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Vandenberg offers new launch site for small and medium rockets

11 June 2026 at 20:56
SLC-9

The U.S. Space Force is seeking potential users of a new launch site at Vandenberg Space Force Base reserved for smaller rockets.

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Understanding what’s next for orbital data centers

11 June 2026 at 20:38

This episode of Space Minds is from SpaceNews’ recent event on orbital data centers. There, SpaceNews journalists talk with industry leaders and analysts about what’s driving interest in the technology, […]

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ESA astronaut assignment on Artemis 3 part of negotiations on revised Artemis roles

11 June 2026 at 18:33
Parmitano

The assignment of an ESA astronaut to Artemis 3 is part of negotiations for revised roles in the overall effort, with a goal of getting its astronauts on the moon.

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HyImpulse signs letter of intent with Oman’s spaceport

11 June 2026 at 17:43
The maiden flight of the HyImpulse SR75 from the Koonibba Test Range in South Australia in May 2024. Credit: HyImpulse

MILAN β€” Etlaq Spaceport, Oman’s commercial spaceport, and German-based small launch provider HyImpulse have signed a letter of intent to explore future launch-related activities and a potential operational presence in […]

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Tilebox Launches Verifiable AI Workflows for Satellite Data

11 June 2026 at 16:00
Tilebox logo

DOVER, DELAWARE β€” JUNE 11, 2026 β€” Tilebox today announced infrastructure for verifiable AI workflows on Earth observation data, giving teams a way to use agents through governed data, repeatable […]

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GEO cancellations complicate space insurance recovery

11 June 2026 at 14:00

The recent cancellation of three geostationary satellites is another blow for insurers hoping their legacy cash cows would bring home much-needed income following a bruising run of claims. SES disclosed […]

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Open Cosmos seeks deadline extension for broadband constellation

11 June 2026 at 13:43

British small satellite specialist Open Cosmos is seeking more time to deploy its proposed sovereign broadband constellation for Europe after running into launch issues.

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ESA awards contract for next-generation radar imaging satellites

11 June 2026 at 12:49
Sentinel-1 NG

Thales Alenia Space and Airbus Defence and Space won contracts to build the next generation of radar imaging satellites for Europe’s Copernicus Earth observation program.

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Missile defense in the age of saturation warfare

11 June 2026 at 12:00
An illustration of the Golden Dome. Credit: Arcfield

With the evolution of new military technologies, the trajectory of war has undergone a massive change. Historically, wars were fought through direct confrontation on the battlefield, while contemporary warfare is […]

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Artemis 3 commander confident crew will be ready for 2027 mission

10 June 2026 at 23:22
Bresnik

The astronaut named commander of Artemis 3 is confident that his crew will be ready for what NASA has called one of its most complex missions in just a year.

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