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2026 will clarify Europe’s new priorities for space

2026 will be the decisive year in which Europe defines its new space priorities, as member states, ESA and EU institutions crystallize funding, industrial and defence commitments. The decisions will set procurement, sovereign-capability and civil-versus-military programme trade-offs that shape the continent’s space posture.

2026-01-08T08:06:50.640041-08:00

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Former Google CEO pledges four next‑generation telescopes in three years at a 'ridiculously low' price

2026-01-08T07:11:02.558721-08:00

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ESA sets 2026 agenda: SMILE launch, BepiColombo Mercury arrival and ESA 2040 operational phase (€8.26bn)

2026-01-08T03:49:42.336976-08:00

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The Great Coordination Experiment: From Global SSA to a Circular Space Economy

2026-01-08T04:28:29.705277-08:00

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2026 will clarify Europe’s new priorities for space 2026 will be the decisive year in which Europe defines its new space priorities, as member states, ESA and EU institutions crystallize funding, industrial and defence commitments. The decisions will set procurement, sovereign-capability and civil-versus-military programme trade-offs that shape the continent’s space posture.

2026-01-08T08:06:50.640041-08:00

2026 will clarify Europe’s new priorities for space

Space.com

Former Google CEO pledges four next‑generation telescopes in three years at a 'ridiculously low' price Former Google CEO says he will build four next‑generation telescopes in three years 'for a ridiculously low price.' The announcement commits to an accelerated schedule to field multiple advanced observatories; the plan's technical specifications, funding sources and operational model were not disclosed.

2026-01-08T07:11:02.558721-08:00

Former Google CEO pledges four next‑generation telescopes in three years at a 'ridiculously low' price

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Why Golden Dome’s Fate Will Hinge on Sensor Endurance — How to Make Its Eyes Last The Golden Dome missile‑defense concept will depend on the endurance and survivability of its space‑ and air‑based sensors; whether those sensors can operate continuously in contested, hostile environments will determine the system's operational effectiveness. This analysis examines technical approaches to extend sensor life and mission persistence.

2026-01-08T05:04:18.202323-08:00

Why Golden Dome’s Fate Will Hinge on Sensor Endurance — How to Make Its Eyes Last

SpaceWatch Global

The Great Coordination Experiment: From Global SSA to a Circular Space Economy As understanding of atmospheric effects on orbital operations advances, governments and industry are rapidly accelerating efforts to organise space traffic, share surveillance data and build common rules. That push aims to improve space situational awareness, manage congestion and enable a circular space economy through coordinated traffic and debris mitigation.

2026-01-08T04:28:29.705277-08:00

The Great Coordination Experiment: From Global SSA to a Circular Space Economy

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ESA sets 2026 agenda: SMILE launch, BepiColombo Mercury arrival and ESA 2040 operational phase (€8.26bn) ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher outlined 2026 priorities: the SMILE mission will launch to provide the first complete view of how Earth responds to solar particle streams and radiation bursts, and BepiColombo will arrive at Mercury after its eight‑year cruise.

2026-01-08T03:49:42.336976-08:00

ESA sets 2026 agenda: SMILE launch, BepiColombo Mercury arrival and ESA 2040 operational phase (€8.26bn)

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TakeMe2Space raises $5M seed from Chiratae Ventures to expand smallsat constellation TakeMe2Space closed a $5 million (≈INR 44.9 crore) seed round led by Chiratae Ventures to accelerate deployment of its smallsat constellation. The spactech startup said the capital will fund satellite production, launch procurement and initial operations as it scales commercial services.

2026-01-07T23:48:45.842449-08:00

TakeMe2Space raises $5M seed from Chiratae Ventures to expand smallsat constellation

Space Intel Report

Rocket Lab will hold off on a satellite constellation until Neutron proves reusable Rocket Lab will defer investing in a proprietary satellite constellation until its Neutron rocket demonstrates reusability. The company says it needs flight-proven recovery and re‑flight capability before committing the capital and timelines required to field a large-scale constellation.

2026-01-07T12:27:43.304772-08:00

Rocket Lab will hold off on a satellite constellation until Neutron proves reusable

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Terran Orbital appoints Michael Vishion as VP of Program Management Terran Orbital has appointed Michael Vishion as vice president of program management. Vishion brings more than 25 years of aerospace experience and will lead the company's program management functions, overseeing delivery and coordination of Terran Orbital's satellite programs across development and production.

2026-01-07T07:52:33.890136-08:00

Terran Orbital appoints Michael Vishion as VP of Program Management

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2026 will clarify Europe’s new priorities for space

Former Google CEO pledges four next‑generation telescopes in three years at a 'ridiculously low' price

ESA sets 2026 agenda: SMILE launch, BepiColombo Mercury arrival and ESA 2040 operational phase (€8.26bn)

The Great Coordination Experiment: From Global SSA to a Circular Space Economy

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