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SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

Stop Hugging, Start Communicating: Europe’s Space Autonomy Debate at MSC 2026

The 62nd Munich Security Conference emerged as a practical forum for Europe’s space‑autonomy debate, moving policymakers and industry from rhetoric to concrete coordination on sovereign capabilities, security and cross‑border programme delivery. MSC 2026 signalled a renewed drive to operationalise initiatives long discussed in Brussels.

2026-02-19T03:35:18.849260-08:00

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

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SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

Spain Rising: Why Spaceports Are Becoming Critical Infrastructure — Interview with Inmaculada Serrano (SSSIF 2026)

By SpaceWatch Global: Daniela Jovic speaks with Inmaculada Serrano Gandia, CEO of StratXpace, about why spaceports are becoming critical infrastructure.

2026-02-19T04:13:38.596647-08:00

Supply Chain Space Exploration & Science Missions Commercial Space Asia-Pacific (APAC)

SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Japan’s ispace warns of delays in new lunar lander engine

By SpaceNews.com: Japanese lunar company ispace said work on a new engine for its lunar landers is facing delays and that it is keeping open the option of switching engines.

2026-02-19T02:28:15.973223-08:00

Europe Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

SSC Space Opens Orbital Launch Control Center at Esrange, Enabling European Orbital Launch Operations

By European Spaceflight: SSC Space has opened the new Orbital Launch Control Center at Esrange, a milestone in its efforts to host future orbital rocket launches.

2026-02-19T00:00:51.518788-08:00

Saudi Arabia AI M&A Commercial Space

CNBC

Saudi fund Humain invests $3 billion in xAI Series E; xAI holdings converted into SpaceX shares

By CNBC: The investment made Humain a "significant" minority shareholder, with its xAI holdings converted into SpaceX shares, it said.

Also: techfundingnews.com

2026-02-18T19:31:06.269177-08:00

Satellite AI M&A Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

The Opportunities and Risks of SpaceX's xAI Deal and Data Center in Space Ambitions

By Via Satellite: Analysts weigh in on the opportunities and risks for SpaceX with the xAI acquisition and its data center in space constellation plan.

2026-02-18T13:13:58.924467-08:00

Satellite Commercial Space

New York Times • Kalley Huang

iPhone Emergency SOS via Satellite Enables Skiers’ Rescue After Avalanche

By New York Times: The Emergency SOS feature on iPhones can send texts to emergency responders via satellite when there is no cell tower nearby.

2026-02-18T16:31:08.462766-08:00

Space Exploration & Science Missions NASA

Space.com • Robert Lea

James Webb spots 'cosmic jellyfish' galaxy that sheds light on early galactic evolution

By Space.com: "This data provides us with rare insight into how galaxies were transformed in the early universe.".

2026-02-18T14:13:11.512956-08:00

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