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Satellite Space Force Space Defense & Militarization

SpaceNews.com • Debra Werner

York Space Systems targets future Space Force GEO missions with Nemesis demonstration

York Space Systems will support a set of future U.S. Space Force missions in geosynchronous orbit, according to a report on its Nemesis demonstration. Separately, the satellite manufacturer is expanding its Austin operations with a new office for software developers.

Also: Aviation Week

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2026-10-08T05:05:19.338084-07:00

Europe ESA Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation

SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Study validates feasibility of European heavy-lift reusable rocket

By SpaceNews.com: A European Space Agency study has found it is technically and financially feasible for Europe to pursue development of a heavy-lift reusable rocket.

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2026-10-08T03:16:10.844111-07:00

FCC Satellite Policy & Regulation

SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

FCC's 15,000-Satellite SpaceX Approval Moves Starlink Mobile Closer to a Standalone Wireless Service

By SpaceWatch Global: FCC approves SpaceX’s 15,000-satellite Starlink Mobile system, granting spectrum flexibility that could reshape satellite-to-phone services.

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2026-10-08T01:15:42.295836-07:00

defense Satellite Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Space Defense & Militarization

CNBC • Elsa Ohlen

Russia, China hypersonic missile threats fuel need for space defense, satellite CEO says

By CNBC: Space-based systems could detect and track incoming missile threats and intercept them either from land or space.

1 Source

2026-10-08T05:04:58.585756-07:00

aviation Event Satellite Europe Moon Commercial Space Space Policy & International Cooperation NASA

SpaceWatch Global

#SpaceWatchGL Recap: IAC 2026 Day Three: Europe Prepares for Rome, NASA Opens Its Data

By SpaceWatch Global: IAC 2026 Day Three: Europe's road to Rome and crew autonomy, NASA's Artemis II lunar data release, Türkiye's Moon mission details and space manufacturing.

Also: SpaceWatch Global

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2026-10-08T00:35:40.234723-07:00

defense Europe Space Defense & Militarization Defense Policy

SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

Germany’s Intelligence Community Puts Space Security in Focus

By SpaceWatch Global: Day one of Berlin's ND-Konferenz put space at the heart of German intelligence: Leipzig, BND reform, OSINT and €35bn for space security.

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2026-10-08T01:15:42.075288-07:00

Moon Space Exploration & Science Missions Human Spaceflight & Space Stations NASA

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2026-10-07T15:00:38.978119-07:00

Moon Space Policy & International Cooperation NASA

SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Artemis Accords countries offered opportunities to participate in lunar base and space academy

By SpaceNews.com: NASA is offering countries that sign the Artemis Accords an opportunity to participate in the agency’s lunar base plans and a proposed space academy.

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2026-10-07T21:04:53.689756-07:00

York Space Systems targets future Space Force GEO missions with Nemesis demonstration

Study validates feasibility of European heavy-lift reusable rocket

FCC's 15,000-Satellite SpaceX Approval Moves Starlink Mobile Closer to a Standalone Wireless Service

Russia, China hypersonic missile threats fuel need for space defense, satellite CEO says

#SpaceWatchGL Recap: IAC 2026 Day Three: Europe Prepares for Rome, NASA Opens Its Data

Germany’s Intelligence Community Puts Space Security in Focus

Margaret Hamilton, computing pioneer who led software development for the Apollo program, dies at 90

Margaret Hamilton, Whose Software Guided the Apollo Missions, Has Died

Margaret Hamilton, Who Developed Software for First Moon Landing, Dies at 90

Artemis Accords countries offered opportunities to participate in lunar base and space academy

Russia, China hypersonic missile threats fuel need for space defense, satellite CEO says

York expands Austin presence with new software-development office

Study validates feasibility of European heavy-lift reusable rocket

Germany’s Intelligence Community Puts Space Security in Focus

FCC's 15,000-Satellite SpaceX Approval Moves Starlink Mobile Closer to a Standalone Wireless Service

#SpaceWatchGL Recap: IAC 2026 Day Three: Europe Prepares for Rome, NASA Opens Its Data

Musk Attacks Unnamed Indian ‘Oligarchs’ for Locking Out Starlink

Blue Origin IPO Makes Sense Within Next Few Years, Bezos Says

NASA Selects GIMLI to Search the Marius Lunar Pit for a Potential Lunar Base Site

Cramer says SpaceX’s latest price target hike could signal something bigger

SpaceX seeks $40 billion financing led by Apollo to buy Nvidia AI chips, FT reports

SpaceX seeks $40 billion financing led by Apollo to buy Nvidia AI chips, FT reports

South Korea’s Nuri completes fifth launch, deploying 14 of 15 satellites as Hanwha takes larger role

NASA seeks at least one joint science mission with Europe, calling LISA a strong deal for the US

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