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SpaceWatch Global • Guest Author

Earth observation sovereignty depends on what remains operational when systems come under pressure

An analysis of sovereign Earth observation examines the dependencies behind national capabilities, the role of interoperability and which functions must remain available when systems are stressed or fail. It frames sovereignty not simply as ownership of satellites, but as the resilience of the broader capability.

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2026-10-14T01:54:39.776792-07:00

Satellite Aerial Firefighting Europe ESA

SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

ESA Selects Planet Subsidiary to Develop Slovenia's Satellite-Based Disaster Response System

By SpaceWatch Global: ESA selects Planet subsidiary Sinergise for a Slovenian satellite-based disaster response system, initially focused on wildfire management.

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2026-10-14T02:15:22.182454-07:00

Event Satellite Middle East Space Policy & International Cooperation Space Debris & Traffic Management Policy & Regulation

SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

#SpaceWatchGL Recap: Riyadh Day Two: Allocation Is Not Authorisation

By SpaceWatch Global: Riyadh day two: D2D timelines, Europe’s 2 GHz MSS deadline, debris costs and the WRC-27 countdown, as regulators insist allocation is not authorisation.

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2026-10-14T02:15:22.208974-07:00

Satellite M&A Commercial Space

SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

CSG Expands in the Space Industry following a 9.5% Stake in MDA Space

By SpaceWatch Global: Czechoslovak Group has acquired a 9.5% stake in Canada’s MDA Space, becoming its largest single shareholder and marking the Czech defence group’s entry into the space sector.

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2026-10-14T01:54:40.106469-07:00

Satellite Project Kuiper Space Defense & Militarization Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

New York Times • Alex Travelli

Musk Blames Tycoon for Stalling Satellite Internet Access in India

By New York Times: As Starlink seeks permission to operate in India, a recent protest in New Delhi showed how quickly authorities can cut off mobile internet access.

Reuters

Ukraine says SpaceX limits Starlink operations, disrupting military

Financial Times

Ukraine blindsided by Starlink restrictions and intelligence gaps

Also: defence-blog.com, Wall Street Journal, Kyiv Independent, The Guardian, ANI News Agency and 10 more

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2026-10-14T00:08:05.166881-07:00

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DefenseNews.com • Eve Sampson

US Army transfers 600 enlisted soldiers to Space Operations Branch

By DefenseNews.com: The U.S. Army bolstered its Space Operations Branch by 600 soldiers, officially creating the branch’s first permanent enlisted cadre.

Also: Military Times and news.ssbcrack.com

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2026-10-14T02:45:37.031692-07:00

Satellite Asia-Pacific (APAC)

Bloomberg • Danial Azhar

Malaysia Taps China’s Satellite Tech for Earlier Flood Warnings

By Bloomberg: Malaysia is turning to Chinese satellite technology for earlier warnings of floods that hit the country during its annual northeast monsoon, Bernama reported.

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2026-10-13T20:05:00.906956-07:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation

NASA Spaceflight • John Sharp

Launch Preview: Falcon 9, ZhuQue-2E to launch during quiet week

By NASA Spaceflight: This week features a relatively quiet launch manifest, with SpaceX’s workhorse Falcon 9 comprising much of the launch schedule.

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2026-10-13T15:15:16.048439-07:00

Earth observation sovereignty depends on what remains operational when systems come under pressure

ESA Selects Planet Subsidiary to Develop Slovenia's Satellite-Based Disaster Response System

#SpaceWatchGL Recap: Riyadh Day Two: Allocation Is Not Authorisation

CSG Expands in the Space Industry following a 9.5% Stake in MDA Space

Musk Blames Tycoon for Stalling Satellite Internet Access in India

Ukraine says SpaceX limits Starlink operations, disrupting military

Ukraine blindsided by Starlink restrictions and intelligence gaps

US Army transfers 600 enlisted soldiers to Space Operations Branch

Malaysia Taps China’s Satellite Tech for Earlier Flood Warnings

Launch Preview: Falcon 9, ZhuQue-2E to launch during quiet week

US Army transfers 600 enlisted soldiers to Space Operations Branch

ESA Selects Planet Subsidiary to Develop Slovenia's Satellite-Based Disaster Response System

#SpaceWatchGL Recap: Riyadh Day Two: Allocation Is Not Authorisation

#SpaceWatchGL Analysis: The Sovereignty Test - What Happens When Earth Observation Dependencies Fail?

CSG Expands in the Space Industry following a 9.5% Stake in MDA Space

Musk Blames Tycoon for Stalling Satellite Internet Access in India

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Sierra Space CFO Departs Firm Amid Drive Toward IPO

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UK's Ofcom wants the ITU to ease power limits imposed on LEO broadband constellations to protect GEO operations

SpaceX launches 6,300 pounds of cargo and science to the ISS, deploying two GHGSat methane-monitoring satellites

SpaceX launches 6,300 pounds of cargo and science to the ISS, deploying two GHGSat methane-monitoring satellites

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