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Reuters • David Shepardson

US regulator proposes rule to accelerate approvals for commercial space missions by reducing required legal reviews

The US aviation regulator has proposed new rules aimed at speeding approval timelines for commercial space missions, including rocket and satellite launches. The proposal would remove the requirement for missions to follow provisions of 13 environmental and other laws, shifting to a faster approval pathway for operators.

Also: transportation.gov
2026-07-28T13:01:07.477949-07:00
Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Commercial Space  
NASA Spaceflight • Ryan Weber

Ship 40's flawless flight promotes next mission catch potential

By NASA Spaceflight: SpaceX’s Starship Flight 13 demonstrated that the Ship can complete its mission and return intact, surviving water impact without destruction. The Booster, however, remains a work in progress as SpaceX continues refining the clean-sheet Block 3 design.

2026-07-28T10:41:59.241200-07:00
Viasat   Satellite   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation  
Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Viasat: We have $291M in satellite manufacturing payments to 2031, and $510M in capacity leases on other satellites

By Space Intel Report: TUPPER LAKE, NY — Viasat Inc. had $291.4 million in satellite construction payments due in the next five years as of March 31 and another $509.8 million in future commitments to purchase satellites capacity from third-party fleet operators, Viasat said in its 2026 annual report.

2026-07-28T11:17:18.680889-07:00
AI   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Commercial Space  
Bloomberg • Bailey Lipschultz

SpaceX Rebounds After Briefly Plunging 20% Below IPO Price

By Bloomberg: SpaceX shares bounced back after temporarily erasing one-fifth of their value from the record setting debut of Elon Musk’s rocket, satellite and artificial intelligence company, as investors shunned riskier technology firms.

2026-07-28T06:57:04.971216-07:00