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Space.com • Brett Tingley

US pushes for offshore rocket-launch sites amid public and environmental backlash

The US administration is advancing plans to build offshore rocket launch sites, drawing criticism from opponents who argue the initiative would turn public waters into development areas for unverified “pipe dreams” and profit motives. The dispute centers on coastal and public-waters protection versus expanded domestic launch capacity.

Also: Washington Post
2026-07-09T06:17:30.420548-07:00
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Breaking Defense • Theresa Hitchens

Why DoD, Silicon Valley now are betting on solar power beaming sats

By Breaking Defense: "Space Operational Energy is a growing focus for us. We hope to host industry days and create avenues for collaboration with industry partners in the near future," an Air Force spokesperson told Breaking Defense.

2026-07-09T07:04:54.572921-07:00
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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Space Force awards Pulse Space $40 million to advance laser power technology

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — Pulse Space, a startup developing laser technology designed to transmit power and data between spacecraft, said it has won a $40 million contract from the U.S.

2026-07-09T06:15:31.858085-07:00
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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

NATO Allies Form New Partnerships to Develop High-End Space Capabilities across the Alliance

By SpaceWatch Global: NATO Allies have opened a new chapter in Allied space operations, with multinational initiatives to develop new space-based capabilities.

Also: defence-blog.com and tass.com
2026-07-08T22:53:31.675054-07:00