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Eutelsat launches €828m reserved capital increase (≈$960m) to cut debt and secure ECA backing for OneWeb and Iris2

Eutelsat's board approved a €828 million reserved capital increase at €4.00 per share — roughly $960 million — as the first step in a broader financing strategy to reduce debt and secure export‑credit agency support tied to its OneWeb and Iris2 programmes.

2025-11-18T08:10:15.191541-08:00

Space Intel Report

Canada pledges C$528.5M to European Space Agency — tenfold increase to deepen EU ties and boost domestic space sector

2025-11-18T14:12:17.687721-08:00

Space.com

Avoiding Conflict on the Moon: Governing Lunar Water‑Ice Use and Appropriation

2025-11-15T06:11:51.314593-08:00

Ars Technica

SpaceX-built Starshield satellites emitting in 'wrong direction' amid apparent lack of spectrum coordination

2025-11-14T04:26:40.997182-08:00

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Canada's Nov. 18 response underscores the continued force of ESA's geographic-return rule On Nov. 18, the Canadian government delivered a clear response that underlines the enduring power of the European Space Agency's geographic-return rule. The move illustrates how the rule continues to determine where industrial work and contracts are awarded within ESA programmes.

2025-11-20T11:23:08.566286-08:00

Canada's Nov. 18 response underscores the continued force of ESA's geographic-return rule

iceye.com

ICEYE and Swedish Space Corporation sign LOI to boost Nordic, NATO sovereign space surveillance and launch collaboration At the NATO Arctic Space Forum, ICEYE and the Swedish Space Corporation signed a letter of intent to explore synergies in mission development, satellite operations and launch capabilities, aiming to strengthen Nordic and NATO sovereign space surveillance, tasking and operational resilience.

2025-11-20T05:54:00.354202-08:00

ICEYE and Swedish Space Corporation sign LOI to boost Nordic, NATO sovereign space surveillance and launch collaboration

Breaking Defense

Germany's first space security strategy seeks on‑orbit 'effectors' — agile spaceplanes and armed 'bodyguard' satellites Germany's new space security strategy directs the Ministry of Defence to develop sovereign on‑orbit capabilities — including agile spaceplanes and 'bodyguard' satellites equipped with 'shoot‑back' systems — marking Berlin's first formal push to field both defensive and offensive orbital effectors to counter adversary threats.

2025-11-19T12:13:04.044098-08:00

Germany's first space security strategy seeks on‑orbit 'effectors' — agile spaceplanes and armed 'bodyguard' satellites

Space Intel Report

ITU Rejects UK Request to Extend Registration Deadline for Two OTVs; Failure Not Deemed 'Force Majeure' The International Telecommunication Union has rejected the United Kingdom's appeal to extend the registration deadline for two OTVs, ruling the missed filing does not qualify as force majeure. The decision leaves the UK without the requested extension and enforces a strict reading of ITU timing rules.

2025-11-19T12:05:01.160894-08:00

ITU Rejects UK Request to Extend Registration Deadline for Two OTVs; Failure Not Deemed 'Force Majeure'

FlightGlobal

UAE's rapid ascent to regional space power For a nation that launched its first satellite only at the dawn of this century, the United Arab Emirates has rapidly emerged as a regional space power. NASA coverage linked to astronaut Al Neyadi highlights the UAE's accelerated investment in satellites, crewed missions and commercial space activity.

2025-11-19T04:09:56.289556-08:00

UAE's rapid ascent to regional space power

spacediplomacy.substack.com

Blue Origin’s New Glenn sends geopolitical signal Blue Origin’s New Glenn flight was interpreted as a geopolitical signal, illustrating how high‑profile commercial launches are used for state‑level messaging and diplomatic posturing. The mission highlights the intersection of private launch capability, national prestige and international space policy debates.

2025-11-19T00:25:15.490665-08:00

Blue Origin’s New Glenn sends geopolitical signal

SpaceNews.com

U.S. official warns EU draft Space Act could 'stifle innovation' A U.S. government official warned that the European Union's draft Space Act could 'stifle innovation,' joining industry voices that say the law's consolidated licensing, reporting and liability rules may harm investment, complicate cross-border cooperation and disrupt transatlantic space programmes and operations.

2025-11-18T21:27:01.790600-08:00

U.S. official warns EU draft Space Act could 'stifle innovation'

theglobeandmail.com

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Canada commits C$528.5M to help industry access European dual‑use (space & defence) programmes At SpaceBound 2025 Industry Minister Mélanie Joly announced a C$528.5 million multi‑year investment to deepen Canada’s industrial and scientific links with Europe by enabling Canadian firms to access European space and dual‑use defence programmes. The pledge is intended to expand commercial opportunities and program participation for domestic suppliers.

2025-11-18T20:25:05.589506-08:00

Canada commits C$528.5M to help industry access European dual‑use (space & defence) programmes

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