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Bloomberg • Alberto Brambilla, Donato Paolo Mancini

Leonardo CEO targets end-2026 European regulatory approval for Airbus-Thales space venture

Leonardo’s new CEO expects European regulatory approval for its satellite venture with Airbus and Thales by the end of next year, clearing the way for one of Europe’s most ambitious defense-and-space projects. The timing frames when the partners can move from structuring to execution.

2026-06-09T15:56:21.461976-07:00

AI Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

Axios • Dan Primack

The bull and bear cases for SpaceX

By Axios: The IPO is going to break records. What happens next?.

Reuters

SpaceX IPO demand is approaching four times oversubscribed, source says

Wall Street Journal

Musk Looks to an Army of Loyalists to Help Make Him a Trillionaire

Also: Bloomberg, Financial Times, Seeking Alpha, Yahoo Finance and Seeking Alpha

2026-06-09T10:02:50.184352-07:00

Satellite Commercial Space

Ars Technica • Jon Brodkin

Starlink charges $10 monthly hardware fee in move away from one-time purchases

By Ars Technica: Starlink, SpaceX's top moneymaker, also raised service prices by $5 to $10.

2026-06-09T14:28:58.273555-07:00

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Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

New Astroscale Initiative Looks to Improve Data for Spacecraft Reentry Studies

By Via Satellite: Astroscale is leading a new initiative to improve the study of spacecraft reentry and atmospheric impact, while protecting sensitive data for commercial.

Also: Business Wire, Leonard David and satnews.com

2026-06-09T12:42:16.610956-07:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Space Exploration & Science Missions Commercial Space

Space.com • Elizabeth Howell

Thruster breakthrough? New 2-in-1 propulsion system is about to get an in-space test

By Space.com: A new propulsion system feeds the same "monopropellant" fuel into electrical and chemical thrusters, potentially saving on mass and complications for future missions to Mars.

2026-06-09T13:10:15.782310-07:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Space Exploration & Science Missions Commercial Space

NASA Spaceflight • Arran Reid, Chris Bergin

Booster 20 into Cryogenic Testing ahead of Starship Flight 13

By NASA Spaceflight: Starship Flight 12 may have only recently concluded, but SpaceX’s Starbase teams are already deep into preparations for the next integrated flight test.

2026-06-09T06:12:47.197899-07:00

Supply Chain Europe Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Isar Aerospace raises 270 million euros for global launch expansion

By SpaceNews.com: European launch company Isar Aerospace has raised 270 million euros ($312 million) to support its global expansion as it prepares for its next launch.

European Spaceflight

Isar Aerospace Announces New Launch Date Alongside Series D Funding

aviationnews.eu

Isar Aerospace Secures Massive EUR 270m Series D Funding to Scale Rocket Production and Expand Globally

2026-06-09T04:11:34.601488-07:00

Satellite Space Policy & International Cooperation Policy & Regulation Asia-Pacific (APAC)

Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Indonesian ISPs and satellite operators ask regulators to assure that global constellations follow the rules

By Space Intel Report: JAKARTA — Indonesian government and industry officials repeatedly stressed the need for sovereign space capacity as part of a development plan to 2045 that they said should include Indonesia-built telecommunications and Earth observation satellites and a domestic launch service.

2026-06-09T08:13:57.414856-07:00

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Leonardo CEO targets end-2026 European regulatory approval for Airbus-Thales space venture

The bull and bear cases for SpaceX

SpaceX IPO demand is approaching four times oversubscribed, source says

Musk Looks to an Army of Loyalists to Help Make Him a Trillionaire

Starlink charges $10 monthly hardware fee in move away from one-time purchases

New Astroscale Initiative Looks to Improve Data for Spacecraft Reentry Studies

Thruster breakthrough? New 2-in-1 propulsion system is about to get an in-space test

Booster 20 into Cryogenic Testing ahead of Starship Flight 13

Isar Aerospace raises 270 million euros for global launch expansion

Isar Aerospace Announces New Launch Date Alongside Series D Funding

Isar Aerospace Secures Massive EUR 270m Series D Funding to Scale Rocket Production and Expand Globally

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