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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Rocket Lab launches Synspective’s 11th StriX satellite on Electron, highlighting demand for dedicated small-satellite missions

Rocket Lab completed its 11th dedicated launch for Japanese radar-imaging company Synspective, deploying another StriX satellite on Electron. The mission was Electron’s 94th overall launch and 15th of 2026, as satellite operators increasingly weigh dedicated missions against constrained rideshare capacity.

2026-09-04T00:53:48.667873-07:00
Satellite   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   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: India Defense News, Economic Times, ANI News Agency, Times of India and 13 more
2026-09-03T15:36:40.919710-07:00
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Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Spanish space minister: Elon Musk's control of 2/3 of all operating satellites motivated Spain's Iris2 investment

By Space Intel Report: TUPPER LAKE, NY — Spanish Science and Innovation Minister Diana Morant, who oversees the country’s space sector, said SpaceX Founder Elon Musk’s control of the majority of all satellites operating in orbit was a motivating factor in Spain’s recent decision to invest heavily in Europe’s Iris2 constellation.

2026-09-03T13:14:21.524263-07:00
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Via Satellite • Mark Holmes

SES Extends Multi-Orbit Satellite Connectivity Deal With Peruvian Navy

By Via Satellite: SES has signed a new government deal in Latin America, extending its collaboration with the Peruvian Navy (Marina de Guerra del Perú) to deliver sovereign, multi-orbit satellite connectivity.

Also: SpaceNews.com
2026-09-03T14:05:52.961739-07:00
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4iG Group and SpaceX Sign Agreements to Deploy Starlink Mobile and Sovereign Satellite Solutions in Europe

By satnews.com: On Wednesday, September 2, 2026, Hungarian telecommunications and defense conglomerate 4iG Group signed two commercial and national security agreements with SpaceX.

2026-09-03T07:13:08.615105-07:00