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DefenseNews.com • Michael Scanlon

RAND: U.S. Lacks Workforce to Rebuild Military Space Assets Lost in War

The U.S. does not have enough engineers, technicians and assemblers to rapidly rebuild military satellites and other space assets destroyed in a conflict with China or Russia, according to a RAND report, highlighting a workforce constraint in national space resilience.

Also: AirForceTimes and Military Times

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2026-09-04T07:05:31.877112-07:00

Satellite Space Exploration & Science Missions Commercial Space NASA

Associated Press • Hunter Robertson, Katalyst Space, Kieran Wilson

Private spacecraft reaches NASA’s Swift Observatory in attempted rescue mission

By Associated Press: A private spacecraft that was supposed to save NASA's sinking Swift Observatory has managed to come within nine miles of the doomed spacecraft and even snap pictures.

Also: The Independent

2 Sources

2026-09-04T07:21:14.425556-07:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

Isar Aerospace Calls Off 4 September Spectrum Launch Attempt

By European Spaceflight: Isar Aerospace appears to have scrubbed a planned 4 September launch attempt hours after launch-related road closures went into effect.

1 Source

2026-09-04T06:50:10.433560-07:00

Space Exploration & Science Missions NASA

Wall Street Journal

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Project at the Intersection of Science and Politics

By Wall Street Journal: The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope project is a feat of science—and politics.

2 Sources

2026-09-04T07:51:06.733984-07:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

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CNBC • Jeff Kilburg

SpaceX targets Sept. 15 for next Starship flight amid investor focus on share unlock

By CNBC: Two supply events are why the stock is still cheap: the September 9 share unlock, and the painful memory of the summer's air pocket post-IPO.

1 Source

2026-09-04T08:51:20.989326-07:00

China Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space Policy & Regulation

Payload • Victoria Woodburn

China's Commercial Space Sector Is Going Public

By Payload: A Shanghai listing rule has made orbital flight the price of entry, and China's rocket startups are flying accordingly.

1 Source

2026-09-04T05:12:32.909040-07:00

Europe Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space Policy & Regulation

SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

Franco-German NewSpace to Brussels: Buy, Don't Regulate

By SpaceWatch Global: German and French NewSpace industry ask Brussels to buy launch services, not write rules - a joint declaration to Commissioner Kubilius before the Paris summit.

Also: Ars Technica

2 Sources

2026-09-04T03:33:45.107957-07:00

Satellite Europe Commercial Space Space Debris & Traffic Management

European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

German Space Situation Awareness Startup Project-S Emerges from Stealth

By European Spaceflight: Munich-based space situational awareness startup Project-S has emerged from stealth after announcing a "multi-million-euro" funding round.

1 Source

2026-09-04T03:35:29.314571-07:00

RAND: U.S. Lacks Workforce to Rebuild Military Space Assets Lost in War

Private spacecraft reaches NASA’s Swift Observatory in attempted rescue mission

Isar Aerospace Calls Off 4 September Spectrum Launch Attempt

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Project at the Intersection of Science and Politics

SpaceX targets Sept. 15 for next Starship flight amid investor focus on share unlock

China's Commercial Space Sector Is Going Public

Franco-German NewSpace to Brussels: Buy, Don't Regulate

German Space Situation Awareness Startup Project-S Emerges from Stealth

SpaceX targets Sept. 15 for next Starship flight amid investor focus on share unlock

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Project at the Intersection of Science and Politics

Private spacecraft reaches NASA’s Swift Observatory in attempted rescue mission

Space industry lacks workers needed to rebuild satellites lost in war, report says

Isar Aerospace Calls Off 4 September Spectrum Launch Attempt

China's Commercial Space Sector Is Going Public

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Axelspace Partners with Airbus and Star Signal To Expand Earth Observation And Space Safety Services

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Europe’s Space Leaders are Unhappy with the Status Quo

Beijing and Washington prepare for military conflict extending into space

Boeing delivers final three satellites for SES’ 13-satellite O3b mPOWER constellation

SpaceX expands Florida infrastructure ahead of Starship’s East Coast debut

Astroscale selects Isar Aerospace to launch ADRAS-J2 orbital-debris removal mission

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