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China Space Defense & Militarization Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

Reuters • Cassell Bryan-Low, Eduardo Baptista, Joey Roulette

Beijing and Washington prepare for military conflict extending into space

China and the United States are equipping themselves for a potential new domain of conflict, developing hunter satellites and orbital weapons as military space operations rapidly evolve. The preparations signal that counterspace capabilities are becoming central to strategic competition between the two powers.

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2026-09-02T03:20:19.764212-07:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space Space Debris & Traffic Management

SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Isar Aerospace to Launch Astroscale Japan's 'ADRAS-J2' Debris Removal Mission

By SpaceWatch Global: Isar Aerospace will launch the ADRAS-J2 aboard its Spectrum launch vehicle after signing a launch service agreement with Astroscale Japan Inc.

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2026-09-02T01:21:19.801625-07:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Space Exploration & Science Missions Commercial Space

NASA Spaceflight • Ryan Weber

Launch Site and Facility Progress ahead of East Coast Starship debut

By NASA Spaceflight: As SpaceX prepares to launch Starship Flight 14 in the coming weeks, work in Florida is expanding the Starship program so the company can fly from LC-39A and, eventually, SLC-37.

Also: Spaceflight Now and spaceupclose.com

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2026-09-01T11:20:40.395001-07:00

Commercial Space

Bloomberg • Isolde MacDonogh

Seraphim Launches New ETF to Target Pure-Play Space Investors

By Bloomberg: Investors are being offered a new way to bet on space via a fund that focuses exclusively on a sector thrust into the limelight by the IPO of Elon Musk’s SpaceX.

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2026-09-01T16:35:41.916522-07:00

Satellite Europe ESA

SpaceNews.com • Jarosław Adamowski

Creotech secures ESA satellite deal for Poland’s first 'mission-as-a-service' project

By SpaceNews.com: RSAW, Poland — Polish space technology company Creotech Instruments has signed a 13.9 million euro ($16 million) contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) for the comprehensive implementation of the SAWA 2nd Space Weather nanosat mission.

Also: Economic Times

2 Sources

2026-09-01T12:45:39.720271-07:00

Satellite Space Defense & Militarization

Via Satellite • Anne Wainscott-Sargent

Space Defense in 2040: A Networked, Weaponized, and Contested Frontier

By Via Satellite: In tomorrow's warfighting domain, the ability to see, decide, and act first may depend on constellations in orbit.

Also: DVIDS / U.S. DoD

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2026-09-01T09:53:20.639535-07:00

Satellite LEO Space Policy & International Cooperation

Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Telesat Explores Space-to-Ground Optical Communications With Cailabs

By Via Satellite: Telesat will consider adopting space-to-ground optical communications capabilities through a new strategic collaboration agreement with Cailabs.

Also: Seeking Alpha

2 Sources

2026-09-01T13:13:16.338209-07:00

Satellite Intuitive Machines Commercial Space

Seeking Alpha • Preeti Singh

Intuitive Machines secures contract for two IM 300 series platforms (LUNR:NASDAQ)

By Seeking Alpha: Intuitive Machines (LUNR) has been awarded a contract to build two IM 300 series platforms for a new, undisclosed customer. The IM 300 is produced at the company's high-volume satellite production facility in Palo Alto, California, which was purpose-built for serial spacecraft manufacturing.

Via Satellite

Intuitive Machines Books 2-Satellite Order for Unnamed Customer

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2026-09-01T06:35:08.849804-07:00

Beijing and Washington prepare for military conflict extending into space

Isar Aerospace to Launch Astroscale Japan's 'ADRAS-J2' Debris Removal Mission

Launch Site and Facility Progress ahead of East Coast Starship debut

Seraphim Launches New ETF to Target Pure-Play Space Investors

Creotech secures ESA satellite deal for Poland’s first 'mission-as-a-service' project

Space Defense in 2040: A Networked, Weaponized, and Contested Frontier

Telesat Explores Space-to-Ground Optical Communications With Cailabs

Intuitive Machines secures contract for two IM 300 series platforms (LUNR:NASDAQ)

Intuitive Machines Books 2-Satellite Order for Unnamed Customer

US, China arm for space warfare: hunter satellites and orbital weapons

Isar Aerospace to Launch Astroscale Japan's 'ADRAS-J2' Debris Removal Mission

Seraphim Launches New ETF to Target Pure-Play Space Investors

Telesat Explores Space-to-Ground Optical Communications With Cailabs

Intuitive Machines secures contract for two IM 300 series platforms (LUNR:NASDAQ)

Creotech secures ESA satellite deal for Poland’s first 'mission-as-a-service' project

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