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Centre for Space Futures, Novaspace and SpaceTech Gulf sign MoC for global space capability mapping and index dashboard

The Centre for Space Futures (CSF), in partnership with Novaspace and SpaceTech Gulf, has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to jointly develop a “Global Space Capability Mapping and Index Dashboard.” The initiative is aimed at consolidating information on global space capabilities into a dashboard format.

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2026-07-06T03:14:18.958247-07:00

SpaceWatch Global

AESPP unveils new Africa–Europe New Space EO initiative for a scalable Earth Observation mission

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2026-07-06T00:51:29.858797-07:00

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ESA selects Airbus Defence and Space to begin work on Aeolus-2 wind-monitoring satellite

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2026-07-05T08:28:56.291134-07:00

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NASA launches (and briefly holds) orbital-rescue mission to raise the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory’s orbit before reentry

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2026-07-03T02:00:40.584972-07:00

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BAE Systems’ Endura space microprocessor clears radiation testing for national security spacecraft BAE Systems says its Endura space microprocessor has demonstrated operation in demanding radiation environments relevant to national security spacecraft, clearing a key qualification hurdle for onboard computing. The result targets the needs of military satellite programs seeking higher-performance spaceborne processing.

2026-07-06T06:09:44.338596-07:00

BAE Systems’ Endura space microprocessor clears radiation testing for national security spacecraft

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Centre for Space Futures, Novaspace and SpaceTech Gulf sign MoC for global space capability mapping and index dashboard The Centre for Space Futures (CSF), in partnership with Novaspace and SpaceTech Gulf, has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to jointly develop a “Global Space Capability Mapping and Index Dashboard.” The initiative is aimed at consolidating information on global space capabilities into a dashboard format.

2026-07-06T03:14:18.958247-07:00

Centre for Space Futures, Novaspace and SpaceTech Gulf sign MoC for global space capability mapping and index dashboard

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Tianwen-2 spacecraft reaches near-Earth asteroid Kamoʻoalewa; first image disclosed China’s Tianwen-2 sample-return spacecraft has arrived at near-Earth asteroid Kamoʻoalewa, with its first image revealing a small, elongated rocky body. The spacecraft’s arrival at the target asteroid marks the initial characterization phase ahead of mission sampling activities.

2026-07-06T02:28:39.342013-07:00

Tianwen-2 spacecraft reaches near-Earth asteroid Kamoʻoalewa; first image disclosed

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AESPP unveils new Africa–Europe New Space EO initiative for a scalable Earth Observation mission The Africa–Europe Space Partnership Programme (AESPP) has announced a new Africa–Europe Earth Observation initiative aimed at developing a scalable EO mission. The program says it is designed to deliver tangible socio-economic benefits across the African continent.

2026-07-06T00:51:29.858797-07:00

AESPP unveils new Africa–Europe New Space EO initiative for a scalable Earth Observation mission

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ESA selects Airbus Defence and Space to begin work on Aeolus-2 wind-monitoring satellite The European Space Agency has selected Airbus Defence and Space to start work on Aeolus-2, the successor wind-monitoring satellite. The decision moves the program into the early development phase, setting the groundwork for continuity of space-based wind observations.

2026-07-05T08:28:56.291134-07:00

ESA selects Airbus Defence and Space to begin work on Aeolus-2 wind-monitoring satellite

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GAO flags cost overruns and launch-risk management gaps across U.S. Space Force satellite and launch procurements A new U.S. government watchdog report warns that Space Force space procurements still face longstanding defense-acquisition challenges, despite the service’s reputation for speed. The findings cite satellite cost concerns and insufficient handling of launch-related risks across parts of the portfolio.

2026-07-04T03:24:42.072203-07:00

GAO flags cost overruns and launch-risk management gaps across U.S. Space Force satellite and launch procurements

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Hongqing Technology, Landspace affiliate, raises $191M to scale Chinese commercial satellite manufacturing Hongqing Technology, the satellite-manufacturing affiliate of China’s Landspace, has secured a $191 million funding round—one of the largest single raises for a Chinese commercial satellite maker. The investment is positioned to accelerate satellite production capacity and support broader program execution.

2026-07-03T06:24:44.703520-07:00

Hongqing Technology, Landspace affiliate, raises $191M to scale Chinese commercial satellite manufacturing

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NASA launches (and briefly holds) orbital-rescue mission to raise the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory’s orbit before reentry NASA has launched a robotic LINK spacecraft to rendezvous with the aging Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory and boost it into a higher orbit ahead of a dangerous atmospheric reentry risk. The mission was executed by a U.S.-China–era tech supplier effort led by Arizona startup Katalyst after a last-minute launch issue delayed takeoff.

2026-07-03T02:00:40.584972-07:00

NASA launches (and briefly holds) orbital-rescue mission to raise the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory’s orbit before reentry

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