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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Airbus to Build SpainSat NG-III as Spain Replaces Lost Secure Communications Satellite

Hisdesat has contracted Airbus to build SpainSat NG-III, replacing SpainSat NG-II and completing Spain’s secure communications architecture. The award underscores continued European investment in sovereign satellite communications infrastructure and follows broader regional activity around secure connectivity networks.

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2026-09-17T01:55:58.031900-07:00

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Reuters • Will Dunham

NASA says new Roman telescope's lifespan could more than double, to 22 years

By Reuters: Even before the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has reached its planned orbital position, NASA says its newest flagship observatory's potential operational lifespan may reach 22 years — more ‌than double the length previously announced.

Also: CNA

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2026-09-17T03:20:13.529549-07:00

Europe ESA Commercial Space Space Policy & International Cooperation Policy & Regulation

SpaceWatch Global • Niels Buus

#SpaceWatchGL Opinion: Europe Doesn't Need More Projects. It Needs a Market.

By SpaceWatch Global: Europe excels at funding space projects, but globally competitive companies need durable markets built on standards, procurement and strategic continuity.

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2026-09-17T01:21:47.768763-07:00

Satellite Commercial Space

SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Vantor taps EnduroSat, CACI for 24-satellite Earth imaging constellation

By SpaceNews.com: GTON — Vantor has selected EnduroSat and CACI International to build a planned 24-satellite Earth imaging constellation designed to revisit locations as frequently as every 15 minutes, the company said Sept.

European Spaceflight

EnduroSat’s $205 Million Funding Round Pushes European NewSpace Investment Above €1 Billion in September

Also: Via Satellite

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2026-09-16T23:10:40.909680-07:00

Moon Space Exploration & Science Missions NASA

Associated Press • Marcia Dunn

NASA spacecraft discovers a huge new crater on the moon

By Associated Press: Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.

science.nasa.gov

NASA’s Moon Orbiter Spots New, ‘Once-in-Century’ Moon Crater

Economic Times

NASA discovers Colosseum-sized Moon crater from once-in-132-year impact

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2026-09-16T14:06:14.464138-07:00

Space Force ULA Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Space Policy & International Cooperation

SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Space Force to review Vulcan commercial flights before clearing military missions

By SpaceNews.com: NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — United Launch Alliance is preparing to return its Vulcan rocket to flight with an Amazon Leo mission, but the Space Force will require a separate review before allowing the rocket to resume national security launches, a senior service acquisition official said Sept.

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2026-09-16T14:25:45.757061-07:00

Satellite Supply Chain Europe North America Commercial Space

SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

EnduroSat raises $205 million to accelerate satellite production in US and Europe

By SpaceNews.com: EnduroSat has raised $205 million to ramp up satellite production in Europe and the United States as demand grows for its “constellation-as-a-service” model, the Bulgarian manufacturer announced Sept.

Also: Via Satellite

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2026-09-16T12:51:19.317961-07:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

Space.com • Mike Wall

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket-landing team gets 1st-ever Neil Armstrong Space Prize

By Space.com: The SpaceX Falcon 9 Booster Landing Team received the first-ever Neil Armstrong Space Prize during a ceremony in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday night (Sept.

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2026-09-16T13:05:06.130555-07:00

Airbus to Build SpainSat NG-III as Spain Replaces Lost Secure Communications Satellite

NASA says new Roman telescope's lifespan could more than double, to 22 years

#SpaceWatchGL Opinion: Europe Doesn't Need More Projects. It Needs a Market.

Vantor taps EnduroSat, CACI for 24-satellite Earth imaging constellation

EnduroSat’s $205 Million Funding Round Pushes European NewSpace Investment Above €1 Billion in September

NASA spacecraft discovers a huge new crater on the moon

NASA’s Moon Orbiter Spots New, ‘Once-in-Century’ Moon Crater

NASA discovers Colosseum-sized Moon crater from once-in-132-year impact

Space Force to review Vulcan commercial flights before clearing military missions

EnduroSat raises $205 million to accelerate satellite production in US and Europe

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket-landing team gets 1st-ever Neil Armstrong Space Prize

NASA says new Roman telescope's lifespan could more than double, to 22 years

Airbus to Build SpainSat NG-III as Spain Replaces Lost Communications Satellite

#SpaceWatchGL Opinion: Europe Doesn't Need More Projects. It Needs a Market.

Vantor taps EnduroSat, CACI for 24-satellite Earth imaging constellation

Space Force to review Vulcan commercial flights before clearing military missions

NASA spacecraft discovers a huge new crater on the moon

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