Today In Space
Last Updated: Thursday, July 10, 2025, 1:39 PM PDT
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SpaceWatch Global
• Joshua Faleti
Dawn Aerospace Joins European HYDEF Program with In-Space Propulsion Expertise
By SpaceWatch Global: Dawn Aerospace has been contracted to support the design and evaluation of advanced liquid propulsion systems for the HYDEF program.
SpaceNews.com
• Sandra Erwin
Space industry sticks with single-use satellite model despite new technologies
By SpaceNews.com: Space industry sticks with single-use satellite model despite new technologies Space industry sticks with single-use satellite model despite new technologies.
Ars Technica
• Eric Berger
Varda Space Industries appears to be making credible progress toward developing the nascent manufacturing-in-space industry. The company announced an impressive $187 million Series C round of funding on Thursday
By Ars Technica: “A decent chunk of the capital is going to go toward scaling up our production.”….
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Flying Magazine
• Jack Daleo
Axiom Completes Initial Crew Testing of Next-Generation Spacesuits
By Flying Magazine: NASA astronauts will don Axiom suits when they explore the lunar south pole on the Artemis III mission, scheduled for mid-2027.
SpaceNews.com
• Sandra Erwin
China’s orbital maneuvers blur the line between peaceful and provocative
By SpaceNews.com: China’s orbital maneuvers blur the line between peaceful and provocative.
SpaceWatch Global
• Joshua Faleti
ArianeGroup and GKN Aerospace Strengthen Partnership with New Ariane 6 Contract
By SpaceWatch Global: ArianeGroup and GKN Aerospace have signed a new Frame Contract for Ariane 6's operational phase, securing Europe's access to space.
SpaceNews.com
• Jason Rainbow
Investors double down on space infrastructure as exits return
By SpaceNews.com: Economic headwinds did not stop investments in core space companies from reaching their highest level in more than a year at $3.2 billion for the second quarter of 2025, according to early-stage investor Space Capital.
