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Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Sierra Space books national security and commercial payloads for first Dream Chaser orbital mission

Sierra Space says it has secured national security and commercial customers for the first orbital flight of its Dream Chaser spaceplane. The long-delayed vehicle is now targeting a debut mission later this year, marking a planned entry into the orbital transportation market.

Also: sierraspace.com

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2026-09-02T06:51:29.641312-07:00

Satellite LEO

SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

York Space unveils satellite bus for missions in very low orbit

By SpaceNews.com: Illustration of York Space's satellite bus for operations in very low Earth orbit. WASHINGTON — York Space Systems unveiled a new satellite platform designed to operate in very low Earth orbit.

1 Source

2026-09-02T06:15:44.401395-07:00

Satellite Space Exploration & Science Missions Commercial Space NASA

SpaceNews.com • Brett Silcox

Hubble deserves a plan, not a Hail Mary

By SpaceNews.com: Space Technologies attempted something extraordinarily difficult: In less than a year, they mounted a commercial mission to extend the life of a spacecraft launched more than 20 years ago and never designed to be serviced.

1 Source

2026-09-02T06:05:58.332542-07:00

China Space Defense & Militarization Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

Reuters • Cassell Bryan-Low, Eduardo Baptista, Joey Roulette

US, China arm for space warfare: hunter satellites and orbital weapons

By Reuters: Amid the rapidly-evolving field of military space operations, Beijing and Washington are preparing for the possibility of conflict extending into space.

Also: Economic Times and interestingengineering.com

3 Sources

2026-09-02T03:20:19.764212-07:00

Satellite LEO Commercial Space

Ars Technica • Stephen Clark

Is Russia’s rival to Starlink failing? Here’s what we know.

By Ars Technica: At least three of the first 32 Rassvet satellites likely suffered outright failures, and more may be in trouble.

Also: Business Insider

2 Sources

2026-09-02T04:20:06.802773-07:00

Satellite LEO Commercial Space

Payload • Douglas Gorman

York Space Systems Unveils New VLEO Sat Platform

By Payload: York Space Systems announced the LX/V-Class satellite platform built to fly sustained missions at altitudes below LEO.

2 Sources

2026-09-02T06:05:16.042105-07:00

FCC Satellite Commercial Space Policy & Regulation

SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

House committee advances bill to streamline FCC satellite licensing

By SpaceNews.com: A House subcommittee advanced a bill intended to streamline FCC licensing of satellite systems, one that differs from a companion bill in the Senate.

1 Source

2026-09-02T05:06:30.050108-07:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

HyImpulse Extends Series A Funding Round by €50 Million

By European Spaceflight: HyImpulse has added more than €50 million to its Series A funding round as it prepares for upcoming flights of its SR75 and SL1 rockets.

2 Sources

2026-09-02T03:36:17.348674-07:00

Sierra Space books national security and commercial payloads for first Dream Chaser orbital mission

York Space unveils satellite bus for missions in very low orbit

Hubble deserves a plan, not a Hail Mary

US, China arm for space warfare: hunter satellites and orbital weapons

Is Russia’s rival to Starlink failing? Here’s what we know.

York Space Systems Unveils New VLEO Sat Platform

House committee advances bill to streamline FCC satellite licensing

HyImpulse Extends Series A Funding Round by €50 Million

Sierra Space books national security customers for first Dream Chaser mission

York Space unveils satellite bus for missions in very low orbit

Hubble deserves a plan, not a Hail Mary

York Space Systems Unveils New VLEO Sat Platform

House committee advances bill to streamline FCC satellite licensing

New study urges Space Force to build industrial surge capacity

New study urges Space Force to build industrial surge capacity

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Seraphim Launches New ETF to Target Pure-Play Space Investors

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SES awards OHB nearly €1 billion to build 18 MEO satellites for Europe’s IRIS² secure communications constellation

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