Spaceflight NowWill Robinson-Smith

Space Force reassigns GPS III SV09 launch from ULA Vulcan to SpaceX Falcon 9

The U.S. Space Force has moved the upcoming GPS III Space Vehicle 09 (SV09) mission from a United Launch Alliance Vulcan to a SpaceX Falcon 9, Space Systems Command’s Delta 80 said. SpaceX could launch SV09 within weeks, shifting a national-security navigation payload to a commercial Falcon 9.

2026-01-13T15:45:40.357541-08:00
NASAJennifer M Dooren

NASA, Department of Energy to Develop Lunar Surface Reactor by 2030

By NASA: NASA, along with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), announced Tuesday a renewed commitment to their longstanding partnership to support the research and.

2026-01-13T13:05:32.845586-08:00
Via SatelliteRachel Jewett

Intuitive Machines Completes Acquisition of Lanteris (formerly Maxar Space Systems), Positioning Itself as a Vertically Integrated Space Prime

By Via Satellite: Intuitive Machines has completed the acquisition of Lanteris Space Systems, formerly known as Maxar Space Systems. By acquiring a spacecraft manufacturer, Intuitive Machines says this positions the company as a vertically integrated space prime.

2026-01-13T13:25:40.922761-08:00