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Payload • Douglas Gorman

Europe’s Space CEOs Challenge the Sector’s Status Quo

A new ASD Eurospace report, based on an anonymized survey of space-industry CEOs, finds widespread dissatisfaction with how Europe’s space sector is organized and operates. The findings point to mounting concerns among industry leaders about the region’s current framework for developing and sustaining space capabilities.

2026-09-03T23:05:01.536370-07:00
Satellite   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
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Bloomberg • Mihir Mishra

India Space Surveillance Gets Boost With Successful GSLV Launch

By Bloomberg: India’s space program notched a successful rocket launch on Friday, placing an Earth-observation craft into orbit as New Delhi works to sharpen its satellite-based surveillance capabilities.

Also: India Defense News, Economic Times, ANI News Agency, Times of India and 13 more
2026-09-03T15:36:40.919710-07:00
Satellite   Europe   Space Policy & International Cooperation  
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Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

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

By Space Intel Report: TUPPER LAKE, NY — Spanish Science and Innovation Minister Diana Morant, who oversees the country’s space sector, said SpaceX Founder Elon Musk’s control of the majority of all satellites operating in orbit was a motivating factor in Spain’s recent decision to invest heavily in Europe’s Iris2 constellation.

2026-09-03T13:14:21.524263-07:00
Satellite   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization  
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Via Satellite • Mark Holmes

SES Extends Multi-Orbit Satellite Connectivity Deal With Peruvian Navy

By Via Satellite: SES has signed a new government deal in Latin America, extending its collaboration with the Peruvian Navy (Marina de Guerra del Perú) to deliver sovereign, multi-orbit satellite connectivity.

Also: SpaceNews.com
2026-09-03T14:05:52.961739-07:00
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satnews.com

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.

2026-09-03T07:13:08.615105-07:00
Europe   ESA   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Space Policy & International Cooperation  
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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.

Also: CNA, The Independent and orlandosentinel.com
2026-09-03T07:35:25.615142-07:00