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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

JAXA Sets October Launch for MMX Martian Moons Sample-Return Mission

JAXA has set an October launch target for its Martian Moons eXploration mission, a sample-return effort focused on the Mars region. The schedule establishes a near-term milestone for Japan’s planetary exploration program and a mission designed to bring material from the Martian moons back to Earth.

2026-08-21T02:13:38.592707-07:00
Satellite   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
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Bloomberg • Satviki Sanjay

Musk Touts Starlink for India’s Rural Users Amid Stalled Launch

By Bloomberg: Billionaire Elon Musk pitched Starlink Inc.’s satellite-based internet service as a solution for India’s most underserved rural regions, even though the operator’s launch remains stalled in the country over security concerns.

Also: The Independent, Economic Times and newsable.asianetnews.com
2026-08-20T23:35:56.089794-07:00
Satellite   Space Force   LEO   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Policy & Regulation  
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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

New space transportation policy focuses on increased launch rates

By SpaceNews.com: The White House released a new space transportation policy Aug. 20 with an emphasis on enabling a sharp increase in the number of launches and reentries.

Also: Seeking Alpha and 3 more
2026-08-20T16:40:40.993658-07:00
FCC   Satellite   M&A   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Policy & Regulation  
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Bloomberg • Kelcee Griffis, Michelle F Davis, Reshmi Basu

SpaceX, AST Said Seeking to Buy Spectrum Valued at $6 Billion

By Bloomberg: SpaceX and AST SpaceMobile Inc. are among the companies that have expressed interest in acquiring a swath of spectrum held by Grain Management LLC that’s valuable for providing wireless phone services directly from space, according to people familiar with the discussions.

Also: Bloomberg Law and techstartups.com
2026-08-20T16:35:38.540100-07:00