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Reuters • Maria Rugamer

ESA awards first European Launcher Challenge contracts, including €200 million for Isar Aerospace

The European Space Agency has signed the first contracts under its European Launcher Challenge, awarding initial support to three European rocket startups to expand launcher diversity and strengthen access-to-space resilience. Germany’s Isar Aerospace said its contract is worth about €200 million.

Aviation Week • Robert Wall

ESA Awards Contracts To Support European Launcher Startups

spaceanddefense.io • Editorial Team

ESA signs first contracts under European Launcher Challenge

Also: CNA

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2026-08-27T04:36:16.960611-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Debra Werner

Infleqtion extends work on quantum gravity mission under $20 million NASA contract

By SpaceNews.com: SAN FRANCISCO — Colorado-based quantum technology firm Infleqtion announced a $20 million NASA contract to continue work on a mission to launch the world’s first space-based quantum gravity sensor.

Also: Seeking Alpha

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2026-08-27T05:52:07.455587-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Katalyst Space using Swift reboost spacecraft to aid future satellite servicing missions

By SpaceNews.com: Despite abandoning plans to reboost a NASA satellite, Katalyst Space continues to operate its spacecraft to gain experience for future missions.

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2026-08-27T04:50:32.045063-07:00

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Payload • Victoria Woodburn

Space Weather Losses to Double by 2035, Report Finds

By Payload: A new report from Mission Space estimates that solar storms will cost $20.65B in 2026, rocketing to $44.27B by 2035.

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2026-08-27T06:05:09.795765-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

NASA’s Roman Space Telescope Arrives at Complex 39A Ahead of 30 August Launch

By SpaceWatch Global: NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has arrived at SpaceX's Launch Complex 39A ahead of its targeted launch on Sunday, 30 August 2026.

Also: ESA

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2026-08-27T01:33:30.989699-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Andrew Jones

Galactic Energy targets Sept. 1 for debut launch of Pallas-1 rocket

By SpaceNews.com: Chinese commercial firm Galactic Energy is ready for a first orbital launch attempt with its Pallas-1 liquid propellant launch vehicle, airspace closure notices reveal.

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2026-08-27T03:15:43.400623-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Adenot and Menon Complete Second Spacewalk to Restore ISS Communications Antenna

By SpaceWatch Global: Anil Menon and Sophie Adenot completed a follow-up spacewalk on 25 August, and successfully installed a replacement for the failed SGANT.

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2026-08-27T02:07:05.037956-07:00

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NASA Spaceflight • Eleanor Day

Expedition 75 Begins After Soyuz MS-28 Departure as Astronauts Upgrade ISS Solar Arrays and Antennae

By NASA Spaceflight: Following the departure of the Soyuz MS-28 crewed spacecraft from the International Space Station on July 26, Expedition 75 officially commenced onboard the orbiting laboratory.

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2026-08-26T13:50:33.167353-07:00

ESA awards first European Launcher Challenge contracts, including €200 million for Isar Aerospace

ESA Awards Contracts To Support European Launcher Startups

ESA signs first contracts under European Launcher Challenge

Infleqtion extends work on quantum gravity mission under $20 million NASA contract

Katalyst Space using Swift reboost spacecraft to aid future satellite servicing missions

Space Weather Losses to Double by 2035, Report Finds

NASA’s Roman Space Telescope Arrives at Complex 39A Ahead of 30 August Launch

Galactic Energy targets Sept. 1 for debut launch of Pallas-1 rocket

Adenot and Menon Complete Second Spacewalk to Restore ISS Communications Antenna

Expedition 75 Begins After Soyuz MS-28 Departure as Astronauts Upgrade ISS Solar Arrays and Antennae

Space Weather Losses to Double by 2035, Report Finds

Infleqtion extends work on quantum gravity mission under $20 million NASA contract

Katalyst Space using Swift reboost spacecraft to aid future satellite servicing missions

Isar Aerospace secures 200 million euros from European Space Agency

Galactic Energy targets Sept. 1 for debut launch of Pallas-1 rocket

Adenot and Menon Complete Second Spacewalk to Restore ISS Communications Antenna

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