Satellite   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization  
SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Vyoma’s Flamingo-1 space-based surveillance telescope completes in-orbit commissioning, moving to routine operations

Germany-based Vyoma says its Flamingo-1 space-based surveillance telescope has successfully completed in-space commissioning and is set to begin routine operations. The milestone advances the company’s space domain awareness capability with a dedicated sensing platform transitioning from checkout to sustained service.

2026-06-24T01:11:53.931467-07:00
Event   Satellite   Europe   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Defense Policy  
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SpaceWatch Global • Guest Author

#SpaceWatchGL Opinion: ILA 2026 - German Leadership Steps Up

By SpaceWatch Global: At ILA Berlin 2026, Germany showcased growing influence across space, defence, and industry. Is the centre of gravity in European space beginning to shift?.

2026-06-24T01:11:52.947931-07:00
Africa   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Policy & Regulation  
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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

UNOOSA Announces Space Law Advisory Mission in Kenya Later this Year, In Partnership with the Italian Space Agency

By SpaceWatch Global: UNOOSA and the Italian Space Agency are partnering to bring critical space law expertise to Africa later this November, as part of the Office's commitments to UN Member states in developing, implementing, and updating their national frameworks.

2026-06-24T01:11:53.539600-07:00
China   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space  
NASA Spaceflight • Eleanor Day

Launch Preview: Pegasus XL to launch amongst Falcon 9 and Chinese missions

By NASA Spaceflight: This week’s launch manifest includes six orbital launches worldwide, including the first Pegasus XL launch since 2021. SpaceX dominates the schedule with three Starlink missions, the Starfall demonstration mission, and the SXM-11 mission — all of which are to fly on Falcon 9.

2026-06-23T15:56:16.748582-07:00
AI   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space  
Bloomberg • Brian W Smith, Caleb Mutua, Davide Barbuscia

SpaceX Draws $89 Billion Demand for Debut High-Grade Bond Sale

By Bloomberg: SpaceX’s $25 Billion Sale Meets Skeptical Eyes of Debt Investors.

Also: Seeking Alpha, Financial Times and 10 more
2026-06-23T09:41:09.491128-07:00
Supply Chain   North America   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   NASA  
Payload • Jacqueline Feldscher

NASA Watchdog: Launch Infrastructure Nearing Capacity

By Payload: NASA’s launch facilities will likely reach capacity by the end of the decade as the number of commercial launches continues to skyrocket, according to a report from the space agency’s inspector general released Monday.

Also: SpaceNews.com, SpaceQ and jonathanserrie.substack.com
2026-06-23T10:40:51.132030-07:00
Satellite   Europe   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Policy & Regulation  
Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Starlink to EU Commission: The US respects ITU priority filings on mobile satellite spectrum. You should, too

By Space Intel Report: BRUSSELS — SpaceX Starlink asked European regulators to justify their planned allocation of S-band mobile satellite spectrum given SpaceX’s pending $20-billion purchase of EchoStar’s S-band portfolio, which has global priority at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

2026-06-23T11:40:31.240577-07:00