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Defense budgets on both sides of the Atlantic reshape space industry

Rising defence budgets in North America and Europe are redirecting investment, procurement and industrial priorities across the space sector, accelerating demand for military-capable satellites, resilient constellations and dual-use capabilities while altering the competitive landscape for primes, startups and supply chains.

2025-10-08T15:12:41.183014-07:00

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China's state-owned SatNet backs binding space-traffic rules alongside Starlink, Kuiper, OneWeb and Telesat

2025-10-08T11:40:31.013608-07:00

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UK Space Command: Russia 'weekly' jams and gathers intelligence from British military satellites

2025-10-02T17:28:16.920212-07:00

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Cyberspace: The New Frontline in Space Warfare

2025-10-03T08:08:52.405136-07:00

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Defense budgets on both sides of the Atlantic reshape space industry Rising defence budgets in North America and Europe are redirecting investment, procurement and industrial priorities across the space sector, accelerating demand for military-capable satellites, resilient constellations and dual-use capabilities while altering the competitive landscape for primes, startups and supply chains.

2025-10-08T15:12:41.183014-07:00

Defense budgets on both sides of the Atlantic reshape space industry

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U.S. Space Force establishes working capital fund to buy commercial space services The U.S. Space Force has set up a working capital fund to directly purchase commercial space services, giving the service budget authority to buy industry‑provided satellite and on‑orbit capabilities. The mechanism aims to streamline acquisition, reduce friction with industry and accelerate fielding for Space Force missions.

2025-10-08T13:51:33.871530-07:00

U.S. Space Force establishes working capital fund to buy commercial space services

NASA Spaceflight

Japan unveils new ISS cargo vehicle as three resupply ships arrive with experiments and hardware Three resupply spacecraft recently docked with the International Space Station, delivering experiments, station hardware and supplies, while Japan announced development of a new cargo vehicle to support future ISS logistics. The moves reinforce a crowded logistics manifest and growing national and commercial activity in LEO.

2025-10-08T13:40:30.664037-07:00

Japan unveils new ISS cargo vehicle as three resupply ships arrive with experiments and hardware

Space Intel Report

ITU Secretary‑General reviews space sustainability progress, warns of remaining challenges Since her 2023 election, the ITU Secretary‑General reviewed progress on space sustainability, noting improved coordination and technical measures but warning that orbital congestion, debris risk and regulatory gaps persist. She urged accelerated international cooperation, clearer rules on spectrum and traffic management, and binding frameworks to protect congested orbits.

2025-10-08T12:57:29.625844-07:00

ITU Secretary‑General reviews space sustainability progress, warns of remaining challenges

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China's state-owned SatNet backs binding space-traffic rules alongside Starlink, Kuiper, OneWeb and Telesat China's state-owned China Satellite Network Group (SatNet) has joined Starlink, Project Kuiper, OneWeb and Telesat in backing binding space-traffic regulation. The endorsement, following SatNet's recent flurry of launches, strengthens calls for enforceable rules on collision avoidance, spectrum coordination and orbital sustainability.

2025-10-08T11:40:31.013608-07:00

China's state-owned SatNet backs binding space-traffic rules alongside Starlink, Kuiper, OneWeb and Telesat

Payload

Acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy on Artemis' Long‑Term Lunar Plans and Funding Cuts Acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy outlined long‑term plans for the Artemis lunar program and defended proposed funding cuts, declaring he wants Artemis to become a household name and vowing to align agency resources and messaging behind sustained lunar activities and future missions.

2025-10-08T05:45:39.311114-07:00

Acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy on Artemis' Long‑Term Lunar Plans and Funding Cuts

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Maldives seeks $50M to establish space agency fund for sovereign infrastructure and climate resilience The Maldives is seeking $50 million to establish a space agency fund aimed at financing sovereign space infrastructure and offering support to other developing states confronting climate and security risks. The initiative would make the island nation one of the first to formalize a dedicated national space-finance vehicle.

2025-10-07T21:16:50.689825-07:00

Maldives seeks $50M to establish space agency fund for sovereign infrastructure and climate resilience

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Washington proclaims Washington Space Week to spotlight $4.6bn annual space economy Governor Bob Ferguson proclaimed this week Washington Space Week to recognize the state's growing role in the global space industry. The proclamation cites an estimated $4.6 billion in direct annual economic output from Washington’s space activities, underscoring the sector’s regional economic importance.

2025-10-07T12:28:32.151042-07:00

Washington proclaims Washington Space Week to spotlight $4.6bn annual space economy

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