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Payload • Jacqueline Feldscher

Isaacman: Commercial Space Won’t Solve Every NASA Problem

Isaacman argued that NASA’s mission extends beyond what commercial providers can address, pushing back on efforts to force every agency activity into a commercial model. He said NASA’s broader responsibilities warrant its status as an independent agency rather than placing it within the Department of Commerce.

2026-09-03T16:50:04.470661-07:00
Satellite   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions  
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Bloomberg • Mihir Mishra

India Launches Rocket in Boost to Space Ambitions After Failures

By Bloomberg: India’s space program notched a much-needed success with a rocket launch on Friday, after two consecutive failures of another launcher that had long served as its workhorse rocket.

Also: Times of India, newsable.asianetnews.com and newsable.asianetnews.com
2026-09-03T15:36:40.919710-07:00
Satellite   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization  
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Via Satellite • Mark Holmes

SES Extends Multi-Orbit Satellite Connectivity Deal With Peruvian Navy

By Via Satellite: SES has signed a new government deal in Latin America, extending its collaboration with the Peruvian Navy (Marina de Guerra del Perú) to deliver sovereign, multi-orbit satellite connectivity.

Also: SpaceNews.com
2026-09-03T14:05:52.961739-07:00
Satellite   Europe   Space Policy & International Cooperation  
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Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Spanish space minister: Elon Musk's control of 2/3 of all operating satellites motivated Spain's Iris2 investment

By Space Intel Report: TUPPER LAKE, NY — Spanish Science and Innovation Minister Diana Morant, who oversees the country’s space sector, said SpaceX Founder Elon Musk’s control of the majority of all satellites operating in orbit was a motivating factor in Spain’s recent decision to invest heavily in Europe’s Iris2 constellation.

2026-09-03T13:14:21.524263-07:00
Satellite   Europe   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation  
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satnews.com

4iG Group and SpaceX Sign Agreements to Deploy Starlink Mobile and Sovereign Satellite Solutions in Europe

By satnews.com: On Wednesday, September 2, 2026, Hungarian telecommunications and defense conglomerate 4iG Group signed two commercial and national security agreements with SpaceX.

2026-09-03T07:13:08.615105-07:00
Satellite   Space Defense & Militarization   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
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Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Sky Perfect JSat forecasts $125M in revenue from Ka-band GEO satellites in coming 10 years as national security market grows

By Space Intel Report: TUPPER LAKE, NY — Satellite fleet operator Sky Perfect JSat reported a 20% increase in space division revenue and a 21% increase in operating income for the three months ending June 30 on the strength of the Japanese Ministry of Defense’s Satellite Constellation Project.

2026-09-03T09:50:44.929750-07:00