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California votes to block SpaceX from increased launches.

California rejects SpaceX plans to increase launch cadence. $2.3B in spending cuts hidden in the FY2026 budget. NASA releases a lunar power RFI. And more.

Maria Varmazis
Aug 15, 2025
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The California Coastal Commission has voted against a plan to nearly double the number of Falcon 9 rocket launches SpaceX is permitted to conduct each year from Vandenberg Space Force Base. Air and Space Forces says that there are calls for nearly $2.3 billion in spending cuts hidden in the 2026 fiscal year budget. NASA has released a call for industry input for developing efficient power supply on the lunar surface, and more.

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California rejects Elon Musk’s rocket-launch proposal - POLITICO

Here's All the DOGE-Linked Cuts in the Air, Space Force Budget

NASA Seeks Industry Feedback on Fission Surface Power

Sidus Space Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Provides Business Update

China's Shenzhou-20 crew to conduct 3rd spacewalk with new spacesuits - CGTN

Colorado space company hopes to land contract for President Trump's Golden Dome project

ESA - No Earth-like atmosphere on TRAPPIST-1 d

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