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AeroTime • Ian Molyneaux

Saab signs three MoUs to expand space-defense activities

Saab has signed three memoranda of understanding focused on the growing importance of space as a strategic, operational and tactical security domain. The agreements point to an effort to broaden the Swedish defense contractor’s role in space-related defense activities and partnerships.

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2026-09-24T03:07:13.267963-07:00

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Universe Today • Andy Tomaswick

Stanford Engineers Teach Spacecraft to "Dream" Their Way to the Space Station

By Universe Today: Docking with the ISS may seem simple. However, actually doing so is a showcase in how difficult orbital mechanics can be. It’s equivalent to traveling down a highway at 28,000 km/hr and parallel parking into an open garage on a multi-billion dollar laboratory traveling at the same speed.

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2026-09-24T03:22:34.404124-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

MBS Acquires 20% Stake in HPS as German Space Hardware Firm Expands

By SpaceWatch Global: MBS acquires 20% stake in HPS, supporting a seven-figure investment program and expansion into defense and communications markets.

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2026-09-24T01:35:20.875324-07:00

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Bloomberg • Maciej Martewicz

Starlink Base Station Caught Fire in Poland, Minister Says

By Bloomberg: A Starlink base station near Warsaw that helps provide internet to Ukraine caught fire late on Wednesday, Polish Digital Affairs Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski said in TVP Info interview.

Euronews

Fire at Starlink station in central Poland was 'sabotage,' digital affairs minister says

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2026-09-23T23:51:44.928524-07:00

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Reuters

Saab looks to expand in space sector with new partnerships

By Reuters: Swedish defence group Saab said on Thursday it wants to take a ‌broader role in the space industry by combining technologies and services from different companies into integrated systems, signing cooperation agreements with ⁠SSC Space, OHB Sweden and Ericsson.

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2026-09-24T00:50:33.239019-07:00

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European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

ESA Awards RFA €2.7 Million in New Funding for SaxaVord Operations

By European Spaceflight: ESA has awarded Rocket Factory Augsburg a €2.7 million contract extension to expand its launch and testing infrastructure at SaxaVord.

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2026-09-23T23:05:51.642057-07:00

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NASA Spaceflight • Ryan Weber

Ship 41 and Booster 21 head into key pre-flight test

By NASA Spaceflight: With Booster 21 and Ship 41 stacked at the launch site as of early morning Sept. 23, SpaceX is poised to perform a Wet Dress Rehearsal (WDR) no earlier than Sept.

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2026-09-23T14:28:18.621514-07:00

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Universe Today • Matthew Williams

JUICE Mission to Swing by Earth on September 28

By Universe Today: The European Space Agency’s Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) will return to Earth on 28 September, with flight controllers guiding the spacecraft close to our home planet to alter its speed and direction en route to Jupiter.

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2026-09-23T14:35:25.445466-07:00

Saab signs three MoUs to expand space-defense activities

Stanford Engineers Teach Spacecraft to "Dream" Their Way to the Space Station

MBS Acquires 20% Stake in HPS as German Space Hardware Firm Expands

Starlink Base Station Caught Fire in Poland, Minister Says

Fire at Starlink station in central Poland was 'sabotage,' digital affairs minister says

Saab looks to expand in space sector with new partnerships

ESA Awards RFA €2.7 Million in New Funding for SaxaVord Operations

Ship 41 and Booster 21 head into key pre-flight test

JUICE Mission to Swing by Earth on September 28

Stanford Engineers Teach Spacecraft to "Dream" Their Way to the Space Station

Saab signs three MoUs to expand its space-defense activities

MBS Acquires 20% Stake in HPS as German Space Hardware Firm Expands

Saab looks to expand in space sector with new partnerships

Starlink Base Station Caught Fire in Poland, Minister Says

ESA Awards RFA €2.7 Million in New Funding for SaxaVord Operations

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