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Track every update, feature, and improvement we ship to SpaceNexus.

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187
New Features
64
Improvements
13
Fixes
LATEST
v2.5.0
200 articles, /discover, /beginners, 120 waves of development

200 Articles, Discover Page, and Enthusiast Features

Massive content and UX milestone: 200 original articles, role-based Discover page, This Day in Space history, Beginners guide, mobile Quick Access menu, /roadmap, /integrations, /status, and /testimonials pages.

8 new2 improved
New
  • /discover page — role-based navigation for 6 personas (enthusiast, investor, engineer, policy, BD, educator) with hidden gems section
  • /beginners — enthusiast-friendly entry point with 6 curated topics linking to tools and articles
  • /this-day-in-space — 30+ verified historical events shown by date (Sputnik, Apollo 11, Hubble, JWST, etc.)
  • /roadmap — public product roadmap with shipped, in-progress, planned, and exploring items
  • /integrations — showcase of 20+ data source connections with refresh frequencies
  • /status — platform health dashboard with 12 monitored systems
  • Mobile Quick Access menu — Reading List, Watchlists, Alerts, and Daily Digest surfaced in mobile tab bar
  • 200 original articles — one of the largest free space content libraries available
Improved
  • Blog badge updated to 200+, hero stats refreshed, sitemap expanded
  • Testimonials page redesigned with real platform stats and feature highlights
v2.4.0
Android app ready for Google Play, 160+ articles, 600+ routes

Play Store Launch Readiness — Android App & Data Safety

SpaceNexus is now ready for Google Play. New Data Safety disclosure page, dedicated app download landing page, smart Android install banner, Play Store rating integration, and manifest updates for app store discoverability.

5 new4 improved
New
  • Data Safety page — transparent disclosure of data collection, sharing, security practices (Google Play requirement)
  • App download landing page with Google Play badge, feature highlights, and screenshot gallery
  • Android smart install banner — prompts mobile web users to install from Google Play
  • "Get the App" added to navigation, footer, and getting-started page
Improved
  • App rating prompt now links to real Google Play Store listing
v2.3.0
148 articles, Legal Resources directory, 50+ curated legal references

Regulatory & Business Depth — 138 Articles, Legal Resources Directory

Deep regulatory and business content buildout: 5 new long-form articles on environmental regulations, government contracts, FCC deorbit rules, space traffic management, and space company valuation. New Space Industry Legal Resources directory with 50+ curated entries across law firms, regulations, government agencies, treaties, and academic programs.

8 new2 improved
New
  • Space Environmental Regulations article: NEPA, orbital debris, and sustainability requirements
  • Government Space Contracts guide: How to win SBIR, STTR, and prime contracts
  • FCC 5-Year Deorbit Rule deep dive for satellite operators
  • Space Traffic Management policy analysis: who controls traffic in orbit
  • How to Value a Space Company: metrics, multiples, and methods guide
v2.2.0
133 articles, 70+ waves, 600+ routes

SpaceNexus — The Definitive Space Industry Platform

70+ waves of recursive development building a comprehensive space intelligence platform. 133 blog articles, 600+ routes, newsletter comparison page, content library stats, Year in Review, and final platform polish.

6 new3 improved
New
  • 133 original blog articles — one of the largest free space content libraries available
  • Year in Review page showcasing 2026 platform milestones and growth stats
  • Newsletter comparison page positioning SpaceNexus against industry newsletters
  • Content library stats dashboard tracking article output across categories
  • 600+ routes spanning data, tools, community, marketplace, and content
v2.1.0
130 articles, 63 waves complete, 590+ routes

130 Articles & Platform Polish

Wave 143+ milestone: 130 original blog articles, blog table of contents, topics index, space industry trends dashboard, alternatives comparison, daily quiz, daily digest, 8 podcast feeds, cross-linked data pages, and a polished "Explore the Platform" homepage section. Final authority-building wave.

14 new3 improved
New
  • 130 original blog articles covering the full breadth of the space industry
  • Blog Table of Contents with sticky sidebar navigation for long-form articles
  • Blog Topics Index page for browsing articles by category and tag
  • "130+ Articles" badge displayed across the platform
  • Space Industry Trends dashboard with sector-level growth metrics
v2.0.0
100 articles, 200+ companies, 30+ modules, 600+ routes

SpaceNexus 2.0 — The Complete Space Intelligence Platform

Major milestone: 100 original blog articles, 30+ modules, 600+ routes, 200+ company profiles, and every tool a space professional needs — all in one platform. SpaceNexus 2.0 is a comprehensive free space intelligence platform.

13 new2 improved
New
  • 100 original blog articles covering every corner of the space industry — from satellite internet and CubeSats to space cybersecurity and nuclear propulsion
  • Industry Scorecard with quarterly grades across 6 dimensions: Launch, Satellite, Investment, Policy, Workforce, and Innovation
  • Space Calendar with month-by-month key dates, launches, and conferences for 2026
  • Interactive Space Industry Map showing sector relationships and company positioning across the ecosystem
  • Startup Directory with curated profiles of 35+ emerging space companies and funding data
v1.9.0
64 blog articles, newsletter page, learning path, media kit

Content Authority & Platform Depth

Waves 125-128: 64 blog articles reaching content authority, newsletter landing page, learning path, media kit, space stats page, data sources page, startup directory, space industry map, industry scorecard, space calendar, event watchlist, daily briefing, and feedback button.

12 new1 improved
New
  • 64 original blog articles establishing content authority across the space industry
  • Newsletter landing page with email capture and past issue archive
  • Learning path system for structured space industry education
  • Media kit page with brand assets, logos, and press resources
  • Space stats page with live industry metrics and growth tracking
v1.8.0
55 blog articles, 126 acronyms, Data Sources page, Industry Scorecard

Industry Intelligence & Content Milestone

Waves 121-124: Space Industry Scorecard, Calendar, Map, Startup Directory, 55 blog articles, 126 acronyms, NASA APOD integration, Space History Today, event watchlist, feedback button, time tracking, and Data Sources transparency page.

10 new2 improved
New
  • Space Industry Scorecard with quarterly grades across 6 industry dimensions
  • Space Calendar with month-by-month key dates for 2026
  • Interactive Space Industry Map showing sector relationships and company positioning
  • Startup Directory with curated profiles of 35+ emerging space companies
  • 55 new blog articles covering launches, markets, technology, and analysis
v1.7.0
44 blog articles, 578 routes, comprehensive SEO, conversion optimization

Platform Maturity & Content Expansion

Waves 117-120: 44 blog articles, 578 build routes, comprehensive SEO with rich results, conversion optimization, and final platform polish across 40 waves of recursive development.

6 new4 improved
New
  • 44 original blog articles covering every aspect of the space industry
  • "SpaceNexus vs Free Tools" comparison article for competitive positioning
  • "The Bloomberg Terminal Problem" thought leadership piece
  • Blog ItemList JSON-LD for SEO rich results on /blog
  • Trial preview expandable section on pricing page
v1.6.0
42 articles, 69 glossary terms, livestream embedding

Content, Livestreams & Platform Polish

Waves 106-116: 42 blog articles, livestream detection and embedding, glossary expansion, RecentlyViewed dashboard component, LinkedIn post templates, performance and mobile improvements, and honesty-first cleanup.

6 new3 improved1 fixed
New
  • 42 blog articles covering space industry trends, launches, and analysis
  • Livestream detection and embedding for YouTube and X platforms
  • Livestream countdown card on landing page when no stream is active
  • 69 glossary terms added to the space industry glossary
  • RecentlyViewed dashboard component for quick navigation to past pages
v1.5.0
38 blog articles, 6 API integrations

Intelligence & Content Expansion

Waves 92-103: Livestream detection and embedding, 38 original blog articles, SpaceX API and EONET integrations, USAspending federal contract data, help center, podcast aggregation, referral program, outreach templates, and comprehensive quality improvements.

9 new4 improved1 fixed
New
  • Livestream detection and embedding system for live launch coverage
  • 38 original blog articles covering space industry trends, launches, and analysis
  • SpaceX API integration for real-time launch and vehicle data
  • NASA EONET integration for Earth natural event tracking
  • USAspending.gov integration for federal space contract spending data
v1.4.0
9 new features, 4 improvements, 3 fixes

Major Platform Update

Waves 80-91: Major expansion with podcast aggregation, SpaceX API, NASA Earth Events, federal spending data, 12 new blog articles, embeddable widgets, API pricing docs, referral program, SATELLITE 2026 conference page, and dozens of fixes and improvements.

9 new4 improved3 fixed
New
  • Podcast aggregation system with 5 curated feeds
  • SpaceX API integration for launch and vehicle data
  • NASA Earth Events (EONET) tracking for natural events
  • USAspending.gov federal spending data for space-related contracts
  • 12 new blog articles covering trending space industry topics
v1.3.0
100+ pages enhanced

Platform Polish & Animation Overhaul

A sweeping refinement pass across the entire platform: scroll-triggered animations, social sharing, PDF exports, print styles, accessibility, SEO metadata, structured data, dark theme consistency, and homepage upgrades.

7 new5 improved2 fixed
New
  • ScrollReveal entrance animations added to 100+ pages
  • ShareButton social sharing on 13+ pages (Twitter, LinkedIn, copy link)
  • PDF export capability for reports and company profiles
  • Comprehensive print styles for all major pages
  • JSON-LD structured data schemas (WebSite, FAQ, Event)
v1.2.0
30+ new pages

Content Expansion & SEO

30+ new content pages covering tools, calculators, directories, analytics, and industry reference material. Major SEO infrastructure improvements.

18 new3 improved
New
  • Mission Simulator for planning hypothetical missions with cost estimates
  • Orbital Calculator for transfer orbits, delta-v, and period calculations
  • Thermal Calculator for spacecraft thermal analysis
  • Space industry glossary with 200+ terms and definitions
  • Interactive space industry timeline from Sputnik to present
v1.1.0
80 marketplace listings

Marketplace Launch

Full B2B marketplace for the space industry with RFQ workflows, AI-powered procurement copilot, company comparison tools, and native mobile apps.

8 new2 improved2 fixed
New
  • Space Marketplace with 80 service listings across 10 categories
  • RFQ system with proposal submission and provider matching
  • AI-powered procurement copilot (Claude Sonnet) for RFQ assistance
  • Company comparison tool for side-by-side analysis
  • Investment tracker and deal flow database
v1.0.0
100+ company profiles

Company Intelligence

Comprehensive company intelligence platform with 100+ detailed profiles, Space Score ratings, satellite asset tracking, facility mapping, and news integration.

7 new2 improved
New
  • 100+ space company profiles with 9-tab detail pages
  • Space Score rating system across 6 dimensions
  • Satellite asset tracking linked to company profiles
  • Facility locations with interactive map view
  • Executive moves tracker for leadership changes
v0.9.0
114 new files, 236 routes

Mobile & Revenue Infrastructure

Native mobile experience with PWA offline support, Stripe payment integration, commercial API product with developer portal, smart alerts, and procurement intelligence.

8 new2 improved
New
  • PWA with offline support, install prompt, and home screen icons
  • Stripe payment integration for Pro and Enterprise tiers
  • Commercial API v1 with developer portal and API key management
  • Smart alert system with configurable rules and email delivery
  • SAM.gov procurement intelligence for government contracts
v0.8.0
26 fetcher functions

Data Source Expansion

Massive expansion of real-time data feeds including NASA/JPL APIs, NOAA weather, RSS aggregation, and automated cron jobs for continuous data freshness.

5 new3 improved
New
  • 12 new NASA/JPL API integrations (APOD, NEO, Mars Rover, etc.)
  • 8 NOAA space weather data feeds
  • 53 RSS feeds aggregated from industry sources
  • 39 blog sources monitored for new content
  • 9 automated cron jobs for data freshness
v0.7.0
44 modules into 10

Module Consolidation

Consolidated 44 modules into 10 main categories with tab-based navigation, legacy redirects, and a cleaner information architecture.

3 new3 improved1 fixed
New
  • 8 tab-based merged pages (cislunar, spectrum, talent, compliance, etc.)
  • Space Talent Hub merging jobs and workforce analytics
  • Space Environment page merging weather, debris, and ops awareness
Improved
  • Consolidated 44 modules into 10 main modules with sub-navigation
  • 12 permanent redirects for legacy routes
v0.6.0
44 total modules

Module Expansion

13 new modules added from brainstorming research, expanding the platform to 44 total modules.

6 new
New
  • Space Law and Regulatory Filings modules
  • Space Economy and Launch Vehicles modules
  • Space Stations and Cislunar Ecosystem modules
  • Spaceports and Asteroid Watch modules
  • Patents, Space Manufacturing, and Space Comms modules
  • Imagery Marketplace and Space Defense modules
v0.5.0

Navigation & Configuration

Prominent navigation, module configurator, pricing updates, and 6 new modules.

3 new3 improved1 fixed
New
  • Module configurator for personalizing sidebar navigation
  • 6 new modules added to the platform
  • Service provider submission form with admin email notifications
Improved
  • Prominent navigation buttons on Next Steps page
  • Updated pricing with Market Intel moved to free tier
v0.4.2

Developer Experience & Performance

Pinned dependencies, structured logging, circuit breaker, bundle analysis, accessibility, and chart enhancements.

8 new6 improved1 fixed
New
  • Bundle analyzer (ANALYZE=true) for build optimization
  • Structured logging with src/lib/logger.ts
  • Circuit breaker pattern for external API resilience
  • API cache with TTL for fallback data
  • Chart export (PNG/SVG) and zoom/pan controls
v0.4.1

Security & Authentication

Security hardening, authentication flows, skeleton loaders, CI pipeline, testing, and accessibility improvements.

8 new1 improved1 fixed
New
  • Password reset flow with email tokens (1hr expiry, bcrypt)
  • Email verification on registration via Resend
  • CSRF protection with Origin/Referer header checks
  • Rate limiting (sliding window) on all API routes
  • Skeleton loader components for loading states
SpaceNexus ships updates continuously. This changelog covers major releases.

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