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Last Updated: Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 7:41 PM PDT
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SpaceX launches 26 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit from California
By Space.com: Liftoff occurred at 10:05 p.m. EDT on Tuesday (July 15).

Satellite Services Support 18% of UK GDP, UK Space Agency Reports
By SpaceNews.com: New research released by the UK Space Agency underscores the country’s growing reliance on satellite technologies, which supported industries accounting for about 18% of national GDP.

Europe's space industry: Employment outpaces revenue growth, raising concerns over startups’ sustainability
By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — Europe’s ASD Eurospace industry association's annual “Facts and Figures” presentation this year….

Musk’s SpaceX Plans Share Sale That Would Value Company at About $400 Billion
By Bloomberg: Elon Musk’s SpaceX is planning an insider share sale that would value the company at about $400 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.

Ax-4 private astronaut mission returns to Earth
By SpaceNews.com: A SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft safely splashed down off the California coast early July 15, wrapping up a nearly three-week private astronaut mission.

Gilmour Space’s Eris rocket set for second launch attempt from Australia
By NASA Spaceflight: Gilmour Space is preparing once more to launch its homegrown Eris rocket no earlier than….

Rep. Stevens’ Bill Would Invest in US Rare Earths Supply Chain
By Payload: The commercial space economy runs on rare Earth minerals, but the rare Earths in space today have one thing in common: the vast majority come from China. .