Space News for Thursday, August 13, 2026
In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!(00:10) Podcast Introduction(00:23) Virgin Galactic delays resumption of commercial flights to 2027(00:47) Space Force orders two more Impulse Space vehicles for maneuvering demonstrations(01:18) Pentagon missile buildup changing the factory floor(02:12) Golden Dome creates digital hub to expand commercial participation(03:07) SpaceX Finalizes Regulatory Procedures to Close $60 Billion Acquisition of AI Platform Cursor(03:44) Silicon Valley Space Week Speaker Focus: Ian Canning, Eutelsat Network Solutions(04:23)…
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