The Gist: Space News

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy! (00:10) Podcast Introduction (00:24) SpaceX launches “Israel’s most advanced communications satellite” built by Israel Aerospace from the Cape early Sunday morn – SatNews (00:59) Rocket Lab launch of JAKE 4 HASTE on super secret government mission on hold – SatNews (01:24) SpaceX to launch Starlink Group 15-2 smalls...

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy! (00:10) Podcast Introduction (00:24) Australia’s Gilmour Space Technologies plans maiden flight of Eris Test Flight1 on July 16, nation’s first orbital launch in over 50 years – SatNews (01:04) SpaceX plans Saturday launch of Israel’s communications satellite Dror-1 (Commercial GTO 1) – SatNews (01:27) The UK will p...

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy! (00:10) Podcast Introduction (00:25) Globalstar’s launch services agreement with SpaceX – SatNews (00:54) Middle East and Africa provide $205M in three strategic contracts to MAXAR accelerating sovereign capabilities in the areas – SatNews (01:28) Space Development Agency’s new Deputy Director comes from Quantum Spa...

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy! (00:10) Podcast Introduction (00:25) SpaceX launches Starlink Group 10-28 in early morning from Cape – SatNews (01:12) Australia’s Gilmour Space and Japan’s Space BD to provide satellite launch services + expand opportunities in Asia-Pacific – SatNews (01:47) Ovzon receives additional order from FMV for their mobile...

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy! (00:10) Podcast Introduction (00:25) UK’s SatVu secures multi-million ESA contract to power climate and security intelligence – SatNews (00:54) SpaceX’s Monday launch from Cape of Starlink Group 10-28 now on Tuesday – SatNews (01:31) PLD Space preselected by ESA for the European Launcher Challenge – SatNews (02:00)...

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy! (00:10) Podcast Introduction (00:24) Sateliot advances its constellation with 5 new satellites to be manufactured by Alén Space – SatNews (00:55) SSC awards $2.8 billion contract for the first two satellites of the Evolved Strategic Satellite Communications (SATCOM) [ESS] program – SatNews (01:31) SpaceX to launch S...

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy! (00:10) Podcast Introduction (00:25) UK’s Orbex and Germany’s Exolaunch partner in smallsat launch services – SatNews (00:53) European Space Agency’s Sentinel-4 Mission launches with Teledyne Space Imaging CCD technology – SatNews (01:31) Wishing Everyone a Happy July 4th … Independence Day, U.S.A. – SatNews (01:52)...

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy! (00:10) Podcast Introduction (00:25) SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launches MTG-Sounder satellite to address air pollution and extreme weather events + ESA + EUMETSAT – SatNews (01:01) Xona Space Systems has launched their Pulsar-0 PNT satellite – SatNews (01:30) SpaceX launches Starlink Group 10-25 smallsats in the early morni...

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy! (00:10) Podcast Introduction (00:25) Wishing Everyone a Happy July 4th … Independence Day, U.S.A. – SatNews (00:45) Maxar awarded contract by NGA to deliver AI-powered object detection services – SatNews (01:16) SpaceX’s Falcon 9 to launch MTG-Sounder satellite July 1st – SatNews (01:40) ESA’s comments as MTG-S1 and...

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy! (00:10) Podcast Introduction (00:24) Arianespace to launch CO3D + MicroCarb satellites via Vega C – SatNews (00:49) Axient selected for USSF STEP 2.0 contract to accelerate military space innovation – SatNews (01:18) SpaceX’s second launch on Saturday, this Starlink Group 15-7 smallsats from super foggy California –...

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy! (00:10) Podcast Introduction (00:25) Curiosity Blog, Sols 4580-4581: Something in the Air… (00:59) Hubble Captures an Active Galactic Center (01:14) NASA Announces Winners of 2025 Human Lander Challenge (01:45) Northrop Grumman tests SLS Block 2 BOLE booster in Utah; nozzle issue seen

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy! (00:10) Podcast Introduction (00:24) Rocket Lab to launch Electron mission for ESA’s next-generation navigation system – SatNews (01:01) SpaceX’s launch on Friday of Starlink Group 10-34 smallsats may have weather issues – SatNews (01:34) SSC + Firefly planning orbital launch from Esrange following TSA signing betwe...

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy! (00:10) Podcast Introduction (00:25) SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launches Axiom Space’s astronauts on Axiom Mission 4 enroute to ISS – SatNews (01:05) GomSpace signs a 19.5 million euros contract with a European based company – SatNews (01:33) SpaceX launches 27 Starlink Group 10-16 smallsats from the Cape after earlier sendi...

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy! (00:10) Podcast Introduction (00:24) SpaceX back on track for Wednesday launch of astronauts on Axiom Space’s Axiom Mission – SatNews (01:05) Exolaunch deploys 45 customer satellites to orbit—their largest mission to date – SatNews (01:40) SpaceX launches Space Development Agency’s 1DES Prototype Satellite the first...

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy! (00:10) Podcast Introduction (00:25) SpaceX launches the Transporter-14 on a dedicated smallsat rideshare mission from foggy Vandenberg – SatNews (00:58) United Launch Alliance + Amazon launch the Kuiper 2 mission – SatNews (01:27) Rocket Lab’s Electron to launch Symphony In The Stars on Tuesday – SatNews (01:54) Si...

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy! (00:10) Podcast Introduction (00:24) SpaceX to launch 45 satellites on Exolaunch’s Transporter-14 on Monday from California – SatNews (00:51) Maxar partners with Array Labs to fuel the company’s 3D operational terrain – SatNews (01:25) European Space Agency, Thales Alenia Space + Blue Origin to explore collaboration...

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy! (00:10) Podcast Introduction (00:24) UPDATE 2: ULA plans for Atlas V launch of Amazon’s Kuiper 2 on Monday – SatNews (00:52) Comtech rejoins iCERT – SatNews (01:07) Forrester’s Digest: Eutelsat raises capital by €1.35bn – SatNews (01:33) Blue Origin scrubs New Shepard Mission NS-33 possibly Sunday – SatNews (02:01)...

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy! (00:10) Podcast Introduction (00:24) ION-X achieves 1st firing in space of a European Ionic Liquid Propulsion System – SatNews (00:56) Hubble Studies Small but Mighty Galaxy (01:30) NASA’s LRO Views ispace HAKUTO-R Mission 2 Moon Lander Impact Site (02:00) Ship 36 experiences anomaly during engine testing, next step...

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy! (00:10) Podcast Introduction (00:24) SpaceX’s Starship explodes during static fire test – SatNews (00:51) UPDATE: SpaceX, Axiom Space and NASA are standing down again from launching Axiom Space Mission on Sunday – SatNews (01:27) AAC Clyde Space wins strategic order for first phase of ESA-backed satellite swarm miss...

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy! (00:10) Podcast Introduction (00:22) In celebration of Juneteenth – SatNews (00:48) SpaceX’s successful nightime launch of Starlink Group 10-18 smallsats from Florida – SatNews (01:19) NATO’s seven figure contract to Planet will deliver advanced daily monitoring and early warning capabilities – SatNews (01:50) Forre...

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy! (00:10) Podcast Introduction (00:25) SpaceX’s successful nightime launch of Starlink Group 10-18 smallsats from Florida – SatNews (00:56) In celebration of Juneteenth – SatNews (01:20) NATO’s seven figure contract to Planet will deliver advanced daily monitoring and early warning capabilities – SatNews (02:00) Forre...

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy! (00:10) Podcast Introduction (00:24) Forrester’s Digest: VodafoneThree investing £11bn in UK 5G – SatNews (00:50) Swedish space executive Stefan Gustafsson joins the Forsway Board of Directors – SatNews (01:19) SFL Missions Inc. included on team awarded ESA contract for a Moon mapping study – SatNews (01:51) Hubble...

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy! (00:10) Podcast Introduction (00:24) BAE Systems + Hanwha Systems sign an MoU to develop an advanced multi-sensor satellite system – SatNews (00:57) SpaceX launches 26 Starlink Group 15-6 smallsats from foggy California – SatNews (01:42) ViewMedia renews Intelsat agreement providing expanded entertainment and new ch...

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy! (00:10) Podcast Introduction (00:24) Rocket Lab’s Electron sends The Mountain God Guards (iQPS Launch 3) soaring – SatNews (00:48) Forrester’s Digest: European Union approves the SES purchase of Intelsat – SatNews (01:16) Warpspace combines space digital twin expertise with GMO Cybersecurity by Ierae – SatNews (01:3...

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy! (00:10) Podcast Introduction (00:24) SpaceX standing down from Axiom Mission 4 with four astronauts for repairs awaiting new launch date – SatNews (00:55) Vocus + Telesat announce multi-year Telesat Lightspeed terrestrial infrastructure + services contract – SatNews (01:26) New Iridium Chat app enables unlimited glo...