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Associated Press • Vladimir Isachenkov

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman visits Russia’s space launchpad ahead of U.S.-Russian ISS crew launch

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman is traveling to Russia’s space launchpad for a scheduled U.S.-Russian crew launch to the International Space Station. The visit centers on preparations for the mission and coordination surrounding the ISS-bound crew departure.

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2026-07-14T04:46:53.408861-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Lunar Outpost Europe Joins ESA's Moonraker Lunar Mapping Mission

By SpaceWatch Global: Lunar Outpost's European subsidiary, will be contributing to Moonraker, the lunar LiDAR mapping mission being led by NUVIEW GmbH.

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2026-07-14T01:14:38.831411-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Flexell Space

Flexell Space raises $20 Million in Series A round

By SpaceNews.com: UIWANG, South Korea, July 14 — FLEXELL SPACE, a developer of next-generation space solar solutions, announced that it has completed a $20 million Series A funding round.

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2026-07-13T17:14:25.995552-07:00

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Space.com • Mike Wall

Russia's launching a NASA astronaut and 2 cosmonauts to the International Space Station on July 14: Watch it live

By Space.com: NASA astronaut Anil Menon and two cosmonauts will launch toward the International Space Station atop a Russian rocket on Tuesday (July 14), and you can watch it live.

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2026-07-13T14:16:13.806794-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Jarosław Adamowski

Poland to host new ESA center as government boosts investments in space

By SpaceNews.com: WARSAW, Poland — Poland will host the first European Space Agency (ESA) center located in an eastern flank member state, one that will be focused on civil security and resilience.

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ESA and Poland to Establish New Civil Security and Resilience Center in Warsaw

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ESA and Poland to establish a new civil security and resilience centre in Warsaw

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2026-07-13T12:28:57.856888-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

Defense spending lifts Europe’s space economy

By SpaceNews.com: European government space spending jumped 12% to 13.5 billion euros in 2025, according to a July 13 European Space Agency report, bucking a 3% global decline on the back of rising national defense budgets.

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2026-07-13T15:30:55.758959-07:00

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Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Regulators again rebuff Italy's request for extension of deadline to operate Sicral 3A, 3B military satellites

By Space Intel Report: TUPPER LAKE, NY — In its second attempt in four months, Italy was unable to secure regulatory approval of a deadline extension for its Sicral 3A and 3B military telecommunications satellites, both expected to be used by the NATO alliance as well as by the European Union’s GovSatCom program.

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2026-07-13T11:51:56.902513-07:00

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Via Satellite • Chiara Manfletti

The Implications of Dual-Use for Protecting Space Assets

By Via Satellite: For many years Europe organized space around clear distinctions. Civil programs were separated from defense. Commercial companies served institutional customers.

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2026-07-13T14:52:35.889609-07:00

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NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman visits Russia’s space launchpad ahead of U.S.-Russian ISS crew launch

Lunar Outpost Europe Joins ESA's Moonraker Lunar Mapping Mission

Flexell Space raises $20 Million in Series A round

Russia's launching a NASA astronaut and 2 cosmonauts to the International Space Station on July 14: Watch it live

Poland to host new ESA center as government boosts investments in space

ESA and Poland to Establish New Civil Security and Resilience Center in Warsaw

ESA and Poland to establish a new civil security and resilience centre in Warsaw

Defense spending lifts Europe’s space economy

Regulators again rebuff Italy's request for extension of deadline to operate Sicral 3A, 3B military satellites

The Implications of Dual-Use for Protecting Space Assets

NASA chief visits Russia's space launchpad for U.S.-Russian crew launch

Lunar Outpost Europe Joins ESA's Moonraker Lunar Mapping Mission

Flexell Space raises $20 Million in Series A round

Defense spending lifts Europe’s space economy

The Implications of Dual-Use for Protecting Space Assets

Russia's launching a NASA astronaut and 2 cosmonauts to the International Space Station on July 14: Watch it live

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