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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

York Space Systems unveils satellite bus designed for very low Earth orbit missions

York Space Systems has introduced a new satellite platform intended to operate in very low Earth orbit (VLEO). The announcement adds a dedicated satellite-bus offering to the company’s portfolio for missions requiring operations in the increasingly specialized lower orbital regime.

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2026-09-02T06:15:44.401395-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Sierra Space books national security customers for first Dream Chaser mission

By SpaceNews.com: GTON — Sierra Space said it has signed national security and commercial customers to fly payloads on the first orbital mission of its Dream Chaser spaceplane, as the long-delayed vehicle moves toward a debut flight later this year.

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2026-09-02T06:51:29.641312-07:00

Satellite Space Exploration & Science Missions Commercial Space NASA

SpaceNews.com • Brett Silcox

Hubble deserves a plan, not a Hail Mary

By SpaceNews.com: Space Technologies attempted something extraordinarily difficult: In less than a year, they mounted a commercial mission to extend the life of a spacecraft launched more than 20 years ago and never designed to be serviced.

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2026-09-02T06:05:58.332542-07:00

Satellite LEO Commercial Space

Payload • Douglas Gorman

York Space Systems Unveils New VLEO Sat Platform

By Payload: York Space Systems announced the LX/V-Class satellite platform built to fly sustained missions at altitudes below LEO.

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2026-09-02T06:05:16.042105-07:00

FCC Satellite Commercial Space Policy & Regulation

SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

House committee advances bill to streamline FCC satellite licensing

By SpaceNews.com: A House subcommittee advanced a bill intended to streamline FCC licensing of satellite systems, one that differs from a companion bill in the Senate.

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2026-09-02T05:06:30.050108-07:00

Satellite LEO Commercial Space

Ars Technica • Stephen Clark

Is Russia’s rival to Starlink failing? Here’s what we know.

By Ars Technica: At least three of the first 32 Rassvet satellites likely suffered outright failures, and more may be in trouble.

Also: Business Insider

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2026-09-02T04:20:06.802773-07:00

China Space Defense & Militarization Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

Reuters • Cassell Bryan-Low, Eduardo Baptista, Joey Roulette

US, China arm for space warfare: hunter satellites and orbital weapons

By Reuters: Amid the rapidly-evolving field of military space operations, Beijing and Washington are preparing for the possibility of conflict extending into space.

Also: Economic Times and interestingengineering.com

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2026-09-02T03:20:19.764212-07:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

HyImpulse Extends Series A Funding Round by €50 Million

By European Spaceflight: HyImpulse has added more than €50 million to its Series A funding round as it prepares for upcoming flights of its SR75 and SL1 rockets.

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2026-09-02T03:36:17.348674-07:00

York Space Systems unveils satellite bus designed for very low Earth orbit missions

Sierra Space books national security customers for first Dream Chaser mission

Hubble deserves a plan, not a Hail Mary

York Space Systems Unveils New VLEO Sat Platform

House committee advances bill to streamline FCC satellite licensing

Is Russia’s rival to Starlink failing? Here’s what we know.

US, China arm for space warfare: hunter satellites and orbital weapons

HyImpulse Extends Series A Funding Round by €50 Million

Sierra Space books national security customers for first Dream Chaser mission

York Space unveils satellite bus for missions in very low orbit

Hubble deserves a plan, not a Hail Mary

York Space Systems Unveils New VLEO Sat Platform

House committee advances bill to streamline FCC satellite licensing

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