Today In Space
Last Updated: Thursday, July 10, 2025, 3:29 PM PDT
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NASA, SpaceX targeting July 31 for launch of Crew-11 astronaut mission to ISS
By Space.com: "I have spent so many years imagining exactly what this is going to be like.".

Dawn Aerospace Joins European HYDEF Program with In-Space Propulsion Expertise
By SpaceWatch Global: Dawn Aerospace has been contracted to support the design and evaluation of advanced liquid propulsion systems for the HYDEF program.

Bollinger Modifying Vessel As Landing Platform For Rocket Lab’s Neutron Launch Vehicle
By Defense Daily: Bollinger Shipyards is modifying a 400-foot vessel to be the ocean landing platform for Rocket Lab Corp.’s reusable Neutron medium-lift rocket, Rocket Lab.

Space industry sticks with single-use satellite model despite new technologies
By SpaceNews.com: Space industry sticks with single-use satellite model despite new technologies Space industry sticks with single-use satellite model despite new technologies.

Varda Space Industries appears to be making credible progress toward developing the nascent manufacturing-in-space industry. The company announced an impressive $187 million Series C round of funding on Thursday
By Ars Technica: “A decent chunk of the capital is going to go toward scaling up our production.”….

Axiom Completes Initial Crew Testing of Next-Generation Spacesuits
By Flying Magazine: NASA astronauts will don Axiom suits when they explore the lunar south pole on the Artemis III mission, scheduled for mid-2027.

China’s orbital maneuvers blur the line between peaceful and provocative
By SpaceNews.com: China’s orbital maneuvers blur the line between peaceful and provocative.