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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

GomSpace wins SEK 50m space R&D contract from major European defence firm

GomSpace announced it has secured a SEK 50 million contract from a leading European defence company to deliver work on a space research and development programme. The deal represents a significant defence R&D award for the Danish small‑satellite specialist and will fund near‑term programme activities.

2026-01-02T02:45:43.307007-08:00

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European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

ESA Approves Development of Denmark’s First Lunar Mission, Targeted Launch in 2029

By European Spaceflight: ESA has given the green light for the development of Denmark’s first mission to the Moon to proceed, with its launch currently expected in 2029.

2026-01-02T00:25:51.299307-08:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Space Exploration & Science Missions Commercial Space

NASA Spaceflight • Chris Bergin

Starship Barge identified ahead of Starbase to KSC transports

By NASA Spaceflight: SpaceX is gearing up for a new chapter in its ambitious Starship program, with the….

2026-01-01T14:36:41.718439-08:00

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Reuters • Rishabh Jaiswal

Starlink plans to lower satellite orbit to enhance safety in 2026

By Reuters: Starlink will begin a reconfiguration of its satellite constellation by lowering all of its satellites orbiting at around 550 km (342 miles) to 480 km over the course of 2026, Michael Nicolls, SpaceX's vice president of Starlink engineering, said on Thursday.

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Starlink initiates orbital lowering of 4,400 satellites to mitigate debris risks

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SpaceX to Lower 4,400 Starlink Satellites to 480km in 2026 for Safety and Latency Gains

Also: The Verge and interestingengineering.com

2026-01-01T14:16:13.614649-08:00

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Universe Today • Mark Thompson

Mathematical Model Predicts How Charged Lunar Dust Sticks to — or Bounces Off — Spacecraft

By Universe Today: Lunar dust poses one of the most persistent challenges for spacecraft operations on the Moon, clinging stubbornly to surfaces and infiltrating equipment with potentially devastating consequences.

2026-01-01T12:09:45.021647-08:00

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Space Intel Report • Reuters Events

Commercial Space at a Crossroads: How Geopolitical Realignment Threatens Markets, Partnerships and Supply Chains

By Space Intel Report: London, UK – November 6, 2025 – Reuters Events and the Journal of Commerce (JOC) spotlight….

2026-01-01T11:27:40.346183-08:00

Satellite Commercial Space Space Debris & Traffic Management

New Indian Express • Tejal Sinha

Cosmoserve Space’s 'Venus Flytrap' Concept Aims to Tackle Orbital Debris

By New Indian Express: As space becomes increasingly crowded, the invisible threat of orbital debris is turning into one of the biggest challenges for the global space ecosystem.

2026-01-01T13:56:45.889963-08:00

Event Europe Space Policy & International Cooperation

SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

Interview — Dr Xavier Pasco (FRS) at EU ISOS Strategic Forum 2025 | Space Café Radio — SpaceWatch.GLOBAL

By SpaceWatch Global: Join us at the sidelines of the EU ISOS Strategic Forum 2025 in Munich where we with Dr Xavier Pasco, Director of FRS.

2026-01-01T00:20:50.469029-08:00

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