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Satellite Space Policy & International Cooperation

Payload • Victoria Woodburn

State Department Launches Space-Diplomacy Effort With $6.5M Peru Satellite-Internet Project

Secretary of State Marco Rubio unveiled a new space-diplomacy effort alongside its first project: a two-year, $6.5 million initiative to extend satellite internet access to rural communities in southern Peru. The program links U.S. diplomatic engagement with practical connectivity infrastructure and international space cooperation.

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2026-09-15T09:35:42.561112-07:00

Mars Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Space Exploration & Science Missions

Space.com • Keith Cooper

Making rocket fuel out of Mars' thin air: New breakthrough could make it happen

By Space.com: By making fuel on the Red Planet rather than bringing it from Earth, a Mars mission could save vital mass.

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2026-09-15T09:05:21.618655-07:00

Europe Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

Reuters

German rocket maker Isar Aerospace plans to more than double capacity in 2028

By Reuters: Isar Aerospace, a German space startup backed by the NATO Innovation Fund, said on Tuesday it was planning to more than double its launch ‌capacity in 2028 as the rocket maker seeks to meet sky-high demand for access to space.

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2026-09-15T08:51:16.631063-07:00

M&A Commercial Space

Bloomberg • Loren Grush

Why Are Tesla and SpaceX Separate? Musk Says ‘Great Question’

By Bloomberg: Elon Musk again teased the idea of his AI and rocket firm SpaceX combining with electric-car maker Tesla Inc., noting the extensive cooperation between the two companies he leads as chief executive officer.

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2026-09-15T06:36:52.574627-07:00

Space Force Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Space Defense & Militarization

Space.com • Mike Wall

SpaceX launching 2nd classified mission for US Space Force in less than a week tonight: Watch it live

By Space.com: SpaceX will launch its second classified mission for the U.S. Space Force in less than a week tonight (Sept. 15), and you can watch the action live.

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2026-09-15T05:04:59.134454-07:00

Satellite Space Defense & Militarization Defense Policy

DefenseNews.com • Cristina Stassis

Space-based ISR launches to grow fourfold in next decade, Novaspace says

By DefenseNews.com: The number of satellites launched to provide militaries and defense departments with ISR data from space is expected to increase more than fourfold.

Also: AirForceTimes

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2026-09-15T03:36:07.029542-07:00

Satellite Dassault Aviation Safran Europe ESA Military Aircraft Procurement Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Space Exploration & Science Missions Commercial Space Sustainability & Climate Initiatives Airbus Thales

Spaceflight Now • Will Robinson-Smith

2026-09-14T21:05:39.811094-07:00

Satellite North America Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

Bloomberg • Paula Sambo

Spaceports to Satellites: Here Are the Big Projects Canada Is Pitching

By Bloomberg: Canada is putting some of its biggest ambitions on the table for global investors, including data centers, critical-mineral mines, high-speed rail and an Arctic trade corridor.

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2026-09-15T05:50:16.393969-07:00

State Department Launches Space-Diplomacy Effort With $6.5M Peru Satellite-Internet Project

Making rocket fuel out of Mars' thin air: New breakthrough could make it happen

German rocket maker Isar Aerospace plans to more than double capacity in 2028

Why Are Tesla and SpaceX Separate? Musk Says ‘Great Question’

SpaceX launching 2nd classified mission for US Space Force in less than a week tonight: Watch it live

Space-based ISR launches to grow fourfold in next decade, Novaspace says

Avio launches pair of climate monitoring European spacecraft to study plants, oceans and atmospheric changes

Avio Launches Second Successful Vega C Flight of 2026

Vega launches two Earth science satellites

Spaceports to Satellites: Here Are the Big Projects Canada Is Pitching

State Department Launches New Space-Diplomacy Effort

Making rocket fuel out of Mars' thin air: New breakthrough could make it happen

German rocket maker Isar Aerospace plans to more than double capacity in 2028

Why Are Tesla and SpaceX Separate? Musk Says ‘Great Question’

Spaceports to Satellites: Here Are the Big Projects Canada Is Pitching

Maverick Books 10 Kepler Satellites on Portal’s Dedicated Launch

Maverick Books 10 Kepler Satellites on Portal’s Dedicated Launch

Critical design review cleared for 2027 in-orbit cubesat inspection demo

European Companies Defend Proposed Bromo Space Joint Venture Merger

Kuva Space Spots Illegal Poppy Farms from Orbit

Satellite constellation activity accelerates as allies fund military communications and commercial operators expand production

Space-sector announcements span satellite inspection, rapid Earth imagery, direct-to-device connectivity and lunar exploration

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Europe’s commercial launch sector accelerates with Isar, PLD Space advances and a new UK strategy

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