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The Air Current • Jon Ostrower

NASA invests in Boeing while courting new entrants to replace SpaceX’s Dragon

NASA is signaling a broader approach to crewed space transportation, investing in Boeing while encouraging commercial-space entrants to develop alternatives to SpaceX’s Dragon. Isaacman framed the move as a clear demand signal, suggesting the agency wants more competition and resilience in future human-spaceflight services.

2026-09-28T20:16:45.952681-07:00
Satellite   LEO   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space  
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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

SpaceX Prepares Starship for its First Orbital Flight and In-Orbit Starlink Deployment

By SpaceWatch Global: SpaceX prepares Starship for its first orbital flight, aiming to deploy 26 Starlink V3 satellites and test orbital operations and reentry.

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2026-09-28T02:54:41.481896-07:00
Satellite   Space Force   Supply Chain   LEO   Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization   Boeing  
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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Northrop Grumman delivers 21 data-relay satellites for military constellation

By SpaceNews.com: GTON — Northrop Grumman said it delivered its first 21 satellites for the U.S. Space Force’s proliferated low Earth orbit constellation, putting the company in line to join York Space Systems and Lockheed Martin in deploying the military’s space-based data network.

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2026-09-28T08:06:17.967174-07:00
Satellite   Europe   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Policy & Regulation  
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Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

European Parliament Reviews EU Licensing Rules for S-Band Mobile Satellite Services

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — The European Parliament began its review of the EU Commission’s proposed licensing procedure for S-band mobile satellite spectrum (MSS) by sharply criticizing the Commission for leaving the process to the last minute.

2026-09-28T11:05:30.964016-07:00