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European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

UK Government takes more than 25% stake in SaxaVord Spaceport after £30 million investment

The UK Government has completed a £30 million investment in SaxaVord Spaceport, securing an ownership stake of more than 25%. The transaction gives the government a significant equity position in a UK spaceport, though the announcement provides no further details on governance or how the funds will be used.

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2026-11-09T07:04:50.246075-08:00

Satellite

SpaceNews.com

CCIA Report Highlights Satellite Connectivity’s Potential to Expand Internet Access and Drive Economic Growth

By SpaceNews.com: Washington — The Computer & Communications Industry Association today released Connecting the World: Unlocking the Potential of Satellite Connectivity , a new report examining how satellite technology can expand internet access, strengthen emergency communications, and drive economic growth.

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2026-11-09T06:00:40.327811-08:00

Satellite Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Planet books launches with Stoke Space

By SpaceNews.com: Earth observation company Planet announced a launch deal with Stoke Space as part of efforts to diversify access to space for its imaging spacecraft.

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2026-11-09T06:00:43.410367-08:00

North America Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Space Policy & International Cooperation

Payload • Elizabeth Howell

Canada’s Medium-Lift Rocket Ambitions Confirmed In Budget

By Payload: Canada will upgrade its rockets as part of its Launch the North initiative, which is aiming to support sovereign rockets flying from at least two new spaceports.

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2026-11-09T05:35:02.442641-08:00

Satellite

Space.com • Elizabeth Howell

Yes, it runs 'Doom': Satellite plays iconic game in world's 1st demonstration of orbital voice control

By Space.com: The world's first voice command of a satellite saw an experimental European spacecraft play the iconic video game 'Doom' after operators spoke to it from Earth.

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2026-11-09T03:05:50.839670-08:00

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Bloomberg • Andrea Palasciano, Kollen Post

Trump’s Weakness and Overtures to Russia Put Ukraine on Edge

By Bloomberg: The interruption of critical satellite connectivity last month has brought home to Ukraine the risks of a more comprehensive reduction in US support.

Also: Kyiv Independent and brazilnews.net

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2026-11-09T04:10:38.384534-08:00

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Ars Technica • Stephen Clark

New Democratic Congress will likely strip the gilding from Trump's Golden Dome

By Ars Technica: There’s no doubt that whatever it’s going to be called, it won’t be called Golden Dome.".

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2026-11-09T04:05:07.513377-08:00

Europe Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

RFA Confirms Inaugural RFA ONE Launch Has Slipped to 2027

By European Spaceflight: Rocket Factory Augsburg has confirmed that the inaugural flight of its RFA ONE rocket from SaxaVord has slipped to 2027.

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2026-11-08T23:04:39.002518-08:00

UK Government takes more than 25% stake in SaxaVord Spaceport after £30 million investment

CCIA Report Highlights Satellite Connectivity’s Potential to Expand Internet Access and Drive Economic Growth

Planet books launches with Stoke Space

Canada’s Medium-Lift Rocket Ambitions Confirmed In Budget

Yes, it runs 'Doom': Satellite plays iconic game in world's 1st demonstration of orbital voice control

Trump’s Weakness and Overtures to Russia Put Ukraine on Edge

New Democratic Congress will likely strip the gilding from Trump's Golden Dome

RFA Confirms Inaugural RFA ONE Launch Has Slipped to 2027

UK Government Investment Secures More Than 25% Stake in SaxaVord

CCIA Report Highlights Satellite Connectivity’s Potential to Expand Internet Access and Drive Economic Growth

Planet books launches with Stoke Space

Canada’s Medium-Lift Rocket Ambitions Confirmed In Budget

New Democratic Congress will likely strip the gilding from Trump's Golden Dome

Trump’s Weakness and Overtures to Russia Put Ukraine on Edge

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