NASA announces a strategic shift to focus on lunar surface infrastructure with a new Moon Base plan and revised Artemis mission timeline.
SpaceX's Starship Flight 12 debuted Version 3 with upgraded engines, increased payload capacity, and new flight path from Starbase, Texas.
SpaceX plans Flight 12 of Starship V3 on May 21, 2026, featuring Raptor 3 engines, structural upgrades, and orbital refueling hardware from Starbase Texas.
SpaceX files S-1 for Nasdaq IPO under SPCX, aiming to raise $75B and reach up to $2 trillion valuation including AI and social media units.
TKMS and Isar Aerospace collaborate to develop a Canadian space launch complex, generating CAD 10B+ and supporting naval procurement efforts.
Firefly Aerospace doubles its Cedar Park HQ, adds a large cleanroom, launches Gloworks lab, and upgrades Rocket Ranch for lunar and orbital missions.
Spire Global provides real-time global aircraft tracking data to Amadeus's vAPOC platform, enhancing airport operations with AI-driven analytics.
AIAA, Amazon Leo, Eutelsat, Iridium, and SpaceX release updated best practices for satellite safety and space traffic coordination in Low Earth Orbit.
Iridium Communications will acquire the remaining 61% of Aireon for $366.7M, integrating space-based ADS-B for comprehensive global air traffic surveillance.
SpaceX's Cargo Dragon docked with the ISS on May 17, 2026, delivering 6,500 lbs of cargo for NASA's CRS-34 mission including scientific experiments.
