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Viasat Satellite PaxEx Asia-Pacific (APAC)

Runway Girl • Mary Kirby

Viasat’s ViaSat-3 F3 enters service, adding capacity across Asia-Pacific for Delta and Qantas

Viasat says its ViaSat-3 F3 satellite has entered commercial service, making additional connectivity capacity available across the Asia-Pacific region. The capacity will support airline customers including Delta Air Lines and Qantas, expanding the satellite operator’s network resources for in-flight connectivity.

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2026-08-31T07:20:24.736269-07:00

Event Satellite M&A Commercial Space Space Policy & International Cooperation

Space Intel Report

The Space Sector Is Entering a New Phase. Its Leaders Are Meeting in Paris.

By Space Intel Report: From consolidation and shifting business models to sovereign space capabilities and a more demanding investment environment, the forces reshaping the global space sector are increasingly interconnected.

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2026-08-31T06:13:10.506595-07:00

Satellite Commercial Space

SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Diffraqtion raises funding for quantum imaging technology

By SpaceNews.com: A startup has raised $10 million to advance technology for space cameras that promises to resolve details not possible with conventional systems.

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2026-08-31T06:25:45.921236-07:00

Space Policy & International Cooperation Workforce & Skills Development

SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

#SpaceWatchGL Opinion - Washington Is Building a Space Academy. Eight Weeks Ago, Europe Liquidated One.

By SpaceWatch Global: Trump's US Space Academy order funds nothing and shuts allies out. Eight weeks after ISU's liquidation, Europe still has no answer on space talent.

1 Source

2026-08-31T04:13:08.285219-07:00

Satellite Europe Commercial Space Space Policy & International Cooperation

Reuters • Maria Rugamer

Germany's OHB sees further IRIS² orders as Europe bolsters satellite network

By Reuters: Satellite maker OHB expects to get more orders for the European Union's IRIS² satellite network, CEO Marco Fuchs said, after the German company secured a nearly €1 billion ($1.1 billion) contract under the project on Monday.

European Spaceflight

SES Awards OHB €1 billion for IRIS2 MEO Satellites

Space Intel Report

SES and OHB Sign €1.16 Billion Contract for 18 Satellites for Europe’s Iris2 Constellation

Also: globaltimes.cn, Seeking Alpha, defence-industry.eu and exterrajsc.com

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2026-08-31T00:20:07.284261-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Trump Signs Executive Order Establishing a U.S. Space Academy

By SpaceWatch Global: U.S. President Trump has begun the process of establishing the United States Space Academy to strengthen the country's space workforce.

Aero-News

Trump Proposes Federal Academy to Train U.S. Space-Industry Workforce

5 Sources

2026-08-31T01:12:54.760736-07:00

China Satellite Moon Space Exploration & Science Missions

SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

China Demonstrates Earth-Moon Laser Communication Link as Lunar Ambitions Expand

By SpaceWatch Global: China has completed an Earth–Moon laser communications demo, verifying two-way high-speed optical communications across over 400,000 km.

1 Source

2026-08-31T01:52:55.573791-07:00

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

NASA Spaceflight • Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera, Chris Bergin

SLS picks up the pace, four vehicles in production

By NASA Spaceflight: The NASA and contractor workforce continues to make progress ahead of next year’s Artemis III mission, with Solid Rocket Booster stacking continuing, while RS-25 engines are being installed on Core Stage 3.

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2026-08-30T17:20:09.635588-07:00

Viasat’s ViaSat-3 F3 enters service, adding capacity across Asia-Pacific for Delta and Qantas

The Space Sector Is Entering a New Phase. Its Leaders Are Meeting in Paris.

Diffraqtion raises funding for quantum imaging technology

#SpaceWatchGL Opinion - Washington Is Building a Space Academy. Eight Weeks Ago, Europe Liquidated One.

Germany's OHB sees further IRIS² orders as Europe bolsters satellite network

SES Awards OHB €1 billion for IRIS2 MEO Satellites

SES and OHB Sign €1.16 Billion Contract for 18 Satellites for Europe’s Iris2 Constellation

Trump Signs Executive Order Establishing a U.S. Space Academy

Trump Proposes Federal Academy to Train U.S. Space-Industry Workforce

China Demonstrates Earth-Moon Laser Communication Link as Lunar Ambitions Expand

SLS picks up the pace, four vehicles in production

Airline passengers to benefit as Viasat-3 F3 satellite enters service

The Space Sector Is Entering a New Phase. Its Leaders Are Meeting in Paris.

Diffraqtion raises funding for quantum imaging technology

#SpaceWatchGL Opinion - Washington Is Building a Space Academy. Eight Weeks Ago, Europe Liquidated One.

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Trump Signs Executive Order Establishing a U.S. Space Academy

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