Space Intel Report
• Peter B. de Selding
Europe’s Iris2 multi-orbit secure connectivity network is adding 66 smaller satellites to its low-Earth-orbit component to preserve launch start timing in 2029 despite schedule-delays pressure from European governments. The expanded approach targets a full 264-satellite system launch around 2032.
Bloomberg
• Pablo Mayo Cerqueiro
By Bloomberg: German satellite maker OHB SE is kicking off a stock offering to help it contribute to Europe’s space and defense programs as well as increase its free float.
SpaceWatch Global
• Joshua Faleti
By SpaceWatch Global: Unseenlabs has successfully launched BRO-22, the first satellite from a foreign private company to fly aboard Japan’s H3 Launch Vehicle. The launch took place on Friday, June 12, 2026, from the Yoshinobu Launch Complex at the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s Tanegashima Space Center.
Space Intel Report
• Peter B. de Selding
By Space Intel Report: BERLIN — Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace does not lack for security-based space ambition:.
Wall Street Journal
• Micah Maidenberg
By Wall Street Journal: Two-ton satellites, laser communications, in-space mobility ships and more draw attention and new funding.
Universe Today
• Matthew Williams
By Universe Today: In a recent NASA-supported study, researchers assessed Titan's resource base and how it could be leveraged for ISRU. Compared with other locations under study (the Moon, Mars, etc.), they concluded that there is unrivaled potential for human exploration and settlement.
NASA Spaceflight
• Ryan Weber
By NASA Spaceflight: With the completion of Flight 12 about three weeks ago, all focus is now on Flight 13 and its vehicles, Booster 20 and Ship 40. To date, both have completed cryogenic proof testing and are now set up to complete static fire testing next.
SpaceNews.com
• Jeff Foust
By SpaceNews.com: NASA has provided more details about the revised approaches that Blue Origin and SpaceX are taking to accelerate work on Artemis lunar landers.
Via Satellite
• Christina Patsioura
