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China boosts broadband, IoT and weather satellite fleets with flurry of launches

A flurry of launch activity has seen China add to an Internet of Things constellation, loft new broadband satellites and boost its weather satellite fleet. The post China boosts broadband, IoT and weather satellite fleets with flurry of launches appeared first on SpaceNews.

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‘Left of launch’ becomes central focus in next-generation missile defense

Gen. Stephen Whiting: ‘Our missile defenses have done a good job during the most recent conflicts, but most of those are focused on terminal engagement, and we want to be able to push that engagement to the left and eventually left of launch.’ The post ‘Left of launch’ becomes central focus in next-generation missile defense

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New contract signed between the NSSTC and U-Space: A new milestone in UAE-France cooperation in space innovation

Sept. 26, 2025 – The Emirati National Space Science and Technology Center (NSSTC) and U-Space, a French smallsat constellation manufacturer, signed a major contract for the design and manufacture of […] The post New contract signed between the NSSTC and U-Space: A new milestone in UAE-France cooperation in space innovation appeared first on SpaceNews.

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Redefining space diplomacy for the 21st century: from orbits to outcomes

While the world tracks the diplomatic rivalry between the United States-led Artemis Accords (which, with Senegal’s recent signing, is now at 56 member nations) and the China-led International Lunar Research Station partnership, at risk of being overshadowed is the international diplomatic and humanitarian work that’s already happening, enabled by the space community, thanks to state

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NASA modifies Dream Chaser ISS cargo contract as Sierra Space shifts to defense work

Sierra Space and NASA have sharply revised a contract to use the company’s Dream Chaser vehicle to deliver cargo to the ISS as the company pivots to defense applications. The post NASA modifies Dream Chaser ISS cargo contract as Sierra Space shifts to defense work appeared first on SpaceNews.

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