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NASA working to streamline development of nuclear electric propulsion demo mission

NASA working to streamline development of nuclear electric propulsion demo mission

- NASA is working to streamline development of a nuclear electric propulsion (NEP) demonstration mission. - The effort focuses on reducing schedule and cost risks to accelerate a flight demonstration. - NASA is coordinating with industry and other government partners to align requirements and testing. - The NEP demo would

Muon Space unveils Starship-class satellite platform for orbital data centers

Muon Space unveils Starship-class satellite platform for orbital data centers

- Muon Space unveiled a Starship-class satellite platform intended to host large orbital data centers. - The design targets high-capacity, space-based compute and storage, leveraging a very large spacecraft form factor. - The announcement positions Muon Space to compete in emerging commercial markets for in-space infrastructure and hosted data services.

Global SSA Market to Reach $61B as Governments Prioritize Space Security, Resilience, and Orbital Safety

Global SSA Market to Reach $61B as Governments Prioritize Space Security, Resilience, and Orbital Safety

- Analysts project the global Space Situational Awareness (SSA) market will reach $61 billion as governments boost spending. - Growth driven by priorities: space security, resilience, orbital safety, and tracking of debris and objects. - Commercial and defense demand for sensors, data services, and operations is rising. - Increased international

UK explores Vast space station mission for astronaut with physical disability

UK explores Vast space station mission for astronaut with physical disability

- The UK is considering sending an astronaut with a physical disability to the International Space Station or a commercial low‑Earth orbit platform as part of inclusion and accessibility efforts. - Studies and mission planning are underway to assess medical, training, spacecraft, and station accommodation needs for a crew

Northrop Grumman partners with Apex on space-based interceptors for Golden Dome

Northrop Grumman partners with Apex on space-based interceptors for Golden Dome

- Northrop Grumman has partnered with Apex to support the Golden Dome program by developing space-based interceptors. - The collaboration aims to advance space-based missile-intercept capability for the Golden Dome effort. - The agreement pools the companies’ resources and technical expertise to prototype and field interceptor systems. - The announcement

China conducts surprise launch of Long March 12B, delivers Qianfan satellites on debut flight

China conducts surprise launch of Long March 12B, delivers Qianfan satellites on debut flight

- China conducted a surprise, inaugural flight of the Long March 12B rocket. - The launch successfully deployed Qianfan satellites into orbit. - The unannounced nature of the mission drew attention to China’s launch notification practices. - The flight highlights China’s advancing launch capabilities and commercial satellite deployment.

Space Force’s commercial gatekeeper offers a playbook for startups seeking defense business

Space Force’s commercial gatekeeper offers a playbook for startups seeking defense business

- The Space Force’s commercial gatekeeper initiative provides a playbook for startups aiming to do business with defense customers. - It outlines ways to bridge commercial innovations with military requirements and procurement processes. - The program offers guidance on engagement pathways, contracting options and evaluation criteria. - Goal is