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European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

The Exploration Company books Ariane 6 launch for Nyx demonstration mission

The Exploration Company has reserved an Ariane 6 flight for the Nyx demonstration mission through the European Space Agency’s ALADDIN cargo program. The booking links the company’s in-space transportation vehicle to Europe’s institutional launch framework and adds a commercial cargo mission to Ariane 6’s manifest.

2026-09-10T04:05:54.458304-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Satellite   AI   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization  
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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Consortium announces plans for billion-dollar AI-enabled satellite imaging constellation

By SpaceNews.com: A group of companies announced plans Sept. 9 for a constellation of AI-enabled imaging satellites projected to cost $1 billion.

2026-09-10T00:21:18.553009-07:00
Moon   Commercial Space  
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spaceanddefense.io

ALTA LUNA, Venturi Space’s New Lunar Utility Vehicle

By spaceanddefense.io: Aeronautics & Aircraft , Featured Stories , Space Exploration , Technology , Virtual Reality Venturi Space unveils ALTA LUNA, a compact and manoeuvrable rover designed for local operationsaround future lunar bases.

2026-09-09T18:15:34.546888-07:00
Satellite   MRO   Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   Safran   Europe   LEO   L3Harris   Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization   Defense Deals   Defense Policy  
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Runway Girl • Mary Kirby

Telesat restores commercial Lightspeed capacity with more satellites

By Runway Girl: In growing its planned LEO network to 225 satellites, Telesat has restored the 25% of commercial Lightspeed capacity it previously diverted to defense.

Also: armadainternational.com, defence-blog.com, pr.com and aero-defence.tech
2026-09-09T17:05:47.350779-07:00
Event   ISS   Satellite   Europe   LEO   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Commercial Space  
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SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

International Space Summit Unveils IRIS² LEO Architecture; Thomas Pesquet Named Commander of Vast ISS Mission

By SpaceWatch Global: Day one of the first International Space Summit in Paris: 51 announcements, the IRIS² LEO architecture detailed, and Thomas Pesquet named commander of Vast's PAM-6 mission to the ISS.

Also: ESA
2026-09-09T15:15:50.370895-07:00