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Associated Press • Aniruddha Ghosal

Vietnam’s VinSpace signs SpaceX launch contract for first satellites in 2027

VinSpace, the aerospace unit of Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup, has signed a contract with SpaceX to launch its first satellites in 2027. The agreement marks a step forward in Vietnam’s effort to establish a domestic space industry and develop satellite capabilities.

Also: CNA and CNA
2026-08-10T22:35:10.656050-07:00
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SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

Kepler books Neutron for 2028 optical relay launch

By SpaceNews.com: — Kepler Communications plans to deploy next-generation optical relay satellites on Rocket Lab’s upcoming Neutron rocket in one of several launches the Canadian operator has slated for 2028.

Also: Spaceflight Now, Bloomberg, Satellite Evolution, Aviation Week, defence-industry.eu and newsable.asianetnews.com
2026-08-10T14:00:39.784268-07:00
China   Satellite   LEO   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space  
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NASA Spaceflight • Sean Yoder

Launch Preview: Chinese failure opens busy international launch salvo

By NASA Spaceflight: The week of Aug. 10 opened with an extraordinary Monday, four launches across three countries in fewer than twelve hours. China launched first, but failed, with a Chang Zheng 7A carrying an undisclosed payload from Wenchang.

Also: Associated Press, Spaceflight Now, interestingengineering.com and orlandosentinel.com
2026-08-10T06:03:48.651802-07:00
Satellite   Europe   North America   Commercial Space  
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Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

MDA Space Reports Another Quarter of Double-Digit Growth, Expands International Strategy

By Space Intel Report: TUPPER LAKE, NY — Canadian space hardware and geospatial imagery service provider MDA Space continued gliding down the highway with another quarter of double-digit increases in revenue and adjusted EBITDA and outlined how it’s widening its portfolio and increasing its presence in the United States and Europe.

2026-08-10T12:03:11.346925-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Satellite   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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Reuters

Russia rolling out Starlink-style network faster than expected, Kyiv says

By Reuters: Russia is rolling out its own version of the Starlink satellite internet system faster than expected and plans to have nearly ​300 satellites in orbit by 2027, according to a Ukrainian intelligence ‌official.

Also: Seeking Alpha and frontierindia.com
2026-08-10T08:17:40.178747-07:00