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US Office of Space Commerce considers fees for TraCSS space‑safety data after policy change

The Office of Space Commerce is weighing whether to charge for TraCSS space‑safety data after a recent policy change authorized the government to do so. The Trump administration has not yet decided, leaving operators and downstream services uncertain about future access terms.

2026-03-17T14:07:24.298711-07:00

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Telesat delays Lightspeed to 2028, reallocates capacity to military Ka‑band (25% / 500 MHz)

2026-03-17T11:40:09.879691-07:00

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Canada commits C$305M to Spaceport Nova Scotia and three domestic launch programs to secure sovereign access to orbit

2026-03-16T15:27:23.877680-07:00

European Spaceflight

Sirius Space acquires AMM-42 to secure manufacturing ahead of Sirius 1B demonstrator (2027)

2026-03-17T07:23:58.818300-07:00

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US Office of Space Commerce considers fees for TraCSS space‑safety data after policy change The Office of Space Commerce is weighing whether to charge for TraCSS space‑safety data after a recent policy change authorized the government to do so. The Trump administration has not yet decided, leaving operators and downstream services uncertain about future access terms.

2026-03-17T14:07:24.298711-07:00

US Office of Space Commerce considers fees for TraCSS space‑safety data after policy change

Space Intel Report

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Telesat delays Lightspeed to 2028, reallocates capacity to military Ka‑band (25% / 500 MHz) Telesat pushed full global service for its Lightspeed LEO broadband constellation into early 2028 after ASIC onboard‑processor production setbacks. The operator will reallocate roughly 25% of its initial 156‑sat design—adding 500 MHz of military Ka‑band—to meet allied defence and sovereignty needs while continuing a revised launch plan through end‑2027.

2026-03-17T11:40:09.879691-07:00

Telesat delays Lightspeed to 2028, reallocates capacity to military Ka‑band (25% / 500 MHz)

European Spaceflight

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Sirius Space acquires AMM-42 to secure manufacturing ahead of Sirius 1B demonstrator (2027) Sirius Space Services has acquired AMM-42 to fold manufacturing capabilities into its operations as it readies the Sirius 1B demonstrator for launch in 2027. The deal is intended to secure component production, shorten supply chains and increase control over build schedules for the program.

2026-03-17T07:23:58.818300-07:00

Sirius Space acquires AMM-42 to secure manufacturing ahead of Sirius 1B demonstrator (2027)

Payload

Congress urged to scale U.S. space supply chain as demand surges Two leading industry groups told Congress that surging commercial and government demand for satellites, launch and in‑orbit services is outpacing U.S. supply‑chain capacity, and urged lawmakers to act to accelerate manufacturing scale‑up, shorten component lead times and shore up critical suppliers.

2026-03-17T07:15:03.195383-07:00

Congress urged to scale U.S. space supply chain as demand surges

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Infinite Orbits acquires Lunasa at Space‑Comm Expo During a sit‑down with Laura Todd at Space‑Comm Expo, Infinite Orbits CEO and founder Adel Haddoud announced that Infinite Orbits has acquired Lunasa — a major breaking announcement delivered live at the event. The deal was presented as a strategic step for the company’s space‑communications plans.

2026-03-17T03:58:13.266219-07:00

Infinite Orbits acquires Lunasa at Space‑Comm Expo

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Innospace pins HANBIT‑Nano maiden breakup on combustion‑chamber exhaust leak Innospace says its HANBIT‑Nano inaugural launch in December failed when exhaust leaked from a combustion chamber and caused the rocket to break up. The South Korean startup attributes the vehicle breakup specifically to a combustion‑chamber exhaust leak identified after the flight.

2026-03-17T03:38:17.033920-07:00

Innospace pins HANBIT‑Nano maiden breakup on combustion‑chamber exhaust leak

Universe Today

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The Post‑ISS Era: Commercial and National Stations Set to Redefine LEO Research, Commerce and Security NASA's International Space Station is slated to retire in 2030, and a mix of national successors, agency programs and commercial platforms aim to replace it. Multiple orbiting outposts will reshape research, manufacturing and logistics — and raise traffic, debris and security coordination challenges.

2026-03-16T16:34:18.606261-07:00

The Post‑ISS Era: Commercial and National Stations Set to Redefine LEO Research, Commerce and Security

NASA Spaceflight

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Nine launches this week: Isar Aerospace's critical second Spectrum flight, five Starlink missions and Rocket Lab's Electron Nine orbital launches are scheduled for March 16–22, led by Isar Aerospace's critical second Spectrum attempt from Norway, multiple Falcon 9 Starlink missions (five flights) and Rocket Lab’s Electron — a concentrated week that tests both new European launchers and SpaceX's high-rate cadence.

2026-03-16T16:28:56.902990-07:00

Nine launches this week: Isar Aerospace's critical second Spectrum flight, five Starlink missions and Rocket Lab's Electron

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US Office of Space Commerce considers fees for TraCSS space‑safety data after policy change

Telesat delays Lightspeed to 2028, reallocates capacity to military Ka‑band (25% / 500 MHz)

Canada commits C$305M to Spaceport Nova Scotia and three domestic launch programs to secure sovereign access to orbit

Sirius Space acquires AMM-42 to secure manufacturing ahead of Sirius 1B demonstrator (2027)

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