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Reuters

FAA closes review of SpaceX Starship booster return failure, clearing next test flight from Texas

The FAA has closed its review into a SpaceX Starship booster return failure from a May flight test. The decision clears the way for SpaceX to conduct the rocket’s next test flight from Texas as soon as this week.

Also: CNA
2026-07-13T07:45:06.737977-07:00
Satellite   Space Force   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization  
SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

U.S. Space Force Selects HawkEye360's ISA to Develop Radar Sensors for U.S. Military Satellites

By SpaceWatch Global: SpaceRCO has selected Innovative Signal Analysis to develop an adaptable radar‑warning sensor for U.S. military satellites in GEO orbit.

Also: SpaceWatch Africa and satnews.com
2026-07-13T02:31:36.459333-07:00
Satellite   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space  
Space.com • Mike Wall

Reflect Orbital just got permission to launch its 1st space mirror to orbit. Tens of thousands more could follow

By Space.com: Reflect Orbital just got approval to launch its first light-directing space mirror, which it plans to do later this year. Tens of thousands more such craft could follow over the next 10 years.

Also: Payload and SpaceWatch Africa
2026-07-13T03:13:59.779553-07:00