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Via Satellite • Jeffrey Hill

NOAA awards Muon Space, Weather Stream and Spire contracts for TMATE weather-satellite instruments

NOAA has selected Muon Space, Orbital Micro Systems—doing business as Weather Stream—and Spire Global to develop weather satellite instruments for the Temperature and Moisture Advanced Technology Evolution project, advancing a multi-company effort to strengthen future temperature and moisture measurement capabilities.

2026-08-26T11:33:36.053803-07:00
Satellite   North America   Defense Budgets & Spending   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization  
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SpaceNews.com • Wesley Wark

The Lightspeed gamble and Canadian sovereignty

By SpaceNews.com: The Canadian government is moving rapidly to create sovereign defense capabilities in space. It has just thrown a big financial lifeline to Telesat Canada to help ensure the success of its projected “Lightspeed” telecommunications satellite constellation.

2026-08-26T09:10:48.997568-07:00
Satellite   Space Defense & Militarization   Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)  
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SpaceNews.com • Debra Werner

Panel warns of growing threats to smallsat constellations

By SpaceNews.com: SALT LAKE CITY – Small satellites face growing threats because potential adversaries recognize their expanding role in providing communication, Earth-observation and navigation services, a panel of satellite and cybersecurity experts said at the 2026 Small Satellite Conference.

2026-08-26T08:50:49.573516-07:00
Satellite   Aircraft Finance & Leasing   Commercial Space  
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Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

GomSpace reports stronger Q2 results while managing risk from unpaid constellation customer

By Space Intel Report: TUPPER LAKE, NY — Small-satellite manufacturer GomSpace reported increased revenue and EBITDA for the three months ending June 30 and an increased cash balance and said it took additional steps to minimize risk from a large constellation customer that has not paid its bills.

2026-08-26T09:37:00.598666-07:00
China   Satellite   Moon   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Commercial Space  
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SpaceNews.com • Andrew Jones

Long March 6C launches 7 satellites, Chang’e-7 rocket rolled back to assembly building

By SpaceNews.com: INKI — China sent seven satellites into orbit Monday, while the Long March 5 rocket to launch Chang’e-7 has been rolled back and faces a year delay.

2026-08-26T06:50:59.186621-07:00
Satellite   Commercial Space  
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SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

Miratlas seeks funds to expand optical ground station mapping technology

By SpaceNews.com: — As space-to-ground laser communications move from demos to commercial reality, French startup Miratlas is seeking investors to expand atmospheric-monitoring technology that helps operators find the best sites for their weather-sensitive optical ground stations.

2026-08-26T08:00:48.047334-07:00