Event   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions  
Space.com • Mike Wall

SpaceX stacks, fuels Starship V3 and clears Pad 2 milestone ahead of May 15 Flight 12

SpaceX has stacked and fueled the Starship V3 vehicle for the first time, following a full wet dress rehearsal of Ship 39 and Booster 19 at Starbase’s newly completed Pad 2. The company is moving toward a likely May 15 window for Flight 12, firing all 33 Super Heavy engines as part of pre-launch testing.

2026-05-12T03:58:49.180951-07:00
Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Defense & Militarization  
SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Lockheed Martin, Seagate Space and Firefly Aerospace are Collaborating to Accelerate Sea-Based Launch Solutions

By SpaceWatch Global: Lockheed Martin, Seagate Space, and Firefly Aerospace are collaborating on sea-based launch solutions for national security using Seagate's Gateway offshore platform.

2026-05-12T00:56:56.937973-07:00
Satellite   Europe   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
SpaceWatch Global • Berna Akçalı Gür

#SpaceWatchGL Analysis: The EU Space Act and Why Türkiye Should Pay Attention

By SpaceWatch Global: The EU Space Act could significantly impact Turkish space operators through extraterritorial compliance requirements, equivalence mechanisms, and evolving EU-NATO regulatory dynamics.

2026-05-12T01:50:12.946576-07:00
Satellite   Space Force   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization  
Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Kratos’ Space/Defense Segment Shifts Up: Q1 Shows 3:1 Book-to-Bill With Space Force MEO Ground Network Contract

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — Kratos Defense and Security Solutions has been telling investors for several years now that its satellite business, including its showcase OpenSpace virtual ground system, is in take-off mode.

2026-05-11T16:30:52.876362-07:00