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SpaceNews names finalists for 2026 Icon Awards

The annual SpaceNews Icon Awards shortlist recognizes individuals, organizations and missions for achievements shaping the space industry. The finalists are cited for excellence in innovation, exploration and sustainability; the announcement does not provide further details on nominees or award categories.

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2026-10-07T08:05:13.438663-07:00

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Via Satellite • Mark Holmes, Shaun Waterman Wednesday

CyberSat at 10: The 10 Defining Moments of CyberSat

By Via Satellite: Inside the events that have defined 10 years of CyberSat, from a hacking demo to critical threat disclosures.

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2026-10-07T09:07:26.677483-07:00

Europe Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Space Policy & International Cooperation

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Via Satellite • Lina Pohl

From Sovereign to Responsive: How International Partnerships and Launch Site Diversification Boost Responsive Space Capabilities

By Via Satellite: Today, Europe is on the move to establish a resilient ecosystem of sovereign launch capabilities on European territory and beyond, by working through partnerships.

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2026-10-07T09:15:29.176653-07:00

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Via Satellite • Helena Correia Mendonça

The EU Space Act: Building a Market or Adding a Burden?

By Via Satellite: The proposed EU Space Act could become one of the most important developments in Europe’s space economy. For the first time, it would establish EU-wide rules on the safety, resilience and environmental sustainability of many space activities.

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2026-10-07T09:15:30.988401-07:00

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Bloomberg • Bruce Einhorn

Musk Targets Delta in Airline Satellite Wi-Fi Fight

By Bloomberg: Delta is a holdout as US airlines race to deploy Starlink for in-flight Wi-Fi.

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2026-10-07T08:06:21.461796-07:00

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Via Satellite • Tereza Pultarova

Russia’s LEO Advances Put New Pressure on Europe to Bolster its Space Security

By Via Satellite: As Russia begins deploying its RASSVET LEO constellation, defense experts caution that Europe remains too reliant on the U.S.

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2026-10-07T09:08:44.640834-07:00

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Via Satellite • Mark Holmes

Germany’s Push to Boost its Space Defense Capabilities

By Via Satellite: Key stakeholders in Germany's space industry weigh in on Germany’s work to increase space capabilities to protect its Eastern flank.

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2026-10-07T09:08:41.268339-07:00

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Via Satellite • Mark Holmes

European Defense Now Takes Center Stage

By Via Satellite: Magazine European Defense Now Takes Center Stage By Mark Holmes Wednesday, October 7, 2026 I was at the first-ever UK Space Power event in mid-September and it struck me how elevated the conversations around space defense have become now.

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2026-10-07T09:15:28.371548-07:00

SpaceNews names finalists for 2026 Icon Awards

CyberSat at 10: The 10 Defining Moments of CyberSat

From Sovereign to Responsive: How International Partnerships and Launch Site Diversification Boost Responsive Space Capabilities

The EU Space Act: Building a Market or Adding a Burden?

Musk Targets Delta in Airline Satellite Wi-Fi Fight

Russia’s LEO Advances Put New Pressure on Europe to Bolster its Space Security

Germany’s Push to Boost its Space Defense Capabilities

European Defense Now Takes Center Stage

CyberSat at 10: The 10 Defining Moments of CyberSat

European Defense Now Takes Center Stage

From Sovereign to Responsive: How International Partnerships and Launch Site Diversification Boost Responsive Space Capabilities

The EU Space Act: Building a Market or Adding a Burden?

Russia’s LEO Advances Put New Pressure on Europe to Bolster its Space Security

Germany’s Push to Boost its Space Defense Capabilities

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