Satellite   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)  
SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

Missile strike damages SES teleport in Israel as IRGC claims Haifa satellite comms hit; imagery firms delay Middle East releases

SES said a missile "targeted and struck" its Israel teleport on March 9, while Iran's IRGC claimed it hit a Haifa satellite communications centre and other regional targets. A U.S. commercial satellite firm has extended delays in releasing Middle East imagery, affecting military and commercial users.

Also: lemonde.fr and spacewar.com
2026-03-11T12:09:05.609712-07:00
Space Exploration & Science Missions   NASA  
newswise.com

NASA Discovers Crash of Extreme Stars in Unexpected Site | Newswise

By newswise.com: A fleet of NASA missions has likely uncovered a collision between two ultradense stars in a tiny galaxy buried in a huge stream of gas. Astronomers have never seen this type of explosive event in an environment like this before — and it may help solve two outstanding cosmic mysteries.

2026-03-10T17:42:26.059133-07:00
China   Hypersonic   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Space Defense & Militarization  
Universe Today • Mark Thompson

China's Space Programme Prepares for Its Busiest Year Yet

By Universe Today: China has just laid out one of its most ambitious spaceflight schedules yet and the details reveal a programme that is accelerating. Two crewed missions, a cargo resupply flight, a year long solo endurance experiment, and the first ever space station flight by astronauts from Hong Kong or Macao are all on the cards for 2026.

Also: douglasmmessier.substack.com
2026-03-11T03:38:46.974388-07:00
Satellite   Space Force   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization  
SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Space Force officially terminates AeroVironment contract for satellite control antennas

By SpaceNews.com: Space Force officially terminates AeroVironment contract for satellite control antennas Space Force officially terminates AeroVironment Contract for satellite control antennas.

Also: Defense Daily and stocktwits.com
2026-03-11T05:52:22.779709-07:00