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EU signs Ariane 6 launch contract for Galileo second‑generation pair (Galileo L18)

The European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) has contracted Arianespace to launch the second pair of second‑generation Galileo satellites (Galileo L18) aboard an Ariane 6 vehicle, under delegation from the European Commission. The deal secures a key GNSS deployment and a commercial mission for Ariane 6.

2026-01-28T03:58:08.553067-08:00

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Terran Orbital to deliver Nebula satellite bus for Mitsubishi Electric LEO demo mission

2026-01-28T03:16:12.606982-08:00

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What 'commercial space' means shifts with the buyer

2026-01-28T01:38:04.487958-08:00

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Exotrail and Astroscale France partner to build LEO deorbiting capability

2026-01-27T23:09:35.262095-08:00

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EU signs Ariane 6 launch contract for Galileo second‑generation pair (Galileo L18) The European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) has contracted Arianespace to launch the second pair of second‑generation Galileo satellites (Galileo L18) aboard an Ariane 6 vehicle, under delegation from the European Commission. The deal secures a key GNSS deployment and a commercial mission for Ariane 6.

2026-01-28T03:58:08.553067-08:00

EU signs Ariane 6 launch contract for Galileo second‑generation pair (Galileo L18)

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Terran Orbital to deliver Nebula satellite bus for Mitsubishi Electric LEO demo mission Terran Orbital will deliver its Nebula satellite bus to Mitsubishi Electric for a low-Earth-orbit demonstration mission. The deal expands Terran Orbital's role as an international spacecraft-platform supplier and supports Mitsubishi Electric's LEO demonstration capability ahead of potential commercial and institutional LEO programmes.

2026-01-28T03:16:12.606982-08:00

Terran Orbital to deliver Nebula satellite bus for Mitsubishi Electric LEO demo mission

SpaceWatch Global

Baltic space ambitions sidelined as geopolitics reshapes a digitally advanced region Despite being among Europe’s most digitally advanced countries, the Baltic states remain largely absent from mainstream accounts of European space achievements. Rising geopolitical tensions are reframing their space ecosystems — influencing partnerships, funding priorities and the public debate over national capability and strategic alignment.

2026-01-28T01:57:28.150075-08:00

Baltic space ambitions sidelined as geopolitics reshapes a digitally advanced region

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What 'commercial space' means shifts with the buyer This article argues that the label 'commercial space' is not fixed but changes depending on who is buying — governments, militaries or private customers — and their objectives, which influences procurement routes, contract terms, regulatory scrutiny and the revenue models of space companies.

2026-01-28T01:38:04.487958-08:00

What 'commercial space' means shifts with the buyer

SpaceNews.com

Exotrail and Astroscale France partner to build LEO deorbiting capability Exotrail and Astroscale France announced a partnership to develop deorbiting capabilities for low Earth orbit satellites. The alliance seeks to create a commercial end-of-life removal service for operators in LEO, combining both companies' technical expertise to address growing orbital disposal needs.

2026-01-27T23:09:35.262095-08:00

Exotrail and Astroscale France partner to build LEO deorbiting capability

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Space Debris 2026 opens its second edition with delegates from 75 countries The second edition of the Space Debris 2026 conference has opened with participation from 75 countries, bringing international delegates together to discuss space debris challenges, mitigation and coordination as governments and operators confront rising orbital congestion and collision risk.

2026-01-27T13:31:57.015838-08:00

Space Debris 2026 opens its second edition with delegates from 75 countries

Via Satellite

D-Orbit publishes lessons from in‑orbit capture‑the‑flag cybersecurity exercise D-Orbit published findings from a capture‑the‑flag competition it ran aboard an operational satellite last year, detailing vulnerabilities uncovered and defensive measures validated. Run with cybersecurity firm mhackeroni, the live on‑orbit tests targeted command‑and‑control systems to surface weaknesses and inform commercial satellite operator security practices.

2026-01-27T12:52:11.210341-08:00

D-Orbit publishes lessons from in‑orbit capture‑the‑flag cybersecurity exercise

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EBAD PRM family demonstrates scalable, low-shock satellite separation on SpaceX Falcon 9 Twilight rideshare EBAD’s PRM payload release module family completed an on-orbit demonstration aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Twilight rideshare, proving scalable, low-shock separation for smallsats. The flight-validated hardware aims to protect vibration- and shock-sensitive payloads while enabling denser, mixed-manifest deployments on rideshare missions.

2026-01-27T11:54:21.448158-08:00

EBAD PRM family demonstrates scalable, low-shock satellite separation on SpaceX Falcon 9 Twilight rideshare

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EU signs Ariane 6 launch contract for Galileo second‑generation pair (Galileo L18)

Terran Orbital to deliver Nebula satellite bus for Mitsubishi Electric LEO demo mission

What 'commercial space' means shifts with the buyer

Exotrail and Astroscale France partner to build LEO deorbiting capability

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