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Space.com • Elizabeth Howell

NASA adds giant California antenna to expand Deep Space Network capacity

NASA has added a new antenna to its Deep Space Network in the California desert, increasing communications capacity as a growing number of deep-space missions place greater demands on the agency’s ground infrastructure. The expansion is intended to support more reliable links with spacecraft operating far beyond Earth.

2026-09-06T03:05:00.877973-07:00
Satellite   Europe   LEO   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space  
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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Isar Aerospace reaches orbit on second Spectrum launch

By SpaceNews.com: Isar Aerospace’s Spectrum rocket reached orbit Sept. 5 on the rocket’s second flight, the first successful orbital launch from Western Europe.

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Isar Aerospace Successfully Launches Spectrum

Also: spacevoyaging.com and isaraerospace.com
2026-09-05T14:05:20.648071-07:00
Satellite   Europe   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space  
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Bloomberg • Paula Doenecke

German Startup Isar’s Rocket Lifts Off on European Space Mission

By Bloomberg: An Isar Aerospace rocket blasted off from a launchpad in Norway and delivered a payload of satellites into orbit, marking a key step in Europe’s efforts to compete with US companies for commercial space missions.

Also: CNA
2026-09-05T13:34:55.850409-07:00
Satellite   Europe   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Commercial Space  
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SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

BREAKING: Isar Aerospace Launches Spectrum Flight 2 Today, First Mission With Payloads

By SpaceWatch Global: Isar Aerospace flies the second mission of its Spectrum launch vehicle tonight from Andøya, Norway.

Also: Times of India, Hindustan Times and freepressjournal.in
2026-09-05T04:50:21.177517-07:00
Satellite   Moon   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Commercial Space   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
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Bloomberg • Mihir Mishra

India Space Surveillance Gets Boost With Successful GSLV Launch

By Bloomberg: India’s space program notched a successful rocket launch on Friday, placing an Earth-observation craft into orbit as New Delhi works to sharpen its satellite-based surveillance capabilities.

Also: Satellite Evolution, India Defense News, Economic Times, Times of India, ANI News Agency and 22 more
2026-09-03T15:36:40.919710-07:00
Blue Origin   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space  
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NASA Spaceflight • Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera, Chris Bergin

Blue Origin expands test and launch sites across the Cape

By NASA Spaceflight: Blue Origin is expanding its Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral footprint on multiple fronts, from a new Merritt Island test site and Rocket Park production buildings to the rebuild of Launch Complex 36 and early work on nearby processing facilities.

2026-09-04T13:50:26.896017-07:00