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Spain approves €325M ESCA+ expansion to add three Earth‑observation satellites to Atlantic Constellation

Madrid has approved a €325 million ESCA+ investment to expand the Atlantic Constellation with three additional Earth‑observation satellites, bolstering Spain’s space‑based imaging and monitoring capacity. The procurement aims to enhance national EO coverage for civil and security applications across the Atlantic.

2026-04-01T02:25:39.807282-07:00

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U.S. and New Zealand renew commercial and military space partnerships after Washington Space Dialogue

2026-04-01T02:01:32.417613-07:00

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Chinese startup demonstrates flexible robotic arm in orbit, advancing satellite servicing and debris removal

2026-04-01T01:12:27.173468-07:00

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SpaceX lines up 21‑bank underwriting syndicate for mega IPO, code‑named 'Project Apex'

2026-03-31T18:11:03.248240-07:00

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Spain approves €325M ESCA+ expansion to add three Earth‑observation satellites to Atlantic Constellation Madrid has approved a €325 million ESCA+ investment to expand the Atlantic Constellation with three additional Earth‑observation satellites, bolstering Spain’s space‑based imaging and monitoring capacity. The procurement aims to enhance national EO coverage for civil and security applications across the Atlantic.

2026-04-01T02:25:39.807282-07:00

Spain approves €325M ESCA+ expansion to add three Earth‑observation satellites to Atlantic Constellation

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U.S. and New Zealand renew commercial and military space partnerships after Washington Space Dialogue The U.S. and New Zealand convened a bilateral Space Dialogue in Washington to reaffirm and expand commercial and military space cooperation, committing to deepen government-to-government and industry engagement on shared capabilities, information-sharing and dual-use services. The talks aim to strengthen operational interoperability and commercial partnership pathways.

2026-04-01T02:01:32.417613-07:00

U.S. and New Zealand renew commercial and military space partnerships after Washington Space Dialogue

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SPACETIDE and USGIF sign MoU to deepen geospatial‑intelligence collaboration SPACETIDE and the U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) have signed a memorandum of understanding to foster community development and strengthen collaboration across the geospatial‑intelligence sector. The MoU formalizes a cooperative framework to increase engagement and partnership among commercial, government and research GEOINT stakeholders.

2026-04-01T02:01:32.340316-07:00

SPACETIDE and USGIF sign MoU to deepen geospatial‑intelligence collaboration

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ISU president warns funding shortfall threatens global space education, urges industry support ISU President John Wensveen warns an acute funding shortfall threatens the university's ability to run international space education programs that train engineers, mission planners and industry leaders. He is urging commercial and government partners to provide financial support, internships and institutional partnerships to sustain the pipeline.

2026-04-01T01:15:39.608795-07:00

ISU president warns funding shortfall threatens global space education, urges industry support

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Chinese startup demonstrates flexible robotic arm in orbit, advancing satellite servicing and debris removal A Chinese commercial startup has completed an on-orbit demonstration of a flexible robotic arm, validating technology for satellite manipulation. The test advances practical capabilities for in‑orbit servicing, refuelling and active debris removal, a step toward commercial orbital maintenance and logistics.

2026-04-01T01:12:27.173468-07:00

Chinese startup demonstrates flexible robotic arm in orbit, advancing satellite servicing and debris removal

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Virgin Galactic targets late‑2026 restart of commercial suborbital flights as next‑generation spaceplane nears completion Virgin Galactic expects to resume commercial suborbital flights by year‑end 2026 as its first next‑generation spaceplane nears completion. The target establishes a public timetable for remaining test flights, regulatory clearance, crew and operational preparations, and the transition to revenue service.

2026-03-31T18:12:22.732928-07:00

Virgin Galactic targets late‑2026 restart of commercial suborbital flights as next‑generation spaceplane nears completion

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SpaceX lines up 21‑bank underwriting syndicate for mega IPO, code‑named 'Project Apex' SpaceX has assembled at least 21 banks to underwrite a potential initial public offering, code‑named 'Project Apex', forming one of the largest syndicates in recent years. The proposed listing could trigger major capital reallocation across launch, Starlink and commercial-space valuations.

2026-03-31T18:11:03.248240-07:00

SpaceX lines up 21‑bank underwriting syndicate for mega IPO, code‑named 'Project Apex'

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Es’hailSat and EgyptSat sign multi-year VSAT capacity agreement Es’hailSat and EgyptSat have signed a multi-year satellite capacity agreement granting EgyptSat access to Es’hailSat capacity to deliver VSAT services to customers in Egypt and across the Middle East and North Africa, formalising distribution and service arrangements for regional fixed‑satellite connectivity.

2026-03-31T13:05:23.337822-07:00

Es’hailSat and EgyptSat sign multi-year VSAT capacity agreement

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Spain approves €325M ESCA+ expansion to add three Earth‑observation satellites to Atlantic Constellation

U.S. and New Zealand renew commercial and military space partnerships after Washington Space Dialogue

Chinese startup demonstrates flexible robotic arm in orbit, advancing satellite servicing and debris removal

SpaceX lines up 21‑bank underwriting syndicate for mega IPO, code‑named 'Project Apex'

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