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Space.com • Mike Wall

Impulse Space spacecraft approach within 650 feet in orbit to demonstrate precision operations

Two spacecraft operated by Impulse Space came within less than 650 feet of one another in orbit, showcasing what the company described as advanced capabilities. The maneuver highlights the growing role of commercial spacecraft in proximity operations, with implications for in-space servicing, inspection and other emerging orbital missions.

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2026-09-11T06:05:04.298893-07:00

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AeroTime • Ian Molyneaux

Algeria closes its airspace to civilian and military aircraft registered in UAE

By AeroTime: Algeria has closed its airspace to all civilian and military aircraft registered in the UAE following its decision to end diplomatic ties with the Gulf nation.

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2026-09-11T05:36:32.740404-07:00

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Vertical Mag • Airbus Press Release

French Armed Forces Order Airbus Helicopters’ Capa-X Unmanned Systems

By Vertical Mag: Airbus Helicopters secures a new order for Capa-X systems from DMAé, enhancing drone capabilities for the French Navy and Army.

Aviation Week

Indra to Develop New Tactical UAS Family for Spanish Armed Forces

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Delivery of counter-drone systems for the US Navy

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2026-09-11T05:51:53.156326-07:00

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Payload • Victoria Woodburn

Antares Wins $161M Award for Space Nuclear Power

By Payload: Antares announced today that it won a $161M DoD contract to advance nuclear power for space—the largest DoD space nuclear award to date.

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2026-09-11T06:05:30.980805-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

Protecting satellites from quantum attack

By SpaceNews.com: Cryptographic tools relied on for decades to protect sensitive communications and critical infrastructure risk becoming easy targets for sufficiently powerful quantum computers.

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2026-09-11T06:05:55.338082-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Andrew Jones

China details satellite network buildout in new telecom five-year plan

By SpaceNews.com: China’s telecommunications regulator has issued a roadmap to the end of the decade, building on a national five-year plan laid out in March.

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2026-09-11T06:05:56.262758-07:00

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AeroTime • Jean Carmela Lim

Emirates brings Premium Economy to Paris, completing French route rollout

By AeroTime: Emirates will deploy its retrofitted A380 with Premium Economy on the Dubai-Paris route from October 25, 2026, covering all French gateways.

Also: Aviation A2Z and Aeronews

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2026-09-11T06:50:12.598909-07:00

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AeroTime • Ian Molyneaux

‘We don’t see eVTOLs as our competitors’: Horizon CEO sets sights on true rival

By AeroTime: Horizon Aircraft CEO Brandon Robinson speaks candidly about his plans to shake up the helicopter industry and outmaneuver his competitors.

Also: AeroTime

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2026-09-10T20:05:15.557220-07:00

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