Private investment in the space industry is showing signs of stabilizing according to the Q2 report from Space Capital. The UK ranks third globally in space deals, according to a recent report from Seraphim Space. SpaceX is forecasting a doubling of its revenue to a whopping $8 billion this year. Firefly aerospace has reportedly told CNBC that it is close to announcing an oversubscribed capital raise, and more.

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Our guest today is Jonathan Dagle, Policy Committee Chair at the National Space Society.

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Selected Reading

Private investment in space firms shows ‘signs of stabilization’ in Q2 after steady decline- CNBC

Seraphim: Investment deals take off as UK ranks third globally- City AM

SpaceX Forecasts Doubling of Revenue to $8 Billion- The Information

Rocket builder Firefly is close to announcing oversubscribed capital raise- CNBC

Baby Come Back: Rocket Lab Electron parachutes down after Māhia launch- NZ Herald

U.S. Pushes Military Cooperation in Space- The Wall Street Journal

Space Force should offer European allies protection from anti-satellite attacks: Saltzman- Breaking Defense

A Cyber Force? Senate Proposes Study With Lessons Learned from Space Force- Air and Space Forces

Schriever slated for new $150 million building, initial funding delayed in Space Command fight- Gazette

LightRidge Solutions Acquires Trident Systems- Business Wire

The Weird Reason Buzz Aldrin Wears Three Watches On His Arms- IFLScience

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