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Italy brings IRIDE Earth observation marketplace online for initial government access

Italy has launched its IRIDE Earth observation service marketplace, providing initial access to Earth-observation imagery and analytics for Italian government users. The rollout marks a first operational opening of the platform’s data and analytic capabilities aimed at supporting government decision-making with EO products.

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2026-07-06T08:13:48.280224-07:00

SpaceNews.com

Centre for Space Futures, Novaspace and SpaceTech Gulf sign MoC for global space capability mapping and index dashboard

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2026-07-06T03:14:18.958247-07:00

SpaceWatch Global

AESPP unveils new Africa–Europe New Space EO initiative for a scalable Earth Observation mission

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2026-07-06T00:51:29.858797-07:00

SpaceWatch Global

Apophis 2029: DART, Hera and RAMSES showcase how planetary defence is maturing

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2026-07-06T01:31:47.058566-07:00

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Iridium closes full acquisition of Aireon, consolidating space-based ADS-B surveillance Iridium Communications has completed its acquisition of Aireon, bringing space-based ADS-B surveillance into a single, wholly owned operation. Aireon will continue as a wholly owned subsidiary, combining the network with Iridium’s resilient PNT capabilities to support global aviation safety.

2026-07-06T10:44:41.830322-07:00

Iridium closes full acquisition of Aireon, consolidating space-based ADS-B surveillance

European Spaceflight

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Italy brings IRIDE Earth observation marketplace online for initial government access Italy has launched its IRIDE Earth observation service marketplace, providing initial access to Earth-observation imagery and analytics for Italian government users. The rollout marks a first operational opening of the platform’s data and analytic capabilities aimed at supporting government decision-making with EO products.

2026-07-06T08:13:48.280224-07:00

Italy brings IRIDE Earth observation marketplace online for initial government access

SpaceNews.com

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Centre for Space Futures, Novaspace and SpaceTech Gulf sign MoC for global space capability mapping and index dashboard The Centre for Space Futures (CSF), in partnership with Novaspace and SpaceTech Gulf, has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to jointly develop a “Global Space Capability Mapping and Index Dashboard.” The initiative is aimed at consolidating information on global space capabilities into a dashboard format.

2026-07-06T03:14:18.958247-07:00

Centre for Space Futures, Novaspace and SpaceTech Gulf sign MoC for global space capability mapping and index dashboard

SpaceWatch Global

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Apophis 2029: DART, Hera and RAMSES showcase how planetary defence is maturing With asteroid Apophis approaching Earth in 2029, DART, Hera and RAMSES are highlighted as key efforts demonstrating how science, enabling technologies and international cooperation are moving planetary defence from concept to capability. The cluster frames coordinated missions as proof of improved detection-to-response readiness.

2026-07-06T01:31:47.058566-07:00

Apophis 2029: DART, Hera and RAMSES showcase how planetary defence is maturing

SpaceWatch Global

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AESPP unveils new Africa–Europe New Space EO initiative for a scalable Earth Observation mission The Africa–Europe Space Partnership Programme (AESPP) has announced a new Africa–Europe Earth Observation initiative aimed at developing a scalable EO mission. The program says it is designed to deliver tangible socio-economic benefits across the African continent.

2026-07-06T00:51:29.858797-07:00

AESPP unveils new Africa–Europe New Space EO initiative for a scalable Earth Observation mission

SpaceNews.com

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NASA and U.S. Small Business Administration partner to channel capital into critical space technology suppliers NASA is partnering with the U.S. Small Business Administration to attract capital for investment in companies producing critical space components. The effort targets space technology supply-chain capacity by increasing access to funding for firms developing key components.

2026-07-05T18:58:50.654750-07:00

NASA and U.S. Small Business Administration partner to channel capital into critical space technology suppliers

CNBC

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SpaceX’s record IPO (~$86B) and new lock-up structure reshape markets, ETFs, and capital strategies SpaceX has completed the largest initial public offering in history, raising roughly $86 billion. The company also implemented an unprecedented lock-up structure, which is already generating a new ETF “playbook.” Separately, first-known stock purchases by federal contracting-linked investors underscore how SpaceX’s government role remains politically intertwined.

2026-07-03T11:28:58.587799-07:00

SpaceX’s record IPO (~$86B) and new lock-up structure reshape markets, ETFs, and capital strategies

CNBC

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First known congressional SpaceX stock buys surface after record IPO

2026-07-03T11:28:58.587799-07:00

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