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Rundown · Saturday, July 11, 2026

Space & defense news on July 11, 2026

On Saturday, July 11, 2026 the Space and defense desk recorded 4 news events, 1 of them carried by 5 or more outlets. The earliest report came from castanetkamloops.net at 04:45 UTC.

  1. 01

    US seeks Iranian pledge on Strait of Hormuz transit

    5 outlets · first: samaa.tv Geopolitics

    Machine summary Oman's state news agency said Omani and Iranian negotiators would continue talks "at the technical and political levels".

    1. Araqchi and Albusaidi "exchanged views on appropriate mechanisms for the safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz," according to a statement from the Iranian foreign minister
    2. No attacks were reported on Friday or Saturday, according to the reports

    Reported by samaa.tv, standard.net.au, yasstribune.com.au, newcastleherald.com.au and bordermail.com.au.

  2. 02

    Japan space agency conducts first test flight of reusable rocket

    3 outlets · first: castanetkamloops.net Launches

    Reported by castanetkamloops.net, ABC News and newser.com.

  3. 03

    FCC Greenlights 60-Foot Space Mirror Test by Startup Reflect Orbital

    2 outlets · first: hawaiitribune-herald.com Regulation

    Machine summary The FCC has granted an experimental license to Reflect Orbital for a satellite carrying a 60-foot mirror to reflect sunlight to Earth at night. The Hawthorne startup aims to power solar farms and provide emergency lighting, but the plan faces sharp criticism from astronomers over light pollution. The FCC approved a test of a space mirror to light the night sky.

    1. The company claims the mirror will reflect sunlight to Earth after dark to power solar farms, assist rescue workers, and light city streets.
    2. The project has drawn vocal opposition from astronomers and dark-sky advocates concerned about light pollution and interference with celestial observations.

    Reported by hawaiitribune-herald.com and nytimes.com.

    • Reflect Orbital
    • Space Mirror

  4. 04

    Trump threatens to destroy Iran over assassination fears

    1 outlet · first: bignewsnetwork.com (Big News Network)

    Machine summary Donald Trump threatened to destroy Iran over assassination fears, according to bignewsnetwork.com.

    Reported by bignewsnetwork.com (Big News Network).

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