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Space Intel Report • Peter B de Selding

Germany to fast‑track sovereign broadband satcom constellation, pledges interoperability with allied networks

Germany will rapidly accelerate development of a national broadband satellite constellation and ensure interoperability with allied networks, German military officials told European counterparts. The move signals Berlin’s push for sovereign milsatcom capacity while enabling integration with NATO and European partner architectures.

2026-01-29T00:00:31.200964-08:00
China   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation  
Reuters • Laurie CHEN

China plans space‑based AI data centres, challenging Musk's SpaceX ambitions

By Reuters: China plans to launch space‑based artificial intelligence data centres over the next five years, state media reported on Thursday, a challenge to Elon Musk’s plan to deploy SpaceX data centres to the heavens.

2026-01-28T22:01:22.894688-08:00
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Breaking Defense • Theresa Hitchens

SPACECOM unveils 'Apollo Maneuvers' on-orbit warfighting exercise, cites Army and Marines as models

By Breaking Defense: Gen. Stephen Whiting, commander of US Space Command, today revealed his "Apollo Maneuvers" exercise concept involving satellite movements, responsive launch and "spectrum maneuvering.".

2026-01-28T11:38:52.503940-08:00