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DefenseNews.com • Michael Peck

US Navy issues RFI for commercial nighttime Earth‑imaging sensors on sensor‑ready satellites

The U.S. Navy's Naval Research Laboratory has issued an RFI seeking commercial nighttime Earth‑imaging sensors for installation on sensor‑ready satellites, targeting hosted‑payload opportunities to rapidly field space‑based nighttime ISR capabilities. Responses will inform potential procurement and integration pathways.

Also: news.defcros.com and news.ssbcrack.com
2026-02-03T14:08:04.683173-08:00
Satellite   North America   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space   Space Debris & Traffic Management  
SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

SpaceX pauses Falcon 9 launches after upper-stage anomaly during Feb. 2 mission

By SpaceNews.com: SpaceX is pausing Falcon 9 launches after an issue with the rocket’s upper stage encountered at the end of a launch Feb. 2.

Also: mynews13.com, talkoftitusville.com, orlandosentinel.com and Florida Today
2026-02-03T04:57:20.572579-08:00
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New York Times

SpaceX and xAI: The Numbers and National‑Security Questions Behind Musk’s Mega‑Merger

By New York Times: The combination of SpaceX and xAI will create a rocket-and-A.I. giant. But investors and experts have concerns about the consequences of the deal.

Also: CNBC, creators.spotify.com, webpronews.com, broadcastprome.com, satelliteprome.com, orbitaltoday.com, This is Money, Fortune, Business Insider, The Guardian and techfundingnews.com
2026-02-03T05:35:35.133579-08:00