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U.S. GSSAP satellites perform GEO handoff to sustain continuous monitoring of China’s Shijian‑29 pair

Commercial tracking data show U.S. GSSAP satellites executing an orbital handoff in geostationary orbit to maintain proximity and continuous surveillance of China’s Shijian‑29 spacecraft pair. The coordinated maneuvers reflect sustained on‑orbit observation of foreign civil/military assets in GEO.

2026-03-26T18:38:06.866567-07:00

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Terma to supply T3 star tracker for ESA Draco re-entry demonstrator

2026-03-26T07:58:38.747862-07:00

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Office of Space Commerce proposes 'light-touch' one‑stop mission authorization for novel on‑orbit operations

2026-03-25T12:20:04.985577-07:00

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Russia relaunches from repaired Baikonur pad after November collapse

2026-03-25T10:09:40.696531-07:00

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U.S. GSSAP satellites perform GEO handoff to sustain continuous monitoring of China’s Shijian‑29 pair Commercial tracking data show U.S. GSSAP satellites executing an orbital handoff in geostationary orbit to maintain proximity and continuous surveillance of China’s Shijian‑29 spacecraft pair. The coordinated maneuvers reflect sustained on‑orbit observation of foreign civil/military assets in GEO.

2026-03-26T18:38:06.866567-07:00

U.S. GSSAP satellites perform GEO handoff to sustain continuous monitoring of China’s Shijian‑29 pair

SpaceWatch Global

Terma to supply T3 star tracker for ESA Draco re-entry demonstrator Terma has signed a contract with Indra Space to deliver its T3 star tracker for ESA's Draco re-entry demonstrator, supporting attitude determination for the mission slated to launch in 2027. The sensor will provide navigation and optical reference functions during high‑speed re‑entry validation.

2026-03-26T07:58:38.747862-07:00

Terma to supply T3 star tracker for ESA Draco re-entry demonstrator

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Office of Space Commerce proposes 'light-touch' one‑stop mission authorization for novel on‑orbit operations NOAA's Office of Space Commerce proposed a 'light-touch' mission authorization framework to certify novel commercial on‑orbit activities—ranging from spacecraft servicing to debris removal—that don’t fit existing rules. Director Taylor Jordan unveiled the streamlined, single‑path approach at SATShow Week amid a years‑long dispute over regulatory authority.

2026-03-25T12:20:04.985577-07:00

Office of Space Commerce proposes 'light-touch' one‑stop mission authorization for novel on‑orbit operations

Universe Today

Russia relaunches from repaired Baikonur pad after November collapse Russia has returned to orbit from the Baikonur pad that structurally collapsed last November, completing repairs and launching a fresh cargo mission. The flight restores a key ground capability, but Moscow's space programme still faces reputational and operational questions about its long-term recovery.

2026-03-25T10:09:40.696531-07:00

Russia relaunches from repaired Baikonur pad after November collapse

Via Satellite

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Senior military leaders warn Space Force faces critical orbital intelligence gaps At GovMilSpace during SATShow Week, two senior military leaders, in a session moderated by former NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine, warned that the rapidly expanding U.S. Space Force still faces critical gaps in orbital intelligence, highlighting shortfalls in sensing, attribution and data-to-decision across contested orbit missions.

2026-03-23T18:58:46.818337-07:00

Senior military leaders warn Space Force faces critical orbital intelligence gaps

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Seraphim: 2026 Is 'Pivotal' as Institutional Capital, Launch Activity and Sovereign Demand Reshape Space At SATELLITE 2026 Seraphim CEO Mark Boggett called 2026 a 'pivotal time' as infrastructure and institutional investors begin to eye the space sector. Rising launch cadence, expanding constellations, regulatory shifts and the FAA's forecast from 183 to 566 annual authorizations by 2034 highlight accelerating commercialisation and sovereign demand.

2026-03-23T10:42:28.008695-07:00

Seraphim: 2026 Is 'Pivotal' as Institutional Capital, Launch Activity and Sovereign Demand Reshape Space

Ars Technica

Arianespace to launch Katalyst's NEXUS‑1 on Ariane 6 to service GEO satellites in 2H 2027 Katalyst Space Technologies has signed with Arianespace to launch its NEXUS‑1 on Ariane 6 in 2H 2027 to GTO, a geostationary on‑orbit servicing vehicle built to rendezvous with, boost or otherwise rescue malfunctioning satellites. The mission highlights Ariane 6's commercial flexibility.

2026-03-23T04:20:40.083148-07:00

Arianespace to launch Katalyst's NEXUS‑1 on Ariane 6 to service GEO satellites in 2H 2027

Space.com

Astronomers decry giant orbiting mirror and SpaceX’s proposed one‑million AI satellites as 'destruction' of human heritage Astronomers have condemned plans for a giant orbiting mirror and SpaceX’s proposal for up to one million AI satellites as "the destruction of a central part of human heritage." They warn the projects will severely disrupt ground‑based observations, night‑sky visibility and long‑term orbital sustainability.

2026-03-22T03:05:31.650224-07:00

Astronomers decry giant orbiting mirror and SpaceX’s proposed one‑million AI satellites as 'destruction' of human heritage

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U.S. GSSAP satellites perform GEO handoff to sustain continuous monitoring of China’s Shijian‑29 pair

Terma to supply T3 star tracker for ESA Draco re-entry demonstrator

Office of Space Commerce proposes 'light-touch' one‑stop mission authorization for novel on‑orbit operations

Russia relaunches from repaired Baikonur pad after November collapse

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