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Opinion: Europe’s space sovereignty is an execution problem—Berlin-based Reflex Aerospace highlights a gap between ambition and

In an #SpaceWatchGL Opinion piece, Torsten Kriening argues that Europe can set policy routes toward “space sovereignty” but still struggles to build the industrial capabilities to match. The Reflex Aerospace Berlin opening is framed as a test case for whether Europe can move from strategy and admiring the problem to execution.

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2026-07-10T04:31:28.947989-07:00

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ElevationSpace readies its first commercial reentry-vehicle mission as it signs customers amid growing competitive pressure in t

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2026-07-10T04:39:44.594904-07:00

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EchoStar investors get a “discounted” route to SpaceX exposure, analysts say

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2026-07-10T05:29:28.272414-07:00

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China completes first-stage recovery on Long March 10B, becoming second country to land an orbital booster for reuse

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2026-07-09T23:44:57.782646-07:00

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Florida startup tests nuclear-powered satellite technology in orbit for long-duration power A Florida startup says it has launched the first commercial demonstration of a nuclear-powered satellite power source, aiming to prove a capability that could let future spacecraft and autonomous sensors operate for years without relying solely on solar arrays or conventional batteries.

2026-07-10T06:15:07.074806-07:00

Florida startup tests nuclear-powered satellite technology in orbit for long-duration power

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EchoStar investors get a “discounted” route to SpaceX exposure, analysts say Analysts argue that while SpaceX’s path to public markets may be getting closer, traders can gain exposure to SpaceX indirectly through EchoStar Corp. The case centers on EchoStar’s comparatively cheaper share price versus a direct SpaceX listing, offering a lower-cost alternative for investors seeking space-technology exposure.

2026-07-10T05:29:28.272414-07:00

EchoStar investors get a “discounted” route to SpaceX exposure, analysts say

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ElevationSpace readies its first commercial reentry-vehicle mission as it signs customers amid growing competitive pressure in t Japanese startup ElevationSpace says it is lining up commercial customers and preparing for its first reentry-vehicle mission. The effort is underway while the company monitors SpaceX’s move into the reentry market, signaling intensifying competition for commercial end-of-mission services.

2026-07-10T04:39:44.594904-07:00

ElevationSpace readies its first commercial reentry-vehicle mission as it signs customers amid growing competitive pressure in t

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Opinion: Europe’s space sovereignty is an execution problem—Berlin-based Reflex Aerospace highlights a gap between ambition and In an #SpaceWatchGL Opinion piece, Torsten Kriening argues that Europe can set policy routes toward “space sovereignty” but still struggles to build the industrial capabilities to match. The Reflex Aerospace Berlin opening is framed as a test case for whether Europe can move from strategy and admiring the problem to execution.

2026-07-10T04:31:28.947989-07:00

Opinion: Europe’s space sovereignty is an execution problem—Berlin-based Reflex Aerospace highlights a gap between ambition and

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ICEYE sets up national headquarters in Portugal and Germany, appointing new CEOs to expand local operations ICEYE has established two new European offices—ICEYE Portugal and ICEYE Germany—appointing Rui Costa and Philipp Herkelmann as their respective CEOs. The move signals a push to deepen regional presence and management oversight across Europe for its SAR satellite operations.

2026-07-10T01:52:29.074132-07:00

ICEYE sets up national headquarters in Portugal and Germany, appointing new CEOs to expand local operations

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China completes first-stage recovery on Long March 10B, becoming second country to land an orbital booster for reuse China launched a Long March 10B rocket and successfully recovered its first stage after orbit insertion, landing the booster on a sea platform. The debut, described as history-making, advances China’s reusable-rocket roadmap and may remove a key bottleneck for future satellite launch competitiveness.

2026-07-09T23:44:57.782646-07:00

China completes first-stage recovery on Long March 10B, becoming second country to land an orbital booster for reuse

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US Interior Department seeks industry input on offshore orbital launch concepts The U.S. Department of the Interior has issued a request for information on concepts for performing offshore orbital launches. The effort is aimed at collecting options and considerations that could shape how orbital launch activities are conducted over maritime areas, before follow-on policy or regulatory steps.

2026-07-09T16:24:43.015369-07:00

US Interior Department seeks industry input on offshore orbital launch concepts

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The Exploration Company forms US entity to pursue government space contracts Germany-based space transportation firm The Exploration Company has established TEC Federal, a US entity, to position itself for participation in US government programs and related contracting opportunities. The move is intended to broaden its ability to compete for public-sector work.

2026-07-09T13:29:01.924634-07:00

The Exploration Company forms US entity to pursue government space contracts

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