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Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Astroscale launches AIRS industry initiative to improve data on atmospheric impact of reentered spacecraft

Astroscale is leading a new Atmospheric Impact of Reentered Spacecraft (AIRS) industry initiative to advance reentry and atmospheric-impact studies while protecting sensitive commercial data. Planet Labs joins as a founding participant, aligning Earth-observation capabilities with industry-academia research needs.

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 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

Exclusive: SpaceX IPO demand is approaching four times oversubscribed, source says

Bloomberg

SpaceX IPO May Prove to Be a Pivotal Test for Tokenized Stocks

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

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

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

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

Space Policy & International Cooperation Space Defense & Militarization Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

The Hill • Peter A. Garretson, Richard M. Harrison

Is America ready for a nuclear explosion in space?

By The Hill: The threat of space-based nuclear weapons is real and poses a serious risk to US interests. A detonation in low Earth orbit could have catastrophic consequences.

2026-06-09T08:18:59.661970-07:00

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

Leadership Commercial Space Policy & Regulation

Bloomberg • Alastair Marsh, Frances Schwartzkopff, Olivia Raimonde

NYC Pensions Boss Says SpaceX’s Disregard for Shareholders Has ‘No Precedent’

By Bloomberg: New York City Comptroller Mark Levine says the unprecedented control that Elon Musk will have over SpaceX represents a new level of disregard for regular shareholders’ rights.

Also: Seeking Alpha, CNA and Yahoo Finance

2026-06-09T07:28:49.010265-07:00

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