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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Aurora spaceplane radar-tracked in live New Zealand defense trial

The Royal New Zealand Navy, DST and Dawn Aerospace completed a live radar-tracking experiment that successfully detected and followed the Aurora Spaceplane during a New Zealand defence test. The trial demonstrates operational sensor engagement with a commercial reusable spaceplane and strengthens government–industry monitoring ties.

2026-03-23T04:39:14.952994-07:00
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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

GLOC 2026 in Kigali: Africa’s Moment for Space-Driven Climate Action

By SpaceWatch Global: When the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) convenes its Global Space Conference on Climate Change (GLOC) in Kigali from 2–4 June 2026, the setting will carry as much weight as the agenda.

2026-03-23T04:39:15.040892-07:00
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Reuters

Russian cargo spacecraft antenna problem forces manual docking with ISS

By Reuters: An unmanned Russian cargo spacecraft has a problem with an antenna so it will have to be manually docked when it reaches the International Space Station (ISS), Russia's Roscosmos state space corporation said in a statement.

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2026-03-22T23:49:26.982373-07:00