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Bloomberg • Mihir Mishra

ISRO returns to success with GSLV launch of 2,367-kg EOS-05 geo-imaging satellite

India’s ISRO successfully launched the Advanced Earth Observation Satellite-05 aboard the GSLV-F17 from Sriharikota, precisely injecting the 2,367-kg spacecraft into orbit. The mission marks ISRO’s first launch success of 2026 and its first since a January failure, while establishing India’s first dedicated imaging satellite from geostationary orbit.

Also: ANI News Agency, Economic Times, Times of India and 11 more
2026-09-03T15:36:40.919710-07:00
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   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
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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
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Associated Press • Marcia Dunn

A pair of spacecraft draw closer to Mercury after nearly decade-long voyage

By Associated Press: Two Mercury-bound spacecraft are in the home stretch of their nearly decade-long voyage. The linked spacecraft — one European, the other Japanese — separated from their mother ship on Thursday.

Also: CNA, The Independent and orlandosentinel.com
2026-09-03T07:35:25.615142-07:00