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Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Isar Aerospace completes Europe’s first successful commercial launch on second Spectrum flight

German launch startup Isar Aerospace successfully carried payloads on the second flight of its Spectrum rocket, achieving Europe’s first successful commercial launch from the continent. The milestone marks a step forward for Europe’s independent launch capabilities and access to space from within the region.

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2026-09-08T12:35:05.724956-07:00

Satellite Commercial Space

Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Pixxel Targets US Growth, New Sensing Tech With $100M Raise

By Via Satellite: Hyperspectral satellite startup Pixxel completed a $100 million funding raise that Pixxel says will fuel its growth in the U.S. and expansion into sensing.

1 Source

2026-09-08T12:35:06.399122-07:00

Viasat Satellite Project Kuiper Commercial Space

Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

AT&T Business Expands Work with Amazon Leo for Resilient Connectivity

By Via Satellite: AT&T Business has furthered its agreement with Amazon’s Amazon Leo constellation to offer “converged connectivity solutions” integrating satellite into fiber and 5G networks for business customers.

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2026-09-08T12:35:06.498732-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Andrew Parsonson

ESA opens call for plant to produce radioisotope spacecraft heaters in Europe

By SpaceNews.com: BURG — The European Space Agency is moving ahead with plans to establish a pilot plant intended to produce sovereign European-manufactured americium-241 radioisotope heater units (RHUs), devices that use heat generated by radioactive decay to keep spacecraft components warm enough to operate, for future exploration missions.

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2026-09-08T11:00:41.521696-07:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space Space Policy & International Cooperation

Breaking Defense • Theresa Hitchens

White House has lofty space launch ambitions, but experts question price tag

By Breaking Defense: The space industry lauded a new Trump administration 1,000-launches-a-year space policy, but experts told Breaking Defense that the current space infrastructure doesn’t have enough capacity and someone’s going to have to pay, potentially a lot, to change that.

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2026-09-08T09:20:28.495016-07:00

Satellite Space Debris & Traffic Management

Ars Technica • JENNIFER OUELLETTE

The secret to protecting next-gen spacecraft might be eggshells

By Ars Technica: 3D-printed aluminum eggshell arrays filled with water proved more effective at impact resistance.

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2026-09-08T09:38:03.319178-07:00

Satellite AI Europe Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space Space Defense & Militarization

SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

Satellite Leadership Commercial Space

SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Former NGA director Frank Whitworth named president of Satellogic

By SpaceNews.com: GTON — Earth observation company Satellogic named former National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency director Frank “Trey” Whitworth as president, the company announced Sept.

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2026-09-08T05:45:42.068308-07:00

Isar Aerospace completes Europe’s first successful commercial launch on second Spectrum flight

Pixxel Targets US Growth, New Sensing Tech With $100M Raise

AT&T Business Expands Work with Amazon Leo for Resilient Connectivity

ESA opens call for plant to produce radioisotope spacecraft heaters in Europe

White House has lofty space launch ambitions, but experts question price tag

The secret to protecting next-gen spacecraft might be eggshells

Infinite Orbits’ Marion Andrieux on Its New Toulouse AIT Facility and Satellite Services

Isar Aerospace Becomes First European Commercial Company to Reach Orbit on Second Flight

Isar Aerospace Reaches Orbit on Second Try, Space Brief 8 Sep 2026

Former NGA director Frank Whitworth named president of Satellogic

Isar Aerospace Achieves First Commercial Launch from Europe

Pixxel Targets US Growth, New Sensing Tech With $100M Raise

AT&T Business Expands Work with Amazon Leo for Resilient Connectivity

ESA opens call for plant to produce radioisotope spacecraft heaters in Europe

The secret to protecting next-gen spacecraft might be eggshells

White House has lofty space launch ambitions, but experts question price tag

Stoke Space Raises $1B Initial Series E Round

ESA Set to Discuss Europe's Space Future at the International Space Summit in Paris

SpaceX Shares to Get a Boost If Nasdaq 100 Increases Weighting

Telesat and Farcast announce antenna technology demonstration milestone

Isar Aerospace’s Spectrum reaches orbit from Norway, marking Europe’s first successful commercial orbital launch

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