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SpaceNews.com • Andrew Parsonson

EU sanctions Roscosmos subsidiary chief developing radar satellites for Russia’s military

The European Union has sanctioned the head of a Roscosmos subsidiary involved in developing a synthetic aperture radar satellite system for the Russian military. The action expands pressure on Russia’s space industry and targets leadership linked to military space capabilities.

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2026-08-17T14:35:34.306804-07:00

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Universe Today • Matthew Williams

NASA's SkyFall Mars Helicopters Will Feature a Revolutionary Antenna Design

By Universe Today: Engineers developed a unique fabric-based design for a ground-penetrating radar that will be a key instrument on NASA’s SkyFall Mars helicopters. The hardware will enable the SkyFall mission’s trio of planetary rotorcraft to use ground-penetrating radar to study the Martian subsurface.

Also: NASA and satnews.com

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2026-08-17T14:06:14.972512-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

HEO to use Planet satellites for non-Earth imaging

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — HEO, the Australian company that uses Earth observation satellites to take images of other spacecraft, has signed an agreement with Planet to access that company’s satellites.

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2026-08-17T15:10:41.392423-07:00

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Via Satellite • Mark Holmes

Katalyst Space Wins U.S. Defense Innovation Unit Contract

By Via Satellite: Katalyst Space has won a major new contract from the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) as the U.S. Government looks to tap into the latest deorbiting technologies.

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2026-08-17T13:06:10.304713-07:00

China Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation

Space.com • Josh Dinner

China bounces back from Long March rocket explosion with back-to-back launches (video)

By Space.com: China's space program has returned to flight after an Aug. 10 Long March 7A rocket explosion, launching both a Long March 12 and a Long March 2C rocket on Sunday (Aug.

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2026-08-17T13:05:12.673746-07:00

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Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Telesat, facing December $1.7B debt payment and bondholder lawsuits, says it’s pursuing good-faith negotiations

By Space Intel Report: TUPPER LAKE, NY — Satellite fleet operator Telesat reiterated its intent to pursue negotiations with bondholders who have filed suit to force the company to reverse a 2025 transfer of funds from Telesat to its dedicated Telesat LEO subsidiary.

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2026-08-17T12:20:28.531790-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

ULA names Peller as new CEO

By SpaceNews.com: United Launch Alliance has named Mark Peller, a longtime manager and executive at the company, as its new chief executive.

Also: newsroom.ulalaunch.com, Seeking Alpha and orlandosentinel.com

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2026-08-17T09:55:41.148732-07:00

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Payload • Victoria Woodburn

DIU, SDA Select Winners for Deorbit-as-a-Service Designs

By Payload: The SDA and DIU selected three companies to develop designs for scalable satellite capabilities including rendezvous, capture, and deorbit.

Also: marketforecast.com

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2026-08-17T06:05:02.557370-07:00

EU sanctions Roscosmos subsidiary chief developing radar satellites for Russia’s military

NASA's SkyFall Mars Helicopters Will Feature a Revolutionary Antenna Design

HEO to use Planet satellites for non-Earth imaging

Katalyst Space Wins U.S. Defense Innovation Unit Contract

China bounces back from Long March rocket explosion with back-to-back launches (video)

Telesat, facing December $1.7B debt payment and bondholder lawsuits, says it’s pursuing good-faith negotiations

ULA names Peller as new CEO

DIU, SDA Select Winners for Deorbit-as-a-Service Designs

HEO to use Planet satellites for non-Earth imaging

New EU sanctions target leaders of Russia’s space industry

NASA's SkyFall Mars Helicopters Will Feature a Revolutionary Antenna Design

Katalyst Space Wins U.S. Defense Innovation Unit Contract

China bounces back from Long March rocket explosion with back-to-back launches (video)

Telesat, facing December $1.7B debt payment and bondholder lawsuits, says it’s pursuing good-faith negotiations

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