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SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

Türkiye outlines sovereign space ambitions at IAC 2026, including a 198-satellite LEO network and lunar mission

Day two of the International Astronautical Congress featured Aselsan’s planned 198-satellite low Earth orbit network, Fergani’s navigation constellation, a proposed spaceport in Somalia and Türkiye’s Moon mission. Together, the announcements span satellite infrastructure, navigation, launch access and exploration, presenting a broad national space agenda.

2026-10-06T04:15:30.093624-07:00
Event   Satellite   Moon   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   NASA  
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SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

IAC 2026 Opens in Antalya Amid Calls for Cooperation and Space Sovereignty

By SpaceWatch Global: Torsten Kriening reviews IAC 2026's opening day in Antalya, where cooperation met growing ambitions for sovereignty, autonomy and strategic space capability.

2026-10-06T01:19:46.678139-07:00
Aviation Safety & Regulation   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space   Space Debris & Traffic Management   Policy & Regulation  
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The Air Current • Elan Head

FAA will accept more risk to aircraft from space debris under new policy

By The Air Current: Four days before SpaceX listed on the Nasdaq in the largest-ever initial public offering, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration quietly changed its safety policy to allow more aircraft to fly through airspace where they are at higher risk of a catastrophic accident due to falling space debris.

2026-10-05T12:20:12.139165-07:00