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China Satellite Moon Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Space Exploration & Science Missions

SpaceNews.com • Andrew Jones

China launches seven satellites as Chang’e-7 rocket rollback points to year-long delay

A Long March 6C rocket placed seven satellites into orbit Monday, while the Long March 5 assigned to China’s Chang’e-7 lunar mission was rolled back to its assembly building. The move is expected to delay the mission by about a year, adding uncertainty to China’s lunar exploration schedule.

Also: Bloomberg

2 Sources

2026-08-26T06:50:59.186621-07:00

Satellite Commercial Space

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SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

Miratlas seeks funds to expand optical ground station mapping technology

By SpaceNews.com: — As space-to-ground laser communications move from demos to commercial reality, French startup Miratlas is seeking investors to expand atmospheric-monitoring technology that helps operators find the best sites for their weather-sensitive optical ground stations.

1 Source

2026-08-26T08:00:48.047334-07:00

Satellite Middle East Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Space Defense & Militarization Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

SpaceNews.com • Kelevitch

Shutter control worked. That should worry the imagery industry more than anyone.

By SpaceNews.com: On May 6, the Washington Post published the most complete public account of what Iran’s missiles had done to American bases in the Gulf.

1 Source

2026-08-26T06:15:41.322257-07:00

Satellite Commercial Space

SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

Simera Sense Supplies 10 Hyperspectral Imagers to Loft Orbital, Expands Smallsat Imaging Portfolio

By SpaceNews.com: Simera Sense has supplied 10 hyperspectral imagers to U.S. satellite services provider Loft Orbital over the past year, the Belgian manufacturer disclosed Aug.

1 Source

2026-08-26T05:06:25.868288-07:00

China Satellite Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

China Launches Seven Satellites as Commercial Space Sector Expands its Capabilities

By SpaceWatch Global: China has launched and deployed seven satellites into their orbits from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center on 25 August 2026.

Also: Space.com and keeptrack.space

4 Sources

2026-08-26T01:33:36.991084-07:00

Satellite Commercial Space Space Defense & Militarization Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

politico.eu • Daria Zakharova

Zelenskyy Gives Musk Ukraine’s Order of Freedom as Kyiv Seeks Starlink Access Inside Russia

By politico.eu: The honor comes as Kyiv tries to persuade the tech mogul to let its army use Starlink inside Russian territory.

Reuters

Ukraine awards Musk high state honour as it seeks to use Starlink more

Associated Press

Zelenskyy gives award to Elon Musk for Starlink's role in Ukraine

Also: Bloomberg, Financial Times, NBC News, The Independent and Kyiv Independent

11 Sources

2026-08-26T01:50:35.305462-07:00

Satellite Europe Commercial Space Space Policy & International Cooperation

SpaceWatch Global • K.-P. Ludwig

#SpaceWatchGL Analysis: How IRIS2 Became a Market Rescue Programme Wrapped in the Language of European Strategic Autonomy

By SpaceWatch Global: Welcome to your go-to source for all things space-related. Our editorial team is dedicated to bringing you the latest news and insights from the space industry.

1 Source

2026-08-26T01:20:26.486119-07:00

Satellite M&A

Bloomberg • Steven Church

EchoStar Deals Worth $1.5 Billion Must be Investigated, US Says

By Bloomberg: EchoStar Corp. allegedly engaged in $1.5 billion of “unusual transactions” with its bankrupt subsidiary, Hughes Satellite Systems Corp., according to the US Trustee, who urged the court to appoint an examiner to investigate the deals.

1 Source

2026-08-25T14:20:36.248932-07:00

China launches seven satellites as Chang’e-7 rocket rollback points to year-long delay

Miratlas seeks funds to expand optical ground station mapping technology

Shutter control worked. That should worry the imagery industry more than anyone.

Simera Sense Supplies 10 Hyperspectral Imagers to Loft Orbital, Expands Smallsat Imaging Portfolio

China Launches Seven Satellites as Commercial Space Sector Expands its Capabilities

Zelenskyy Gives Musk Ukraine’s Order of Freedom as Kyiv Seeks Starlink Access Inside Russia

Ukraine awards Musk high state honour as it seeks to use Starlink more

Zelenskyy gives award to Elon Musk for Starlink's role in Ukraine

#SpaceWatchGL Analysis: How IRIS2 Became a Market Rescue Programme Wrapped in the Language of European Strategic Autonomy

EchoStar Deals Worth $1.5 Billion Must be Investigated, US Says

Miratlas seeks funds to expand optical ground station mapping technology

Long March 6C launches 7 satellites, Chang’e-7 rocket rolled back to assembly building

Shutter control worked. That should worry the imagery industry more than anyone.

Simera Sense Supplies 10 Hyperspectral Imagers to Loft Orbital, Expands Smallsat Imaging Portfolio

China Launches Seven Satellites as Commercial Space Sector Expands its Capabilities

Zelenskyy Gives Musk Ukraine’s Order of Freedom as Kyiv Seeks Starlink Access Inside Russia

SpaceX ramps up Starbase production capacity for future Starship flights

NASA's Roman Space Telescope will reveal the universe in a way the JWST and Hubble cannot

Impulse Space ramps up GEO rideshare program

Kratos’ Space Business Revenue Rises 22% Organically in Q2, Boosted by Orbit and Nomad Acquisitions

SpaceX plans $100 billion Louisiana Starbase with 10 Starship launch pads and capacity for thousands of annual flights

Small-satellite market moves toward larger, more capable platforms and space-based sensing

Trump disclosed up to $50,000 investment in SpaceX after blockbuster IPO

LandSpace’s Zhuque-3 Lands First Stage After Second Orbital Flight, Then Topples

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