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Canada cancels WildFireSat constellation contract with Spire Global

Canada has terminated its contract with Spire Global for the planned WildFireSat constellation of wildfire-monitoring satellites. The cancellation halts Canada’s effort to build a space-based wildfire observation capability under that procurement program, shifting future monitoring plans to other approaches and providers.

2026-04-29T14:53:06.240095-07:00

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Russia reaffirms commitment to continued space science and technology cooperation with Ethiopia

2026-04-29T05:12:38.069940-07:00

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China launches PRSC-EO3, Pakistan’s indigenous-built Earth-observation satellite, into orbit via Long March

2026-04-29T04:06:28.736107-07:00

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Trump hosts Artemis II crew at the White House as NASA maps additional Moon missions through the end of his term and looks to 20

2026-04-29T03:53:16.489706-07:00

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Canada cancels WildFireSat constellation contract with Spire Global Canada has terminated its contract with Spire Global for the planned WildFireSat constellation of wildfire-monitoring satellites. The cancellation halts Canada’s effort to build a space-based wildfire observation capability under that procurement program, shifting future monitoring plans to other approaches and providers.

2026-04-29T14:53:06.240095-07:00

Canada cancels WildFireSat constellation contract with Spire Global

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Russia reaffirms commitment to continued space science and technology cooperation with Ethiopia Russia says it will continue cooperation with Ethiopia in space science and related technologies, signaling an ongoing partnership in capabilities development and knowledge exchange. The reaffirmation frames Ethiopia as a sustained partner rather than a one-off collaboration in the space domain.

2026-04-29T05:12:38.069940-07:00

Russia reaffirms commitment to continued space science and technology cooperation with Ethiopia

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China launches PRSC-EO3, Pakistan’s indigenous-built Earth-observation satellite, into orbit via Long March China has put Pakistan’s PRSC-EO3 opto-electronic Earth-observation satellite into orbit, strengthening Pakistan’s Earth-observation (EO) capability. The mission is positioned as a step toward Pakistan’s national technological self-reliance through an indigenously built spacecraft launched on China’s space infrastructure.

2026-04-29T04:06:28.736107-07:00

China launches PRSC-EO3, Pakistan’s indigenous-built Earth-observation satellite, into orbit via Long March

Washington Post

Trump hosts Artemis II crew at the White House as NASA maps additional Moon missions through the end of his term and looks to 20 President Trump welcomed the Artemis II crew after their historic lunar flyby, highlighting what he says will become “more trips to the moon.” NASA also plans to extend Artemis missions beyond the current flight, with two lunar expeditions already set for 2028—including one intended to kick off construction of a lunar base.

2026-04-29T03:53:16.489706-07:00

Trump hosts Artemis II crew at the White House as NASA maps additional Moon missions through the end of his term and looks to 20

Via Satellite

HTX and ST Engineering sign five-year MoU to build Singapore space technology for public safety Singapore’s Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX) and ST Engineering have agreed a five-year memorandum of understanding to establish a dedicated space technology programme focused on strengthening Home Team public-safety operations. ST Engineering will leverage Earth observation, geospatial services and digital technologies to develop space-based capabilities, including offshore hazardous gas plume detection and monitoring.

2026-04-28T13:57:12.271471-07:00

HTX and ST Engineering sign five-year MoU to build Singapore space technology for public safety

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Space Force FY27 request ramps Space Data Network ambitions and PNT/SATCOM funding The Pentagon’s fiscal 2027 request includes billions for the Space Data Network (SDN), positioning a sprawling network of military and commercial data relay satellites as core space-enabled sensing and communications infrastructure. Officials also seek significant increases across SATCOM, missile tracking, and position, navigation and timing (PNT) RDT&E and procurement.

2026-04-28T13:23:42.142183-07:00

Space Force FY27 request ramps Space Data Network ambitions and PNT/SATCOM funding

SpaceWatch Global

Germany’s new military strategy signals counterspace and Satcom intent, but leaves a thin satellite roadmap as Europe’s space ef Germany’s first Military Strategy to 2039 flags threats and pushes for conventional leadership in Europe, yet its stated space emphasis is limited—raising questions about follow-through. The broader European push toward counterspace and satellite communications investments risks exacerbating duplication and fragmentation across national and EU programmes.

2026-04-28T02:37:57.480448-07:00

Germany’s new military strategy signals counterspace and Satcom intent, but leaves a thin satellite roadmap as Europe’s space ef

The Space Review

The push for cislunar security: absent monitoring and defense concepts amid a growing “fortress moon” race Two analyses argue that U.S. planning for cislunar space lacks a coherent, actionable approach to monitor, administer and defend the region. They frame an off-Earth analog to Strait of Hormuz-type disruption risk, with military conflict dynamics extending to the Moon–Earth operating environment.

2026-04-28T02:24:39.318673-07:00

The push for cislunar security: absent monitoring and defense concepts amid a growing “fortress moon” race

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Canada cancels WildFireSat constellation contract with Spire Global

Russia reaffirms commitment to continued space science and technology cooperation with Ethiopia

China launches PRSC-EO3, Pakistan’s indigenous-built Earth-observation satellite, into orbit via Long March

Trump hosts Artemis II crew at the White House as NASA maps additional Moon missions through the end of his term and looks to 20

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