Space News

Satellite M&A Commercial Space

SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

Astrum Space plans $1 billion SPAC merger to advance satellite direct-to-device venture

Singapore-based Astrum Space plans to merge with a publicly listed blank-check company in a transaction valuing the direct-to-device satellite venture at about $1 billion. The deal places Astrum among space startups using public-market combinations to fund connectivity ambitions and potentially expand investor access.

Also: Via Satellite

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2026-08-27T13:50:29.513930-07:00

Human Spaceflight & Space Stations

Universe Today • Matthew Williams

Why Astronauts' Lower Eyelids "Let Go" in Space

By Universe Today: A new study identifies possible mechanisms behind changes in astronauts' lower eyelids, a symptom associated with long periods in space that can affect their eyesight.

1 Source

2026-08-27T15:05:15.470642-07:00

Satellite Commercial Space Space Debris & Traffic Management

Via Satellite • Jeffrey Hill

Kepler Enters Optical Tech Partnership, Hosted Payload Agreement with NorthStar

By Via Satellite: Kepler Communications will combine its optical data relay infrastructure with NorthStar’s Space Domain Awareness (SDA) services under the terms of a new strategic partnership the two companies announced Thursday.

1 Source

2026-08-27T13:35:40.781133-07:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

CNBC • Oliver Renick

SpaceX shares are doing something very unusual. Options traders are taking note

By CNBC: After debuting as the most volatile stock among its large-cap peers, Elon Musk's astronomic equity hasn't moved in three weeks.

3 Sources

2026-08-27T10:50:44.081660-07:00

Satellite Space Exploration & Science Missions Commercial Space NASA

Space.com • Leonard David

After failure of private rescue mission, NASA's Swift space telescope will crash back to Earth. But when and where?

By Space.com: A private spacecraft failed to rescue NASA's Swift space telescope, meaning the big observatory will come crashing back to Earth in the near future. But details are sparse at the moment.

2 Sources

2026-08-27T11:05:24.773081-07:00

Space Policy & International Cooperation Space Debris & Traffic Management Policy & Regulation

SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

TraCSS adds users as it remains in pilot phase

By SpaceNews.com: The Commerce Dept.’s civil space traffic coordination system has added users to test its services but has no firm timeline for entering full operations.

1 Source

2026-08-27T11:25:45.067250-07:00

Europe ESA Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

Reuters • Maria Rugamer

Isar Aerospace secures 200 million euros from European Space Agency

By Reuters: German rocket startup Isar Aerospace has secured about 200 million euros ($233 million) from the European Space Agency (ESA) under a programme aimed ‌at boosting Europe's launch industry, the company said on Thursday.

European Spaceflight

ESA Awards €544 Million in European Launcher Challenge Contracts

SpaceNews.com

EU rules against defense agency’s satcom award to Telespazio

Also: Payload, Via Satellite, Space Intel Report, Aerospace America, Aviation Week, satnews.com, CNA and 5 more

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2026-08-27T04:36:16.960611-07:00

Satellite Space Debris & Traffic Management

SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

NorthStar to deploy 11 sensors on Kepler relay satellites to track objects in orbit

By SpaceNews.com: NorthStar Earth & Space plans to deploy 11 optical space domain awareness sensors on Kepler Communications data relay satellites in 2028 following the failure of its first four orbital-tracking spacecraft.

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2026-08-27T07:22:10.635217-07:00

Astrum Space plans $1 billion SPAC merger to advance satellite direct-to-device venture

Why Astronauts' Lower Eyelids "Let Go" in Space

Kepler Enters Optical Tech Partnership, Hosted Payload Agreement with NorthStar

SpaceX shares are doing something very unusual. Options traders are taking note

After failure of private rescue mission, NASA's Swift space telescope will crash back to Earth. But when and where?

TraCSS adds users as it remains in pilot phase

Isar Aerospace secures 200 million euros from European Space Agency

ESA Awards €544 Million in European Launcher Challenge Contracts

EU rules against defense agency’s satcom award to Telespazio

NorthStar to deploy 11 sensors on Kepler relay satellites to track objects in orbit

Why Astronauts' Lower Eyelids "Let Go" in Space

D2D venture Astrum Space joins SPAC resurgence with $1 billion deal

Kepler Enters Optical Tech Partnership, Hosted Payload Agreement with NorthStar

SpaceX shares are doing something very unusual. Options traders are taking note

TraCSS adds users as it remains in pilot phase

After failure of private rescue mission, NASA's Swift space telescope will crash back to Earth. But when and where?

NASA’s Roman Space Telescope Arrives at Complex 39A Ahead of 30 August Launch

Infleqtion extends work on quantum gravity mission under $20 million NASA contract

Adenot and Menon Complete Second Spacewalk to Restore ISS Communications Antenna

Space Weather Losses to Double by 2035, Report Finds

SpaceX plans $100 billion Louisiana Starbase with 10 Starship launch pads and capacity for thousands of annual flights

NASA’s $4 Billion Roman Space Telescope Arrives at Kennedy Space Center Ahead of Aug. 30 Launch

NASA and ESA astronauts complete 6.5-hour ISS spacewalk to install replacement antenna

Expedition 75 Begins ISS Upgrade Campaign With Solar-Array and Antenna Work

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