Event   Satellite   Europe   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Reflex Aerospace and Rafael launch co-development of VHR²C very-high-resolution, high-revisit satellite constellation

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Reflex Aerospace announced a strategic co-development partnership at ILA Berlin 2026 to develop a new class of Very High Resolution and Very High Revisit constellation (VHR²C). The effort is positioned around “space intelligent solutions” aimed at enhancing space-based ISR tasking and imagery responsiveness.

2026-06-12T01:02:59.873941-07:00
Event   Satellite   ESA   Space Exploration & Science Missions  
SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

ILA 2026 – Marco Esposito on the Apophis Mission, Going European, and Cameras That Save Lives

By SpaceWatch Global: cosine has just signed a contract to deliver a hyperspectral camera for ESA's RAMSES mission - the rendezvous with asteroid Apophis as it makes its exceptionally close pass by Earth in 2029, a genuinely once-in-a-generation event.

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2026-06-12T01:12:57.430930-07:00
Satellite   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation  
SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

EU Partners Member States to Strengthen Europe’s Role in the Orbital Economy with ISOS Pilot Mission

By SpaceWatch Global: The EU has signed a declaration together with partner countries in support of the In-Space Operations and Services (ISOS) pilot mission.

Also: marketforecast.com and marketforecast.com
2026-06-12T01:03:00.371331-07:00
Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Space Debris & Traffic Management   Policy & Regulation   Sustainability & Climate Initiatives  
SpaceWatch Global • Guest Author

#SpaceWatchGL Analysis: Legal Frameworks for In-Orbit Solar Farms, Data Centers, and Kessler Syndrome Risk

By SpaceWatch Global: Can space-based solar farms and orbital data centres increase Kessler Syndrome risks? Examining legal gaps, due regard and space sustainability.

2026-06-12T01:12:57.665062-07:00
Satellite   AI   LEO   Aircraft Finance & Leasing   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation  
CNBC • Lora Kolodny

SpaceX is way ahead of competitors with Starlink, but growth is harder heading into IPO

By CNBC: Heading into its IPO, SpaceX's only profitable business is Starlink. But there are red flags for investors. Average revenue per user is down, just as the company is trying to move into more cities and suburbs, where it will face steeper competition from terrestrial broadband providers.

Also: Seeking Alpha, Yahoo Finance and Seeking Alpha
2026-06-11T14:27:13.406147-07:00
M&A   Orders   Commercial Space  
CNBC • Leslie Picker, Yun Li

SpaceX cuts retail IPO allocation to low 20% range, source says

By CNBC: The Elon Musk-led company plans to direct a percentage in the low 20s of the offering to retail buyers, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Also: Seeking Alpha and Seeking Alpha
2026-06-11T12:42:54.404689-07:00