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European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

ESA plans Ariane 6 adaptations for nuclear-powered Argonaut lunar missions

ESA is planning modifications to Ariane 6 to support future Argonaut lunar missions carrying radioisotope power systems. The adaptations would enable the launcher to accommodate missions with nuclear power sources, linking Europe’s heavy-lift launch capability to longer-duration lunar exploration objectives.

2026-08-24T07:35:06.173944-07:00
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SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

Kepler starts commercial optical data relay service

By SpaceNews.com: Kepler Communications announced the start of commercial in-orbit optical data relay services Aug. 24, marking the smallsat operator’s expansion beyond the IoT connectivity business it began more than a decade ago.

2026-08-24T07:36:46.824351-07:00
Satellite   Supply Chain   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space  
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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Synspective Sets 31 August Launch for 11th 'StriX' Constellation Satellite on Rocket Lab Electron

By SpaceWatch Global: Synspective has announced 31 August as the launch date for its 11th StriX SAR satellite which will lift off aboard Rocket Lab's Electron.

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2026-08-24T02:52:34.282259-07:00