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China Space Defense & Militarization Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

Reuters • Cassell Bryan-Low, Eduardo Baptista, Joey Roulette

Beijing and Washington prepare for military conflict extending into space

China and the United States are equipping themselves for a potential new domain of conflict, developing hunter satellites and orbital weapons as military space operations rapidly evolve. The preparations signal that counterspace capabilities are becoming central to strategic competition between the two powers.

Also: Economic Times

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2026-09-02T03:20:19.764212-07:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

HyImpulse Extends Series A Funding Round by €50 Million

By European Spaceflight: HyImpulse has added more than €50 million to its Series A funding round as it prepares for upcoming flights of its SR75 and SL1 rockets.

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2026-09-02T03:36:17.348674-07:00

Satellite LEO Commercial Space

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Ars Technica • Stephen Clark

Is Russia's rival to Starlink failing? Here's what we know.

By Ars Technica: At least three of the first 32 Rassvet satellites likely suffered outright failures, and more may be in trouble.

Also: Business Insider

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2026-09-02T04:20:06.802773-07:00

Space Force Supply Chain Space Defense & Militarization Workforce & Skills Development Defense Policy

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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

New study urges Space Force to build industrial surge capacity

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — Shortages of engineers and skilled manufacturing workers could hinder U.S. efforts to restore military space capabilities after heavy wartime losses, according to a Space Force-sponsored study that urges the service to treat industrial workforce capacity as a defense readiness issue.

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2026-09-02T04:30:43.123403-07:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space Space Debris & Traffic Management

SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Isar Aerospace to Launch Astroscale Japan's 'ADRAS-J2' Debris Removal Mission

By SpaceWatch Global: Isar Aerospace will launch the ADRAS-J2 aboard its Spectrum launch vehicle after signing a launch service agreement with Astroscale Japan Inc.

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2026-09-02T01:21:19.801625-07:00

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

NASA Spaceflight • Ryan Weber

Launch Site and Facility Progress ahead of East Coast Starship debut

By NASA Spaceflight: As SpaceX prepares to launch Starship Flight 14 in the coming weeks, work in Florida is expanding the Starship program so the company can fly from LC-39A and, eventually, SLC-37.

Also: Spaceflight Now and spaceupclose.com

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2026-09-01T11:20:40.395001-07:00

Satellite Europe ESA

SpaceNews.com • Jarosław Adamowski

Creotech secures ESA satellite deal for Poland’s first 'mission-as-a-service' project

By SpaceNews.com: RSAW, Poland — Polish space technology company Creotech Instruments has signed a 13.9 million euro ($16 million) contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) for the comprehensive implementation of the SAWA 2nd Space Weather nanosat mission.

Also: Economic Times

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2026-09-01T12:45:39.720271-07:00

Commercial Space

Bloomberg • Isolde MacDonogh

Seraphim Launches New ETF to Target Pure-Play Space Investors

By Bloomberg: Investors are being offered a new way to bet on space via a fund that focuses exclusively on a sector thrust into the limelight by the IPO of Elon Musk’s SpaceX.

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2026-09-01T16:35:41.916522-07:00

Beijing and Washington prepare for military conflict extending into space

HyImpulse Extends Series A Funding Round by €50 Million

Is Russia's rival to Starlink failing? Here's what we know.

New study urges Space Force to build industrial surge capacity

Isar Aerospace to Launch Astroscale Japan's 'ADRAS-J2' Debris Removal Mission

Launch Site and Facility Progress ahead of East Coast Starship debut

Creotech secures ESA satellite deal for Poland’s first 'mission-as-a-service' project

Seraphim Launches New ETF to Target Pure-Play Space Investors

New study urges Space Force to build industrial surge capacity

Is Russia's rival to Starlink failing? Here's what we know.

HyImpulse Extends Series A Funding Round by €50 Million

US, China arm for space warfare: hunter satellites and orbital weapons

Isar Aerospace to Launch Astroscale Japan's 'ADRAS-J2' Debris Removal Mission

Seraphim Launches New ETF to Target Pure-Play Space Investors

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