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European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

ArianeGroup completes wet dress rehearsal of Themis reusable booster demonstrator at Esrange

ArianeGroup has completed a wet dress rehearsal of its Themis reusable booster demonstrator at Esrange Space Centre in Sweden. The milestone advances ground verification for the program’s reusable propulsion and launch-system integration, paving the way for subsequent test activity.

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2026-07-30T03:00:06.771312-07:00

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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.

Also: Aerospace Testing Intnl

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2026-07-30T05:03:26.309949-07:00

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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.

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2026-07-30T03:04:48.458143-07:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

ispace to Launch its 'Mission 3 ULTRA Lunar Lander' aboard Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' H3 Rocket

By SpaceWatch Global: ispace, inc. and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries sign contract for the launch and transportation of ispace’s Mission 3 ULTRA Lunar Lander.

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2026-07-30T00:47:42.674723-07:00

Europe Commercial Space Space Policy & International Cooperation

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.

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2026-07-30T01:19:18.516873-07:00

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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.

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SpaceX gets $1.6 billion US Space Force order for 18 Falcon 9 launches

SpaceNews.com

SpaceX wins $1.6 billion in launch orders for military satellite networks

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2026-07-29T14:47:11.389180-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Debra Werner

Sophia Space and Caltech claim patent for space data centers

By SpaceNews.com: SAN FRANCISCO – Sophia Space announced the award July 30 of a patent, shared with the California Institute of Technology, covering large, modular space-based data centers.

Also: New York Times and GeekWire

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2026-07-29T21:10:06.311373-07:00

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CNBC • Lora Kolodny

SpaceX faces House Energy Committee demand to tour its AI data centers in Memphis

By CNBC: The ranking member of the House Committee on Energy is demanding SpaceX records and a tour of its data centers and power plants in and around Memphis.

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2026-07-29T18:01:40.601897-07:00

ArianeGroup completes wet dress rehearsal of Themis reusable booster demonstrator at Esrange

Siemens software to power Nyx reusable spacecraft

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

ispace to Launch its 'Mission 3 ULTRA Lunar Lander' aboard Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' H3 Rocket

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

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

SpaceX gets $1.6 billion US Space Force order for 18 Falcon 9 launches

SpaceX wins $1.6 billion in launch orders for military satellite networks

Sophia Space and Caltech claim patent for space data centers

SpaceX faces House Energy Committee demand to tour its AI data centers in Memphis

Siemens software to power Nyx reusable spacecraft

ArianeGroup Completes Themis Wet Dress Rehearsal

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

ispace to Launch its 'Mission 3 ULTRA Lunar Lander' aboard Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' H3 Rocket

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

Sophia Space and Caltech claim patent for space data centers

Astronomers Use "Blind Stacking" to Uncover Invisible Space Junk Threatening Geosynchronous Orbit

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Proposed rule would exempt commercial launch licensing from environmental regulations

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SpaceX Starship Flight 13 shows Ship 40 reentry/water impact survivability as Booster Block 3 remains in refinement

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