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NASA Spaceflight • Justin Davenport

International launch slate spans Isar’s Spectrum, ISRO Earth-observation mission and SpaceX Starlink

Six missions are scheduled across launch sites in Norway, India, New Zealand and the United States from Aug. 31 to Sept. 6. Isar Aerospace is targeting the second flight of its Spectrum rocket, while ISRO pursues an Earth-observation launch and SpaceX continues Starlink missions from Vandenberg.

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2026-08-31T14:05:36.797763-07:00

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Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

NorthStar to Lead ESA Consortium on Uncontrolled Reentry

By Via Satellite: The European Space Agency (ESA) has selected NorthStar Earth & Space to lead a study on uncontrolled atmospheric re-entry. NorthStar’s European.

SpaceNews.com

OHB wins contract to build IRIS² medium Earth orbit satellites

SpaceWatch Africa

Thales Alenia Space to Develop PRISMA Second-Generation Earth-Observation Satellite for Italy

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2026-08-31T12:35:48.010684-07:00

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AeroTime • Stephen Pope

Trump launches plan to create US Space Academy led by NASA

By AeroTime: US President Donald Trump has launched a plan for a NASA-led Space Academy to train astronauts, engineers, scientists and military personnel.

Also: SpaceNews.com and armedforces.press

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2026-08-31T12:20:06.969566-07:00

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politico.eu • Antoaneta Roussi, Gabriel Gavin, Jacopo Barigazzi

Von der Leyen set to deliver major speech on Europe’s space policy

By politico.eu: The speech is the first ever by the Commission president dedicated solely to space policy at a moment of heightened security concern over satellites.

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2026-08-31T10:31:36.762300-07:00

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Space.com • Mike Wall

What's next for Roman Space Telescope? Here's how NASA's flagship observatory will open up the universe

By Space.com: NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has left Earth, but it'll be a while before it starts its highly anticipated science mission. Here are the next steps for the observatory.

Also: breezyscroll.com and interestingengineering.com

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2026-08-31T09:05:16.789196-07:00

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Runway Girl • Mary Kirby

Airline passengers to benefit as ViaSat-3 F3 satellite enters service

By Runway Girl: Viasat’s new ViaSat-3 F3 satellite has entered service, making capacity available in Asia-Pacific, including for Delta and Qantas.

Also: Via Satellite and defensetalks.com

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2026-08-31T07:20:24.736269-07:00

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Space Intel Report

The Space Sector Is Entering a New Phase. Its Leaders Are Meeting in Paris.

By Space Intel Report: From consolidation and shifting business models to sovereign space capabilities and a more demanding investment environment, the forces reshaping the global space sector are increasingly interconnected.

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2026-08-31T06:13:10.506595-07:00

Satellite Europe Commercial Space Space Policy & International Cooperation

Reuters • Maria Rugamer

2026-08-31T00:20:07.284261-07:00

International launch slate spans Isar’s Spectrum, ISRO Earth-observation mission and SpaceX Starlink

NorthStar to Lead ESA Consortium on Uncontrolled Reentry

OHB wins contract to build IRIS² medium Earth orbit satellites

Thales Alenia Space to Develop PRISMA Second-Generation Earth-Observation Satellite for Italy

Trump launches plan to create US Space Academy led by NASA

Von der Leyen set to deliver major speech on Europe’s space policy

What's next for Roman Space Telescope? Here's how NASA's flagship observatory will open up the universe

Airline passengers to benefit as ViaSat-3 F3 satellite enters service

The Space Sector Is Entering a New Phase. Its Leaders Are Meeting in Paris.

Germany's OHB sees further IRIS² orders as Europe bolsters satellite network

SES Awards OHB €1 billion for IRIS2 MEO Satellites

SES and OHB Sign €1.16 Billion Contract for 18 Satellites for Europe’s Iris2 Constellation

Launch Preview: Array of international launches planned this week

NorthStar to Lead ESA Consortium on Uncontrolled Reentry

Trump launches plan to create US Space Academy led by NASA

Von der Leyen set to deliver major speech on Europe’s space policy

What's next for Roman Space Telescope? Here's how NASA's flagship observatory will open up the universe

Airline passengers to benefit as ViaSat-3 F3 satellite enters service

Diffraqtion raises funding for quantum imaging technology

Trump Signs Executive Order Establishing a U.S. Space Academy

China Demonstrates Earth-Moon Laser Communication Link as Lunar Ambitions Expand

#SpaceWatchGL Opinion - Washington Is Building a Space Academy. Eight Weeks Ago, Europe Liquidated One.

NASA launches $4.3 billion Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope to study dark energy, dark matter and exoplanets

ESA commits €543.6 million to three startups in first European Launcher Challenge contracts

SpaceX test-fires all 33 Super Heavy engines ahead of Starship’s first orbital attempt

Airbus considers sale of U.S. small-satellite business as next-generation OneWeb production moves to France

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