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SpaceNews.comSandra Erwin

U.S. Space Force commits $50 million to startup developing in-orbit satellite deployment technology

The U.S. Space Force is investing $50 million in a startup developing a new method to dispatch small spacecraft from a larger vehicle in orbit. The effort could introduce another approach to moving and deploying satellites after launch, with potential implications for future military space operations.

2026-09-07T03:30:39.965947-07:00
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SpaceNews.comJason Rainbow

Pixxel raises $100 million to expand satellite production across India and US

By SpaceNews.com: — Indian hyperspectral imaging startup Pixxel announced a $100 million funding round Sept. 6 to ramp up satellite production, including in the United States as it pursues more government business.

2026-09-06T18:45:44.081107-07:00
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SpaceNews.comJeff Foust

Isar Aerospace reaches orbit on second Spectrum launch

By SpaceNews.com: Isar Aerospace’s Spectrum rocket reached orbit Sept. 5 on the rocket’s second flight, the first successful orbital launch from Western Europe.

2026-09-05T14:05:20.648071-07:00
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BloombergPaula Doenecke

German Startup Isar’s Rocket Lifts Off on European Space Mission

By Bloomberg: An Isar Aerospace rocket blasted off from a launchpad in Norway and delivered a payload of satellites into orbit, marking a key step in Europe’s efforts to compete with US companies for commercial space missions.

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2026-09-05T13:34:55.850409-07:00