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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, June 2, 2026

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The Debrief

Honeywell Aerospace CEO Jim Currier.
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Daily Memo: What Honeywell Aerospace Has To Prove

Jun 01, 2026
For any company, standing up on its own is daunting; for Honeywell Aerospace, the bar will be even higher.

Daily Briefs

Daily Briefs
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Daily Briefs

Jun 01, 2026
BOEING studying new aerospace vehicle tech... SSC SPACE launches Suborbital Express-5... HONEYWELL board changes...

In Brief

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In Brief: The Week Ahead in Aerospace & Defense

Jun 01, 2026
The Week Ahead in Aerospace & Defense

Isaacman in helicopter surveying Cape Canaveral SFS SLC-36
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Flight Hardware At Launchpad Hanger Visually OK After New Glenn Explosion

Jun 01, 2026
Initial visual inspections indicate a second booster and upper stage in a processing hangar at SLC-36 were unaffected by the Blue Origin New Glenn explosion.
Concept art of Lockheed Next-Generation Interceptor missile launching against aurora
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Lockheed Martin Opens NGI Plant Ahead of Design Review, Key Test

Jun 01, 2026
Lockheed Martin has unveiled a purpose-built production facility for the U.S. Missile Defense Agency’s Next-Generation Interceptor program.
Ron Fehlen
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Skunk Works Appoints New General Manager

Jun 01, 2026
Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works has named Ron Fehlen as general manager, marking its third new top executive in four years.
long march launch
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Long March 12B Makes First Flight As China Targets Reusability

Jun 01, 2026
China completed the first flight of its Long March 12B launch vehicle, which aims to rival SpaceX’s Falcon 9.
FAA diagram of SpaceX Starfall
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SpaceX Starfall Reentry Capsule Passes FAA Environmental Review

Jun 01, 2026
The FAA has determined a pair of demonstration missions of a SpaceX-proposed small reentry capsule in the Pacific Ocean poses no significant environmental issues.
space-based interceptor system concept
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Northrop Grumman Brings Apex Onto Space-Based Interceptor Team

Jun 01, 2026
Northrop Grumman has enlisted satellite bus manufacturer Apex to support its space-based interceptor contract with the U.S. Space Force.
Caption: A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket on the launch pad at LC-36 ahead of the NG-3 mission, April 13, 2026. Credit: Blue Origin
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Blue Origin Wins First NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1 Task Order

May 29, 2026
The U.S. Space Force has tapped Blue Origin to support a National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) launch as early as late 2027.
Mona Luna rover rendering
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PLD, Venturi Space Detail Investment Ambitions

Jun 01, 2026
PLD Space will spend €35 million at the European spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, and Venturi Space announced plans to develop more space vehicles.
F-47
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Debrief: F-47 'Off To A Good Start,' Boeing Says

May 29, 2026
Boeing says the F-47 program is “off to a good start.”
t38
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U.S. Air Force T-38s Return To Flight

May 29, 2026
The U.S. Air Force’s main jet trainer has returned to flying status after an approximately weeklong pause connected to a crash earlier this month.
OHB satellite image
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OHB, Rheinmetall Finalize Satellite Joint Venture

May 29, 2026
OHB and Rheinmetall finalized their plans for a joint venture to pursue a German military proliferated low-Earth-orbit communications satellite program.
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EU Space Act Presents Clash Of Good Intentions, Regulator Overreach

May 27, 2026
The Europe Union’s effort to create a single space market has spurred debate among stakeholders.

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