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SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

Trump’s US Space Academy Order Offers No Funding as Europe Reels From ISU Liquidation

Washington’s proposed Space Academy has yet to receive funding and would exclude international partners, according to an opinion analysis. The move comes eight weeks after Europe’s International Space University liquidation, leaving the region without a clear response to its space-sector talent challenge.

2026-08-31T04:13:08.285219-07:00
Satellite   Europe   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation  
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Reuters • Maria Rugamer

Germany's OHB sees further IRIS² orders as Europe bolsters satellite network

By Reuters: Satellite maker OHB expects to get more orders for the European Union's IRIS² satellite network, CEO Marco Fuchs said, after the German company secured a nearly €1 billion ($1.1 billion) contract under the ​project on Monday.

Also: globaltimes.cn, Seeking Alpha and exterrajsc.com
2026-08-31T00:20:07.284261-07:00
Moon   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   NASA  
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NASA Spaceflight • Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera, Chris Bergin

SLS picks up the pace, four vehicles in production

By NASA Spaceflight: The NASA and contractor workforce continues to make progress ahead of next year’s Artemis III mission, with Solid Rocket Booster stacking continuing, while RS-25 engines are being installed on Core Stage 3.

2026-08-30T17:20:09.635588-07:00
China   Moon   Space Exploration & Science Missions  
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The Hill • Mark Whittington

What China’s delay means for the US-China moon race

By The Hill: The liftoff of China’s Chang’e 7 mission to the moon has been delayed into 2027. Ars Technica reports that the Chinese are being vague about the exact reasons for the delay, only suggesting it is due to, adhering to “the principle of proceeding prudently and reliably, and ensuring absolute success.”.

2026-08-30T18:05:36.796867-07:00
JWST   Satellite   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   NASA  
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Space.com • Monisha Ravisetti

NASA’s Roman Space Telescope Successfully Launches on Mission to Study the Universe

By Space.com: The Roman Space Telescope successfully launched to space on Sunday (Aug. 30). Its liftoff was met with excitement from scientists, love from its team and a surprising call from President Trump.

Also: cosmiclog.com
2026-08-30T11:50:06.010708-07:00
ISS   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   NASA  
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Bloomberg • Rachel Cohrs Zhang

NASA, SpaceX Postpone ISS Mission Launch After Spacecraft Leak

By Bloomberg: SpaceX and NASA are delaying the launch of a planned mission to the International Space Station to fix an oxidizer leak in the Dragon spacecraft’s propulsion system, the US space agency said.

Also: Seeking Alpha
2026-08-30T13:35:36.666705-07:00