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JAXA’s H3-30 returns to flight with demonstrator launch, placing six small satellites into orbit after December failure

Japan’s H3 rocket has successfully returned to flight in a booster-free H3-30 configuration, launching June 11 and inserting six satellites into orbit on a demonstrator mission. The launch follows a December failure that cost the payload, and the new flight validates an adapter fix and broader MMX-related path.

2026-06-12T05:41:54.367135-07:00

NASA Spaceflight

China debuts LandSpace’s tallest rocket on internet-constellation mission; maiden raises questions over pre-launch airspace noti

2026-06-12T14:29:07.538710-07:00

Via Satellite

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

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

Via Satellite

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

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

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Germany readies “sovereign” military satcom and electronic-warfare capabilities as commander warns Russia could take nuclear thr Berlin is preparing new military space capabilities including jammers, lasers and a sovereign satellite communications network, a senior German commander said. The warning frames Russia’s potential move to extend nuclear threat concepts into space, raising stakes for Europe’s space-enabled command, control and resilience.

2026-06-13T05:45:17.451241-07:00

Germany readies “sovereign” military satcom and electronic-warfare capabilities as commander warns Russia could take nuclear thr

NASA Spaceflight

China debuts LandSpace’s tallest rocket on internet-constellation mission; maiden raises questions over pre-launch airspace noti China launched an internet-constellation mission using three missions within nearly four days and also achieved orbit with the debut of LandSpace’s tallest rocket. The new booster insertion came with eyebrows raised over the apparent absence of airspace notices ahead of the flight.

2026-06-12T14:29:07.538710-07:00

China debuts LandSpace’s tallest rocket on internet-constellation mission; maiden raises questions over pre-launch airspace noti

Bloomberg

Putin: Russia expanding a satellite-drone control constellation to outclass Starlink for strike support; FPV and AI drone work u Vladimir Putin told service members Russia is expanding a domestically produced satellite network intended to control assault drones, positioning it as superior to Starlink for “drone control.” He also cited work on FPV drones and AI-powered drones, alongside a pledge to step up strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure.

2026-06-12T10:11:52.438542-07:00

Putin: Russia expanding a satellite-drone control constellation to outclass Starlink for strike support; FPV and AI drone work u

Via Satellite

Satellite IoT shifts from niche to critical infrastructure as NTN and cellular IoT converge The piece argues that satellite IoT is becoming “essential infrastructure” as connectivity needs peak—when fleets, utilities, industrial sites, and remote assets require coverage and resilience. It frames this shift around the convergence of non-terrestrial network (NTN) and cellular IoT services, pushing integrated service models and ground-segment alignment.

2026-06-12T08:03:04.852158-07:00

Satellite IoT shifts from niche to critical infrastructure as NTN and cellular IoT converge

Via Satellite

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 funds $2.4M for RADARSAT+ ground-control systems via Calian, Kepler and MDA Space Canada’s space authorities have awarded a total of $2.4 million to Calian, Kepler and MDA Space to design ground-control systems for the upcoming RADARSAT+ Earth-observation satellite fleet. The awards support Canada’s broader effort to expand EO capabilities through new contracting across the value chain.

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

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

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JAXA’s H3-30 returns to flight with demonstrator launch, placing six small satellites into orbit after December failure Japan’s H3 rocket has successfully returned to flight in a booster-free H3-30 configuration, launching June 11 and inserting six satellites into orbit on a demonstrator mission. The launch follows a December failure that cost the payload, and the new flight validates an adapter fix and broader MMX-related path.

2026-06-12T05:41:54.367135-07:00

JAXA’s H3-30 returns to flight with demonstrator launch, placing six small satellites into orbit after December failure

SpaceWatch Global

cosine Italia signs two ILA Berlin 2026 contracts for hyperspectral camera hardware for ESA RAMSES’ 2029 Apophis rendezvous cosine Italia has signed two contracts at ILA Berlin 2026 to deliver hyperspectral camera equipment for ESA’s RAMSES mission. RAMSES will rendezvous with asteroid Apophis during its exceptionally close 2029 flyby of Earth, in a once-in-a-generation target-encounter window.

2026-06-12T01:12:57.430930-07:00

cosine Italia signs two ILA Berlin 2026 contracts for hyperspectral camera hardware for ESA RAMSES’ 2029 Apophis rendezvous

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JAXA’s H3-30 returns to flight with demonstrator launch, placing six small satellites into orbit after December failure

China debuts LandSpace’s tallest rocket on internet-constellation mission; maiden raises questions over pre-launch airspace noti

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

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

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