NASA Spaceflight
SpaceX is accelerating production of next‑generation Starship vehicles at its Starfactory while conducting thermal‑protection evaluations at Starbase on the next two flight vehicles. The tests target heat‑shield integrity and readiness ahead of the program’s forthcoming test launches and upgraded prototype operations.
Space Intel Report
• Peter B de Selding
By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — Satellite and launch provider Rocket Lab Corp., whose ultimate goal is to….
SpaceNews.com
• Sandra Erwin
By SpaceNews.com: Space Force moves to standardize satellites with ‘Handle 2.0’ contract Space Force moves to standardize satellites with ‘Handle 2.0’ contract.
SpaceNews.com
• Micah Walter-Range
By SpaceNews.com: SpaceX's IPO will make space investment far less niche.
SpaceNews.com
• Terran Orbital
By SpaceNews.com: Terran Orbital Appoints Michael Vishion as Vice President of Program Management.
By investigatewest.org: Workers say exposure caused serious health issues including a hospitalization and a miscarriage.
European Spaceflight
• Andrew Parsonson
By European Spaceflight: As part of ESA’s BEST! initiative, ArianeGroup has proposed an Ariane 6 evolution that would use reusable MaiaSpace-derived boosters.
Payload
• Douglas Gorman
By Payload: United Semiconductors is collaborating with Aegis Aerospace on a new in-space manufacturing facility, expected to fly to the ISS in 2027.
Space.com
• Samantha Mathewson
