SpaceWatch GlobalJoshua Faleti

ESA signs with Vast to fly Czech reserve astronaut Aleš Svoboda to the ISS on a private mission

ESA has reached an agreement with Vast to support an ISS mission carrying Aleš Svoboda, a Czech astronaut reserve and ESA astronaut, with an aim for first Czech representation on the Station. The deal is positioned as a private astronaut flight, extending ESA’s use of commercial crew access arrangements.

2026-06-10T00:41:51.395221-07:00
BloombergAlberto Brambilla, Donato Paolo Mancini

Leonardo’s New CEO Sees Green Light for Space Venture Next Year

By Bloomberg: Leonardo SpA’s new chief executive officer expects European regulatory approval for its satellite venture with Airbus SE and Thales SA by the end of next year, clearing the way for one of Europe’s most ambitious defense and space projects.

2026-06-09T15:56:21.461976-07:00
Via SatelliteRachel Jewett

New Astroscale Initiative Looks to Improve Data for Spacecraft Reentry Studies

By Via Satellite: Astroscale is leading a new initiative to improve the study of spacecraft reentry and atmospheric impact, while protecting sensitive data for commercial.

2026-06-09T12:42:16.610956-07:00
Space Intel ReportPeter B. de Selding

Indonesian ISPs and satellite operators ask regulators to assure that global constellations follow the rules

By Space Intel Report: JAKARTA — Indonesian government and industry officials repeatedly stressed the need for sovereign space capacity as part of a development plan to 2045 that they said should include Indonesia-built telecommunications and Earth observation satellites and a domestic launch service.

2026-06-09T08:13:57.414856-07:00