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China Satellite Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

SpaceNews.com • Andrew Jones

China launches 13 satellites across Long March 2D and Kinetica-1 missions

China launched 13 satellites over the weekend across two missions, including commercial radar spacecraft and a nine-satellite rideshare carrying on-orbit computing and communications testbeds. The launches underscore the country’s expanding cadence across both commercial satellite services and in-space technology demonstrations.

Also: defence-blog.com

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2026-09-23T01:23:16.735055-07:00

Satellite Europe ESA Commercial Space

SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

ClearSpace signs ESA contract to advance Phoenix GEO life extension mission

By SpaceNews.com: Luxembourg-based in-orbit servicing venture ClearSpace signed a contract Sept. 23 with the European Space Agency to help mature technologies for Phoenix, a mission aiming to extend the life of a geostationary satellite due to retire between 2028 and 2030.

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2026-09-23T01:23:16.946127-07:00

Moon Human Spaceflight & Space Stations Space Policy & International Cooperation NASA

European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

Italy Commits More Than $5 Billion to NASA Moon Base Program, Administrator Says

By European Spaceflight: NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman revealed that Italy has committed $5 billion to build a lunar habitat for the agency’s Moon Base programme.

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2026-09-23T00:36:05.822885-07:00

Satellite Project Kuiper Commercial Space

SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Amazon Leo Partners With UZ-SAT to Expand Satellite Internet in Uzbekistan

By SpaceWatch Global: Amazon Leo is entering the Uzbek market via an agreement with UZ-SAT. The partnership will bring internet connectivity to underserved areas.

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2026-09-23T01:35:22.529847-07:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

NASA Spaceflight • Bastiaan Vellekoop, Chris Bergin

Ship 41 rolls to Pad 2 carrying two flown tiles from Ship 40

By NASA Spaceflight: SpaceX rolled Ship 41 to the launch site for stacking with Booster 21, and the heat shield on that ship includes a first for the Starship program: two tiles recovered from Ship 40 after Flight 13.

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2026-09-22T19:51:27.781373-07:00

Human Spaceflight & Space Stations Commercial Space

Universe Today • Matthew Williams

First Diagnostic X-Rays in Space Mark New Era for Astronaut Health

By Universe Today: A team of researchers acquired the first diagnostic X-ray images during a commercial spaceflight, demonstrating that X-ray medicine can be performed in space.

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2026-09-22T20:36:53.746550-07:00

SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

Planet Opens Berlin Satellite Factory as Sovereignty Takes Centre Stage

By SpaceWatch Global: Planet opens a new Berlin satellite factory for Pelican production, boosting European EO capacity and reigniting debate over sovereignty, security and shutter control.

Also: Via Satellite

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2026-09-22T05:56:02.787410-07:00

Satellite Europe Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)

Via Satellite • Mark Holmes

Estonian Company CybExer to Play Key Role in Testing IRIS² Security

By Via Satellite: CybExer, an Estonian cybersecurity company, is to play a key role in helping keep the EU’s future secure satellite connectivity system, IRIS² secure.

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2026-09-22T14:20:16.759254-07:00

China launches 13 satellites across Long March 2D and Kinetica-1 missions

ClearSpace signs ESA contract to advance Phoenix GEO life extension mission

Italy Commits More Than $5 Billion to NASA Moon Base Program, Administrator Says

Amazon Leo Partners With UZ-SAT to Expand Satellite Internet in Uzbekistan

Ship 41 rolls to Pad 2 carrying two flown tiles from Ship 40

First Diagnostic X-Rays in Space Mark New Era for Astronaut Health

Planet Opens Berlin Satellite Factory as Sovereignty Takes Centre Stage

Estonian Company CybExer to Play Key Role in Testing IRIS² Security

Amazon Leo Partners With UZ-SAT to Expand Satellite Internet in Uzbekistan

ClearSpace signs ESA contract to advance Phoenix GEO life extension mission

China continues rapid launch cadence with Long March 2D, Kinetica-1 missions

Italy Commits More Than $5 Billion to NASA Moon Base Program, Administrator Says

First Diagnostic X-Rays in Space Mark New Era for Astronaut Health

Ship 41 rolls to Pad 2 carrying two flown tiles from Ship 40

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