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SpaceNews.com • Konstantinos Trantopoulos

SpaceX reportedly acquires xAI in a record $1.25 trillion all-stock deal

SpaceX reportedly acquired xAI in an all-stock transaction valuing the combined company at $1.25 trillion, a figure that would make it the largest merger on record. The reported deal brings a major launch provider and an artificial-intelligence company under common ownership.

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2026-08-24T04:40:47.919985-07:00

Satellite Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Synspective Sets 31 August Launch for 11th ‘StriX’ Constellation Satellite on Rocket Lab Electron

By SpaceWatch Global: Synspective has announced 31 August as the launch date for its 11th StriX SAR satellite which will lift off aboard Rocket Lab's Electron.

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2026-08-24T02:52:34.282259-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • James Hydzik

What the U.S. National Space Transportation Policy Means for the Rest of the World

By SpaceWatch Global: The White House has issued a new U.S. National Space Transportation Policy, which replaces policies issued in 2004 and 2013.

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2026-08-24T02:52:34.304130-07:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Portal Space Systems Books 2028 Falcon 9 Launch for First 'Supernova' Spacecraft Mission

By SpaceWatch Global: Portal Space Systems has signed a contract with SpaceX for a Falcon 9 launch in 2028 to support its Motus Via Sol demonstration mission.

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2026-08-24T02:52:34.900033-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

MTG-I2 Launch Sends Ariane 6 to Geostationary Orbit for the First Time

By SpaceWatch Global: Welcome to your go-to source for all things space-related. Our editorial team is dedicated to bringing you the latest news and insights from the space industry.

Also: ESA

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2026-08-24T02:52:34.525382-07:00

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NASA Spaceflight • Haygen Warren

NASA's Roman telescope nears launch, reaches final integration and rehearsal milestones

By NASA Spaceflight: With a scheduled launch date of Aug. 30, NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is quickly approaching launch. In preparation for the launch from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center, teams have achieved several notable pre-launch milestones since its arrival at the Cape in June.

Also: Space.com and satnews.com

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2026-08-23T14:50:11.119047-07:00

China Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

NASA Spaceflight • Chris Bergin, Martin Smith

LandSpace’s Zhuque-3 Completes First-Stage Landing After Second Orbital Flight, Then Topples

By NASA Spaceflight: LandSpace achieved a major milestone for Chinese commercial rocketry this week when the first stage of its Zhuque-3 successfully soft-landed on a recovery pad in the Gobi Desert following its second orbital flight.

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2026-08-23T12:05:17.747352-07:00

China Moon Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Space Exploration & Science Missions

Associated Press • Aug. 19, Xinhua News Agency

2026-08-23T06:50:13.241544-07:00

SpaceX reportedly acquires xAI in a record $1.25 trillion all-stock deal

Synspective Sets 31 August Launch for 11th ‘StriX’ Constellation Satellite on Rocket Lab Electron

What the U.S. National Space Transportation Policy Means for the Rest of the World

Portal Space Systems Books 2028 Falcon 9 Launch for First 'Supernova' Spacecraft Mission

MTG-I2 Launch Sends Ariane 6 to Geostationary Orbit for the First Time

NASA's Roman telescope nears launch, reaches final integration and rehearsal milestones

LandSpace’s Zhuque-3 Completes First-Stage Landing After Second Orbital Flight, Then Topples

China abruptly postpones ambitious Chang’e-7 lunar mission launch

China Postpones Chang’e-7 Mission as Narrow Lunar South Pole Launch Window Closes

China puts off Chang’e-7 mission to drill for ice near lunar south pole

SpaceX Reportedly Acquires xAI in Record $1.25 Trillion Deal

Portal Space Systems Books 2028 Falcon 9 Launch for First 'Supernova' Spacecraft Mission

MTG-I2 Launch Sends Ariane 6 to Geostationary Orbit for the First Time

What the U.S. National Space Transportation Policy Means for the Rest of the World

Synspective Sets 31 August Launch for 11th ‘StriX’ Constellation Satellite on Rocket Lab Electron

NASA's Roman telescope nears launch, reaches final integration and rehearsal milestones

NASA Highlights Next-Gen Cargo Landers Paving the Way for a Moon Base

Launching 10,000 tiny 'femtosats' to Saturn? NASA funds 18 futuristic spaceflight ideas

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Artemis II crew to receive Congressional Space Medal of Honor from Trump on Aug. 28

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