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SpaceNews.com • Jarosław Adamowski

Astrolight and ATMOS Space Cargo plan in-flight laser link between reentry vehicle and satellite

Lithuanian space laser communications company Astrolight has signed a memorandum of understanding with ATMOS Space Cargo to demonstrate an optical communications link between a reentry spacecraft and an orbiting satellite. The effort targets in-flight laser connectivity during spacecraft reentry operations.

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2026-08-10T05:15:39.828469-07:00

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Payload • Elizabeth Howell

MDA Space Will ‘Repurpose’ Canadarm3 For Lunar Surface

By Payload: MDA Space will “repurpose” its microgravity robot-arm tech for lunar surface operations after NASA put the Gateway plans on hold.

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2026-08-10T05:51:12.474391-07:00

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NASA Spaceflight • Sean Yoder

Launch Preview: Chinese failure opens busy international launch salvo

By NASA Spaceflight: The week of Aug. 10 opened with an extraordinary Monday, four launches across three countries in fewer than twelve hours. China launched first, but failed, with a Chang Zheng 7A carrying an undisclosed payload from Wenchang.

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2026-08-10T06:03:48.651802-07:00

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Reuters • Shashwat Chauhan

Retail investors sold SpaceX shares for first time on Friday

By Reuters: Retail investors who spent weeks defending SpaceX through its post-IPO run turned net sellers on Friday, marking the ‌first such instance since the company's blockbuster debut in June.

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2026-08-10T04:34:49.285828-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Tank problem delays first RFA launch

By SpaceNews.com: The majority owner of Rocket Factory Augsburg is still confident the company will conduct its first orbital launch attempt this year despite a setback.

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2026-08-10T05:51:10.966470-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

HispaSat Confirms Spanish Commitments to IRIS² as Ground Segment Prime Contractor, with the Program Targeting 2029 for Initial Launches

By SpaceWatch Global: ESA and The European Commission have concluded negotiations with the SpaceRISE consortium to launch the IRIS² constellation.

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Europe’s IRIS2 Constellation Enters the Build Phase

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Eutelsat to play central role in delivering the next phase of Europe’s sovereign IRIS² connectivity infrastructure

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2026-08-10T00:50:39.491014-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

EnduroSat is Partnering with the Bulgarian Government on Europe’s Newest Space & Defense Development Center

By SpaceWatch Global: EnduroSat is partnering Bulgaria to redevelop the former military airbase Dobroslavtsi into Europe’s newest space development center.

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2026-08-10T01:17:40.362607-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

CNES Secures Access to Orbitworks' 'Altair' Earth Observation Constellation in a Multi-Year Deal

By SpaceWatch Global: CNES has secured access to Altair, the ten-satellite, AI-enabled EO constellation being developed and manufactured by Orbitworks in the UAE.

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2026-08-10T01:17:40.049638-07:00

Astrolight and ATMOS Space Cargo plan in-flight laser link between reentry vehicle and satellite

MDA Space Will ‘Repurpose’ Canadarm3 For Lunar Surface

Launch Preview: Chinese failure opens busy international launch salvo

Retail investors sold SpaceX shares for first time on Friday

Tank problem delays first RFA launch

HispaSat Confirms Spanish Commitments to IRIS² as Ground Segment Prime Contractor, with the Program Targeting 2029 for Initial Launches

Europe’s IRIS2 Constellation Enters the Build Phase

Eutelsat to play central role in delivering the next phase of Europe’s sovereign IRIS² connectivity infrastructure

EnduroSat is Partnering with the Bulgarian Government on Europe’s Newest Space & Defense Development Center

CNES Secures Access to Orbitworks' 'Altair' Earth Observation Constellation in a Multi-Year Deal

Launch Preview: Chinese failure opens busy international launch salvo

MDA Space Will ‘Repurpose’ Canadarm3 For Lunar Surface

Tank problem delays first RFA launch

Astrolight, ATMOS Space Cargo eye first in-flight laser link between reentry vehicle, satellite

Retail investors sold SpaceX shares for first time on Friday

Commercial Earth Observation’s Real Challenge Is Creating Demand

Commercial Earth Observation’s Real Challenge Is Creating Demand

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