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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

U.S. Space Command says orbital tracking must connect faster to combat systems

U.S. Space Command has expanded its ability to track objects in orbit, but its commander says the data must be better connected to command networks and weapons. The gap highlights a continuing challenge as the military prepares for the possibility of conflict in space.

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2026-09-17T13:10:41.158752-07:00

Satellite Commercial Space

SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

Satellite operators weigh SpaceX IPO impact as dust settles

By SpaceNews.com: SpaceX’s industry-shaking IPO more than three months ago continues to have far-reaching and mixed effects for other satellite broadband operators.

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2026-09-17T10:17:13.273069-07:00

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Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

SpaceX Starship Flight 14: What Pilots and Space Enthusiasts Need to Know

By Flying Magazine: Pilots should keep an eye out for Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) detailing airspace restrictions.

Also: Space.com, Leonard David and TechCrunch

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2026-09-17T07:06:39.932071-07:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Human Spaceflight & Space Stations Boeing NASA

Ars Technica • Eric Berger

After being sidelined, Boeing’s Starliner to get starring role in NASA’s spaceflight plans

By Ars Technica: They should fly their capsule. The government paid a lot of money for that.".

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2026-09-17T07:50:17.872168-07:00

AI Commercial Space

Bloomberg • Carmen Arroyo

SpaceX Discusses Buying Data for AI Models From Failed Startups

By Bloomberg: Elon Musk’s SpaceX has held internal discussions about buying customer and operational information from troubled or defunct startups, according to people familiar with the matter, targeting a more affordable data source to improve its artificial intelligence models.

Also: Seeking Alpha and Seeking Alpha

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2026-09-17T08:50:26.326340-07:00

Commercial Space

Payload • Victoria Woodburn

Impulse Space Raises $308M Series D Extension

By Payload: Impulse Space announced a $308M extension to its Series D round yesterday—bringing the round’s total to $808M.

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2026-09-17T05:51:13.681169-07:00

Satellite Commercial Space

Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

SatPort to Build Landing Stations for Telesat Lightspeed

By Via Satellite: SatPort Infrastructure will develop, build, and host landing stations for the Telesat Lightspeed constellation, to connect Lightspeed to terrestrial networks.

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2026-09-17T05:20:13.941883-07:00

Africa Moon Space Policy & International Cooperation NASA

SpaceNews.com • Scott Firsing, Zolana João

Eight African nations signed the Artemis Accords. Now give them a path to the moon.

By SpaceNews.com: A year and a half ago, we took to SpaceNews to plead our case: If the United States teamed up with African nations in space, everyone would win.

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2026-09-17T06:10:44.956476-07:00

U.S. Space Command says orbital tracking must connect faster to combat systems

Satellite operators weigh SpaceX IPO impact as dust settles

SpaceX Starship Flight 14: What Pilots and Space Enthusiasts Need to Know

After being sidelined, Boeing’s Starliner to get starring role in NASA’s spaceflight plans

SpaceX Discusses Buying Data for AI Models From Failed Startups

Impulse Space Raises $308M Series D Extension

SatPort to Build Landing Stations for Telesat Lightspeed

Eight African nations signed the Artemis Accords. Now give them a path to the moon.

Space Command says satellite tracking must evolve for combat in orbit

Satellite operators weigh SpaceX IPO impact as dust settles

SpaceX Discusses Buying Data for AI Models From Failed Startups

SpaceX Starship Flight 14: What Pilots and Space Enthusiasts Need to Know

After being sidelined, Boeing’s Starliner to get starring role in NASA’s spaceflight plans

Eight African nations signed the Artemis Accords. Now give them a path to the moon.

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