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SpaceNews.com • Debra Werner

NewOrbit targets third-quarter 2028 launch for commercial VLEO rideshare mission

UK startup NewOrbit says it has secured a launch slot for NEO-1, a commercial rideshare mission planned for very low Earth orbit in the third quarter of 2028. The announcement adds another prospective customer mission to the emerging VLEO market, though no launch provider or payload details were disclosed.

Also: Satellite Evolution
2026-09-10T01:30:41.568602-07:00
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: 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