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Infinite Orbits, Arianespace and new New Space missions underscore momentum in direct-to-GEO, shared lunar cargo, and hosted sma

Arianespace signed an MoU with Infinite Orbits to create a framework for multiple direct-to-GEO orbit launch services. In parallel, D-Orbit flew its ION Satellite Carrier for a 23rd commercial mission aboard Transporter-17, while Austria’s Tumbleweed launched the Oasis Alpha demo satellite to a 590km sun-synchronous low Earth orbit. Japan’s ispace also moved to expand its commercial lunar role with a shared moon-cargo service using SpaceX’s Starship.

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2026-07-08T00:14:03.139134-07:00

Reuters

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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Amazon’s Leo LEO broadband constellation nears 400 satellites after ULA launch, setting up initial service later this year to ch

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2026-07-02T03:01:45.560867-07:00

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Space Force’s Victus Haze mission completes first tactical orbital intercept with two satellites

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2026-07-03T09:16:10.698058-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global

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Infinite Orbits, Arianespace and new New Space missions underscore momentum in direct-to-GEO, shared lunar cargo, and hosted sma Arianespace signed an MoU with Infinite Orbits to create a framework for multiple direct-to-GEO orbit launch services. In parallel, D-Orbit flew its ION Satellite Carrier for a 23rd commercial mission aboard Transporter-17, while Austria’s Tumbleweed launched the Oasis Alpha demo satellite to a 590km sun-synchronous low Earth orbit. Japan’s ispace also moved to expand its commercial lunar role with a shared moon-cargo service using SpaceX’s Starship.

2026-07-08T00:14:03.139134-07:00

Infinite Orbits, Arianespace and new New Space missions underscore momentum in direct-to-GEO, shared lunar cargo, and hosted sma

Ars Technica

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Katalyst’s satellite rescue mission moves toward rendezvous with NASA’s Swift Katalyst’s spacecraft is now executing its rescue mission in pursuit of NASA’s Swift observatory. The rendezvous is expected to take several weeks, indicating a planned, multi-week orbital campaign rather than an immediate catch-up maneuver.

2026-07-06T10:30:07.384108-07:00

Katalyst’s satellite rescue mission moves toward rendezvous with NASA’s Swift

Space.com

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Space Force’s Victus Haze mission completes first tactical orbital intercept with two satellites The U.S. Space Force says its Victus Haze mission—featuring a private spacecraft used to pit satellites against each other—has completed the service’s first tactical intercept of an orbital target. The milestone advances operational testing for close-in counterspace capabilities and space-domain awareness.

2026-07-03T09:16:10.698058-07:00

Space Force’s Victus Haze mission completes first tactical orbital intercept with two satellites

Reuters

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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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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

Washington Post

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NASA moves to address orbital debris risks as space traffic and policy priorities—including President Trump’s agenda—gain scruti The cluster ties NASA’s efforts to mitigate orbital debris to the growing policy focus on space sustainability, collision risk, and traffic management. It frames debris as a near-term operational and strategic concern for any administration seeking to accelerate space activity and resilience.

2026-07-02T03:17:03.921531-07:00

NASA moves to address orbital debris risks as space traffic and policy priorities—including President Trump’s agenda—gain scruti

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Amazon’s Leo LEO broadband constellation nears 400 satellites after ULA launch, setting up initial service later this year to ch Amazon says its Leo low-Earth-orbit satellite broadband network is now large enough for continuous service across initial latitudes, following a United Launch Alliance mission that pushed the orbiting satellite count over 390. Amazon plans to begin initial internet service later this year as it competes with SpaceX’s Starlink dominance.

2026-07-02T03:01:45.560867-07:00

Amazon’s Leo LEO broadband constellation nears 400 satellites after ULA launch, setting up initial service later this year to ch

Space Intel Report

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UN space situational awareness framework faces friction over operator-to-operator links A UN committee developing a coordinated international framework for space situational awareness and satellite collision avoidance has hit a roadblock. The sticking point: some nations want government agencies to be the first contact for operator communications, rather than allowing private sector operator-to-operator coordination. The group plans its first report in July.

2026-07-01T10:14:19.402780-07:00

UN space situational awareness framework faces friction over operator-to-operator links

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