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State Department signs two-year Starlink MoU with SpaceX for international disaster preparedness

The U.S. Department of State has signed a two-year Memorandum of Understanding with SpaceX to use the Starlink satellite internet system for international disaster preparedness and a U.S. response initiative. The agreement underscores how LEO broadband is being operationalized for time-critical emergency communications.

2026-06-12T06:43:04.279553-07:00

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Canada awards $2.4M for RADARSAT+ ground-control systems to Calian, Kepler and MDA Space

2026-06-12T06:43:03.190156-07:00

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EU safety blacklist decision strands Algeria’s Air Express Algeria after EASA third-country authorisation rejection

2026-06-12T05:57:35.586083-07:00

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Pakistan government approves expanded operations for start-up South Air

2026-06-12T01:13:03.913262-07:00

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Latitude drops the Zephyr name amid potential trademark conflict for its two-stage rocket Latitude has removed the “Zephyr” name from its website, prompting speculation about a possible trademark dispute. The change affects how the company brands and markets its two-stage rocket, raising near-term questions about nomenclature, filings, and next-step public communications.

2026-06-12T07:42:51.244664-07:00

Latitude drops the Zephyr name amid potential trademark conflict for its two-stage rocket

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State Department signs two-year Starlink MoU with SpaceX for international disaster preparedness The U.S. Department of State has signed a two-year Memorandum of Understanding with SpaceX to use the Starlink satellite internet system for international disaster preparedness and a U.S. response initiative. The agreement underscores how LEO broadband is being operationalized for time-critical emergency communications.

2026-06-12T06:43:04.279553-07:00

State Department signs two-year Starlink MoU with SpaceX for international disaster preparedness

Via Satellite

Canada awards $2.4M for RADARSAT+ ground-control systems to Calian, Kepler and MDA Space The Canadian Space Agency and the wider Canadian government have awarded $2.4 million to Calian, Kepler and MDA Space to design ground-control systems for Canada’s upcoming RADARSAT+ Earth-observation satellite fleet. The contracts expand sovereign capabilities across the EO control segment, supporting end-to-end satellite operations planning.

2026-06-12T06:43:03.190156-07:00

Canada awards $2.4M for RADARSAT+ ground-control systems to Calian, Kepler and MDA Space

FlightGlobal

EU safety blacklist decision strands Algeria’s Air Express Algeria after EASA third-country authorisation rejection The European Commission has added Air Express Algeria to its aviation safety blacklist, following a rejection of the carrier’s third-country operator application by EASA. The move prohibits the airline from operating in European airspace, citing non-compliance with international aviation safety norms.

2026-06-12T05:57:35.586083-07:00

EU safety blacklist decision strands Algeria’s Air Express Algeria after EASA third-country authorisation rejection

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Pakistan government approves expanded operations for start-up South Air Pakistan’s government has approved expanded operating permissions for start-up South Air, clearing the carrier to broaden its commercial activity. The move signals official support for new entrant growth in Pakistan’s airline market and will affect how South Air scales its routes and capacity plans.

2026-06-12T01:13:03.913262-07:00

Pakistan government approves expanded operations for start-up South Air

SpaceWatch Global

Legal gaps over orbital solar farms’ contribution to Kessler Syndrome risk #SpaceWatchGL analysis argues that space-based solar farms and orbital data centers could introduce new debris-generation pathways, but the current legal framework lacks clear, enforceable duties for “due regard” and space-sustainability risk management. The piece calls for tighter interpretation and stronger governance to address emerging Kessler Syndrome threats.

2026-06-12T01:12:57.665062-07:00

Legal gaps over orbital solar farms’ contribution to Kessler Syndrome risk

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European Cockpit Association to urge EU regulators to close pilot/cabin labor-law loophole via outsourcing agencies The European Cockpit Association says airlines are using outsourcing agencies to hire pilots and cabin crew as non-direct employees, allowing carriers to avoid certain European labor-law obligations. The group plans a public call on regulators Friday to close the loophole.

2026-06-11T21:27:41.637478-07:00

European Cockpit Association to urge EU regulators to close pilot/cabin labor-law loophole via outsourcing agencies

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EU nears compromise on long-delayed EU261 passenger-rights overhaul amid split stakeholder reaction The EU is close to agreeing a long-delayed reform of air-passenger rights (EU261), but the emerging compromise has few supporters. Consumer groups, airlines and compensation-claim businesses all flag problems with the latest text, keeping legal and operational uncertainty in play.

2026-06-11T19:41:57.594872-07:00

EU nears compromise on long-delayed EU261 passenger-rights overhaul amid split stakeholder reaction

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State Department signs two-year Starlink MoU with SpaceX for international disaster preparedness

Canada awards $2.4M for RADARSAT+ ground-control systems to Calian, Kepler and MDA Space

EU safety blacklist decision strands Algeria’s Air Express Algeria after EASA third-country authorisation rejection

Pakistan government approves expanded operations for start-up South Air

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