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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

SpaceWatch Global

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ICEYE expands SAR-enabled wildfire intelligence coverage to Canada Finnish space intelligence provider ICEYE says it is extending its wildfire intelligence capabilities—built on SAR-enabled data—to Canada. The move broadens access to actionable fire intelligence for monitoring, situational awareness, and response support in a key geography for wildfire risk.

2026-07-03T01:52:11.000385-07:00

ICEYE expands SAR-enabled wildfire intelligence coverage to Canada

SpaceWatch Global

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SatCen signs CISE Cooperation Agreement to bolster Europe’s maritime security information sharing The EU Satellite Centre (SatCen) has signed the CISE (Common Information Sharing Environment) Cooperation Agreement, aimed at strengthening how maritime stakeholders share information. The accord is positioned as a framework to improve maritime security situational awareness across Europe through coordinated data exchange.

2026-07-03T01:16:31.498740-07:00

SatCen signs CISE Cooperation Agreement to bolster Europe’s maritime security information sharing

SpaceWatch Global

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The European Union Satellite Center Signs 'CISE' Agreement to Strengthen Europe's Maritime Security

2026-07-03T01:16:31.498740-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global

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Myriota launches HyperPulse 5G NTN–cellular hybrid IoT network for uninterrupted global connectivity Myriota says it has launched a hybrid IoT connectivity offering that combines cellular network coverage with its HyperPulse 5G non-terrestrial network (NTN). The approach is designed to deliver uninterrupted global IoT connectivity by blending terrestrial and satellite reach within a single solution.

2026-07-03T01:16:31.265894-07:00

Myriota launches HyperPulse 5G NTN–cellular hybrid IoT network for uninterrupted global connectivity

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Myriota Launches Hybrid 5G Satellite and Cellular IoT Network to Deliver Uninterrupted Global Connectivity

2026-07-03T01:16:31.265894-07:00

Myriota Launches Hybrid 5G Sat

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

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

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

Myriota launches HyperPulse 5G NTN–cellular hybrid IoT network for uninterrupted global connectivity

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