Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Boeing   NASA  
Bloomberg • Julie Johnsson, Loren Grush, Sana Pashankar

NASA classifies 2024 Boeing Starliner mishap with Challenger/Columbia; to release CFT investigation findings

NASA will release investigation findings at 2:00 pm ET on Feb. 19 into the botched 2024 crewed Boeing Starliner flight, which the agency has classified alongside the Challenger and Columbia shuttle disasters after failures that left two astronauts stranded in orbit for nine months.

Also: Reuters, Space Policy Online, nasawatch.com, CNN, CTV News, rocketcitynow.com, news.ssbcrack.com, abcnews.com, The Independent, CNA, miragenews.com and miragenews.com
2026-02-19T10:02:21.748038-08:00
Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Defense Policy  
DefenseNews.com • Brooke Griswold

SpaceX and Blue Origin pivot to lunar development as Pentagon advances 'Golden Dome' missile-defence push

By DefenseNews.com: The largest U.S. commercial space companies recently shifted priorities toward lunar development, just as DOD pushes its next-gen missile shield plans.

Also: c4isrnet.com and Military Times
2026-02-19T11:06:44.179640-08:00
Supply Chain   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airbus   Airbus A320  
Space Intel Report • Peter B de Selding

Airbus Space Systems posts 16.2% revenue rise in 2025, returns to profitability after 2024 losses

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — Airbus Space Systems reported a 16.2% increase in revenue in 2025 compared….

Also: euro-sd.com, business-live.co.uk and Seeking Alpha
2026-02-19T07:33:24.479694-08:00
Satellite   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space   Policy & Regulation   Export Controls & Trade Compliance  
Payload • Jacqueline Feldscher

US Chamber Pushes for Licensing and ITAR Reform to Modernize U.S. Space Infrastructure in 2026

By Payload: “How do we encourage the government to take the necessary actions to modernize our space infrastructure? That includes physical, policy and regulatory,” Neal said.

2026-02-19T05:30:31.345084-08:00
Satellite   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space   Space Debris & Traffic Management  
SpaceNews.com

EarthDaily Constellation to Enter Commercial Operations in Summer 2026 After Additional May Launch

By SpaceNews.com: With six additional satellites launching in May and continued expansion later this year, the EarthDaily Constellation will enter commercial operations in Summer 2026, delivering daily, consistent global coverage.

2026-02-19T06:33:11.843323-08:00