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Cyprus becomes Associate Member of the European Space Agency

The Republic of Cyprus became an Associate Member of the European Space Agency on 17 March 2026 after the Association Agreement it signed on 23 October 2025 entered into force. The accession formalises Cyprus’s institutional relationship with ESA and completes the treaty-level steps required for associate status.

SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Cyprus Becomes Associate Member of ESA as 23 Oct 2025 Association Agreement Enters Into Force

2026-03-19T11:18:42.855807-07:00

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Ars Technica • Eric Berger

Rocket Report: Canada makes major space move; US Space Force urges rapid action

By Ars Technica: Our security, our prosperity, and our sovereignty will increasingly extend beyond our atmosphere.".

SpaceQ

Canada and Japan forge strategic pact on dual‑use space, AI and supply‑chain resilience

2026-03-20T04:58:18.516558-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

Kayhan Space expands orbital-intelligence platform to serve investors and insurers

By SpaceNews.com: Kayhan Space is branching out from providing orbital intelligence used to coordinate satellite fleets with a new software platform that turns that data into business insights for investors and insurers.

Also: Business Wire and Payload

2026-03-20T04:09:52.480314-07:00

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Universe Today • Andy Tomaswick

Long-Lived Solar Active Regions Are Major Flare Factories — Cause Still Unclear

By Universe Today: Space weather is a fascinating subject, but one we still have a lot to learn about. One of the main components of it is the active regions (ARs) of the Sun.

2026-03-20T05:29:56.578601-07:00

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European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

ESA to Purchase SpaceX Crew Dragon Mission to ISS

By European Spaceflight: ESA plans to purchase a dedicated SpaceX Crew Dragon mission to the ISS, offering its astronauts a medium-duration flight opportunity to the station.

Also: SpaceNews.com

2026-03-20T01:50:20.726515-07:00

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Bloomberg • Joe Wertz

UK Watchdog Warns Nation Unprepared for Severe Solar Storms That Could Disrupt Power, Aviation and Communications

By Bloomberg: The UK is not fully prepared for a severe space weather event that could disrupt power systems, air travel and mobile networks, causing billions of economic losses, a government watchdog found.

2026-03-19T18:09:47.096843-07:00

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Payload • Douglas Gorman

Inside Austria’s Small But Mighty Space Ecosystem

By Payload: Austria's space industry is in the midst of a renaissance, with bigger funding deals and more startup activity.

2026-03-19T22:55:18.468752-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Blue Origin proposes orbital data‑center constellation of up to 51,600 satellites

By SpaceNews.com: Blue Origin is the latest company to propose an orbital data center system, filing plans for a constellation of up to 51,600 satellites.

indiatoday.in

Blue Origin’s 'Project Sunrise' to build 51,000‑satellite constellation for AI and cloud services

Also: PCMag

2026-03-19T16:52:22.237114-07:00

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Cyprus becomes Associate Member of the European Space Agency

Cyprus Becomes Associate Member of ESA as 23 Oct 2025 Association Agreement Enters Into Force

Rocket Report: Canada makes major space move; US Space Force urges rapid action

Canada and Japan forge strategic pact on dual‑use space, AI and supply‑chain resilience

Kayhan Space expands orbital-intelligence platform to serve investors and insurers

Long-Lived Solar Active Regions Are Major Flare Factories — Cause Still Unclear

ESA to Purchase SpaceX Crew Dragon Mission to ISS

UK Watchdog Warns Nation Unprepared for Severe Solar Storms That Could Disrupt Power, Aviation and Communications

Inside Austria’s Small But Mighty Space Ecosystem

Blue Origin proposes orbital data‑center constellation of up to 51,600 satellites

Blue Origin’s 'Project Sunrise' to build 51,000‑satellite constellation for AI and cloud services

Cyprus becomes Associate Member of the European Space Agency

Long-Lived Solar Active Regions Are Major Flare Factories — Cause Still Unclear

Rocket Report: Canada makes major space move; US Space Force urges rapid action

Kayhan Space expands orbital-intelligence platform to serve investors and insurers

ESA to Purchase SpaceX Crew Dragon Mission to ISS

Inside Austria’s Small But Mighty Space Ecosystem

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