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MDA Space to acquire 70% of French geo-intelligence firm CLS in $920M deal, raising $819M

MDA Space is raising US$819 million via an upsized bought deal to help fund its $920-million acquisition of French Earth observation and geo-intelligence company CLS. MDA will take a 70% majority stake—valuing CLS at about 567 million euros—while CNES retains 30%.

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2026-07-09T04:29:00.090902-07:00

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Auxilium Biotechnologies demonstrates scalable bioprinting of multiple organ tissues in orbit via ISS tech demo

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2026-07-09T05:14:37.806766-07:00

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D-Orbit to launch for ArkEdge Space via ION Satellite Carrier under Japan contract

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2026-07-07T18:14:47.602721-07:00

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ISS Expedition 74 astronauts to perform June 30 spacewalk to repair Canadarm2 robotic arm

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2026-06-29T13:11:04.295684-07:00

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Auxilium Biotechnologies demonstrates scalable bioprinting of multiple organ tissues in orbit via ISS tech demo Auxilium Biotechnologies said it has created multiple types of organ tissues aboard the International Space Station, a milestone toward scalable in-orbit bioprinting. The company positioned the results as enabling future bioprinting use cases in space, building toward broader orbital manufacturing and medical applications.

2026-07-09T05:14:37.806766-07:00

Auxilium Biotechnologies demonstrates scalable bioprinting of multiple organ tissues in orbit via ISS tech demo

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MDA Space to acquire 70% of French geo-intelligence firm CLS in $920M deal, raising $819M MDA Space is raising US$819 million via an upsized bought deal to help fund its $920-million acquisition of French Earth observation and geo-intelligence company CLS. MDA will take a 70% majority stake—valuing CLS at about 567 million euros—while CNES retains 30%.

2026-07-09T04:29:00.090902-07:00

MDA Space to acquire 70% of French geo-intelligence firm CLS in $920M deal, raising $819M

SpaceNews.com

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D-Orbit to launch for ArkEdge Space via ION Satellite Carrier under Japan contract Italian space logistics provider D-Orbit said it will provide a series of launch services using its ION Satellite Carrier for Japan-based startup ArkEdge Space. The contract was announced July 8 in Japan and covers multiple launches under a space logistics-to-launch arrangement.

2026-07-07T18:14:47.602721-07:00

D-Orbit to launch for ArkEdge Space via ION Satellite Carrier under Japan contract

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UK CAA signs cooperation agreements with Canada, Brazil and Australia to boost international regulatory coordination The UK Civil Aviation Authority has signed agreements with aviation regulators in Canada, Brazil and Australia aimed at strengthening international cooperation. The deals focus on improving how regulators coordinate across jurisdictions, supporting smoother oversight and alignment for cross-border aviation activities.

2026-07-03T03:44:32.624944-07:00

UK CAA signs cooperation agreements with Canada, Brazil and Australia to boost international regulatory coordination

Space.com

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ISS Expedition 74 astronauts to perform June 30 spacewalk to repair Canadarm2 robotic arm NASA astronaut Chris Williams and ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot prepare for a June 30 EVA to fix the International Space Station’s Canadarm2. Expedition 74 crew completed spacesuit configuration and procedure reviews, with the three cosmonauts continuing servicing of Roscosmos scientific, electronics, and life-support systems throughout Monday.

2026-06-29T13:11:04.295684-07:00

ISS Expedition 74 astronauts to perform June 30 spacewalk to repair Canadarm2 robotic arm

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China to expand Tiangong with three new modules—aiming to double station size as ISS approaches end of service China plans to add three new modules to its Tiangong space station and introduce a co-orbiting space telescope, effectively doubling Tiangong’s size as the ISS heads toward a Pacific splashdown. The upgrade underscores a transition toward a larger Chinese-led LEO presence.

2026-06-26T11:12:18.743778-07:00

China to expand Tiangong with three new modules—aiming to double station size as ISS approaches end of service

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AIDC lines up French partner to expand Taiwan’s UAS capabilities Taiwan’s state-owned AIDC has signed an agreement with a French UAS supplier, setting the stage for cooperation as Taiwan works to broaden its drone capabilities. The French startup behind the deal unveiled the partnership on the opening day of Eurosatory.

2026-06-15T21:31:11.593142-07:00

AIDC lines up French partner to expand Taiwan’s UAS capabilities

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ISS Canadarm2 fault forces spacewalk repair planning for Expedition 74 NASA says a section of the ISS’s Canadarm2 robotic arm broke in May, requiring repairs by spacewalking astronauts no earlier than June 30. Expedition 74 advanced biomedical and other research work while preparing for the on-orbit fix, with a spare already installed on the station.

2026-06-12T06:17:31.767416-07:00

ISS Canadarm2 fault forces spacewalk repair planning for Expedition 74

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