R...

SpaceNews.com

Eutelsat exits two Russian capacity leases after satellite failure

Via Satellite

Eutelsat Ends Contracts with RSCC for Express AT1 and AT2 Satellites

2026-03-12T17:51:19.999375-07:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Space Exploration & Science Missions NASA

Space.com • Elizabeth Howell

NASA begins construction of nuclear-powered Dragonfly rotorcraft for 2028 Titan mission

By Space.com: "This milestone essentially marks the birth of our flight system.".

Also: dailygalaxy.com

2026-03-13T06:13:58.828186-07:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Space Exploration & Science Missions Commercial Space

Ars Technica • Stephen Clark

Rocket Report: SpaceX commissions second Starbase pad; Pentagon seeks more missile interceptors; Artemis II clears review

By Ars Technica: SpaceX has started commissioning a second launch pad at the company's Starbase facility in Texas.

2026-03-13T06:00:45.244345-07:00

Satellite Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space Space Debris & Traffic Management

European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

Isar Aerospace to Launch Astroscale ELSA-M Orbital Debris Removal Mission

By European Spaceflight: Tokyo-headquartered Astroscale has selected Isar Aerospace to launch its ELSA-M orbital debris removal demonstrator no earlier than 2028.

2026-03-13T05:39:37.066113-07:00

Satellite Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space Space Policy & International Cooperation Space Defense & Militarization Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

SpaceNews.com • Askar Sinchev, H E Zhaslan Madiyev, Olaf J Groth

Kazakhstan at a crossroads: leverage Baikonur to become Eurasia’s space tech broker or risk becoming a pawn in the global space race

By SpaceNews.com: Kazakhstan must choose: be Eurasia’s tech broker or become a pawn in the new global space race.

2026-03-13T06:09:22.797260-07:00

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