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SpaceWatch Global

German leadership “tilts” European space and defense weight at ILA 2026

At ILA Berlin 2026, Germany is using the show to underscore its rising influence across space, defense and broader industrial positioning—raising the question of whether Europe’s space “center of gravity” is shifting toward Berlin. The opinion points to expanding German momentum that could affect European capability planning and cooperation priorities.

2026-06-24T01:11:52.947931-07:00
Africa   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Policy & Regulation  
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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

UNOOSA Announces Space Law Advisory Mission in Kenya Later this Year, In Partnership with the Italian Space Agency

By SpaceWatch Global: UNOOSA and the Italian Space Agency are partnering to bring critical space law expertise to Africa later this November, as part of the Office's commitments to UN Member states in developing, implementing, and updating their national frameworks.

2026-06-24T01:11:53.539600-07:00
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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Vyoma's 'Flamingo-1' Space-Based Surveillance Telescope is Set to Begin Routine Operations

By SpaceWatch Global: Vyoma’s ‘Flamingo-1’ Space-Based Surveillance Telescope is Set to Begin Routine Operations Germany based Space Domain Awareness company Vyoma has disclosed the successful in-space commissioning of its Flamingo-1 platform.

2026-06-24T01:11:53.931467-07:00
China   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space  
NASA Spaceflight • Eleanor Day

Launch Preview: Pegasus XL to launch amongst Falcon 9 and Chinese missions

By NASA Spaceflight: This week’s launch manifest includes six orbital launches worldwide, including the first Pegasus XL launch since 2021. SpaceX dominates the schedule with three Starlink missions, the Starfall demonstration mission, and the SXM-11 mission — all of which are to fly on Falcon 9.

2026-06-23T15:56:16.748582-07:00
AI   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space  
Bloomberg • Brian W Smith, Caleb Mutua, Davide Barbuscia

SpaceX Draws $89 Billion Demand for Debut High-Grade Bond Sale

By Bloomberg: SpaceX’s $25 Billion Sale Meets Skeptical Eyes of Debt Investors.

Also: Seeking Alpha, Financial Times and 9 more
2026-06-23T09:41:09.491128-07:00
Supply Chain   North America   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   NASA  
Payload • Jacqueline Feldscher

NASA Watchdog: Launch Infrastructure Nearing Capacity

By Payload: NASA’s launch facilities will likely reach capacity by the end of the decade as the number of commercial launches continues to skyrocket, according to a report from the space agency’s inspector general released Monday.

Also: SpaceNews.com, SpaceQ and jonathanserrie.substack.com
2026-06-23T10:40:51.132030-07:00
Satellite   Europe   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Policy & Regulation  
Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Starlink to EU Commission: The US respects ITU priority filings on mobile satellite spectrum. You should, too

By Space Intel Report: BRUSSELS — SpaceX Starlink asked European regulators to justify their planned allocation of S-band mobile satellite spectrum given SpaceX’s pending $20-billion purchase of EchoStar’s S-band portfolio, which has global priority at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

2026-06-23T11:40:31.240577-07:00