Ars Technica
• Stephen Clark
SpaceX’s Super Heavy booster completed four days of cryogenic proof testing as teams ready the next Starship flight. The extended cryoproof sequence validates tank integrity, plumbing and thermal performance, making the upcoming launch a critical precursor to larger orbital and operational milestones.
By Spaceflight Now:  On the cusp of launching its first Vulcan rocket of the year on Thursday, United Launch Alliance leadership announced its goal for 2026 to launch between 18 and 22 times.
CNBC
• Annie Palmer
By CNBC: The new tranche would bring Amazon's planned constellation to roughly 7,700 satellites.
Via Satellite
• Rachel Jewett
By Via Satellite: Last week, Viasat demonstrated a bi-directional voice call from a connected vehicle over satellite, to show how satellite can be used in emergency communications for vehicles.
The War Zone
• Hope Hodge Seck
By The War Zone: NASA is looking for new providers to supply low-gravity parabolic flights for spaceflight training and scientific research.
SpaceNews.com
• Jeff Foust
By SpaceNews.com: Manufacturers of small satellites that lack opportunities to build very large constellations say they are seeing growing interest for smaller systems.
SpaceNews.com
• Sandra Erwin
By SpaceNews.com: National Reconnaissance Office adds HEO, SatVu and Sierra Nevada to commercial imaging program National Reconnaissance Office adds HEO, SatVu and Sierra Nevada to commercial imaging program.
Via Satellite
• Rachel Jewett
By Via Satellite: Sidus Space is teaming up with Simera Sense to develop next‑generation hyperspectral imaging solutions incorporating onboard data processing and analytics.
