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SpaceNews.com • Jarosław Adamowski

Astrolight and ATMOS Space Cargo plan in-flight laser link between reentry vehicle and satellite

Lithuanian space laser communications company Astrolight has signed a memorandum of understanding with ATMOS Space Cargo to demonstrate an optical communications link between a reentry spacecraft and an orbiting satellite. The effort targets in-flight laser connectivity during spacecraft reentry operations.

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2026-08-10T05:15:39.828469-07:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

Reuters • Shashwat Chauhan

Retail investors sold SpaceX shares for first time on Friday

By Reuters: Retail investors who spent weeks defending SpaceX through its post-IPO run turned net sellers on Friday, marking the ‌first such instance since the company's blockbuster debut in June.

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2026-08-10T04:34:49.285828-07:00

Satellite Europe LEO ESA Commercial Space Space Policy & International Cooperation

SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

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

By SpaceWatch Global: ESA and The European Commission have concluded negotiations with the SpaceRISE consortium to launch the IRIS² constellation.

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Europe’s IRIS2 Constellation Enters the Build Phase

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Eutelsat to play central role in delivering the next phase of Europe’s sovereign IRIS² connectivity infrastructure

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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.

1 Source

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.

1 Source

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.

1 Source

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

Astrolight and ATMOS Space Cargo plan in-flight laser link between reentry vehicle and satellite

Retail investors sold SpaceX shares for first time on Friday

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

Europe’s IRIS2 Constellation Enters the Build Phase

Eutelsat to play central role in delivering the next phase of Europe’s sovereign IRIS² connectivity infrastructure

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

Astrolight, ATMOS Space Cargo eye first in-flight laser link between reentry vehicle, satellite

Retail investors sold SpaceX shares for first time on Friday

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

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