Blue Origin   Supply Chain   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation  
Bloomberg • Benoit Berthelot

Blue Origin begins New Glenn launch-pad rebuild in Florida after May ground-test explosion, targeting pad return ahead of end-20

Blue Origin has started reconstruction of its Florida New Glenn launch pad after a May explosion during a ground test, CEO Dave Limp said. The company expects launches to resume before year-end 2026, aiming to restore access to a heavy-lift option to compete with SpaceX.

Also: CNA
2026-06-17T04:55:51.977995-07:00
Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
SpaceWatch Global • Guest Author

#SpaceWatchGL Analysis: Peaceful, Provided Nobody Looks Too Closely: What Does Peace Mean in Space?

By SpaceWatch Global: What does "peaceful use" really mean in outer space? This analysis explores how the Outer Space Treaty, military activities, commercial interests, and competing visions of peace shape today's space governance debate.

2026-06-17T02:04:31.250297-07:00
Satellite   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Commercial Space   Sustainability & Climate Initiatives  
Payload • Victoria Woodburn

Dawn Aerospace Raises $25M Series B

By Payload: Dawn will use the new funds to accelerate development of its Aurora spaceplane, and to conduct an in-space refueling demo.

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2026-06-16T15:32:40.480468-07:00