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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Sweden signs FMV–SSC Space deal to enable orbital launches from Esrange in the late 2020s

The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) and SSC Space have signed an agreement to develop satellite launch capability at Esrange Space Center, clearing regulatory and operational groundwork for commercial orbital launch services from the Swedish site in the late 2020s and expanding Europe’s launch footprint.

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2026-03-16T05:04:25.704442-07:00

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SpaceNews.com

New Moog Innovations for the Satellite Market on Full Display at SATELLITE 2026 Conference

By SpaceNews.com: New Moog Innovations for the Satellite Market on Full Display at SATELLITE 2026 Conference.

2026-03-16T05:27:24.077831-07:00

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Payload • Jacqueline Feldscher

Jared Isaacman Announces Plan for Monthly Uncrewed Lunar Landings from 2027 to Support Moon‑Base Construction

By Payload: “We are going to plus up for Moon base construction in a huge way,” said during an interview with Spaceflight Now that was released late Friday night.

2026-03-16T05:37:52.995115-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global

Europe’s Space Future Depends on Smarter Funding Frameworks

By SpaceWatch Global: Europe has built an extraordinary space ecosystem—but the rules of the game are changing.

2026-03-16T04:38:00.147810-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Mark Gittleman, Michael Lembeck

Investing in student programs is essential for America’s lead in space

By SpaceNews.com: Investing in student programs is essential for America’s lead in space.

2026-03-16T06:02:22.900980-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Andrew Jones

China launches Yaogan-50 into highly retrograde orbit; Kuaizhou-11 rideshare deploys eight satellites

By SpaceNews.com: China launches new highly retrograde Yaogan satellite, KZ-11 rideshare deploys 8 satellites China conducted a pair of launches Sunday, sending a second Yaogan-50 satellite into a highly retrograde orbit and completing a Kuaizhou-11 solid rocket rideshare mission.

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ExPace Kuaizhou‑11 Y7 Rideshare Delivers 8 Satellites, Including Orbital Refueling and AI Earth‑Observation Demos

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China's Kuaizhou-11 Y7 rocket launches 8 new satellites

2026-03-16T04:18:13.936371-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Egyptian Space Agency Launches Space Academy for Regional Capacity Building and Future Skills Development

By SpaceWatch Global: The Egyptian Space Agency has launched the Egyptian Space Academy, a specialized training entity for developing skills in future technologies.

2026-03-16T03:54:29.438040-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

ESA Contracts OKAPI:Orbits, TU Braunschweig and DLR for Space-Air Traffic Integration

By SpaceWatch Global: ESA has contracted OKAPI:Orbits to lead a project that will bridge the gap between space traffic coordination and air traffic management.

2026-03-16T03:38:10.795002-07:00

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Sweden signs FMV–SSC Space deal to enable orbital launches from Esrange in the late 2020s

New Moog Innovations for the Satellite Market on Full Display at SATELLITE 2026 Conference

Jared Isaacman Announces Plan for Monthly Uncrewed Lunar Landings from 2027 to Support Moon‑Base Construction

Europe’s Space Future Depends on Smarter Funding Frameworks

Investing in student programs is essential for America’s lead in space

China launches Yaogan-50 into highly retrograde orbit; Kuaizhou-11 rideshare deploys eight satellites

ExPace Kuaizhou‑11 Y7 Rideshare Delivers 8 Satellites, Including Orbital Refueling and AI Earth‑Observation Demos

China's Kuaizhou-11 Y7 rocket launches 8 new satellites

Egyptian Space Agency Launches Space Academy for Regional Capacity Building and Future Skills Development

ESA Contracts OKAPI:Orbits, TU Braunschweig and DLR for Space-Air Traffic Integration

Investing in student programs is essential for America’s lead in space

Jared Isaacman Announces Plan for Monthly Uncrewed Lunar Landings from 2027 to Support Moon‑Base Construction