Satellite   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

China launches PRSC-EO3, Pakistan’s indigenous-built Earth-observation satellite, into orbit via Long March

China has put Pakistan’s PRSC-EO3 opto-electronic Earth-observation satellite into orbit, strengthening Pakistan’s Earth-observation (EO) capability. The mission is positioned as a step toward Pakistan’s national technological self-reliance through an indigenously built spacecraft launched on China’s space infrastructure.

2026-04-29T04:06:28.736107-07:00
Satellite   Space Force   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Defense Budgets & Spending   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Policy & Regulation  
SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Pentagon budget affirms Space Force role tracking moving targets from orbit

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — The Pentagon’s fiscal 2027 budget request is the clearest signal yet that the U.S. Space Force is moving into a new role: tracking moving targets from orbit, a mission long handled by specialized aircraft.

2026-04-28T13:23:42.142183-07:00
Event   Satellite   Europe   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space  
Via Satellite • Mark Holmes

MaiaSpace CEO Says “Start Later, Run Faster” as Launcher Works Toward First Mission

By Via Satellite: MaiaSpace is looking to buck industry trends and bring a new rocket to market for European launch services. At the start of the year, it won a multi-launch contract with Eutelsat OneWeb in a vote of confidence for the company.

2026-04-28T13:39:06.853427-07:00
Satellite   Europe   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space  
Via Satellite • Mark Holmes

MaiaSpace CEO Says “Start Later, Run Faster” as Launcher Works Toward First Mission

By Via Satellite: MaiaSpace is looking to buck industry trends and bring a new rocket to market for European launch services. At the start of the year, it won a multi-launch contract with Eutelsat OneWeb in a vote of confidence for the company.

2026-04-28T13:23:35.894238-07:00
Satellite   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
Via Satellite • Mark Holmes

ST Engineering Signs Singapore Public Safety Deal with HTX

By Via Satellite: ST Engineering plans to use its expertise in Earth Observation satellites, geospatial services, and digital technologies to jointly develop space-based capabilities for public safety in Singapore with HTX.

2026-04-28T13:57:12.271471-07:00