Space.com
• Mike Wall
SpaceX is set to launch a Falcon 9 rocket early on July 9 for its record-breaking 36th flight. The event marks another milestone in reuse, with a live launch webcast scheduled for the launch window.
NASA Spaceflight
• Sean Yoder
By NASA Spaceflight: Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket has had a record stretch through the first half of 2026, driving a sharp rise in launch contracts and revenue, even as the company’s larger Neutron vehicle continues working through a delayed path to its debut.
Universe Today
• Mark Thompson
By Universe Today: Scientists in Japan have built a low power device that pulls nitrogen straight from the air and turns it into fertiliser, then used it to successfully grow rice in simulated lunar soil.
Via Satellite
• Rachel Jewett
By Via Satellite: York Space Systems has closed its acquisition of satcom terminal company All.Space, in a move both company CEOs say will create a complete tactical satcom.
Associated Press
• Marcia Dunn
By Associated Press: The Artemis II astronauts who flew around the moon earlier this year are back in Florida, reunited with their capsule and launch team.
Space.com
• Josh Dinner
By Space.com: NASA's nuclear-powered mission to Mars is taking shape with the selection of Firefly Aerospace to design and manufacture the protective aeroshell that will shield the Skyfall spacecraft's descent stage during its plummet through the Martian atmosphere.
defence-industry.eu
• Martin Chomsky
By defence-industry.eu: ICEYE Germany will manufacture satellite components, develop advanced software and establish an AI centre and intelligence group. The new entity extends ICEYE’s presence in Germany, which the company described as one of Europe’s most important defence and industrial heartlands.
Via Satellite
• Mark Holmes
By Via Satellite: Beyond Gravity has signed one of the biggest contracts in its history and one that cements its position as key player in the European launch supply chain.
European Spaceflight
• Andrew Parsonson
SpaceNews.com
• Darío Buschiazzo
