Topic: commercial space
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Ted Cruz Explains NASA's "Senate Launch System" Nickname
Senator Ted Cruz has become a key advocate for NASA's Space Launch System, despite his fiscal conservative reputation and Texas's ties to commercial space rivals. Cruz, as chair of the Senate Commerce Committee, secured $6.7 billion in funding for additional SLS missions, countering White House p...
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China's Space Program Nears Parity with the US, Report Finds
China's space program is rapidly closing the gap with the U.S., showing significant progress in both civil and commercial space activities. The country is adopting a dual-track approach, combining state-led missions with a thriving commercial sector to accelerate advancements. China is on track t...
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Kuiper Challenges Starlink: The New Satellite Internet Race
Amazon's Project Kuiper is aggressively challenging SpaceX's Starlink by securing over 80 rocket launches from multiple providers, including SpaceX, to deploy a large satellite constellation for global broadband. The project uses a diverse set of launch partners to speed up deployment and reduce ...
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