Payload
• Jacqueline Feldscher
The election has reshaped the political landscape for the U.S. space sector. This analysis examines which space interests emerged as winners or losers and what the results could mean for the next phase of policy and industry priorities.
SpaceNews.com
• Jeff Foust
By SpaceNews.com: Astrolab is expanding from rovers into lunar infrastructure with systems that can provide power and communications for a future moon base.
Space.com
• Mark Piesing
By Space.com: The U.K. startup Shield Space is racing to apply the lessons of drone warfare in Ukraine to develop swarms of up to 100 autonomous, satellite-defending cubesats.
New York Times
• Ryan Mac
By New York Times: The world’s richest person has antagonized Democrats, some of whom have signaled their intent to investigate him when they take control of Congress.
SpaceNews.com
• Hope Hodge Seck
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SpaceWatch Global
• Joshua Faleti
By SpaceWatch Global: Maritime Launch begins trading on the TSX as it advances Spaceport Nova Scotia through new government and commercial partnerships.
SpaceWatch Global
• Judith Delany
By SpaceWatch Global: Space careers go far beyond astronauts. Why early outreach, diverse role models and broader career education matter for the next generation.
European Spaceflight
• Andrew Parsonson
By European Spaceflight: PLD Space has completed an explosive test of its MIURA 5 flight termination system as it prepares for the rocket's inaugural flight in 2027.
The Daily Debrief
One concise daily briefing across aviation, defense and space—key developments, corroborating sources, and the context leaders need to act.
Space Intel Report
• Peter B. de Selding
Bloomberg
• Irene Garcia Perez, Reshmi Basu
Via Satellite
• Rachel Jewett
Via Satellite
• Rachel Jewett
