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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Diffraqtion raises $10 million to advance quantum imaging technology for space cameras

Diffraqtion has raised $10 million to develop quantum imaging technology for space cameras, aiming to resolve details that conventional imaging systems cannot. The funding will support the startup’s efforts to advance higher-resolution capabilities for space-based observation and sensing applications.

2026-08-31T06:25:45.921236-07:00
Satellite   Europe   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation  
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Reuters • Maria Rugamer

Germany's OHB sees further IRIS² orders as Europe bolsters satellite network

By Reuters: Satellite maker OHB expects to get more orders for the European Union's IRIS² satellite network, CEO Marco Fuchs said, after the German company secured a nearly €1 billion ($1.1 billion) contract under the ​project on Monday.

Also: globaltimes.cn, Seeking Alpha and exterrajsc.com
2026-08-31T00:20:07.284261-07:00
Space Force   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Policy & Regulation   Workforce & Skills Development   NASA  
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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Trump Signs Executive Order Establishing a U.S. Space Academy

By SpaceWatch Global: U.S. President Trump has begun the process of establishing the United States Space Academy to strengthen the country's space workforce.

2026-08-31T01:12:54.760736-07:00
Moon   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   NASA  
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NASA Spaceflight • Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera, Chris Bergin

SLS picks up the pace, four vehicles in production

By NASA Spaceflight: The NASA and contractor workforce continues to make progress ahead of next year’s Artemis III mission, with Solid Rocket Booster stacking continuing, while RS-25 engines are being installed on Core Stage 3.

2026-08-30T17:20:09.635588-07:00
China   Moon   Space Exploration & Science Missions  
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The Hill • Mark Whittington

What China’s delay means for the US-China moon race

By The Hill: The liftoff of China’s Chang’e 7 mission to the moon has been delayed into 2027. Ars Technica reports that the Chinese are being vague about the exact reasons for the delay, only suggesting it is due to, adhering to “the principle of proceeding prudently and reliably, and ensuring absolute success.”.

2026-08-30T18:05:36.796867-07:00
ISS   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   NASA  
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Bloomberg • Rachel Cohrs Zhang

NASA, SpaceX Postpone ISS Mission Launch After Spacecraft Leak

By Bloomberg: SpaceX and NASA are delaying the launch of a planned mission to the International Space Station to fix an oxidizer leak in the Dragon spacecraft’s propulsion system, the US space agency said.

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2026-08-30T13:35:36.666705-07:00