Satellite   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

CSIS–SWF 2026 briefing spotlights Russian satellite pursuit of commercial ISR (ICEYE) and Europe’s security “blind spot,” raisin

In a SpaceWatchGL opinion tied to the 2026 CSIS–SWF space threats briefing, Torsten Kriening argues Russian satellites are increasingly “stalking” commercial ISR providers such as ICEYE. The analysis also flags Europe’s security gaps and frames the debate around the Golden Dome program, including a stated $1.2 trillion scale question.

2026-05-24T04:43:57.232139-07:00
China   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Space Policy & International Cooperation  
NASA Spaceflight • Justin Davenport

Shenzhou 23 set to launch new crew to Tiangong space station

By NASA Spaceflight: The Chinese space station Tiangong, permanently occupied since June 5, 2022, is set to receive a new set of crew members. Shenzhou 23 is scheduled to launch atop a Chang Zheng 2F (CZ-2F) from Site 91 at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the Inner Mongolia province of northwest China.

Also: Space.com, Reuters and Space Policy Online
2026-05-23T15:26:31.297723-07:00
Event   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Commercial Space  
CNBC • Lora Kolodny

SpaceX launches Starship test flight on second try

By CNBC: SpaceX launched its massive Starship rocket on Friday, a day after the company scrubbed plans before takeoff.

Also: Financial Times and 5 more
2026-05-22T15:11:29.205994-07:00
China   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
Bloomberg • Pui Gwen Yeung

Hong Kong’s First Astronaut Joins Mission to China Space Station

By Bloomberg: Hong Kong’s first astronaut, a former police officer with a doctorate in computer forensics, will join a Chinese mission to its space station on Sunday, in what the city’s Chief Executive John Lee described as a “historic moment.”.

Also: Leonard David, hongkongfp.com, CGTN China and CNA
2026-05-22T22:42:22.261557-07:00
Viasat   Satellite   Space Force   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization   Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)  
SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Space Force awards Viasat, SES $437 million for military satellite network

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force awarded satellite operators Viasat and SES contracts worth a combined $437.6 million to build communications satellites for a new military network designed to withstand jamming and cyber attacks.

Also: Defense Daily, Seeking Alpha and insidedefense.com
2026-05-22T16:31:01.439487-07:00
FCC   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization  
SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Blue Origin completes investigation into New Glenn launch failure

By SpaceNews.com: Blue Origin has completed the investigation into the failure on the third flight of its New Glenn rocket, clearing launches of the vehicle to resume.

Also: TechCrunch and orlandosentinel.com
2026-05-22T19:54:41.952921-07:00