SpaceX wins a contract to provide launch services for the COSI mission. NASA is launching an artificial star into space in 2029. Boeing's Starliner capsule exceeds expectations on its first astronaut mission. Plus, a discussion on Australia's role in the space economy and security beyond GEO.Sources:https://spaceanddefense.io/spacex-wins-cosi-launch-services-contract/https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/nasa-is-launching-an-artificial-star-into-spacehttps://www.space.com/nasa-boeing-starliner-crew-flight-test-45-day-limit-extensionhttps://www.aspistrategist.org.au/space-operations-in-the-deep-black-of-xgeo/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) SpaceX Wins COSI Launch Services Contract(00:03:48) NASA Is Launching an Artificial Star into Space in 2029(00:05:54) Boeing's Starliner can stay in space beyond 45-day limit, NASA says(00:09:11) Space operations in the deep black of xGEO