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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Taiwan’s First Domestic Rocket Test Terminates Shortly After Liftoff

Taiwan’s first flight test of a domestically developed satellite launch vehicle ended shortly after liftoff, marking an early setback in the island’s effort to establish independent access to space. The test reflects Taiwan’s push to develop indigenous launch capabilities for its growing satellite ambitions.

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2026-08-21T02:53:24.605137-07:00

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Reuters • Tim Hepher

Airbus backs down on return-to-office after protests, sources say

By Reuters: Airbus has watered down a drive to reduce remote working after protests from unions including a series of strikes in its Spanish facilities, ‌people familiar with the matter said.

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2026-08-21T02:05:37.383084-07:00

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CNBC • Chloe Taylor

Romania Scrambles F-16s to Destroy Russian Drone Near Critical European Gas Infrastructure

By CNBC: It comes weeks after Romania’s Air Force destroyed a Russian drone in its airspace.

Also: f-16.net

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2026-08-21T03:21:04.363481-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

JAXA Sets October Launch for MMX Mars-Region Sample-Return Mission

By SpaceWatch Global: as the scheduled launch date for its Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) mission.

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2026-08-21T02:13:38.592707-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Andrew Jones

Landspace aims to refly recovered Zhuque-3 booster within six months

By SpaceNews.com: Chinese commercial launch firm Landspace is targeting a reflight of its Zhuque-3 first stage in months, following its historic successful vertical landing Aug.

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2026-08-21T02:00:40.532471-07:00

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Reuters

EU closes antitrust probe into RTX's Pratt & Whitney

By Reuters: The European Commission has closed an ‌antitrust probe into alleged anti-competitive practices by RTX's Pratt & Whitney ⁠Canada Corp, it said on Friday.

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2026-08-21T03:20:34.387969-07:00

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ch-aviation • Paul Ash

Pakistan extends ban on Indian aircraft into late 3Q26

By ch-aviation: This article is only available with a subscription for Commercial Aviation News, Operator & Airport Data.

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2026-08-21T01:21:18.936014-07:00

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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Switzerland races to lock in air defense delivery slots

By AeroTime: Switzerland's government will seek 970 million francs to secure delivery slots for air defense purchases, citing rising threats and a saturated arms market.

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2026-08-21T02:05:06.707484-07:00

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