Satellite   ArianeGroup   Project Kuiper   Europe   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space  
Space Intel Report • Peter B de Selding

Arianespace targets 7–8 Ariane 6 launches in 2026 as Block 2 upgrade collides with EU, German and Amazon LEO schedules

Arianespace is aiming for seven to eight Ariane 6 launches in 2026 while planning a Block 2 upgrade, and must balance mission slots for European government customers and Amazon's Kuiper LEO commitments. The schedule pressure reflects competing national and commercial launch demands as Ariane 6 moves toward routine operations.

2026-03-26T14:18:39.026750-07:00
China   Satellite   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation  
SpaceNews.com • Andrew Jones

China launches radar-mapping and GNSS-augmentation satellites, expanding SuperView and CentiSpace constellations

By SpaceNews.com: China sends radar mapping and GNSS augmentation sats into orbit with pair of launches China conducted a pair of launches in recent days, adding new satellites to the SuperView and CentiSpace low Earth orbit infrastructure constellations.

2026-03-26T13:22:22.517776-07:00
Satellite   North America   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space  
Spaceflight Now • Steven Young

SpaceX set to launch Starlink 17-17 from West Coast; launch window opens 4:03 p.m. PDT March 26

By Spaceflight Now: ![](http://spaceflightnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260326-Vandy-Starlink-File-Photo.jpg) SpaceX is counting down to a West Coast launch of another batch of satellites for its Starlink internet service Thursday.

2026-03-26T09:56:12.964116-07:00