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Skies Magazine • Transport Canada Press Release

Canada introduces the Canadian Space Launch Act to regulate sovereign launch and re-entry from Canadian territory

Hon. Steven MacKinnon has introduced the Canadian Space Launch Act, a framework intended to give Ottawa regulatory oversight of space launch and re-entry activities conducted from Canadian territory. The legislation is positioned to enable and support Canadian sovereign space launch capabilities.

Also: SpaceWatch Global
2026-04-22T06:20:29.478346-07:00
Satellite   Commercial Space  
SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

Univity funds VLEO 5G demonstrators with $32 million Series A

By SpaceNews.com: French startup Univity has raised around $32 million to deploy a pair of 5G demonstrators into very low Earth orbit next year, ahead of plans for at least 1,600 VLEO satellites to help telecom operators extend 5G coverage from space.

2026-04-22T23:05:44.348378-07:00
Satellite   ESA   Space Defense & Militarization   Airbus  
DefenseNews.com • Pierre Tran

EDRS Satellite Payload To Include Laser Comm System

By DefenseNews.com: PARIS — A space-based laser communication system fitted onboard the European Data Relay System (EDRS)-A satellite payload is due to be launched Jan. 27, offering commercial and military operators a secure and high-capacity data transmitter, European Space Agency officials and Airbus Defence & Space executives said.

2026-04-22T17:50:05.414500-07:00
Europe   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization  
DefenseNews.com • Aaron Mehta

Lockheed selected to build first UK spaceport

By DefenseNews.com: FARNBOROUGH, England — The U.K. has selected Lockheed Martin to help develop its first domestic commercial spaceport in Melness, Scotland — an effort that could be of interest to the U.S.

2026-04-22T14:34:54.280650-07:00
Event   Satellite   Europe   ESA   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Policy & Regulation   Defense Policy  
ESA

N° 20–2026: ESA and EDA launch joint study to strengthen Europe’s Earth observation capabilities

By ESA: The European Space Agency (ESA) and the European Defence Agency (EDA) have signed an Implementing Arrangement to jointly identify strategic and technological gaps in Europe’s Earth observation capabilities and develop a long-term roadmap in support of security and defence.

Also: Space Intel Report and spaceanddefense.io
2026-04-22T08:06:31.834168-07:00