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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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Bloomberg • Ted Mann

SpaceX Push on Spectrum Access Gets Aerospace Industry Backlash

By Bloomberg: SpaceX and its allies are pushing the Trump administration for easier access to bands of wireless spectrum, triggering fierce opposition from other users of the same frequencies who warn that the space industry’s plans risk disrupting everything from flight tests to hospital equipment to TV broadcasts.

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2026-10-07T03:06:18.971638-07:00

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Space.com • Leonard David

Can we protect historic sites on the moon from the coming lunar rush?

By Space.com: As lunar traffic increases, controlled crash landings of moon orbiters and rocket stages are becoming an attractive end-of-mission disposal strategy. And that's a problem.

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2026-10-07T03:06:36.042785-07:00

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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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SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

#SpaceWatchGL Recap: IAC 2026 Day Two: Sovereignty Is the New Sales Pitch

By SpaceWatch Global: IAC 2026 industry plenary: Planet, Roketsan, Pixxel, Redwire, The Exploration Company and SANSA on selling sovereign space capability in a volatile world.

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2026-10-07T02:35:05.011871-07:00

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Space.com • Mike Wall

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

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

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

SpaceX Push on Spectrum Access Gets Aerospace Industry Backlash

Can we protect historic sites on the moon from the coming lunar rush?

ArianeGroup Completes Second Themis Wet Dress Rehearsal

Orbit Fab Qualifies RAFTI High Pressure Interface for Electric Propulsion

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

#SpaceWatchGL Recap: IAC 2026 Day Two: Sovereignty Is the New Sales Pitch

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

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

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

SpaceX Push on Spectrum Access Gets Aerospace Industry Backlash

Can we protect historic sites on the moon from the coming lunar rush?

#SpaceWatchGL Recap: IAC 2026 Day Two: Sovereignty Is the New Sales Pitch

Dawn Aerospace Expands into Germany Amid Growing Space Defense Investment

#SpaceWatchGL Opinion - Europe's Space Shield Has Lost Its Name. It Must Not Lose Its Purpose.

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

Dawn Aerospace Expands into Germany Amid Growing Space Defense Investment

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

California to Integrate Iceye Data Into Statewide Emergency Operations

US FAA looks to streamline rules for commercial space launches

SpaceX shares rebound nearly 60% from August low as Morgan Stanley turns bullish; FAA eases aircraft exposure to space-debris ri

At IAC 2026, Türkiye pitches space partnerships, independent access and homegrown satellite capability

At IAC 2026, Türkiye pitches space partnerships, independent access and homegrown satellite capability

Open Cosmos targets 96 ConnectedCosmos satellites by 2028, 192 by 2030

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