Space News for Saturday, May 16, 2026
In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!(00:10) Podcast Introduction(00:21) SpaceX launches CRS-34 cargo mission to ISS(00:46) Starlink Mobile challengers back proposed telco-led D2D joint venture(01:26) Virgin Galactic reaffirms plans to begin commercial service this year(02:12) SmallSat Europe Speaker Focus: Moritz Novak, GATE Space(02:34) Curiosity Shakes Loose a Pesky Rock(03:07) Hubble Sights Galaxy in Transition(03:34) Intuitive Machines Bets on Lunar Comms with Goonhilly Buy(04:20) Iridium Boosts Air Safety Offering With Aireon…
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