Satellite   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Space.com • Chelsea Gohd

Expert warns commercial satellite image blackout over Iran risks dangerous precedent

A leading expert warned that a commercial satellite firm's decision to withhold imagery of Iran could set a dangerous precedent, saying the move appears aimed at limiting the American public's ability to understand what’s happening rather than changing battlefield outcomes.

2026-04-09T10:38:48.556800-07:00
Satellite   Supply Chain   Commercial Space   Space Debris & Traffic Management  
SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Portal Space Systems raises $50M to accelerate development of highly maneuverable on‑orbit spacecraft

By SpaceNews.com: Space mobility company Portal Space Systems has raised $50 million to scale up development of its highly maneuverable spacecraft.

Also: Via Satellite, GeekWire and portalsystems.space
2026-04-09T08:07:25.018387-07:00
China   Satellite   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space  
SpaceNews.com • Andrew Jones

China conducts pair of Long March launches for Thousand Sails and Guowang megaconstellations

By SpaceNews.com: China conducts pair of Long March launches for Thousand Sails and Guowang megaconstellations China carried out separate Long March 8 and Long March 6A launches this week, adding new batches of satellites to the country’s megaconstellation projects.

2026-04-09T07:32:22.318213-07:00
Satellite   Space Force   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization   Space Debris & Traffic Management  
SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Space Force taps 14 firms for $1.8 billion GEO surveillance program

By SpaceNews.com: Space Force taps 14 firms for $1.8 billion GEO surveillance program Space Force taps 14 firms for $1.8 billion GEO surveillance program.

Also: govconwire.com, Defense Daily and insidedefense.com
2026-04-09T04:38:15.725714-07:00