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Associated Press • Aniruddha Ghosal

Vietnam’s VinSpace signs SpaceX launch contract for first satellites in 2027

VinSpace, the aerospace unit of Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup, has signed a contract with SpaceX to launch its first satellites in 2027. The agreement marks a step forward in Vietnam’s effort to establish a domestic space industry and develop satellite capabilities.

Seeking Alpha • Arundhati Sarkar

Vingroup unit VinSpace inks SpaceX deal for 2027 satellite launch

CNA

Vietnam's VinSpace signs SpaceX launch deal for 2027

Also: Bloomberg and CNA

5 Sources

2026-08-10T22:35:10.656050-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

Kepler books Neutron for 2028 optical relay launch

By SpaceNews.com: — Kepler Communications plans to deploy next-generation optical relay satellites on Rocket Lab’s upcoming Neutron rocket in one of several launches the Canadian operator has slated for 2028.

SpaceNews.com

Rocket Lab builds deployable infrastructure for Electron launches

Space.com

'Launching anywhere, anytime and without compromise': Rocket Lab unveils new 'GHOST' portable spaceport system

Also: Spaceflight Now, Bloomberg, Satellite Evolution, Aviation Week, defence-industry.eu and newsable.asianetnews.com

9 Sources

2026-08-10T14:00:39.784268-07:00

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Reuters • Akash Sriram, Joey Roulette

Rocket Lab sees waning chances of Neutron rocket debut this year

By Reuters: Rocket Lab appeared to push back the timeline for the first flight of its Neutron rocket on Monday, as it now aims to get the vehicle to the launch pad in the fourth quarter rather than launching it then, sending its shares down 7% in extended trading.

1 Source

2026-08-10T14:17:30.557896-07:00

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Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

MDA Space Reports Another Quarter of Double-Digit Growth, Expands International Strategy

By Space Intel Report: TUPPER LAKE, NY — Canadian space hardware and geospatial imagery service provider MDA Space continued gliding down the highway with another quarter of double-digit increases in revenue and adjusted EBITDA and outlined how it’s widening its portfolio and increasing its presence in the United States and Europe.

1 Source

2026-08-10T12:03:11.346925-07:00

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NASA Spaceflight • Sean Yoder

Launch Preview: Chinese failure opens busy international launch salvo

By NASA Spaceflight: The week of Aug. 10 opened with an extraordinary Monday, four launches across three countries in fewer than twelve hours. China launched first, but failed, with a Chang Zheng 7A carrying an undisclosed payload from Wenchang.

SpaceNews.com

Chinese Long March 7A rocket explodes shortly after liftoff

Bloomberg

Chinese Long March Rocket Fails During Communications Satellite Launch

Also: Associated Press, Spaceflight Now, interestingengineering.com and orlandosentinel.com

9 Sources

2026-08-10T06:03:48.651802-07:00

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Reuters

Russia rolling out Starlink-style network faster than expected, Kyiv says

By Reuters: Russia is rolling out its own version of the Starlink satellite internet system faster than expected and plans to have nearly 300 satellites in orbit by 2027, according to a Ukrainian intelligence official.

Kyiv Independent

Russia's version of Starlink deploying quicker than planned, Ukraine's military intelligence says

defence-industry.eu

Russia is quietly building its own Starlink rival to power a new generation of attack drones, Ukrainian intelligence warns

Also: Seeking Alpha and frontierindia.com

5 Sources

2026-08-10T08:17:40.178747-07:00

China Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation

Space.com • Josh Dinner

Chinese Rocket Explodes Less Than 90 Seconds After Liftoff

By Space.com: China's latest rocket launch ended in failure this morning (Aug. 10), lighting up the skies with some unwanted fireworks.

1 Source

2026-08-10T09:11:25.425171-07:00

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Space.com • Mike Wall

Japanese H3 rocket launches 10,800-pound navigation satellite to high Earth orbit (video)

By Space.com: Japan's H3 rocket sent the Michibiki 7 navigation satellite aloft this afternoon (Aug. 10), on the ninth-ever mission for the launch vehicle.

3 Sources

2026-08-10T06:25:40.454703-07:00

Vietnam’s VinSpace signs SpaceX launch contract for first satellites in 2027

Vingroup unit VinSpace inks SpaceX deal for 2027 satellite launch

Vietnam's VinSpace signs SpaceX launch deal for 2027

Kepler books Neutron for 2028 optical relay launch

Rocket Lab builds deployable infrastructure for Electron launches

'Launching anywhere, anytime and without compromise': Rocket Lab unveils new 'GHOST' portable spaceport system

Rocket Lab sees waning chances of Neutron rocket debut this year

MDA Space Reports Another Quarter of Double-Digit Growth, Expands International Strategy

Launch Preview: Chinese failure opens busy international launch salvo

Chinese Long March 7A rocket explodes shortly after liftoff

Chinese Long March Rocket Fails During Communications Satellite Launch

Russia rolling out Starlink-style network faster than expected, Kyiv says

Russia's version of Starlink deploying quicker than planned, Ukraine's military intelligence says

Russia is quietly building its own Starlink rival to power a new generation of attack drones, Ukrainian intelligence warns

Chinese Rocket Explodes Less Than 90 Seconds After Liftoff

Japanese H3 rocket launches 10,800-pound navigation satellite to high Earth orbit (video)

Vietnam’s VinSpace signs deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to launch its first satellites in 2027

Rocket Lab sees waning chances of Neutron rocket debut this year

Kepler books Neutron for 2028 optical relay launch

MDA Space Reports Another Quarter of Double-Digit Growth, Expands International Strategy

ALL.SPACE to Provide Hydra MAX Terminals to Aalyria

Chinese Rocket Explodes Less Than 90 Seconds After Liftoff

Astrolight, ATMOS Space Cargo eye first in-flight laser link between reentry vehicle, satellite

Tank Problem Delays Rocket Factory Augsburg’s First Orbital Launch Attempt

MDA Space Will ‘Repurpose’ Canadarm3 For Lunar Surface

ALL.SPACE to Provide Hydra MAX Terminals to Aalyria

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IRIS² gets green light with more funding and satellites

SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites from California as West Coast cadence accelerates

NASA, ESA and partners develop infrastructure for a viable lunar base

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