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Russia says repairs complete on damaged Baikonur launch pad critical to its space programme

Russia's space agency announced repairs are complete on a damaged section of a launch pad at the Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, state media reported. The repaired facility is described as critical to Moscow's space programme, with authorities saying the work restores a key ground capability for upcoming missions.

2026-03-03T02:11:51.828752-08:00

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NASA Spaceflight • John Sharp

Launch Preview: Japan to launch Kairos as Falcon 9 launches Starlink missions

By NASA Spaceflight: Five missions are expected to launch this week, with Falcon 9 scheduled to launch four….

Also: Spaceflight Now, Yomiuri Japan News and Florida Today

2026-03-02T14:21:14.393382-08:00

Satellite Supply Chain Commercial Space

Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Semiconductors, Satellites, and Scale With Spirit Electronics CEO Marti McCurdy

By Via Satellite: Spirit Electronics CEO McCurdy shares the ins and outs of semiconductor supply chain and talks growth in the company's space business.

2026-03-02T14:32:17.887195-08:00

Satellite Europe Commercial Space Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)

Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Orange Wholesale CEO Details Commercial Launch Plans for Direct-to-Device Service with AST SpaceMobile

By Via Satellite: Orange is taking another step forward in the direct-to-device (D2D) arena with partnership deals signed with AST SpaceMobile and Satellite Connect Europe.

2026-03-02T13:33:31.538788-08:00

Satellite M&A Commercial Space

Space Intel Report • Peter B de Selding

SES sees 2025 revenue and EBITDA shortfalls after Intelsat deal; growth expected to resume in 2027

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — Satellite fleet operator SES, seven months after its purchase of competitor Intelsat,….

Also: Via Satellite, Business Wire and techafricanews.com

2026-03-02T11:35:24.147915-08:00

Satellite Europe Commercial Space Space Policy & International Cooperation

Via Satellite • Ben Ackman

Open Cosmos Names ConnectedCosmos, its New LEO Constellation for Europe

By Via Satellite: Pan-European connectivity provider Open Cosmos announced ConnectedCosmos on Monday, a name for its incipient Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation designed as a sovereign connectivity.

2026-03-02T11:13:42.027780-08:00

Satellite Space Debris & Traffic Management

Universe Today • Andy Tomaswick

Satellite Proliferation and Orbital Debris: Mission-Design Strategies to Reduce Collision Risk

By Universe Today: Satellite imaging is increasingly important to every field from crop monitoring to poverty reduction. So it’s no surprise that there have been more and more satellites launched to try to meet that growing demand.

2026-03-02T11:21:42.135673-08:00

Satellite Commercial Space Asia-Pacific (APAC)

Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Aalto Signs HAPS Agreement With Telkomsel to Advance Indonesia’s Stratospace Ecosystem

By Via Satellite: Aalto has signed a new deal with Telkomsel that will commit to advance Indonesia’s Stratospace ecosystem.

2026-03-02T11:01:35.146737-08:00

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Russia says repairs complete on damaged Baikonur launch pad critical to its space programme

Launch Preview: Japan to launch Kairos as Falcon 9 launches Starlink missions

Semiconductors, Satellites, and Scale With Spirit Electronics CEO Marti McCurdy

Orange Wholesale CEO Details Commercial Launch Plans for Direct-to-Device Service with AST SpaceMobile

SES sees 2025 revenue and EBITDA shortfalls after Intelsat deal; growth expected to resume in 2027

Open Cosmos Names ConnectedCosmos, its New LEO Constellation for Europe

Satellite Proliferation and Orbital Debris: Mission-Design Strategies to Reduce Collision Risk

Aalto Signs HAPS Agreement With Telkomsel to Advance Indonesia’s Stratospace Ecosystem

Russia says damaged launch pad at Baikonur cosmodrome has been repaired

Semiconductors, Satellites, and Scale With Spirit Electronics CEO Marti McCurdy