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SpaceWatch Global • Guest Author

Earth observation sovereignty depends on what remains operational when systems come under pressure

An analysis of sovereign Earth observation examines the dependencies behind national capabilities, the role of interoperability and which functions must remain available when systems are stressed or fail. It frames sovereignty not simply as ownership of satellites, but as the resilience of the broader capability.

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2026-10-14T01:54:39.776792-07:00

Satellite M&A Commercial Space

SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

CSG Expands in the Space Industry following a 9.5% Stake in MDA Space

By SpaceWatch Global: Welcome to your go-to source for all things space-related. Our editorial team is dedicated to bringing you the latest news and insights from the space industry.

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2026-10-14T01:54:40.106469-07:00

Satellite Project Kuiper Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

New York Times • Alex Travelli

Musk Blames Tycoon for Stalling Satellite Internet Access in India

By New York Times: As Starlink seeks permission to operate in India, a recent protest in New Delhi showed how quickly authorities can cut off mobile internet access.

Reuters

Ukraine says SpaceX limits Starlink operations, disrupting military

Financial Times

Ukraine blindsided by Starlink restrictions and intelligence gaps during Russian attack

Also: defence-blog.com, Kyiv Independent, The Guardian, ANI News Agency and 9 more

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2026-10-14T00:08:05.166881-07:00

Satellite Asia-Pacific (APAC)

Bloomberg • Danial Azhar

Malaysia Taps China’s Satellite Tech for Earlier Flood Warnings

By Bloomberg: Malaysia is turning to Chinese satellite technology for earlier warnings of floods that hit the country during its annual northeast monsoon, Bernama reported.

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2026-10-13T20:05:00.906956-07:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation

NASA Spaceflight • John Sharp

Launch Preview: Falcon 9, ZhuQue-2E to launch during quiet week

By NASA Spaceflight: This week features a relatively quiet launch manifest, with SpaceX’s workhorse Falcon 9 comprising much of the launch schedule.

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2026-10-13T15:15:16.048439-07:00

Space Exploration & Science Missions NASA

Universe Today • Matthew Williams

New Data from the Juno Spacecraft Reveals that Jupiter's Has a Rippling, Wavy Magnetodisk

By Universe Today: Using observations from NASA's Juno spacecraft, an international team led by Shandong University shows that Jupiter's magnetodisk is a rippling structure that rotates with the planet, contrary to what scientists previously thought.

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2026-10-13T16:35:28.823393-07:00

Leadership Commercial Space

Bloomberg • Kiel Porter, Sana Pashankar

Sierra Space CFO Departs Firm Amid Drive Toward IPO

By Bloomberg: Sierra Space Corp.’s chief financial officer has left the company after about six months in the role, the spacecraft maker said, in a shake-up that raises questions about the timing of its long-awaited initial public offering.

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2026-10-13T16:05:06.697275-07:00

Mars ESA Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Space Exploration & Science Missions Asia-Pacific (APAC)

Universe Today • David Dickinson

Earth observation sovereignty depends on what remains operational when systems come under pressure

CSG Expands in the Space Industry following a 9.5% Stake in MDA Space

Musk Blames Tycoon for Stalling Satellite Internet Access in India

Ukraine says SpaceX limits Starlink operations, disrupting military

Ukraine blindsided by Starlink restrictions and intelligence gaps during Russian attack

Malaysia Taps China’s Satellite Tech for Earlier Flood Warnings

Launch Preview: Falcon 9, ZhuQue-2E to launch during quiet week

New Data from the Juno Spacecraft Reveals that Jupiter's Has a Rippling, Wavy Magnetodisk

Sierra Space CFO Departs Firm Amid Drive Toward IPO

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CSG Expands in the Space Industry following a 9.5% Stake in MDA Space

Musk Blames Tycoon for Stalling Satellite Internet Access in India

Malaysia Taps China’s Satellite Tech for Earlier Flood Warnings

New Data from the Juno Spacecraft Reveals that Jupiter's Has a Rippling, Wavy Magnetodisk

Sierra Space CFO Departs Firm Amid Drive Toward IPO

SpaceX Plan to Launch 456 Starships a Year in Texas Under Review

Turning Orbit into Infrastructure: Why Satellites Are Becoming Part of the Mobile Economy

UK's Ofcom wants the ITU to ease power limits imposed on LEO broadband constellations to protect GEO operations

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SpaceX launches 6,300 pounds of cargo and science to the ISS, deploying two GHGSat methane-monitoring satellites

NASA’s Perseverance rover sets Mars driving record at 28.10 miles

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