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Space.com • Mike Wall

SpaceX targets May 19 for Starship Version 3 debut (Launch No. 12), following integrated tanking test at Starbase Pad 2

SpaceX has set no earlier than Tuesday, May 19, for the debut of Starship Version 3 and the 12th Starship test flight, with a launch window opening at 5:30 p.m. CT. The move follows an integrated tanking test completed Monday as teams gear up at Starbase Pad 2 for the next campaign.

Also: douglasmmessier.substack.com, news.ssbcrack.com and Scientific American
2026-05-12T16:06:20.743251-07:00
Satellite   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Policy & Regulation   Export Controls & Trade Compliance   Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)  
SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

FCC approves SpaceX spectrum deal with $2.4 billion escrow condition

By SpaceNews.com: SpaceX has the FCC’s blessing to buy EchoStar spectrum to improve direct-to-device services in the United States, subject to a $2.4 billion escrow tied to disputes over the seller’s abandoned terrestrial 5G network buildout.

2026-05-12T16:35:38.746696-07:00
Satellite   Europe   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Policy & Regulation  
Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Negotiations on Iris2 constellation cost, schedule, performance need 'a few more weeks,' SES and Eutelsat say

By Space Intel Report: JAKARTA — Satellite fleet operators SES and Eutelsat said negotiations on the final cost, configuration and schedule of Europe’s Iris2 multi-orbit secure connectivity constellation will require several weeks of additional work before being finalized with the European Commission.

2026-05-12T16:35:28.169022-07:00
Satellite   LEO   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space  
Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

AST SpaceMobile Confirms Target for 45 BlueBirds This Year, Despite Blue Origin Launch Failure

By Via Satellite: AST SpaceMobile still expects to have 45 BlueBird satellites in orbit this year despite the recent failure on a Blue Origin launch. CEO Abel Avellan told investors on Monday that it is preparing to launch with SpaceX in mid-June, in mission that will launch three BlueBird satellites.

Also: Seeking Alpha, Business Wire and seraphim.vc
2026-05-12T14:01:37.740391-07:00