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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

UK Space Agency launches up to £362M programme to develop UK homegrown satellite communications and space technologies, backed b

At the Farnborough International Airshow, the UK Space Agency announced a new funding programme worth up to £362 million to develop domestic satellite communications and broader space technologies. The initiative is paired with a joint fund alongside Space Florida to accelerate collaboration and commercialization.

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2026-07-23T00:13:47.405843-07:00

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Politico • Andrew Howard, Audrey Decker, Calen Razor, Jasper Goodman, Jennifer Scholtes, Katherine Hapgood, Kelsey Brugger, Mark Satter, Meredith Lee Hill, Mia McCarthy, Riley Rogerson, Robert King, Samuel Benson, Simon J. Leven

NASA’s Isaacman isn’t asking the GOP for more money

By Politico: NASA wants to return to the moon and go even further, but the new agency head said he’s got the cash to get there.

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2026-07-22T18:49:18.305075-07:00

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NASA Spaceflight • Eleanor Day

Soyuz MS-29 crew arrives at ISS, U.S. EVA completes Canadarm2 repairs

By NASA Spaceflight: The International Space Station’s (ISS) crew grew by three members with the arrival of the Soyuz MS-29 mission on July 14.

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2026-07-22T16:08:35.770786-07:00

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European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

ONERA Selects AMOS to Build French Space Surveillance Telescope

By European Spaceflight: ONERA has selected Belgium’s AMOS to build a 2.5-metre telescope for French military and civil space surveillance.

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2026-07-22T13:24:35.453396-07:00

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Breaking Defense • Theresa Hitchens

Extra $11 billion to fund huge leap in Space Force launches

By Breaking Defense: The service now expects 170 NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1 launches between 2025-2034, up from 60.

Also: FreightWaves, Air & Space Forces Mag and Defense Daily

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2026-07-22T10:27:13.914035-07:00

Space Force Space Defense & Militarization Defense Policy

Space.com • Brett Tingley

If space war erupts, 'none of us will be able to avoid the war zone,' warns outgoing Space Force chief in final public speech

By Space.com: The outgoing head of the U.S. Space Force had some stark words in his last public speech, stating that "none of us will be able to avoid the war zone" should conflict extend to space.

Also: Ars Technica

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2026-07-22T10:23:45.173340-07:00

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NASA Spaceflight • Chris Bergin

Path to Starship Flight 13 requires additional Booster 20 test

By NASA Spaceflight: SpaceX continues to target no earlier than Thursday, July 23, for the next attempt to launch Starship on its 13th flight.

Also: Space.com, astronomy.com and mynews13.com

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2026-07-22T08:09:52.914950-07:00

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Space.com • Samantha Mathewson

After nearly 30 years, NASA realized this near-Earth asteroid is actually a comet. The discovery may help us defend the planet some day

By Space.com: A seemingly ordinary asteroid has revealed its icy true identity — and new clues for spotting hidden hazards near Earth.

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2026-07-22T12:08:21.189330-07:00

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UK Space Agency launches up to £362M programme to develop UK homegrown satellite communications and space technologies, backed b

NASA’s Isaacman isn’t asking the GOP for more money

Soyuz MS-29 crew arrives at ISS, U.S. EVA completes Canadarm2 repairs

ONERA Selects AMOS to Build French Space Surveillance Telescope

Extra $11 billion to fund huge leap in Space Force launches

If space war erupts, 'none of us will be able to avoid the war zone,' warns outgoing Space Force chief in final public speech

Path to Starship Flight 13 requires additional Booster 20 test

After nearly 30 years, NASA realized this near-Earth asteroid is actually a comet. The discovery may help us defend the planet some day

UK Space Agency Unveils £62 million Funding Program Alongside £300,000 Joint Fund with Space Florida

NASA’s Isaacman isn’t asking the GOP for more money

Soyuz MS-29 crew arrives at ISS, U.S. EVA completes Canadarm2 repairs

ONERA Selects AMOS to Build French Space Surveillance Telescope

After nearly 30 years, NASA realized this near-Earth asteroid is actually a comet. The discovery may help us defend the planet some day

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