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Russia destroys satellite in ASAT test, creating hazardous orbital debris

Russia conducted an anti‑satellite (ASAT) test that destroyed a satellite and generated hazardous orbital debris, officials say. The deliberate on‑orbit strike increases collision risk for other spacecraft, threatens crewed missions and commercial assets, and heightens long‑term contamination of key orbital regimes.

2026-02-23T00:22:20.770092-08:00

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Israeli startup aims to cut costs for high-resolution Earth‑observation imagery

2026-02-23T02:07:22.258388-08:00

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SpaceX reuses Falcon 9 booster B1067 for record 33rd flight in double Starlink launch from Cape Canaveral

2026-02-21T20:10:21.227749-08:00

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World's largest satellite & connectivity conference unites commercial, government and defense markets

2026-02-20T15:09:54.368445-08:00

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Israeli startup aims to cut costs for high-resolution Earth‑observation imagery An Israeli startup is targeting the economics of very‑high‑resolution Earth‑observation imagery, claiming technology and business‑model changes that will cut the cost of high‑resolution satellite data. If delivered, the approach could broaden commercial and government access to VHR imagery by undercutting incumbent price points.

2026-02-23T02:07:22.258388-08:00

Israeli startup aims to cut costs for high-resolution Earth‑observation imagery

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Russia destroys satellite in ASAT test, creating hazardous orbital debris Russia conducted an anti‑satellite (ASAT) test that destroyed a satellite and generated hazardous orbital debris, officials say. The deliberate on‑orbit strike increases collision risk for other spacecraft, threatens crewed missions and commercial assets, and heightens long‑term contamination of key orbital regimes.

2026-02-23T00:22:20.770092-08:00

Russia destroys satellite in ASAT test, creating hazardous orbital debris

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How Europe could tap €500bn for a sovereign defence: eurobonds, German resistance and two compromises Europe needs roughly €500bn to build sovereign defence — satellite communications, layered air defences, a European nuclear umbrella and stepped‑up R&D — and Breakingviews argues issuing eurobonds could finance it. Berlin opposes joint debt; the piece outlines two compromise ideas to soften German objections.

2026-02-22T21:30:34.467754-08:00

How Europe could tap €500bn for a sovereign defence: eurobonds, German resistance and two compromises

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German defense firm reportedly weighing bid for laser-communications company Mynaric An unnamed German defense contractor is reportedly weighing a bid for Mynaric, the specialist in laser-based communications for space and airborne links. The move would add optical satellite-communications capability to the bidder’s portfolio amid growing demand for high-capacity, line-of-sight datalinks.

2026-02-22T03:55:58.840476-08:00

German defense firm reportedly weighing bid for laser-communications company Mynaric

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SpaceX reuses Falcon 9 booster B1067 for record 33rd flight in double Starlink launch from Cape Canaveral On Feb. 21 SpaceX launched 38 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral as the second of two Starlink missions that day, flying booster B1067 on its record 33rd flight. The rapid, same‑day operations underline SpaceX's push for high launch cadence and routine booster reuse.

2026-02-21T20:10:21.227749-08:00

SpaceX reuses Falcon 9 booster B1067 for record 33rd flight in double Starlink launch from Cape Canaveral

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World's largest satellite & connectivity conference unites commercial, government and defense markets The world’s largest satellite and connectivity conference convenes commercial operators, government agencies and defense contractors to showcase satellite programs, connectivity solutions and policy debates across civil, military and commercial markets. Attendees will surface procurement priorities, partnership announcements, spectrum issues and emerging on‑orbit capabilities.

2026-02-20T15:09:54.368445-08:00

World's largest satellite & connectivity conference unites commercial, government and defense markets

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Geopolitical Volatility Spurs Nations to Build Sovereign Satellite Constellations Rising geopolitical volatility is pushing countries to accelerate plans for sovereign satellite constellations, as previously stable alliances fray. Governments are prioritizing national satcoms, Earth observation and resilient ground infrastructure to secure communications, intelligence and independent access to space capabilities.

2026-02-20T12:13:51.510608-08:00

Geopolitical Volatility Spurs Nations to Build Sovereign Satellite Constellations

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XRISM peers into the 'eye of the storm' — measuring cyclone‑like outflows around supermassive black holes NASA's XRISM X‑ray observatory has for the first time probed the 'eye of the storm' around supermassive black holes, resolving ionized outflows and directly measuring their speeds. This shift from static imaging to velocity measurements delivers new, quantifiable constraints on AGN-driven feedback and host-galaxy evolution.

2026-02-20T12:06:28.875956-08:00

XRISM peers into the 'eye of the storm' — measuring cyclone‑like outflows around supermassive black holes

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Russia destroys satellite in ASAT test, creating hazardous orbital debris

Israeli startup aims to cut costs for high-resolution Earth‑observation imagery

SpaceX reuses Falcon 9 booster B1067 for record 33rd flight in double Starlink launch from Cape Canaveral

World's largest satellite & connectivity conference unites commercial, government and defense markets

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