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Space.com • Mike Wall

India targets first successful geosynchronous Earth-imaging satellite launch

India plans to launch an Earth-imaging satellite toward geosynchronous orbit on Sept. 3, attempting a mission it has never successfully completed. The launch is scheduled for live coverage, offering a milestone for the country’s satellite capabilities and access to a strategically important orbital regime.

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2026-09-03T05:05:11.334639-07:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Space Exploration & Science Missions Commercial Space

Space.com • Leonard David

Rocket readiness delays first private mission to Venus

By Space.com: The first-ever private mission to Venus is still groundbound due to delays with its launch vehicle, Rocket Lab's Neutron. But team members remain bullish on the groundbreaking mission.

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2026-09-03T03:05:32.923100-07:00

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European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

ArcSpace to Demo On-Orbit Welding Tech in 2027

By European Spaceflight: French in-orbit manufacturing startup ArcSpace plans to demonstrate its welding technology aboard a host spacecraft in 2027.

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2026-09-02T23:20:21.252161-07:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Space Policy & International Cooperation NASA

SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

New NASA office to consolidate launch procurements

By SpaceNews.com: NASA is consolidating many of its launch programs into a single office that is considering block buys of launches.

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2026-09-02T16:45:44.473027-07:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation

NASA Spaceflight • Eleanor Day

Rocket Lab’s Neutron ‘Hungry Hippo’ Fairing Completes Testing

By NASA Spaceflight: With Rocket Lab targeting to launch its Neutron vehicle by the end of this year, the company is rapidly clearing milestones in the vehicle’s development.

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2026-09-02T14:20:29.358832-07:00

Moon Human Spaceflight & Space Stations NASA

Ars Technica • Eric Berger

Wary of Artemis IV timeline, NASA is changing lunar spacesuit design

By Ars Technica: Requirements are being adjusted to reflect near-term mission needs.".

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2026-09-02T12:50:05.218805-07:00

Satellite Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space Boeing

SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

2026-09-02T09:10:48.146926-07:00

Europe ESA Space Exploration & Science Missions

Space.com • Mike Wall

Europe-Japan BepiColombo mission begins long-awaited arrival phase at Mercury

By Space.com: The European-Japanese BepiColombo mission will begin its drawn-out Mercury arrival phase on Sept. 3, and you can watch the action live.

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2026-09-02T11:05:08.259333-07:00

India targets first successful geosynchronous Earth-imaging satellite launch

Rocket readiness delays first private mission to Venus

ArcSpace to Demo On-Orbit Welding Tech in 2027

New NASA office to consolidate launch procurements

Rocket Lab’s Neutron ‘Hungry Hippo’ Fairing Completes Testing

Wary of Artemis IV timeline, NASA is changing lunar spacesuit design

Boeing delivers final three O3b mPower satellites for SES

Boeing Delivers Final Three O3b mPOWER Satellites to SES, Completing Initial MEO Constellation

Boeing Delivers O3b mPOWER Satellites to SES

Europe-Japan BepiColombo mission begins long-awaited arrival phase at Mercury

Watch India launch its 1st geosynchronous Earth-imaging satellite today

Rocket readiness delays first private mission to Venus

ArcSpace to Demo On-Orbit Welding Tech in 2027

New NASA office to consolidate launch procurements

Rocket Lab’s Neutron ‘Hungry Hippo’ Fairing Completes Testing

Wary of Artemis IV timeline, NASA is changing lunar spacesuit design

French, German NewSpace groups to EU Commission: European launchers need firm demand forecast for investment

Sierra Space books national security customers for first Dream Chaser mission

York Space Systems Unveils New VLEO Sat Platform

Rocket Lab launches 11th Synspective satellite

PLD Space adds €108 million to Series C ahead of Miura 5 debut

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