China has declared a complete success after launching the Shenzhou-19 crew to the Tiangong Space Station. The US Department of Defense is reportedly raising its Proliferated Low Earth Orbit Satellite-Based Services program from an initial $900 million ceiling to a projected $13 billion according to Space News. Lockheed Martin has completed its previously announced acquisition of Terran Orbital, and its subsidiary, Tyvak International, and more. 

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Our guest today is Brian Weeden, Systems Director, Center for Space Policy and Strategy at the Aerospace Corporation. 

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Selected Reading

China launches new crew to its space station as it seeks to expand exploration : NPR

Pentagon’s commercial satellite internet services program soars to $13 billion - SpaceNews

Lockheed Martin Advances Space Capabilities through Strategic Terran Orbital Acquisition - Oct 30, 2024

Space Forge Inc. and Voyager Space Unite to Revolutionize Commercial In-Space Manufacturing

Anuvu Partners with D-Orbit USA for Design of Innovative Non-Geostationary Satellite Network

Eutelsat Communications: First Quarter 2024-25 Revenues- Business Wire

PRESS RELEASE: Space Port Australia and Titans Space Development Corporation sign MoU – Get The Word Out

Two National Airlines Choose a Seamless Multi-orbit IFC Future with SES Open Orbits™- Business Wire

NASA awards UNH $24M contract to build sensors to monitor space weather

NASA Sets Coverage for its SpaceX Crew-9 Dragon Station Relocation

Maxar Intelligence Announces New Leadership Appointments to Fuel Continued Growth and Innovation | Business Wire

Crosscut Ventures Evolves Its Focus to Tackle Humanity's Biggest Problems in Frontier Tech - Space, Defense, and Energy Transition

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