Satellite   LEO   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Commercial Space   Space Debris & Traffic Management  
SpaceNews.com

The Case for Moving Astronomy Off Earth: why space-based observatories matter

Ground-based astronomy faces growing threats from light pollution, industrial development and proliferating satellite constellations. Moving major observatories into space would protect observations of faint galaxies and exoplanet atmospheres. The article argues for accelerated investment in space telescopes, launch capacity and international policy coordination.

2026-02-12T06:33:36.281969-08:00
Space Force   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Defense & Militarization  
Spaceflight Now • Will Robinson-Smith

ULA Vulcan suffers solid rocket booster anomaly on USSF-87 launch; investigation opened

By Spaceflight Now: ![](http://spaceflightnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20260212-Plume-Feature-Image.jpg) United Launch Alliance said an issue affected one of the four solid rocket boosters that helped propel its Vulcan rocket into space Thursday on a mission for the United States Space Force.

2026-02-12T04:16:00.262575-08:00
Europe   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

MSC 2026 — Matthias Wachter (BDI) on a decisive turning point for Germany’s space sector

By SpaceWatch Global: From the New Space Initiative Symposium at the Munich Security Conference, Torsten Kriening speaks with Matthias Wachter (BDI) about a decisive turning point for Germany’s space sector.

Also: ESA and weheadedtomars.com
2026-02-12T02:34:29.910328-08:00
Satellite   ESA   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization  
techfundingnews.com • Vignesh R

Deep Space Energy raises €930K pre-seed from ESA and NATO DIANA to develop claimed 5x‑efficient RTGs for resilient satellites and lunar missions

By techfundingnews.com: Latvian startup Deep Space Energy closes €930K pre-seed from Outlast Fund, ESA, NATO DIANA to build efficient radioisotope generators for resilient satellites and lunar missions.

Also: SpaceWatch Global and arcticstartup.com
2026-02-11T03:54:17.113359-08:00