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Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Saudi Arabia’s stc Group Orders Dedicated Astranis Communications Satellite

Saudi Arabia’s leading telecommunications provider, stc group, has ordered a dedicated satellite from Astranis to deliver satellite communications services. The agreement expands the role of dedicated spacecraft in supporting connectivity requirements in the Saudi market and strengthens Astranis’ position in commercial satellite communications.

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2026-09-12T09:34:55.453653-07:00

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Space.com • Wendy Whitman Cobb

Trump is proposing a US Space Academy — if created, it could blur the lines between NASA and the military (op-ed)

By Space.com: As a space policy expert, I see several open questions and potential problems related to the vision of a U.S. Space Academy laid out by President Trump’s recent executive order.

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2026-09-12T07:05:01.881414-07:00

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Space.com • Julian Dossett

NASA, IBM launch new AI model for studying the moon

By Space.com: NASA and IBM have developed an AI model to help sift through the mountains of data the agency has gathered about the moon.

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2026-09-12T03:05:03.588225-07:00

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European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

First HyPrSpace Baguette One Launch Slips to 2027

By European Spaceflight: HyPrSpace has delayed the inaugural flight of its Baguette One suborbital rocket to 2027, with launch planned from a French military test site.

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2026-09-11T22:36:03.859367-07:00

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Space.com • Mike Wall

Rocket Lab protests NASA's decision to award Blue Origin $700 million Mars orbiter contract

By Space.com: Rocket Lab has filed a protest against NASA's decision to award Blue Origin a $700 million Mars orbiter contract, saying it's inconsistent with the eligibility rules laid out by Congress.

Also: SpaceNews.com, keeptrack.space and keeptrack.space

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2026-09-11T15:14:49.875038-07:00

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Ars Technica • Stephen Clark

Some satellite companies still have an appetite for boutique launch services

By Ars Technica: Dedicated launch is pretty essential for us for most of our missions.".

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2026-09-11T16:37:29.995549-07:00

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DefenseNews.com • Jaroslaw Adamowski

Polish prime minister: Poland to develop its own Starlink

By DefenseNews.com: Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the project will pave the way for the launch of a Starlink-like system for the nation.

Also: c4isrnet.com

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2026-09-11T08:37:11.320488-07:00

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Bloomberg • Loren Grush

Musk and SpaceX Face Expensive Tradeoffs on the Road to Mars

By Bloomberg: Elon Musk faces a strategic dilemma between launching cash-generating satellites and sending humans into deep space — with an uncertain payoff.

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2026-09-11T08:25:42.862616-07:00

Saudi Arabia’s stc Group Orders Dedicated Astranis Communications Satellite

Trump is proposing a US Space Academy — if created, it could blur the lines between NASA and the military (op-ed)

NASA, IBM launch new AI model for studying the moon

First HyPrSpace Baguette One Launch Slips to 2027

Rocket Lab protests NASA's decision to award Blue Origin $700 million Mars orbiter contract

Some satellite companies still have an appetite for boutique launch services

Polish prime minister: Poland to develop its own Starlink

Musk and SpaceX Face Expensive Tradeoffs on the Road to Mars

Stc Group Orders Dedicated Astranis Satellite for Saudi Arabia

Trump is proposing a US Space Academy — if created, it could blur the lines between NASA and the military (op-ed)

NASA, IBM launch new AI model for studying the moon

First HyPrSpace Baguette One Launch Slips to 2027

Some satellite companies still have an appetite for boutique launch services

Rocket Lab protests NASA's decision to award Blue Origin $700 million Mars orbiter contract

International Space Summit Highlights the Strength of Europe’s Space Ecosystem

Roman telescope deploys solar array and communication systems, powers on Coronagraph Instrument

Could United Launch Alliance's money problems finally force its owners to sell?

ESA and Vast Sign Agreement for Greek Astronaut Mission to the ISS

NASA’s Roman Space Telescope deploys solar array and communications systems after Falcon Heavy launch

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European space players line up ISS, GEO, LEO and VLEO missions through 2028

EU proposes allocating half of its €131 billion 2028-34 defense and space budget to space

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