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Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

SatPort to Build and Host Landing Stations for Telesat Lightspeed Constellation

SatPort Infrastructure will develop, build and host landing stations that connect Telesat’s Lightspeed satellite constellation to terrestrial networks. The companies signed a master services agreement on Sept. 15, establishing SatPort as a ground-infrastructure provider for Lightspeed’s planned connectivity architecture.

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2026-09-17T05:20:13.941883-07:00

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Payload • Victoria Woodburn

Impulse Space Raises $308M Series D Extension

By Payload: Impulse Space announced a $308M extension to its Series D round yesterday—bringing the round’s total to $808M.

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2026-09-17T05:51:13.681169-07:00

ISS AI Human Spaceflight & Space Stations Commercial Space

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Payload • Douglas Gorman

Icarus Robotics Completes Parabolic Flight Test Ahead of ISS Mission

By Payload: Icarus Robotics completed a four-flight parabolic test campaign of its free-flying robot in preparation for its first ISS mission in 2027.

Also: SpaceNews.com

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2026-09-17T06:05:10.214951-07:00

Africa Moon Space Policy & International Cooperation NASA

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SpaceNews.com • Scott Firsing, Zolana João

Eight African nations signed the Artemis Accords. Now give them a path to the moon.

By SpaceNews.com: A year and a half ago, we took to SpaceNews to plead our case: If the United States teamed up with African nations in space, everyone would win.

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2026-09-17T06:10:44.956476-07:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

Via Satellite • Laurence Russell

The Era of Cheap, Price-Per-Kilo Launch is Over, Launchers Say

By Via Satellite: PARIS — Space launch competitors think it’s time for a new model of pricing in the launch market. Against the backdrop of SpaceX winding down the Falcon 9 launch program, other launchers say the market is on the verge of a reset.

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2026-09-17T04:16:02.062677-07:00

ISS LEO Human Spaceflight & Space Stations Commercial Space Policy & Regulation

Reuters • Akash Sriram, Mariam E Sunny

Drugmakers prepare for next phase of space pharmaceuticals as ISS retirement nears

By Reuters: As the International Space Station nears the end of its operational life, drugmakers are laying the groundwork for commercial pharmaceutical research and manufacturing in low Earth orbit, while working with regulators to establish rules for ‌producing medicines in space.

Also: CNA

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2026-09-17T03:37:31.484901-07:00

China Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation

SpaceNews.com • Andrew Jones

China conducts four launches inside 48 hours as launch options diversify

By SpaceNews.com: China carried out four launches in quick succession, starting Tuesday, using its Jiuquan and Hainan spaceports and a maritime mission from the East China Sea.

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2026-09-17T03:51:03.945215-07:00

Satellite Intuitive Machines Commercial Space

SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Intuitive Machines eyes orbital data center opportunities

By SpaceNews.com: Intuitive Machines is examining how it can leverage satellite capabilities it gained from an acquisition into the emerging market for orbital data centers.

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2026-09-17T03:51:04.062201-07:00

SatPort to Build and Host Landing Stations for Telesat Lightspeed Constellation

Impulse Space Raises $308M Series D Extension

Icarus Robotics Completes Parabolic Flight Test Ahead of ISS Mission

Eight African nations signed the Artemis Accords. Now give them a path to the moon.

The Era of Cheap, Price-Per-Kilo Launch is Over, Launchers Say

Drugmakers prepare for next phase of space pharmaceuticals as ISS retirement nears

China conducts four launches inside 48 hours as launch options diversify

Intuitive Machines eyes orbital data center opportunities

Eight African nations signed the Artemis Accords. Now give them a path to the moon.

Icarus Robotics Completes Parabolic Flight Test Ahead of ISS Mission

Impulse Space Raises $308M Series D Extension

SatPort to Build Landing Stations for Telesat Lightspeed

The Era of Cheap, Price-Per-Kilo Launch is Over, Launchers Say

Intuitive Machines eyes orbital data center opportunities

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