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SpaceNews.com • Blue Canyon Technologies

RTX’s Blue Canyon Technologies unveils FleXbus spacecraft subsystem

Blue Canyon Technologies, the small-satellite manufacturer and mission-services provider within RTX’s Raytheon business, has introduced FleXbus, a new spacecraft subsystem. The company describes the product as a mission enabler, adding another offering to its portfolio for small-satellite platforms and space missions.

2026-08-26T09:45:41.587919-07:00
Satellite   North America   Defense Budgets & Spending   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization  
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SpaceNews.com • Wesley Wark

The Lightspeed gamble and Canadian sovereignty

By SpaceNews.com: The Canadian government is moving rapidly to create sovereign defense capabilities in space. It has just thrown a big financial lifeline to Telesat Canada to help ensure the success of its projected “Lightspeed” telecommunications satellite constellation.

2026-08-26T09:10:48.997568-07:00
Satellite   Space Defense & Militarization   Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)  
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SpaceNews.com • Debra Werner

Panel warns of growing threats to smallsat constellations

By SpaceNews.com: SALT LAKE CITY – Small satellites face growing threats because potential adversaries recognize their expanding role in providing communication, Earth-observation and navigation services, a panel of satellite and cybersecurity experts said at the 2026 Small Satellite Conference.

2026-08-26T08:50:49.573516-07:00
Satellite   Aircraft Finance & Leasing   Commercial Space  
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Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

GomSpace reports stronger Q2 results while managing risk from unpaid constellation customer

By Space Intel Report: TUPPER LAKE, NY — Small-satellite manufacturer GomSpace reported increased revenue and EBITDA for the three months ending June 30 and an increased cash balance and said it took additional steps to minimize risk from a large constellation customer that has not paid its bills.

2026-08-26T09:37:00.598666-07:00
China   Satellite   Moon   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Commercial Space  
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SpaceNews.com • Andrew Jones

Long March 6C launches 7 satellites, Chang’e-7 rocket rolled back to assembly building

By SpaceNews.com: INKI — China sent seven satellites into orbit Monday, while the Long March 5 rocket to launch Chang’e-7 has been rolled back and faces a year delay.

2026-08-26T06:50:59.186621-07:00
Satellite   Commercial Space  
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SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

Miratlas seeks funds to expand optical ground station mapping technology

By SpaceNews.com: — As space-to-ground laser communications move from demos to commercial reality, French startup Miratlas is seeking investors to expand atmospheric-monitoring technology that helps operators find the best sites for their weather-sensitive optical ground stations.

2026-08-26T08:00:48.047334-07:00