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Received — 16 June 2026 ⏭

Swiss decision to not contribute to Copernicus tests program’s value model

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By: Emma Gatti
16 June 2026 at 19:16
View of the Fagradalsfjall volcano on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula, acquired by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite less than 10 hours after its eruption began on Feb. 8, 2024, with the lava flow and smoke plume clearly visible near the city of Grindavík. Credit: European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery.

MILAN — Switzerland’s decision not to participate in the European Union’s Copernicus Earth observation program during the 2028–2034 funding cycle has revived a broader debate over the value of contributing […]

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Received — 11 June 2026 ⏭

HyImpulse signs letter of intent with Oman’s spaceport

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By: Emma Gatti
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 — 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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Received — 5 June 2026 ⏭

Leaf Space partners with D-Orbit and EnduroSat to test connectivity service

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By: Emma Gatti
5 June 2026 at 19:12
Attendees gather around the Leaf Space booth at the 2026 SmallSat Europe conference. Credit: Leaf Space

MILAN – Italian ground segment operator Leaf Space unveiled a new space connectivity service May 27. The technology, named TreeNet, aims to make space communications more seamless by treating individual […]

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