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Satellite Europe Space Policy & International Cooperation

SpaceWatch Global • Gilles Rabin

Europe strengthens Iris² satellite constellation with new industrial partner and accelerated rollout

The European Commission and project partners have agreed key parameters for Europe’s future telecommunications satellite constellation, adding a new industrial participant and reinforcing Iris². The agreement also points to faster operationalization as Europe reassesses its space leadership and strategic position in satellite manufacturing.

3 Sources

2026-08-11T01:20:27.782043-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Proteus Space

Proteus Space Names Maj. Gen. Kim Crider (USAF, Ret.) to Board of Directors

By SpaceNews.com: LOS ANGELES, August 11th, 2026. Proteus Space, an AI-native aerospace company delivering rapid, end-to-end access to space, today announced that retired U.S.

1 Source

2026-08-11T03:20:43.785720-07:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

NASA Spaceflight • Bastiaan Vellekoop, Chris Bergin

Starbase Production lining up future vehicles

By NASA Spaceflight: At SpaceX’s Starbase production site, teams are progressing multiple Starship vehicles through the Production Site facilities, preparing them for upcoming cryogenic testing and beyond while expanding capacity for higher flight rates.

1 Source

2026-08-11T03:20:02.204106-07:00

Event Europe Space Exploration & Science Missions Human Spaceflight & Space Stations

SpaceWatch Global • James Hydzik

COSPAR 2026 Ends, Pascale Ehrenfreund Re-elected President

By SpaceWatch Global: COSPAR re-elects Dr. Pascale Ehrenfreund as president as its 2026 Florence assembly draws 3,000 attendees. Highlights from planetary science to human spaceflight.

1 Source

2026-08-11T04:11:58.421724-07:00

Leadership Europe

European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

Italy Appoints Career Diplomat as Space Agency Extraordinary Commissioner

By European Spaceflight: Career diplomat Mario Cospito has been appointed as the extraordinary commissioner of the Italian Space Agency.

1 Source

2026-08-11T02:05:34.104836-07:00

Satellite Africa

SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Rwanda is Partnering with Planet for a Pioneering National Satellite Data Program in Africa

By SpaceWatch Global: Rwanda has launched a new national program in partnership with Planet Labs to provide Planet’s data to governmental agencies, among others.

1 Source

2026-08-11T02:28:05.771619-07:00

Satellite Europe Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

defence-industry.eu • Martin Chomsky

Rocket Lab establishes German subsidiary to target sovereign European satellite manufacturing and Electron and Neutron launch demand

By defence-industry.eu: Rocket Lab has established Rocket Lab Germany GmbH, expanding its European presence as the company targets growing demand for sovereign satellite manufacturing and launch capacity.

SpaceWatch Global

Rocket Lab Establishes Rocket Lab Germany to Deliver Sovereign Space and Launch Capabilities to Europe

SpaceNews.com

First Neutron launch may slip to 2027

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8 Sources

2026-08-10T16:20:44.583163-07:00

Satellite Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space Asia-Pacific (APAC)

Associated Press • Aniruddha Ghosal

2026-08-10T22:35:10.656050-07:00

Europe strengthens Iris² satellite constellation with new industrial partner and accelerated rollout

Proteus Space Names Maj. Gen. Kim Crider (USAF, Ret.) to Board of Directors

Starbase Production lining up future vehicles

COSPAR 2026 Ends, Pascale Ehrenfreund Re-elected President

Italy Appoints Career Diplomat as Space Agency Extraordinary Commissioner

Rwanda is Partnering with Planet for a Pioneering National Satellite Data Program in Africa

Rocket Lab establishes German subsidiary to target sovereign European satellite manufacturing and Electron and Neutron launch demand

Rocket Lab Establishes Rocket Lab Germany to Deliver Sovereign Space and Launch Capabilities to Europe

First Neutron launch may slip to 2027

Vietnam’s VinSpace signs deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to launch its first satellites in 2027

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VinSpace Partners with SpaceX for Upcoming Satellite Launch in 2027

#SpaceWatchGL Opinion: Europe's Space Leadership Enters an Uncertain Autumn

Proteus Space Names Maj. Gen. Kim Crider (USAF, Ret.) to Board of Directors

COSPAR 2026 Ends, Pascale Ehrenfreund Re-elected President

Starbase Production lining up future vehicles

Rwanda is Partnering with Planet for a Pioneering National Satellite Data Program in Africa

Italy Appoints Career Diplomat as Space Agency Extraordinary Commissioner

Kepler books Neutron for 2028 optical relay launch

Rocket Lab sees waning chances of Neutron rocket debut this year

MDA Space Reports Another Quarter of Double-Digit Growth, Expands International Strategy

Launch Preview: Chinese failure opens busy international launch salvo

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NASA details Artemis progress across commercial lunar landers, surface habitats and SLS/Orion hardware

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SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites from California as West Coast cadence accelerates

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