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US Acknowledges Undisclosed On-Orbit Weapons — 3dChina condemned the United States for deploying on‑orbit space weapons, urging Washington to halt preparations for space warfare and to uphold global strategic stability. Beijing reaffirmed its commitment to peaceful space use and warned against weaponising outer space or triggering an arms race, a view echoed as the US, and its allies, pursue space security capabilities.

US Acknowledges On-Orbit Space-Control Weapons — 4dThe Space Force has deployed on-orbit space control weapons to defend U.S. forces and preserve space superiority, with Air Force Secretary Troy Meink publicly confirming their existence though no technical details were released. The announcements across conferences indicate ongoing development of both kinetic and non-kinetic space capabilities, including potential orbital strike and space-link interdiction, while the specifics remain classified and the broader strategic implications are debated.

Impulse Space raises $308M in Series D extension round — 2dImpulse Space raised an additional $308 million in its Series D extension, bringing the round total to $808 million to fund expanded team, manufacturing, and continued development of its in-space mobility systems. The funding, along with recent government contracts, signals growing demand for post-launch spacecraft movement across commercial, civil, and defense customers.

US confirms on-orbit weapons to deter China and Russia — 1dAir Force Secretary Troy Meink disclosed undisclosed space-control weapons at National Harbor while withholding every detail, as Space Force plans to double and Moscow warns of gravest consequences.

Marcus Bell Keeping the details secret is fine but doubling the Space Force size will cost taxpayers plenty.

Air Force confirms US space-control weapons now operating in orbit — 2dAir Force Secretary Troy Meink confirms deployed space-control weapons at a Maryland conference, drawing Beijing and Moscow protests while withholding the details that keep deterrence intact.

Priya Raman Deterrence works best when adversaries know we have the edge but can't predict exactly how we'll use it.

Defense, Space Startups Seek SPAC Listings as Investor Interest Rises — 4dSix defense and space companies announced SPAC mergers in 2026—twice 2025's total—as investor interest in military and satellite technology climbs.

Marcus Bell The push toward SPACs makes sense for growth yet the dilution and revenue gaps could hurt retail investors down the line.

Senate Faces 60-Vote Test on Crypto Oversight Bill — 4dA new wave of crypto interest is merging space tech and AI with blockchain, as SPXIUM pitches a space‑oriented, governance‑driven asset framework and alerts to AI safety risks that could threaten crypto infrastructure. At the political level, Trump is pushing a sweeping crypto bill with ethics divestment provisions and state-enforcement roles as crypto becomes mainstream, with millions of Americans holding digital assets and numerous jobs tied to the industry.

No Man's Sky 10th anniversary update is here, and that means orbital bases, space station ownership - and yes, you can finally fly to the sun — Sep 9, 2026

Jared Kim Space station ownership could be fun but I worry it will just lead to the same empty hubs we already have.

Eutelsat Awards €5.4B IRIS² Satellite Contracts — Sep 10, 2026Aerospacelab has won a €2.4 billion contract to design, manufacture and deliver 264 satellites for the EU’s IRIS² secure-communications network, accounting for the majority of the program’s 348 satellites. Airbus Defence and Space will build the 66-satellite first LEO layer and Thales Alenia Space will supply the payloads as part of the SpaceRISE consortium led by Eutelsat.

Nicole Hardy Spending over 5 billion euros on IRIS² should finally give Europe independent secure communications without foreign reliance.

Nasa space telescope image equals half a million 4K screensScience — Sep 7, 2026

SpaceX rocket taxi returns after Roman Telescope launch | Space photo of the day for Sept. 8, 2026Science — Sep 8, 2026

NASA expands Deep Space Network with giant new dish in California desertScience — Sep 6, 2026

Trump Establishes U.S. Space Academy — Aug 28, 2026The White House announced a plan to establish the United States Space Academy and form a Presidential Commission to strengthen the nation’s space workforce, signaling a broad effort to train leaders for space exploration, defense, and civilian industries. Current president Donald Trump signed executive orders creating the US Space Academy, underscoring its role for the Space Force, NASA, and the commercial space sector, and awarded the Artemis II crew with the Congressional Space Medal of Honor.

U.S.-Canada Trade War Raises Small-Business Costs — 2dThe European Union has offered Canada its first-ever associate membership spanning trade, defense, minerals, energy, space and research, a move that drew sharp criticism from Trump who warned of tariffs and potential consequences. Across the US-Canada border, small businesses face a costly trade war with tariffs totaling about 5.5% of bilateral trade and some products facing up to 50% taxes, hurting cross-border sales and raising costs amid broader global tensions such as the Iran conflict.

Law firms launch securities suits against five companies over alleged disclosures — 2dPomerantz LLP (with Robbins LLP handling Smartsheet matters) announced securities-class-action lawsuits and investor alerts against five companies—XTI Aerospace, Smartsheet, Park Ha Biological Technology, York Space Systems, and GoDaddy—alleging fraudulent conduct such as pump-and-dump schemes, undisclosed acquisition talks, and misleading buybacks, with deadlines for lead-plaintiff applications. The actions portray a pattern of alleged corporate fraud across diverse sectors, urging affected investors to come forward before the stated deadlines.

Marcus Bell Park Ha's case stands out as another reminder to research before jumping into smaller biotech stocks.

Prada Expands Milan Flagship Into Eight-Level Luxury Hub — 3dPrada has transformed its Milan flagship in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II into an eight-level private-client hub that links the former separate menswear and womenswear stores with an underground passage, adds private shopping spaces, a permanent exhibition and private-dining apartments, and connects to the Marchesi patisserie. The project, which features works by Damien Hirst and aims to generate about €100 million in annual revenue while focusing on experiential luxury for top clients, is framed as a broader shift toward hospitality and experiences alongside iconic retail.

Mastodon Tooth Found in California CreekScience — 6dA Pacific mastodon tooth was discovered along a San Mateo County creek during habitat work for the threatened California red-legged frog; the 23-centimeter fossil is considered intact and about 9,000 to 12,000 years old. The tooth has been donated to Stanford’s Doerr School of Sustainability, with a 3D copy planned for public outreach by the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District.

51-year-old empty nester who struggled to declutter her house shares 8 tips that finally workedGood News — Sep 8, 2026A 51-year-old empty nester who once felt embarrassed by her messy home turned to daily habits from a book and kept her space tidy for a full month.

Bears Reportedly Agree to $33.75M Swift Extension — 6dThe Chicago Bears agreed to a three-year, $33.75 million extension for running back D’Andre Swift, including $27.5 million guaranteed, keeping him under contract through the 2029 season. Reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the deal follows Swift’s 1,087-yard, nine-TD season and comes as the team reshapes cap space and locks in core playmakers.

Rachel Meyers Extending him for 27.5 million guaranteed is a lot for one back but the team clearly values keeping core pieces together.

Artemis II completes historic far-side lunar flybyScience — Aug 28, 2026Artemis II completed a historic lunar flyby, coming within about 4,067 miles of the Moon and gathering data and imagery to pave the way for future crewed missions, including Artemis III and a potential Artemis IV landing near the south pole. President Trump awarded the astronauts the Congressional Space Medal of Honor and announced ambitious space initiatives, including a U.S. Space Academy and plans for a nuclear-powered interplanetary spaceship, signaling a strengthened U.S. push in space exploration.

Yankees Reinstate Clarke Schmidt After Tommy John Surgery — 5dThe Yankees plan to activate Clarke Schmidt off the 60-day injured list and use him in relief down the stretch as he returns from Tommy John surgery and an internal brace; executives anticipate him contributing out of the bullpen in October with an eye toward a longer-term role in 2027. The activation involves roster moves to clear space and underscores the team’s bullpen reshaping as Schmidt rebuilds his form, with velocity in line with pre-injury and late-season competition for spots among solid pen options.

Eiffel Tower briefly closes after workers strike over female staff instructions — 4dThe SO/ Paris hotel sits in a repurposed 1960s government building near the Marais and Eiffel Tower, illustrating a rising trend of converting historic structures into luxury hotels as travelers seek narrative weight alongside design. Paris also faced a rare shutdown of the Eiffel Tower after a staff strike over management directives to sidelined female workers for a visiting religious delegation, reflecting tensions between civil rights and public-space operations, while the city continues to attract global fascination—from an objectophilic marriage to the tower to the public exhibition of presidential-era DS cars during European Heritage Days.

Trump Creates U.S. Space Academy — Aug 24, 2026President Trump will award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the Artemis II crew—Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen—at NASA's Johnson Space Center, recognizing their historic 10-day lunar mission that marked the first humans beyond the Moon in more than 50 years. The ceremony celebrates a milestone for NASA's Artemis program as the crew traveled farther into space than any prior astronauts and demonstrated the Orion spacecraft’s capabilities.

York Space Systems Faces Federal Securities LawsuitBusiness — Sep 4, 2026Multiple reports confirm Levi & Korsinsky LLP has filed securities class actions on behalf of York Space Systems investors, alleging the company made misleading IPO-related statements about its onboard software and that undisclosed risks emerged, contributing to a sharp stock decline after the January 2026 IPO. The actions cover the period from Jan. 29, 2026 to May 11, 2026 and reference subsequent market turmoil sparked by a short-seller report on York’s software readiness and Pentagon contract exposure.

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