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European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

Italy appoints career diplomat Mario Cospito as extraordinary commissioner of space agency

Italy has appointed career diplomat Mario Cospito as extraordinary commissioner of the Italian Space Agency, placing a senior government representative in charge of the agency. The appointment marks a leadership change at a key European institution overseeing Italy’s national space activities.

2026-08-11T02:05:34.104836-07:00
Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space  
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NASA Spaceflight • Bastiaan Vellekoop, Chris Bergin

Starbase Production lining up future vehicles

By NASA Spaceflight: At SpaceX’s Starbase production site, teams are progressing multiple Starship vehicles through the Production Site facilities, preparing them for upcoming cryogenic testing and beyond while expanding capacity for higher flight rates.

2026-08-11T03:20:02.204106-07:00
Satellite   Europe   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space  
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defence-industry.eu • Martin Chomsky

Rocket Lab establishes German subsidiary to target sovereign European satellite manufacturing and Electron and Neutron launch demand

By defence-industry.eu: Rocket Lab has established Rocket Lab Germany GmbH, expanding its European presence as the company targets growing demand for sovereign satellite manufacturing and launch capacity.

2026-08-10T16:20:44.583163-07:00
Satellite   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
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Associated Press • Aniruddha Ghosal

Vietnam’s VinSpace signs deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to launch its first satellites in 2027

By Associated Press: The Vietnamese aerospace company VinSpace has signed a contract with SpaceX to launch its first satellites in 2027, marking a big step in Vietnam’s efforts to develop its space industry.

Also: Seeking Alpha, CNA and CNA
2026-08-10T22:35:10.656050-07:00
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SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

Kepler books Neutron for 2028 optical relay launch

By SpaceNews.com: — Kepler Communications plans to deploy next-generation optical relay satellites on Rocket Lab’s upcoming Neutron rocket in one of several launches the Canadian operator has slated for 2028.

Also: Spaceflight Now, Bloomberg, Satellite Evolution, Aviation Week and newsable.asianetnews.com
2026-08-10T14:00:39.784268-07:00
Satellite   Europe   North America   Commercial Space  
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Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

MDA Space Reports Another Quarter of Double-Digit Growth, Expands International Strategy

By Space Intel Report: TUPPER LAKE, NY — Canadian space hardware and geospatial imagery service provider MDA Space continued gliding down the highway with another quarter of double-digit increases in revenue and adjusted EBITDA and outlined how it’s widening its portfolio and increasing its presence in the United States and Europe.

2026-08-10T12:03:11.346925-07:00