China Africa Commercial Space Space Policy & International Cooperation Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

SpaceNews.com • Philip Dackiw

US Africa space strategy at risk of ceding emerging market leadership to China

A commentary argues the Trump administration’s “America First in Africa” approach is insufficiently focused on space, a fast-growing sector where the US still holds decisive advantages—yet faces the risk of ceding Africa’s emerging space industry to China.

2026-06-22T06:09:38.481180-07:00

Satellite

Payload • Douglas Gorman

Exclusive: Northwood Unveils New Antenna, Expanded Network Capacity

By Payload: The new hardware comes amid Northwood’s rapid global expansion of its physical ground station footprint, and will allow the company to support more data downlinks over a wider range of frequencies.

2026-06-22T06:15:23.976014-07:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

Bloomberg • Brian W Smith, Gerson Freitas Jr.

SpaceX Kicks Off Debut US Dollar Investment-Grade Bond Offering

By Bloomberg: SpaceX is selling investment-grade bonds for the first time in what’s expected to be the start of a massive borrowing spree to fund the company’s AI ambitions following its record $75 billion IPO.

Also: ANI News Agency and newsable.asianetnews.com

2026-06-22T05:41:27.268307-07:00

Human Spaceflight & Space Stations Commercial Space Space Debris & Traffic Management

SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Astroscale raises funding to support growth strategy

By SpaceNews.com: Satellite servicing company Astroscale is working to transition from tech demos to a regular series of missions, bolstered by a recent capital infusion.

2026-06-22T05:26:54.035653-07:00

Space Exploration & Science Missions Human Spaceflight & Space Stations

European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

ESA Astronaut Tests European Spacesuit Prototype Aboard ISS

By European Spaceflight: ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot has tested a European spacesuit prototype aboard the ISS, while a second suit completed water survival trials in Marseille.

2026-06-22T04:24:13.960443-07:00

Satellite LEO Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space Space Debris & Traffic Management

Space.com • Mike Wall

Launch monster: SpaceX has lofted more satellites than everyone else in history, combined

By Space.com: SpaceX has now launched more satellites than the rest of humanity combined — and the gap will continue to widen over time.

2026-06-22T05:09:06.282451-07:00

Event Europe Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

PLD, Rocket Factory Augsburg, MaiaSpace: 3 European Launcher Challenge players update their inaugural flight plans

By Space Intel Report: PARIS — Three of the four startup launch service providers competing in the European Launcher Challenge (ELC) managed by the European Space Agency (ESA) — PLD Space, Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) and MaiaSpace provided updates on their development status.

2026-06-22T04:41:34.576116-07:00

Satellite ESA Moon Space Exploration & Science Missions

SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

ESA Selects NUVIEW's 'Moonraker' Mission for Lunar Terrain Mapping with LiDAR Technology

By SpaceWatch Global: ESA has selected NUVIEW GmbH's Moonraker mission for a Phase A study under its Small Missions for Exploration – Destination the Moon program.

2026-06-22T01:12:07.422292-07:00

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