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title: It’s all about the launch.
description: Axiom Space postpones launch further. Amazon's Project Kuiper readying second batch of satellites. Voyager Space going public. And, more.
image: https://space.n2k.com/hubfs/t-minus%20episode%20art-Aug-26-2024-07-09-28-4045-PM.png
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# It’s all about the launch.

Axiom Space postpones launch further. Amazon's Project Kuiper readying second batch of satellites. Voyager Space going public. And, more.

[ Maria Varmazis ](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/author/maria-varmazis)

 Jun 11, 2025

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Axiom Space postpones launch further. Amazon's Project Kuiper readying second batch of satellites. Voyager Space going public. And, more. 

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 Transcript

## Selected Reading<https://spacenews.com/house-appropriators-unveil-defense-bill-boost-space-force-funding/><https://spacenews.com/house-appropriators-unveil-defense-bill-boost-space-force-funding/>

[Axiom Space](https://www.axiomspace.com/missions/ax4) (Axiom)

[Project Kuiper mission updates: The latest launch news as we deploy our satellite internet constellation](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/innovation-at-amazon/project-kuiper-satellite-rocket-launch-progress-updates) (Amazon)

[Space and defense tech firm Voyager raises $382.8 million in US IPO](https://www.reuters.com/technology/space-defense-tech-firm-voyager-raises-3828-million-us-ipo-2025-06-10/) (Reuters) 

[Voyager Announces Pricing of Initial Public Offering](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250610484854/en/Voyager-Announces-Pricing-of-Initial-Public-Offering) (BusinessWire)

[York Space Systems' Dragoon Mission Ready for Launch, First in 12-Satellite Constellation for Missile Warning and Warfighter Connectivity](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/york-space-systems-dragoon-mission-ready-for-launch-first-in-12-satellite-constellation-for-missile-warning-and-warfighter-connectivity-302477837.html) (PR Newswire)

[Rocket Lab Successfully Launches Second Mission for iQPS in Rapid 25 Day Turnaround](https://rocketlabcorp.com/updates/rocket-lab-successfully-launches-second-mission-for-iqps-in-rapid-25-day-turnaround-2/) (Rocket Lab) 

[USAF Test Pilot School pioneers space cyber test workshop](https://www.edwards.af.mil/News/Display/Article/4212098/usaf-test-pilot-school-pioneers-space-cyber-test-workshop/) (Edwards Air Force Base) 

[AST SpaceMobile Set to Join the U.S. Large-Cap Russell 1000® Index](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250610443528/en/AST-SpaceMobile-Set-to-Join-the-U.S.-Large-Cap-Russell-1000-Index) (BusinessWire)

[China is arming its space station with 'guard dogs.' They have good reason for it](https://www.fastcompany.com/91344077/china-arming-space-station-with-space-guard-dog-robots) (Fast Company)

[SFL Missions Inc. Included on Team Awarded Moon Mapping Study Contract by European Space Agency (ESA)](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250610352066/en/SFL-Missions-Inc.-Included-on-Team-Awarded-Moon-Mapping-Study-Contract-by-European-Space-Agency-ESA) (BusinessWire)

['Tiangong Lecture' bridges Chinese astronauts and Hungarian students](https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-09/-Tiangong-Lecture-bridges-Chinese-astronauts-and-Hungarian-students-1E4rLS2mALu/p.html) (CGTN)

[Starlink satellites are leaking radio signals that may ruin astronomy](https://www.newscientist.com/article/2483574-starlink-satellites-are-leaking-radio-signals-that-may-ruin-astronomy/) (New Scientist)

[Redwire Selected by NASA to Facilitate Biotechnology Research as Part of Historic International Human Spaceflight Mission](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250610236355/en/Redwire-Selected-by-NASA-to-Facilitate-Biotechnology-Research-as-Part-of-Historic-International-Human-Spaceflight-Mission) (BusinessWire)

[NASA’s PUNCH Releases Its First Images of Huge Eruptions from Sun](https://science.nasa.gov/blogs/punch/2025/06/10/nasas-punch-releases-its-first-images-of-huge-eruptions-from-sun/) (NASA)

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