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Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Spain cites SpaceX’s satellite dominance in decision to back Europe’s Iris² constellation

Spanish Science and Innovation Minister Diana Morant said Elon Musk’s control of roughly two-thirds of operating satellites was a motivating factor behind Spain’s decision to invest heavily in Europe’s Iris² constellation, underscoring concerns about concentrated control of orbital infrastructure and the strategic case for European alternatives.

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2026-09-03T13:14:21.524263-07:00

Satellite Europe Commercial Space Space Policy & International Cooperation

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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.

Via Satellite

Hungary’s 4iG Group to Launch Starlink Mobile

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

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Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Axelspace to Reach Broader Market With Airbus Imagery Deal

By Via Satellite: Japanese satellite imagery provider Axelspace signed an agreement with Airbus Defence and Space to provide Airbus with the company’s mid-resolution optical images.

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2026-09-03T12:36:23.974987-07:00

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politico.eu • Giorgio Leali

SpaceX, Blue Origin ditch Macron’s space summit after White House pressure

By politico.eu: Four companies are backing out of the event, according to a French government official.

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2026-09-03T09:35:43.206117-07:00

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Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Sky Perfect JSat forecasts $125M in revenue from Ka-band GEO satellites in coming 10 years as national security market grows

By Space Intel Report: TUPPER LAKE, NY — Satellite fleet operator Sky Perfect JSat reported a 20% increase in space division revenue and a 21% increase in operating income for the three months ending June 30 on the strength of the Japanese Ministry of Defense’s Satellite Constellation Project.

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From Ground to Orbit: KSAT Exec Details Plans for Hyper Relay Network

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2026-09-03T09:50:44.929750-07:00

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Associated Press • Marcia Dunn

A pair of spacecraft draw closer to Mercury after nearly decade-long voyage

By Associated Press: Two Mercury-bound spacecraft are in the home stretch of their nearly decade-long voyage. The linked spacecraft — one European, the other Japanese — separated from their mother ship on Thursday.

Space.com

BepiColombo Begins Arrival at Mercury After Eight-Year Journey

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BepiColombo spacecraft prepare to enter orbit around Mercury after eight-year journey

Also: The Independent and orlandosentinel.com

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2026-09-03T07:35:25.615142-07:00

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European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

Isar Aerospace Could Attempt Second Spectrum Flight as Early as 4 September

By European Spaceflight: Isar Aerospace could attempt the second flight of its Spectrum rocket as early as 4 September, according to new maritime safety notices.

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2026-09-03T07:05:01.782800-07:00

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Bloomberg • Edward Ludlow

137 Ventures’ Returns Soar on SpaceX, Anduril and Cognition Bets

By Bloomberg: The 2014 fund of early SpaceX backer 137 Ventures is now worth more than eight times the money investors originally put into it, net of fees and other charges.

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2026-09-03T07:06:28.775297-07:00

Spain cites SpaceX’s satellite dominance in decision to back Europe’s Iris² constellation

4iG Group and SpaceX Sign Agreements to Deploy Starlink Mobile and Sovereign Satellite Solutions in Europe

Hungary’s 4iG Group to Launch Starlink Mobile

Axelspace to Reach Broader Market With Airbus Imagery Deal

SpaceX, Blue Origin ditch Macron’s space summit after White House pressure

Sky Perfect JSat forecasts $125M in revenue from Ka-band GEO satellites in coming 10 years as national security market grows

From Ground to Orbit: KSAT Exec Details Plans for Hyper Relay Network

A pair of spacecraft draw closer to Mercury after nearly decade-long voyage

BepiColombo Begins Arrival at Mercury After Eight-Year Journey

BepiColombo spacecraft prepare to enter orbit around Mercury after eight-year journey

Isar Aerospace Could Attempt Second Spectrum Flight as Early as 4 September

137 Ventures’ Returns Soar on SpaceX, Anduril and Cognition Bets

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

4iG Group and SpaceX Sign Agreements to Deploy Starlink Mobile and Sovereign Satellite Solutions in Europe

Axelspace to Reach Broader Market With Airbus Imagery Deal

Sky Perfect JSat forecasts $125M in revenue from Ka-band GEO satellites in coming 10 years as national security market grows

SpaceX, Blue Origin ditch Macron’s space summit after White House pressure

A pair of spacecraft draw closer to Mercury after nearly decade-long voyage

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