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SpaceWatch Global • Now What? Christophe Bosquillon

Scenario: A Democratic sweep in the 2026 midterms could reshape NASA, Space Force and Golden Dome priorities

Christophe Bosquillon examines what Democratic control of both chambers of Congress could mean for U.S. space and defense policy, including NASA, the Space Force and the Golden Dome missile-defense initiative. The analysis also considers potential implications for Europe.

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2026-11-06T01:34:55.589775-08:00

Satellite Commercial Space Space Defense & Militarization

Payload • Douglas Gorman, Victoria Woodburn

European Bodyguard Sats are Closer Thank You Think

By Payload: PAVE Space announced plans to launch a demo mission of its IBEX spacecraft—a highly maneuverable platform for commercial and defense payloads.

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2026-11-05T23:55:04.666892-08:00

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Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

SES Sees Aviation, Defense Momentum Drive Modest Q3 Revenue Growth

By Via Satellite: Growth in aviation and defense pushed SES’s Networks segment 6% revenue growth in the third quarter on a like-for-like (LFL) basis, as overall revenue grew by a modest 4.2% year-over-year.

Space Intel Report

SES: We've secured launches for 7 GEO satellites, 28 K2 MEO-orbit spacecraft and 18 MEOs for Europe's Iris2, all by 2030

Also: Seeking Alpha

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2026-11-05T13:05:21.459486-08:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

Reuters

(JA) Governor Says Large-Scale Drone Attack Hits Russia’s Ryazan, Causing Fire at Industrial Facility; Flames Seen Near Refinery Area

By Reuters: ロシアのリャザンで5日に撮影されたとされる映像には、遠方で炎が上がる様子が映っている。地元知事はＳＮＳで「大規模なドローン攻撃」があったと述べた。教会のドームと窓、道路の配置、建物が過去の映像・画像や衛星画像と一致し、撮影場所を確認した。正確な撮影日は確認できなかった。ただし、リャザン州のパベル・マルコフ知事は5日、テレグラムで、ドローンの破片が落下し、リャザン市内の工業施設で火災が発生したと述べた。マルコフ氏はその後、工業施設で発生した火災は延焼が食い止められたか、消し止められたと述べた。施設名は明らかにしていない。映像に映る炎は、リャザン製油所がある工業地区の方向から上がっているように見える。.

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2026-11-05T17:25:40.501365-08:00

Satellite Commercial Space

SpaceNews.com

CesiumAstro Secures $730 Million in Janus Henderson-Led Series D at a Valuation Above $4.5 Billion; Unveils Synchronicity Satellite Constellation Following Fully Successful Element-1 Mission

By SpaceNews.com: CesiumAstro Inc., a global leader in space and defense communications systems and satellites, today announced the closing of $730 million in Series D financing, valuing the company at more than $4.5 billion.

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2026-11-05T13:56:46.437466-08:00

Space Force North America Space Defense & Militarization

SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Democrat Jessica Killin ousts Republican in Colorado Springs’ military space hub

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2026-11-05T15:40:41.622504-08:00

Eurofighter Europe Military Aircraft Procurement Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Defense Deals Airbus BAE Systems

Breaking Defense • Tim Martin

UAV Development & Drone Programs Military Aircraft Procurement

The War Zone • Howard Altman

This Is The Army's New MALET Kit That Turns Mortars Into Drone-Dropped Weapons

By The War Zone: The clip-on kit is designed to give soldiers a convenient way to rapidly turn existing mortars into small bombs for drones.

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2026-11-05T11:28:31.286342-08:00

Scenario: A Democratic sweep in the 2026 midterms could reshape NASA, Space Force and Golden Dome priorities

European Bodyguard Sats are Closer Thank You Think

SES Sees Aviation, Defense Momentum Drive Modest Q3 Revenue Growth

SES: We've secured launches for 7 GEO satellites, 28 K2 MEO-orbit spacecraft and 18 MEOs for Europe's Iris2, all by 2030

(JA) Governor Says Large-Scale Drone Attack Hits Russia’s Ryazan, Causing Fire at Industrial Facility; Flames Seen Near Refinery Area

CesiumAstro Secures $730 Million in Janus Henderson-Led Series D at a Valuation Above $4.5 Billion; Unveils Synchronicity Satellite Constellation Following Fully Successful Element-1 Mission

Democrat Jessica Killin ousts Republican in Colorado Springs’ military space hub

Eurofighter eyes sales of 200 additional aircraft

Hensoldt Pegasus Top-Up Contract Likely Slipping Into 2027

Eurofighter Targets 200+ New Fighter Sales Despite Continued Export Setbacks Against F-35

This Is The Army's New MALET Kit That Turns Mortars Into Drone-Dropped Weapons

#SpaceWatchGL GRAY SPACE – Democrats Sweep Both U.S. Congressional Chambers. Space and Defence, Now What?

European Bodyguard Sats are Closer Thank You Think

(JA) Governor Says Large-Scale Drone Attack Hits Russia’s Ryazan, Causing Fire at Industrial Facility; Flames Seen Near Refinery Area

Democrat Jessica Killin ousts Republican in Colorado Springs’ military space hub

CesiumAstro Secures $730 Million in Janus Henderson-Led Series D at a Valuation Above $4.5 Billion; Unveils Synchronicity Satellite Constellation Following Fully Successful Element-1 Mission

DoD Must Embrace Autonomous On-Orbit Cyber Defense, DoD CIO Official Says

DoD Must Embrace Autonomous On-Orbit Cyber Defense, DoD CIO Official Says

US Air Force seeking new long-range glide bomb

The push to give dismounted forces direct access to LEO and MEO networks

Ukraine's Starshield contract with US expires next year, diplomat says

ArianeGroup and France’s DGA complete second SyLEx sounding-rocket flight, testing technology for M51.4

France qualifies Airbus U010 Aliaca VTOL drone for navy service

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