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Spaceport Cornwall and Dawn Aerospace are exploring DASH UK, a proposed program that would establish a UK base for Aurora spaceplane flights. The concept centers on repeatable suborbital research testing, though the available details do not specify a schedule, investment or commitment to proceed.
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Dr. Bianca Lins of Liechtenstein’s Office for Communications discusses the case for a European space federation, the country’s first national space strategy and how trust can serve as a national asset. Her remarks at ESPI AC 2026 outline how Liechtenstein is positioning itself within Europe’s space sector.
At ESPI AC 2026, Étienne Schneider said Luxembourg’s space resources law helped unlock investment and argued that Europe needs a framework of its own. He identified stability as Europe’s strongest card in the space race, making the legal environment a strategic factor in competing for space-sector activity.
Spaceport Cornwall and Dawn Aerospace are exploring DASH UK, a proposed program that would establish a UK base for Aurora spaceplane flights. The concept centers on repeatable suborbital research testing, though the available details do not specify a schedule, investment or commitment to proceed.
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A Ceres-1 sea launch placed the pathfinder for Guangzhou-backed Wuyang remote sensing constellation in orbit, while ESA’s Lunar Link communications element completed integration and testing. Separately, SES is testing relay services with Planet’s Pelican satellite, and Eutelsat and ClearSpace are exploring a GEO satellite life-extension mission of up to 10 years.
Technology tested at Brétigny-sur-Orge, including electronic jammers and interceptor drones, could serve a broader customer base than governments, police and armed forces. Europe is weighing whether utilities and infrastructure companies should gain greater authority to bring down drones, extending counter-drone responsibilities to private operators.
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A French Air and Space Force Mirage 2000D crashed near Rogéville in eastern France on Oct. 20, close to its Nancy-Ochey base. At least one of the two crew members was found dead, while rescuers continued searching for the second; reports say the aircraft was returning from a mission.
Danish airline Jettime is considering renewing its fleet while abandoning plans for a second air operator certificate, according to the report. The available information does not specify the aircraft involved, timing or the operational rationale for dropping the additional certificate.
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