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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

ESA and European Commission conclude IRIS² negotiations with SpaceRISE consortium, targeting initial launches in 2029

The European Commission and ESA have concluded negotiations with the SpaceRISE consortium to deploy the IRIS² satellite constellation. Hispasat confirmed Spain’s commitments to serve as ground-segment prime contractor, while the program is targeting initial launches in 2029.

Also: Satellite Evolution, defence-industry.eu and Satellite Evolution

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2026-08-10T00:50:39.491014-07:00

Satellite AI Europe

SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

CNES Secures Access to Orbitworks' 'Altair' Earth Observation Constellation in a Multi-Year Deal

By SpaceWatch Global: CNES has secured access to Altair, the ten-satellite, AI-enabled EO constellation being developed and manufactured by Orbitworks in the UAE.

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2026-08-10T01:17:40.049638-07:00

Satellite Europe Commercial Space Space Defense & Militarization

SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

EnduroSat is Partnering with the Bulgarian Government on Europe’s Newest Space & Defense Development Center

By SpaceWatch Global: EnduroSat is partnering Bulgaria to redevelop the former military airbase Dobroslavtsi into Europe’s newest space development center.

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2026-08-10T01:17:40.362607-07:00

Satellite Commercial Space

SpaceWatch Global • Guest Author

Commercial Earth Observation’s Real Challenge Is Creating Demand

By SpaceWatch Global: Why does commercial Earth Observation still struggle to create demand? Karolina Sarna argues that EO products are only valuable when they move decisions buyers are accountable for.

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2026-08-10T01:17:42.481708-07:00

Satellite Space Exploration & Science Missions Commercial Space NASA

SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Katalyst Space makes progress in restoring control of Swift servicing spacecraft

By SpaceNews.com: The company that developed a spacecraft to boost the orbit of a NASA observatory is making progress in recovering from its own spacecraft’s problems.

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2026-08-09T18:10:47.170994-07:00

Moon Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Space Exploration & Science Missions Human Spaceflight & Space Stations NASA

NASA Spaceflight • Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera, Chris Bergin

NASA outlines Artemis progress on lunar landers, habitats and SLS/Orion hardware

By NASA Spaceflight: NASA has released a series of updates on the Artemis program, spanning commercial robotic lunar landers, technology demonstrations for future surface habitats, and hardware progress on the Space Launch System (SLS) and Orion spacecraft for Artemis III and beyond.

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2026-08-09T07:48:28.761095-07:00

Satellite LEO

Space.com • Julian Dossett

Exploring 'very low Earth orbit': The world's 1st air-breathing satellite thruster could soon get a test run

By Space.com: Air-breathing electric propulsion could help satellites explore a new frontier, one that lies quite close to our planet.

1 Source

2026-08-09T07:02:25.748326-07:00

Satellite LEO Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

CNBC • Liz Napolitano

2026-08-07T07:59:59.403094-07:00

ESA and European Commission conclude IRIS² negotiations with SpaceRISE consortium, targeting initial launches in 2029

CNES Secures Access to Orbitworks' 'Altair' Earth Observation Constellation in a Multi-Year Deal

EnduroSat is Partnering with the Bulgarian Government on Europe’s Newest Space & Defense Development Center

Commercial Earth Observation’s Real Challenge Is Creating Demand

Katalyst Space makes progress in restoring control of Swift servicing spacecraft

NASA outlines Artemis progress on lunar landers, habitats and SLS/Orion hardware

Exploring 'very low Earth orbit': The world's 1st air-breathing satellite thruster could soon get a test run

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Commercial Earth Observation’s Real Challenge Is Creating Demand

EnduroSat is Partnering with the Bulgarian Government on Europe’s Newest Space & Defense Development Center

CNES Secures Access to Orbitworks' 'Altair' Earth Observation Constellation in a Multi-Year Deal

HispaSat Confirms Spanish Commitments to IRIS² as Ground Segment Prime Contractor, with the Program Targeting 2029 for Initial Launches

Katalyst Space makes progress in restoring control of Swift servicing spacecraft

NASA outlines Artemis progress on lunar landers, habitats and SLS/Orion hardware

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