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SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

US space policy, orbital sustainability and Europe’s Space Shield put governance priorities in focus

A U.S. policy dated Aug. 20, 2026, calls for infrastructure investment and commercial activity in space manufacturing, research and launches to advance national space dominance. Separate commentary urges a shift from debris mitigation to orbital sustainability and argues Europe’s proposed Space Shield needs a clear purpose beyond national sovereignty.

The Space Review • David M. Ehrlich, Edward J. Rojas, Elizabeth C. Perry Monday, Katie Inman, Paul Stimers, Peter Baumgaertner, Shiva Goel

The Space Review: US space dominance: big changes are ahead

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2026-10-07T01:34:43.683858-07:00

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European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

ArianeGroup Completes Second Themis Wet Dress Rehearsal

By European Spaceflight: ArianeGroup has completed a second wet dress rehearsal of ESA's Themis reusable rocket demonstrator at Esrange.

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2026-10-07T01:28:42.572172-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Orbit Fab Qualifies RAFTI High Pressure Interface for Electric Propulsion

By SpaceWatch Global: Orbit Fab qualifies RAFTI HP for electric and chemical propulsion systems, with the first unit set for an on-orbit test in late 2026.

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2026-10-07T01:34:42.907751-07:00

Satellite Space Debris & Traffic Management

SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

LeoLabs Detects New Fragment Creation Event Involving Soviet-Era Meteor 2-7

By SpaceWatch Global: LeoLabs detected new fragments near a Soviet-era weather satellite called Meteor 2-7. The cause of the fragmentation is still unknown.

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2026-10-07T01:34:43.220434-07:00

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Space.com • Mike Wall

Nuri rocket launches 15 satellites on South Korea's 1st liftoff of 2026 (photo)

By Space.com: South Korea launched its first mission of 2026 on Tuesday night (Oct. 6), carrying 15 satellites to orbit atop a Nuri rocket.

Bloomberg

South Korea’s Nuri Rocket Lifts Off With Hanwha Aerospace Help

koreatimes.co.kr

S. Korea's Nuri space rocket lifts off from Naro Space Center

Also: Yonhap News Agency and 6 more

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2026-10-06T23:06:00.556737-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Dawn Aerospace Expands into Germany Amid Growing Space Defense Investment

By SpaceWatch Global: Dawn Aerospace expands into Germany to support the country’s €35 billion space defense investment and growing demand for propulsion systems.

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2026-10-07T01:55:33.616901-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Nebex and U.N. to work on supporting emerging space programs

By SpaceNews.com: A startup with plans to help connect space industry suppliers with space projects around the world has signed agreements with a United Nations office.

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2026-10-06T20:55:39.048657-07:00

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Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

California to Integrate Iceye Data Into Statewide Emergency Operations

By Via Satellite: The state of California is integrating Iceye satellite data into statewide emergency operations as part of a new agreement. California opened a modernized state operations center (SOC) for emergency response on Tuesday, announcing investments in emergency response capabilities, including satellite technology.

Also: SpaceNews.com

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2026-10-06T12:35:02.381812-07:00