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Space Force chief warns against orbital conflict; calls for military forces able to fight and prevail in space

In his final public address, Gen. Chance Saltzman warned that conflict extending into orbit would expose the satellites of every nation. He argued that the best deterrent is building military forces capable of fighting and prevailing in space.

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2026-07-15T11:28:54.845851-07:00

European Spaceflight

Europe’s pushback on satellite networks: Germany presses on-time military space ramp, SES-Airbus/quantum ground segments face la

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2026-07-15T06:48:28.888867-07:00

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SpaceX Starlink logs 355,000+ collision-avoidance maneuvers in a year as satellites dodge other objects almost weekly

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2026-07-15T05:14:12.048378-07:00

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NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman witnessed Soyuz MS-29 launch and ISS docking with a new 3-person crew

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2026-07-15T02:32:06.464207-07:00

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Space Force chief warns against orbital conflict; calls for military forces able to fight and prevail in space In his final public address, Gen. Chance Saltzman warned that conflict extending into orbit would expose the satellites of every nation. He argued that the best deterrent is building military forces capable of fighting and prevailing in space.

2026-07-15T11:28:54.845851-07:00

Space Force chief warns against orbital conflict; calls for military forces able to fight and prevail in space

European Spaceflight

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Europe’s pushback on satellite networks: Germany presses on-time military space ramp, SES-Airbus/quantum ground segments face la Europe is tightening execution on next-gen satellite and space-communications infrastructure, even as key demonstrations slip. Germany’s defense leadership emphasized schedule certainty for military space growth, while SES-Airbus secured sites for an optical/quantum ground station amid launch delays. Meanwhile, Keysight and Sateliot targeted blockchain-anchored security for 5G NTN, and Bell Canada completed a Quebec sovereign ground station for delayed direct-to-device service.

2026-07-15T06:48:28.888867-07:00

Europe’s pushback on satellite networks: Germany presses on-time military space ramp, SES-Airbus/quantum ground segments face la

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SpaceX Starlink logs 355,000+ collision-avoidance maneuvers in a year as satellites dodge other objects almost weekly SpaceX’s Starlink satellites have executed more than 355,000 collision-avoidance maneuvers over the past year, with each satellite dodging other objects almost weekly. The frequency underscores the growing operational burden from nearby objects and the risk environment experts say could worsen.

2026-07-15T05:14:12.048378-07:00

SpaceX Starlink logs 355,000+ collision-avoidance maneuvers in a year as satellites dodge other objects almost weekly

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Artemis II Crew Returns to Bremen to Thank Europe's Service Module Team

2026-07-15T03:52:58.211636-07:00

Artemis II Crew Returns to Bre

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Japan pushes to sharply increase launch cadence despite fleet and vehicle bottlenecks The Japanese government is seeking to ramp up the number of launches significantly, even as it faces ongoing challenges with existing launch vehicles and uncertainty around the readiness of newer systems. The push highlights the tension between policy goals for higher launch activity and practical constraints in vehicle capacity.

2026-07-15T03:39:50.359979-07:00

Japan pushes to sharply increase launch cadence despite fleet and vehicle bottlenecks

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Japan seeks to ramp up launch activity

2026-07-15T03:39:50.359979-07:00

Japan seeks to ramp up launch

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NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman witnessed Soyuz MS-29 launch and ISS docking with a new 3-person crew A three-person crew arrived at the International Space Station via Soyuz MS-29 from Russia’s leased Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. The July 14 launch and subsequent docking brought new crew members to the station, with NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman attending in person.

2026-07-15T02:32:06.464207-07:00

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman witnessed Soyuz MS-29 launch and ISS docking with a new 3-person crew

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NASA launches draft RFP seeking industry feedback for the second phase of its commercial space stations strategy NASA has released a draft request for proposal (RFP) to solicit feedback from U.S. industry on the next phase of its commercial space stations strategy. The input process is intended to shape the follow-on procurement approach for developing and operating commercial space station capabilities.

2026-07-15T01:52:59.476539-07:00

NASA launches draft RFP seeking industry feedback for the second phase of its commercial space stations strategy

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