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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

ispace, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries sign contract to launch Mission 3 ULTRA Lunar Lander on H3 rocket

ispace and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) have signed a contract covering the launch and transportation of ispace’s Mission 3 ULTRA Lunar Lander using MHI’s H3 rocket. The agreement formalizes the commercial transport arrangement for the company’s next Moon mission.

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2026-07-30T00:47:42.674723-07:00

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Space.com • Leonard David

A SpaceX rocket will crash into the moon next week, and scientists aren't sure what to expect

By Space.com: "Watching this one gives us a rare chance to open up ejecta-plume science and calibrate those models against a real event, which matters for every future thing we deliver to the moon.".

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2026-07-30T03:04:48.458143-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Judith Delany

#SpaceWatchGL Opinion: Europe's Innovation Problem Isn't Innovation

By SpaceWatch Global: Europe produces no shortage of space innovation, yet many ideas never become commercial success. Judith Delany explores why the handover between research, industry, investors and policymakers may be Europe's missing competitive advantage.

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2026-07-30T01:19:18.516873-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Space Force awards All Points $250 million to expand satellite processing at Vandenberg

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force awarded All Points Logistics a $250 million contract to expand satellite processing capacity at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.

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SpaceX gets $1.6 billion US Space Force order for 18 Falcon 9 launches

SpaceNews.com

SpaceX wins $1.6 billion in launch orders for military satellite networks

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2026-07-29T14:47:11.389180-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Debra Werner

Sophia Space and Caltech claim patent for space data centers

By SpaceNews.com: SAN FRANCISCO – Sophia Space announced the award July 30 of a patent, shared with the California Institute of Technology, covering large, modular space-based data centers.

Also: New York Times and GeekWire

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2026-07-29T21:10:06.311373-07:00

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CNBC • Lora Kolodny

SpaceX faces House Energy Committee demand to tour its AI data centers in Memphis

By CNBC: The ranking member of the House Committee on Energy is demanding SpaceX records and a tour of its data centers and power plants in and around Memphis, Tennessee.

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2026-07-29T18:01:40.601897-07:00

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Universe Today • Andy Tomaswick

Astronomers Use "Blind Stacking" to Uncover Invisible Space Junk Threatening Geosynchronous Orbit

By Universe Today: Geostationary orbit (GEO) is arguably one of the most important orbital spaces we have. So it's critical that we keep it clear of debris that could destroy the valuable GPS, weather tracking, and communications satellites already in this orbit.

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2026-07-29T19:17:12.776107-07:00

Moon Space Exploration & Science Missions

Universe Today • Laurence Tognetti

Scientists Map Moon Regolith to Aid Lunar Bases

By Universe Today: A strong foundation is key for any building construction, and this doesn’t just apply to construction on Earth. As humanity slowly expands throughout the many worlds of our solar system, and possibly beyond, understanding the planetary surfaces is key to constructing long-lasting habitats beyond Earth.

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2026-07-29T19:01:18.791966-07:00

ispace, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries sign contract to launch Mission 3 ULTRA Lunar Lander on H3 rocket

A SpaceX rocket will crash into the moon next week, and scientists aren't sure what to expect

#SpaceWatchGL Opinion: Europe's Innovation Problem Isn't Innovation

Space Force awards All Points $250 million to expand satellite processing at Vandenberg

SpaceX gets $1.6 billion US Space Force order for 18 Falcon 9 launches

SpaceX wins $1.6 billion in launch orders for military satellite networks

Sophia Space and Caltech claim patent for space data centers

SpaceX faces House Energy Committee demand to tour its AI data centers in Memphis

Astronomers Use "Blind Stacking" to Uncover Invisible Space Junk Threatening Geosynchronous Orbit

Scientists Map Moon Regolith to Aid Lunar Bases

A SpaceX rocket will crash into the moon next week, and scientists aren't sure what to expect

ispace to Launch its 'Mission 3 ULTRA Lunar Lander' aboard Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' H3 Rocket

#SpaceWatchGL Opinion: Europe's Innovation Problem Isn't Innovation

Sophia Space and Caltech claim patent for space data centers

Astronomers Use "Blind Stacking" to Uncover Invisible Space Junk Threatening Geosynchronous Orbit

Scientists Map Moon Regolith to Aid Lunar Bases

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