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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Portugal’s Omnidea acquires Orbex assets to expand UK launcher capabilities

Portugal-based Omnidea has acquired Orbex’s assets and technology, strengthening its presence in the UK as it develops a new launcher roadmap. The transaction gives Omnidea access to Orbex’s existing capabilities and positions the company for a broader role in Europe’s commercial launch market.

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2026-10-02T02:55:53.024590-07:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

SpaceX, Analysts Broadly Satisfied With Starship’s Latest Orbital Test Despite Technical Issues

By SpaceNews.com: Both SpaceX and outside analysts appear largely satisfied with the first orbital flight of Starship despite some technical issues during the mission.

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2026-10-02T03:36:56.928315-07:00

Satellite Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

SpaceX launches Transporter-18 rideshare mission

By SpaceNews.com: SpaceX launched its latest rideshare mission Oct. 1, carrying a wide variety of spacecraft as the industry deals with the impending end of such missions.

Also: SpaceWatch Global

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2026-10-01T17:16:54.642227-07:00

Europe Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

Payload • Douglas Gorman

Skyrora Shifts Orbital Launch Timeline to 2030

By Payload: First-mover advantage isn’t all it’s cracked up to be—at least, that’s the thought process for UK launcher Skyrora.

Also: Payload

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2026-10-02T01:20:47.158410-07:00

Satellite AI Commercial Space

Wall Street Journal • Rebecca Cadenhead

Can AI Run in Space? Google Is About to Find Out

By Wall Street Journal: A satellite containing several of the company’s AI chips launched into orbit.

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2026-10-01T20:51:09.600211-07:00

Satellite Commercial Space Sustainability & Climate Initiatives

SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Contracts signal growing interest in space-based solar power

By SpaceNews.com: Two companies with plans for space-based solar power systems have secured agreements to further their development.

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2026-10-01T14:20:39.905100-07:00

Satellite Supply Chain Commercial Space

Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Satellite Hardware Suppliers Struggle to Keep Pace With Surging Demand

By Space Intel Report: PARIS — Are satellite hardware providers confident enough in the current boom to invest in new capacity? Are their supply chains keeping up?.

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2026-10-01T10:50:36.616089-07:00

Satellite Europe Defense Budgets & Spending Space Policy & International Cooperation Space Defense & Militarization

SpaceNews.com • Andrew Parsonson

EU nations back military space project worth up to $27 billion, propose shared tracking data

By SpaceNews.com: BURG — European governments are preparing to invest up to 24 billion euros ($27 billion) in SPACE, a joint military space project spanning satellite communications, surveillance and missile warning.

Also: Space Intel Report

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2026-10-01T10:18:47.489687-07:00

Portugal’s Omnidea acquires Orbex assets to expand UK launcher capabilities

SpaceX, Analysts Broadly Satisfied With Starship’s Latest Orbital Test Despite Technical Issues

SpaceX launches Transporter-18 rideshare mission

Skyrora Shifts Orbital Launch Timeline to 2030

Can AI Run in Space? Google Is About to Find Out

Contracts signal growing interest in space-based solar power

Satellite Hardware Suppliers Struggle to Keep Pace With Surging Demand

EU nations back military space project worth up to $27 billion, propose shared tracking data

SpaceX, Analysts Broadly Satisfied With Starship’s Latest Orbital Test Despite Technical Issues

Omnidea Acquires Orbex Assets to Expand UK Launcher Capabilities

SpaceX launches Transporter-18 rideshare mission

Skyrora Shifts Orbital Launch Timeline to 2030

Can AI Run in Space? Google Is About to Find Out

Contracts signal growing interest in space-based solar power

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