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SpaceNews.com • Wesley Wark

Canada backs Telesat’s Lightspeed constellation in push for sovereign space defense

The Canadian government is providing a major financial lifeline to Telesat Canada to support its planned Lightspeed telecommunications satellite constellation. The move underscores Ottawa’s effort to build sovereign space capabilities and strengthen the project’s prospects amid rising defense and strategic reliance on space-based connectivity.

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2026-08-26T09:10:48.997568-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Blue Canyon Technologies

RTX’s Blue Canyon Technologies introduces new spacecraft mission enabler

By SpaceNews.com: LAFAYETTE, Colo. (August 26, 2026) — Small satellite manufacturer and mission services provider Blue Canyon Technologies, part of RTX’s (NYSE: RTX) Raytheon business, has unveiled its latest spacecraft subsystem, the FleXbus.

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2026-08-26T09:45:41.587919-07:00

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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.

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2026-08-26T08:50:49.573516-07:00

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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.

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2026-08-26T09:37:00.598666-07:00

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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.

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China Calls Off Chang’e-7 Mission in Lunar Setback

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Sarmony to launch SAR demonstration satellite on Kairos

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2026-08-26T06:50:59.186621-07:00

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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.

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

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SpaceNews.com • Kelevitch

Shutter control worked. That should worry the imagery industry more than anyone.

By SpaceNews.com: On May 6, the Washington Post published the most complete public account of what Iran’s missiles had done to American bases in the Gulf.

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2026-08-26T06:15:41.322257-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

Simera Sense Supplies 10 Hyperspectral Imagers to Loft Orbital, Expands Smallsat Imaging Portfolio

By SpaceNews.com: Simera Sense has supplied 10 hyperspectral imagers to U.S. satellite services provider Loft Orbital over the past year, the Belgian manufacturer disclosed Aug.

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2026-08-26T05:06:25.868288-07:00

Canada backs Telesat’s Lightspeed constellation in push for sovereign space defense

RTX’s Blue Canyon Technologies introduces new spacecraft mission enabler

Panel warns of growing threats to smallsat constellations

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

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

China Calls Off Chang’e-7 Mission in Lunar Setback

Sarmony to launch SAR demonstration satellite on Kairos

Miratlas seeks funds to expand optical ground station mapping technology

Shutter control worked. That should worry the imagery industry more than anyone.

Simera Sense Supplies 10 Hyperspectral Imagers to Loft Orbital, Expands Smallsat Imaging Portfolio

RTX’s Blue Canyon Technologies introduces new spacecraft mission enabler

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

The Lightspeed gamble and Canadian sovereignty

Panel warns of growing threats to smallsat constellations

Miratlas seeks funds to expand optical ground station mapping technology

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

China Launches Seven Satellites as Commercial Space Sector Expands its Capabilities

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SpaceX plans $100 billion Louisiana Starbase with 10 Starship launch pads and capacity for thousands of annual flights

Small-satellite market moves toward larger, more capable platforms and space-based sensing

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