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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

WSBW 2026: Satellite Operators Expand Beyond Capacity Into AI, Defense and Optical Ground Infrastructure

WSBW 2026 discussions highlighted a satellite industry moving beyond capacity sales toward AI, defense and multi-domain growth. In parallel, SSC Space upgraded its Western Australia optical ground station to support Space Domain Awareness and CCSDS communications standards, underscoring investment in more capable satellite networks and infrastructure.

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2026-09-29T02:16:47.643917-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Momentus tests low-cost sensor suite for spacecraft proximity operations

By SpaceNews.com: Momentus has successfully tested a low-cost sensor suite intended to enable future satellite servicing missions.

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2026-09-29T05:45:49.478472-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

Space Network lines up $150 million in pre-orders for decentralized satellite network

By SpaceNews.com: Space Network has secured a $50 million binding pre-order from a renewable energy infrastructure developer in the Philippines for capacity from its planned network of independently owned broadband satellites, the startup announced Sept.

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2026-09-29T06:23:49.480696-07:00

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Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Axelspace Says Communications Failures on Four of Seven Grus-3 Satellites Likely Mean Mission Losses

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — Four of the seven medium-resolution Grus-3 optical imaging satellites launched in July for Japan’s Axelspace Corp. have suffered failures of their high-speed communications systems that are unlikely to be returned to nominal service, Axelspace said Sept.

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2026-09-29T06:51:43.623291-07:00

SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

Vaduz Space Dialogue 2026: Spectrum as Strategy and Europe's Case for Federation

By SpaceWatch Global: The Vaduz Space Dialogue: why spectrum is strategic infrastructure, and whether federation - not another constellation - is Europe's answer to secure connectivity.

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2026-09-29T02:55:54.573148-07:00

Satellite Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Star Catcher, Google and Blackwing Space Bring New Orbital Technologies to Transporter-18

By SpaceWatch Global: Transporter-18 will carry Star Catcher’s Protostar, Google’s Suncatcher, Blackwing Space’s Baby Bird and other commercial space technologies.

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2026-09-29T02:16:46.980907-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Côte d’Ivoire Signs Artemis Accords as African Participation Expands

By SpaceWatch Global: Côte d’Ivoire signs the Artemis Accords, becoming the ninth African signatory as NASA seeks participation across the continent.

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2026-09-29T00:56:45.154475-07:00

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The Air Current • Jon Ostrower

NASA invests in Boeing, woos new entrants to replace SpaceX’s Dragon

By The Air Current: Isaacman to commercial space entrants: “Here’s your demand signal”.

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2026-09-28T20:16:45.952681-07:00

WSBW 2026: Satellite Operators Expand Beyond Capacity Into AI, Defense and Optical Ground Infrastructure

Momentus tests low-cost sensor suite for spacecraft proximity operations

Space Network lines up $150 million in pre-orders for decentralized satellite network

Axelspace Says Communications Failures on Four of Seven Grus-3 Satellites Likely Mean Mission Losses

Vaduz Space Dialogue 2026: Spectrum as Strategy and Europe's Case for Federation

Star Catcher, Google and Blackwing Space Bring New Orbital Technologies to Transporter-18

Côte d’Ivoire Signs Artemis Accords as African Participation Expands

NASA invests in Boeing, woos new entrants to replace SpaceX’s Dragon

Axelspace Says Communications Failures on Four of Seven Grus-3 Satellites Likely Mean Mission Losses

Space Network lines up $150 million in pre-orders for decentralized satellite network

SSC Space Upgrades Western Australia Station for Optical Satellite Communications

Momentus tests low-cost sensor suite for spacecraft proximity operations

Vaduz Space Dialogue 2026: Spectrum as Strategy and Europe's Case for Federation

Star Catcher, Google and Blackwing Space Bring New Orbital Technologies to Transporter-18

SpaceX Prepares Starship for its First Orbital Flight and In-Orbit Starlink Deployment

Northrop Grumman delivers 21 data-relay satellites for military constellation

NASA 'troubleshooting' transporter for space station's robotic arm [Updated]

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SpaceX’s Starship targets first orbital flight with 26 Starlink V3 satellites

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