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IAC 2026 plenary: Space companies pitch sovereign capabilities amid global volatility

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Executives from Planet, Roketsan, Pixxel, Redwire, The Exploration Company and SANSA discussed how to sell sovereign space capabilities at the International Astronautical Congress. The plenary framed national control of space services as a growing sales proposition in a volatile geopolitical environment.

Discovered 2026-10-07T02:35:05.011871-07:00 | 2026-10-07T02:35:05.011871-07:00

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  • The plenary puts sovereignty at the center of commercial space sales, underscoring how providers are positioning capabilities for customers seeking greater national control.
  • The discussion brought together satellite, launch and space-technology companies alongside SANSA, reflecting the range of industry players involved in this pitch.

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