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SpaceNews.com • Stephen Ball

Orbital Data Centers Move From Concept to Commercial Proposal, Raising IP Questions

Falling launch costs and a rising launch cadence are turning orbital data centers from a speculative idea into a potential commercial business. The concept is also creating unsettled intellectual-property questions as companies consider how ownership and protection of data-center technologies would work in orbit.

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2026-09-22T08:40:53.519854-07:00

Satellite Europe Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

Planet Opens Berlin Satellite Factory as Sovereignty Takes Centre Stage

By SpaceWatch Global: Planet opens a new Berlin satellite factory for Pelican production, boosting European EO capacity and reigniting debate over sovereignty, security and shutter control.

Bloomberg

Planet Labs’ First German-Made Satellite to Launch in Early 2027

aerospaceglobalnews.com

China launches four rockets in 45 hours to accelerate mega-constellation buildout

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2026-09-22T05:56:02.787410-07:00

Europe Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

SaxaVord Abandons Shared Launch Rail Plan as HyImpulse Brings Its Own System for SR75 Launch

By European Spaceflight: SaxaVord has abandoned plans for a shared suborbital launch rail, with HyImpulse now set to bring its own system for the launch of its second SR75 rocket.

1 Source

2026-09-22T05:50:57.585654-07:00

Event Satellite Commercial Space Industry Leader Profiles & Interviews

SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

WSBW 2026 – Fredrik Gustavsson of SWISSto12 on Profitable Growth and 3D-Printed Payloads

By SpaceWatch Global: Welcome to your go-to source for all things space-related. Our editorial team is dedicated to bringing you the latest news and insights from the space industry.

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2026-09-22T06:22:24.243412-07:00

Satellite Axiom Space Europe LEO ESA Commercial Space Space Policy & International Cooperation

SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

ESA awards study contracts for dual-use Earth observation system

By SpaceNews.com: ESA and European Commission awarded contracts to two teams of companies to study architectures for an Earth imaging system for security applications.

SpaceWatch Africa

Sateliot selected by ESA to contribute to the Low-LEO layer of Europe’s IRIS² sovereign connectivity programme

SpaceWatch Africa

Axiom Space, European Space Agency Sign MoU to Expand Europe's Access to Low-Earth Orbit

5 Sources

2026-09-22T05:45:43.812372-07:00

Mars Space Exploration & Science Missions NASA

Payload • Jacqueline Feldscher

TRL11 Will Build Imaging Tech for SR-1 Freedom

By Payload: TRL11 has received a NASA contract to provide imaging systems for the Space Reactor-1 (SR-1) Freedom mission to Mars.

Also: TechCrunch

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2026-09-22T05:35:29.183989-07:00

Space Policy & International Cooperation NASA

Ars Technica • Stephen Clark

NASA chief: I’m only interested in “good deals” from international partners

By Ars Technica: There was absolutely a time where we were trying to make everyone happy.".

1 Source

2026-09-22T04:20:21.721778-07:00

Supply Chain Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

Wall Street Journal • Becky Peterson, Micah Maidenberg

A Rocket Supply Crunch Is Making It Harder to Hitch a Ride to Space

By Wall Street Journal: There is a rush to secure flights as SpaceX winds down its flagship vehicle and rivals try to ramp up.

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2026-09-21T23:37:01.329732-07:00

Orbital Data Centers Move From Concept to Commercial Proposal, Raising IP Questions

Planet Opens Berlin Satellite Factory as Sovereignty Takes Centre Stage

Planet Labs’ First German-Made Satellite to Launch in Early 2027

China launches four rockets in 45 hours to accelerate mega-constellation buildout

SaxaVord Abandons Shared Launch Rail Plan as HyImpulse Brings Its Own System for SR75 Launch

WSBW 2026 – Fredrik Gustavsson of SWISSto12 on Profitable Growth and 3D-Printed Payloads

ESA awards study contracts for dual-use Earth observation system

Sateliot selected by ESA to contribute to the Low-LEO layer of Europe’s IRIS² sovereign connectivity programme

Axiom Space, European Space Agency Sign MoU to Expand Europe's Access to Low-Earth Orbit

TRL11 Will Build Imaging Tech for SR-1 Freedom

NASA chief: I’m only interested in “good deals” from international partners

A Rocket Supply Crunch Is Making It Harder to Hitch a Ride to Space

Orbital Data Centers Raise Unsettled Intellectual-Property Questions

WSBW 2026 – Fredrik Gustavsson of SWISSto12 on Profitable Growth and 3D-Printed Payloads

Planet Opens Berlin Satellite Factory as Sovereignty Takes Centre Stage

SaxaVord Abandons Shared Launch Rail Plan as HyImpulse Brings Its Own System for SR75 Launch

ESA awards study contracts for dual-use Earth observation system

TRL11 Will Build Imaging Tech for SR-1 Freedom

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Space Force exploring standby fleet of rapid-response satellites

Albania signs the Artemis Accords

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Satellite industry grapples with SpaceX’s planned end of commercial Falcon 9 launches

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