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Bloomberg • Rebecca Torrence

K2 Space raises $500M to build large satellites for high-power communications and defense missions, valuing the company at $6.8B

Satellite startup K2 Space, focused on building large spacecraft for data-intensive communications and defense missions, has raised $500 million in a new funding round. The investment comes as the company prepares to announce the financing at a reported $6.8 billion valuation.

2026-07-30T06:04:41.703082-07:00
Aviation Safety & Regulation   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Policy & Regulation  
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AeroTime • Stephen Pope

FAA proposes waiving environmental rules to speed commercial space launches

By AeroTime: The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed allowing the agency to waive requirements under 13 federal environmental and natural-resource laws when reviewing certain commercial space licenses and permits.

2026-07-30T06:34:39.161714-07:00
Satellite   AI   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation  
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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Siemens software to power Nyx reusable spacecraft

By AeroTime: The Exploration Company has adopted Siemens Xcelerator software to accelerate the development of its reusable Nyx cargo spacecraft.

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2026-07-30T05:03:26.309949-07:00
Moon   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Commercial Space   Space Debris & Traffic Management  
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Space.com • Leonard David

A SpaceX rocket will crash into the moon next week, and scientists aren't sure what to expect

By Space.com: Scientists are preparing to study the effects of human-made impacts on the moon when a spent SpaceX rocket stage impacts the lunar surface on Aug. 5.

2026-07-30T03:04:48.458143-07:00
Europe   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation  
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SpaceWatch Global • Judith Delany

#SpaceWatchGL Opinion: Europe's Innovation Problem Isn't Innovation

By SpaceWatch Global: Europe produces no shortage of space innovation, yet many ideas never become commercial success. Judith Delany explores why the handover between research, industry, investors and policymakers may be Europe's missing competitive advantage.

2026-07-30T01:19:18.516873-07:00
Space Force   Supply Chain   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Defense & Militarization  
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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Space Force awards All Points $250 million to expand satellite processing at Vandenberg

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force awarded All Points Logistics a $250 million contract to expand satellite processing capacity at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.

Also: Spaceflight Now, Breaking Defense, Aviation Week, APAC Defence Reporter, Air & Space Forces Mag, defence-industry.eu, investors.lockheedmartin.com, interestingengineering.com, Defense Daily, Seeking Alpha and 12 more
2026-07-29T14:47:11.389180-07:00