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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Portugal’s Omnidea acquires Orbex assets to expand UK launcher capabilities

Portugal-based Omnidea has acquired Orbex’s assets and technology, strengthening its presence in the UK as it develops a new launcher roadmap. The transaction gives Omnidea access to Orbex’s existing capabilities and positions the company for a broader role in Europe’s commercial launch market.

2026-10-02T02:55:53.024590-07:00
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SpaceNews.com • Andrew Parsonson

EU nations back military space project worth up to $27 billion, propose shared tracking data

By SpaceNews.com: BURG — European governments are preparing to invest up to 24 billion euros ($27 billion) in SPACE, a joint military space project spanning satellite communications, surveillance and missile warning.

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2026-10-01T10:18:47.489687-07:00
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Bloomberg • Loren Grush

SpaceX Set to Launch New Crew for NASA on Retiring Dragon Craft

By Bloomberg: SpaceX launched a new crew of four astronauts to the International Space Station on Thursday, as questions swirl over the company’s plans for the future of its human spaceflight program.

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