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18th European Space Conference: Europe shifts focus from sustainability to security

At the 18th European Space Conference, discussions moved beyond sustainability and debris mitigation toward geopolitics-driven priorities: defence-oriented capabilities, sovereign intelligence and resilience of space infrastructure. The shift signals potential reallocation of funding, procurement focus and industry requirements across European agencies and contractors.

2026-02-16T04:15:46.035106-08:00

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MSC 2026: EUSPA's Rodrigo da Costa — why space is now central to European security

2026-02-16T03:35:58.552599-08:00

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Pentagon pauses portions of LEO constellation as acquisition reviews proceed

2026-02-16T03:17:22.289906-08:00

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SpaceX Outpacing China's Ambition for 203,000 'Paper' Satellites

2026-02-16T01:00:31.482533-08:00

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18th European Space Conference: Europe shifts focus from sustainability to security At the 18th European Space Conference, discussions moved beyond sustainability and debris mitigation toward geopolitics-driven priorities: defence-oriented capabilities, sovereign intelligence and resilience of space infrastructure. The shift signals potential reallocation of funding, procurement focus and industry requirements across European agencies and contractors.

2026-02-16T04:15:46.035106-08:00

18th European Space Conference: Europe shifts focus from sustainability to security

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MSC 2026: EUSPA's Rodrigo da Costa — why space is now central to European security At the 2026 Munich Security Conference, EUSPA Executive Director Rodrigo da Costa told Torsten Kriening that space has become a central pillar of European security, shaping defence planning, resilience and strategic autonomy. He outlined EUSPA’s role in securing satellite services and supporting collective capabilities.

2026-02-16T03:35:58.552599-08:00

MSC 2026: EUSPA's Rodrigo da Costa — why space is now central to European security

SpaceNews.com

Pentagon pauses portions of LEO constellation as acquisition reviews proceed The Pentagon has placed portions of its planned low Earth orbit (LEO) constellation on hold while acquisition reviews proceed, pausing contract awards and scheduled deployments. The hold delays program timelines and contractor selection as officials reassess procurement next steps.

2026-02-16T03:17:22.289906-08:00

Pentagon pauses portions of LEO constellation as acquisition reviews proceed

Bloomberg

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SpaceX Outpacing China's Ambition for 203,000 'Paper' Satellites New analysis shows SpaceX is outpacing Chinese plans to field up to 203,000 proposed 'paper' satellites, underscoring a widening commercial and operational gap as Starlink's rapid deployments and a potential financing pivot accelerate U.S. constellation scale while China expands domestic launch capacity.

2026-02-16T01:00:31.482533-08:00

SpaceX Outpacing China's Ambition for 203,000 'Paper' Satellites

APAC Defence Reporter

Hypersonix sets launch window for first DART AE hypersonic demonstrator flight Australian startup Hypersonix Launch Systems has announced a launch window for the inaugural flight campaign of its DART AE hypersonic demonstrator, a milestone that advances air‑breathing hypersonic testing, pushes development of practical repeatable Mach‑range flight capabilities, and expands Australia’s role in hypersonic flight testing.

2026-02-15T15:15:46.788903-08:00

Hypersonix sets launch window for first DART AE hypersonic demonstrator flight

New York Times

Satellite imagery reveals China’s mountain nuclear buildup New satellite imagery identifies expanded, secretive nuclear facilities carved into China’s mountains, indicating Beijing is accelerating its nuclear arsenal build-up just as international arms‑control guardrails weaken. The analysis signals a measurable shift in strategic posture with implications for regional deterrence and force planning.

2026-02-14T21:24:37.069391-08:00

Satellite imagery reveals China’s mountain nuclear buildup

Wall Street Journal

Ukraine disrupts Russian Starlink access, blunting drone‑terminal attacks and pausing local offensives Ukrainian operators disrupted Russian access to Starlink and Telegram, restricting the use of drone‑mounted Starlink terminals that had been striking Ukrainian supply lines and prompting Russian pauses in local offensives. A Ukrainian cyber unit also impersonated Starlink to expose positions and raised $5,870, donated to drone fundraising.

2026-02-13T15:05:07.710450-08:00

Ukraine disrupts Russian Starlink access, blunting drone‑terminal attacks and pausing local offensives

SpaceNews.com

Startup bets on new approach to space-based missile defense A startup is pitching a novel space-based missile-defense approach intended to change missile-defence architecture. It plans to develop and demonstrate the concept, positioning itself among emerging companies advocating on-orbit defensive capabilities and drawing interest from government and industry observers and potential investors.

2026-02-13T07:02:21.342062-08:00

Startup bets on new approach to space-based missile defense

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18th European Space Conference: Europe shifts focus from sustainability to security

MSC 2026: EUSPA's Rodrigo da Costa — why space is now central to European security

Pentagon pauses portions of LEO constellation as acquisition reviews proceed

SpaceX Outpacing China's Ambition for 203,000 'Paper' Satellites

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