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Roscosmos chief outlines high-stakes plan to restore Russia’s space program—after early missteps in efforts to catch SpaceX

Russia’s space program leader has set an ambitious mandate to return Roscosmos to prominence and narrow the gap with SpaceX, but the effort has stumbled at the outset. The plan underscores how leadership priorities are being shaped by competitive pressure in the commercial launch and space services race.

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2026-07-02T14:15:32.166451-07:00

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Space.com • Josh Dinner

SpaceX fires up all 6 of Starship's engines ahead of 13th test flight (video)

By Space.com: SpaceX completed a Starship engine test at its Starbase facility recently, igniting all six of the vehicle's engines for a full minute.

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2026-07-02T15:13:54.489667-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

Perovskite solar panel startup Verde Technologies shifts focus to space

By SpaceNews.com: — Verde Technologies is turning to space to commercialize perovskite-based solar panels, shifting its initial focus away from rooftops in a bet that the thin-film material can help power orbital data centers and other large constellations.

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2026-07-02T12:54:45.958109-07:00

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Via Satellite • Mark Holmes

Mitsubishi Electric to Acquire Infostellar

By Via Satellite: Mitsubishi Electric has made a statement of intent by acquiring one of the most talked about companies in the Japanese space sector over the last few years.

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2026-07-02T13:00:19.959741-07:00

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Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Vodafone Ireland Conducts Emergency Services D2D Call With AST SpaceMobile JV

By Via Satellite: Vodafone Ireland has conducted a successful test call with AST SpaceMobile’s satellite constellation as part of tests for connectivity for emergency and first responders.

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2026-07-02T12:45:38.746923-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Jarosław Adamowski

Polish space tech company Sybilla Technologies secures funds to enter U.S. market

By SpaceNews.com: RSAW, Poland — The Polish state-owned bank BGK and European venture capital firm 3TS Capital Partners have unveiled an investment of around 35 million zloty ($10 million) in Poland’s space tech company Sybilla Technologies.

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2026-07-02T10:59:01.862950-07:00

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European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

2026-07-02T03:01:45.560867-07:00

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Roscosmos chief outlines high-stakes plan to restore Russia’s space program—after early missteps in efforts to catch SpaceX

SpaceX fires up all 6 of Starship's engines ahead of 13th test flight (video)

Perovskite solar panel startup Verde Technologies shifts focus to space

Mitsubishi Electric to Acquire Infostellar

Vodafone Ireland Conducts Emergency Services D2D Call With AST SpaceMobile JV

Polish space tech company Sybilla Technologies secures funds to enter U.S. market

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Isar Aerospace Lands Big Win With Planet Launch Contract

Planet and Isar Aerospace Partner to Launch First German-Built Satellite-Rocket Mission

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Amazon to start initial Leo internet service this year as network nears 400 satellites

Amazon has deployed enough satellites to launch Leo service later this year

SpaceX fires up all 6 of Starship's engines ahead of 13th test flight (video)

Russia's High-Stakes Bid to Chase SpaceX Stumbles Out of the Gate

Mitsubishi Electric to Acquire Infostellar

Perovskite solar panel startup Verde Technologies shifts focus to space

Vodafone Ireland Conducts Emergency Services D2D Call With AST SpaceMobile JV

Polish space tech company Sybilla Technologies secures funds to enter U.S. market

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