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French MPs warn German and Italian space spending could skew ESA governance as Paris HQ renewal proceeds

A French parliamentary committee warned rising German and Italian space spending risks reshaping governance at the European Space Agency as France pursues renewal of the Paris headquarters. MPs said shifting national investments could influence programme allocation and industrial decision‑making among member states.

2026-01-14T12:46:40.520650-08:00

Bloomberg

Congress rebuffs Trump, preserves NASA science funding

2026-01-14T07:51:12.860835-08:00

Reuters

Ryanair to cut 2.2 million seats at Brussels Charleroi in 2026–27 over passenger tax hikes

2026-01-14T06:06:32.114481-08:00

Reuters

France explores sending Eutelsat terminals to Iran to restore connectivity amid nationwide blackout

2026-01-14T08:33:04.664576-08:00

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French MPs warn German and Italian space spending could skew ESA governance as Paris HQ renewal proceeds A French parliamentary committee warned rising German and Italian space spending risks reshaping governance at the European Space Agency as France pursues renewal of the Paris headquarters. MPs said shifting national investments could influence programme allocation and industrial decision‑making among member states.

2026-01-14T12:46:40.520650-08:00

French MPs warn German and Italian space spending could skew ESA governance as Paris HQ renewal proceeds

Reuters

France explores sending Eutelsat terminals to Iran to restore connectivity amid nationwide blackout France is examining provision of Eutelsat satellite terminals to Iran to give citizens internet access after Tehran imposed a nationwide blackout amid its most violent domestic unrest in decades. The move would use space-based communications to bypass state-controlled terrestrial networks.

2026-01-14T08:33:04.664576-08:00

France explores sending Eutelsat terminals to Iran to restore connectivity amid nationwide blackout

Bloomberg

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Congress rebuffs Trump, preserves NASA science funding Congress has rejected President Trump’s proposed cuts to NASA’s science budget, preserving funding for key Earth and space‑science missions. The decision brought relief across the space community, averting immediate program cancellations and stabilising near‑term research and satellite schedules.

2026-01-14T07:51:12.860835-08:00

Congress rebuffs Trump, preserves NASA science funding

Reuters

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Ryanair to cut 2.2 million seats at Brussels Charleroi in 2026–27 over passenger tax hikes Ryanair will cut 1.1 million seats at Brussels Charleroi in 2026 and a further 1.1 million in 2027 in response to Belgian passenger tax increases, including a €3 levy at Charleroi from April 2026. The carrier frames the reductions as a protest and warns of lost traffic and jobs.

2026-01-14T06:06:32.114481-08:00

Ryanair to cut 2.2 million seats at Brussels Charleroi in 2026–27 over passenger tax hikes

Via Satellite

Open Cosmos awarded Liechtenstein Ka‑band filings to underpin planned LEO broadband constellation Open Cosmos has been granted Liechtenstein’s priority Ka‑band spectrum filings, previously held by Rivada, and says it will use the allocations to develop a LEO broadband constellation. The transfer gives Open Cosmos regulatory rights needed to plan capacity, services and commercial deployment.

2026-01-14T04:13:21.229839-08:00

Open Cosmos awarded Liechtenstein Ka‑band filings to underpin planned LEO broadband constellation

Skift

China opens formal probe of Trip.com, clouds airline ticketing and travel demand China's market regulator has opened a formal investigation into Trip.com Group, the country's largest online travel agency, creating fresh uncertainty for airline ticket distribution and consumer bookings. The probe injects regulatory risk into a platform that handles substantial volumes of domestic and international airline reservations.

2026-01-14T03:45:35.026028-08:00

China opens formal probe of Trip.com, clouds airline ticketing and travel demand

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Uganda watchdog cancels Uganda Airlines' aviation fuel and inflight services tender over discriminatory practices Uganda's public procurement watchdog has cancelled Uganda Airlines' procurement for aviation fuel and inflight support, ruling the tender process unlawfully discriminatory. The decision voids the current sourcing exercise and focuses attention on the carrier's vendor-selection and procurement compliance.

2026-01-13T23:13:24.835710-08:00

Uganda watchdog cancels Uganda Airlines' aviation fuel and inflight services tender over discriminatory practices

SpaceNews.com

Congressional hearing spotlights military dependence on NOAA weather and environmental data A congressional hearing underscored the military's dependence on NOAA weather and environmental data for operational planning and tactical decision‑making. Lawmakers examined the risks of service interruptions, resilience of NOAA systems, and potential gaps that could affect readiness, navigation, and mission planning across defense activities.

2026-01-13T16:46:38.388582-08:00

Congressional hearing spotlights military dependence on NOAA weather and environmental data

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French MPs warn German and Italian space spending could skew ESA governance as Paris HQ renewal proceeds

Congress rebuffs Trump, preserves NASA science funding

Ryanair to cut 2.2 million seats at Brussels Charleroi in 2026–27 over passenger tax hikes

France explores sending Eutelsat terminals to Iran to restore connectivity amid nationwide blackout

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