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EU partners pick Thales Alenia Space for EROSS SC on-orbit servicing and Leonardo for ISOS “SCOPE” servicer components

The EU has signed a declaration with partner countries backing the In-Space Operations and Services (ISOS) pilot mission. The European Commission has selected Thales Alenia Space to lead the EROSS SC on-orbit servicing project, while Leonardo was chosen to develop “SCOPE,” a servicer component of the ISOS programme.

2026-06-12T01:03:00.371331-07:00

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Legal gaps over orbital solar farms’ contribution to Kessler Syndrome risk

2026-06-12T01:12:57.665062-07:00

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SpaceX completes record-setting IPO priced at $135/share, valued around $1.77T–$1.8T

2026-06-11T14:27:13.406147-07:00

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Open Cosmos asks ITU broadband-constellation deadline extension after launch setbacks

2026-06-11T06:28:58.733840-07:00

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Legal gaps over orbital solar farms’ contribution to Kessler Syndrome risk #SpaceWatchGL analysis argues that space-based solar farms and orbital data centers could introduce new debris-generation pathways, but the current legal framework lacks clear, enforceable duties for “due regard” and space-sustainability risk management. The piece calls for tighter interpretation and stronger governance to address emerging Kessler Syndrome threats.

2026-06-12T01:12:57.665062-07:00

Legal gaps over orbital solar farms’ contribution to Kessler Syndrome risk

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EU partners pick Thales Alenia Space for EROSS SC on-orbit servicing and Leonardo for ISOS “SCOPE” servicer components The EU has signed a declaration with partner countries backing the In-Space Operations and Services (ISOS) pilot mission. The European Commission has selected Thales Alenia Space to lead the EROSS SC on-orbit servicing project, while Leonardo was chosen to develop “SCOPE,” a servicer component of the ISOS programme.

2026-06-12T01:03:00.371331-07:00

EU partners pick Thales Alenia Space for EROSS SC on-orbit servicing and Leonardo for ISOS “SCOPE” servicer components

Space Intel Report

Germany accelerates military space buildout, signing ILA MoUs for missile-warning and next-gen intelligence constellations Germany’s Bundeswehr is moving to scale space capabilities fast under a €35 billion ($40.4 billion) five-year military space budget, but says the national industrial base is too small to meet the ramp-up demand. At ILA Berlin, partners include Spire Global and Diehl Defence for space-based early warning and Rafael Advanced Combat Systems with Reflex Aerospace for a new high-frequency, very high-resolution intelligence constellation.

2026-06-11T22:22:46.305129-07:00

Germany accelerates military space buildout, signing ILA MoUs for missile-warning and next-gen intelligence constellations

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SpaceX completes record-setting IPO priced at $135/share, valued around $1.77T–$1.8T SpaceX has priced its initial public offering by selling about 555.6 million shares at $135 each, raising roughly $75 billion and valuing the company at about $1.77 trillion (reported around $1.8T). The listing follows scrutiny over billion-dollar losses and what investors must “win” to justify the valuation.

2026-06-11T14:27:13.406147-07:00

SpaceX completes record-setting IPO priced at $135/share, valued around $1.77T–$1.8T

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Open Cosmos asks ITU broadband-constellation deadline extension after launch setbacks British smallsat broadband specialist Open Cosmos is seeking more time to deploy its proposed sovereign broadband constellation for Europe after encountering launch issues that have disrupted its schedule. The request underscores how launch timing remains a gating factor for ITU-driven deployment commitments.

2026-06-11T06:28:58.733840-07:00

Open Cosmos asks ITU broadband-constellation deadline extension after launch setbacks

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Voyager CEO says NASA review of commercial space-station plan will back Voyager Technology-backed project Voyager Technologies’ CEO says a NASA review of the agency’s commercial space-stations plan is likely to result in support for the company’s project. The comment frames Voyager’s position within NASA’s evolving Commercial LEO Destinations approach amid shifting program guidance.

2026-06-11T02:30:05.126671-07:00

Voyager CEO says NASA review of commercial space-station plan will back Voyager Technology-backed project

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ASPEX 2026: Africa Space Expo to debut in Abidjan on 24–26 September 2026 The African Space Agency will host the inaugural Africa Space Expo (ASPEX 2026) in Abidjan from 24 to 26 September 2026, aiming to convene Africa’s space sector during a key “execution” phase. The event sets a near-term platform for industry engagement and project visibility across the continent.

2026-06-11T02:22:05.449695-07:00

ASPEX 2026: Africa Space Expo to debut in Abidjan on 24–26 September 2026

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Allied by Design Part 2: America’s cislunar ambitions—and what Europe must do on security, NATO cooperation and the space econom #SpaceWatchGl analysis examines Europe’s role in U.S. cislunar plans, focusing on how NATO cooperation could translate into day-to-day security posture, and how the “future space economy” may be shaped by capability needs in the Moon–Earth operating environment.

2026-06-11T01:14:14.490862-07:00

Allied by Design Part 2: America’s cislunar ambitions—and what Europe must do on security, NATO cooperation and the space econom

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EU partners pick Thales Alenia Space for EROSS SC on-orbit servicing and Leonardo for ISOS “SCOPE” servicer components

Legal gaps over orbital solar farms’ contribution to Kessler Syndrome risk

SpaceX completes record-setting IPO priced at $135/share, valued around $1.77T–$1.8T

Open Cosmos asks ITU broadband-constellation deadline extension after launch setbacks

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