Satellite   Space Force   Defense Budgets & Spending   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Defense & Militarization   Policy & Regulation  
SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

GAO flags cost overruns and launch-risk management gaps across U.S. Space Force satellite and launch procurements

A new U.S. government watchdog report warns that Space Force space procurements still face longstanding defense-acquisition challenges, despite the service’s reputation for speed. The findings cite satellite cost concerns and insufficient handling of launch-related risks across parts of the portfolio.

2026-07-04T03:24:42.072203-07:00
Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
CNBC • Justin Papp, Luke Fountain

First known congressional SpaceX stock buys surface after record IPO

By CNBC: The SpaceX stock purchases come as Elon Musk’s company deepens its role in federal contracting and remains closely tied to President Donald Trump’s Washington.

Also: Seeking Alpha, CNET and news.ssbcrack.com
2026-07-03T11:28:58.587799-07:00
Satellite   AI   LEO   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Space Debris & Traffic Management   NASA  
Reuters • Joey Roulette, Steve Gorman

Satellite rescue mission to NASA orbiting observatory postponed

By Reuters: Weather and technical snags have forced NASA and its partner space company Katalyst to ​indefinitely postpone a first-of-its-kind mission to tow an aging U.S.

Also: Aviation24, SpaceNews.com, aviationnews.eu, Air Data News, Reuters, Axios, Space.com, orlandosentinel.com, CBS News, CNA, CNN and 10 more
2026-07-03T02:00:40.584972-07:00
Satellite   Project Kuiper   LEO   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space   Space Debris & Traffic Management  
SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Final Atlas 5 Amazon Leo mission launches

By SpaceNews.com: An Atlas 5 lifted off July 2 carrying a set of Amazon Leo satellites in the final launch by that vehicle to carry a satellite payload.

Also: CNBC, Bloomberg, Aviation Week, GeekWire, spacescout.info, newsroom.ulalaunch.com, Via Satellite, Wall Street Journal, CAPA, Seeking Alpha and 11 more
2026-07-02T03:01:45.560867-07:00