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29 Aug 2026
MYSA
PAMERAN BERSEMPENA EKSPO INOVASI DAN PENGKOMERSIALAN NASIONAL (NICE 2026) PADA 25-28 OGOS 2026
Penyertaan Agensi Angkasa Malaysia (MYSA) dalam pameran bersempena Ekspo Inovasi dan Pengkomersialan Nasional (NICE 2026) pada 25 hingga 28 Ogos 2026 bertempat di Pusat Konvensyen Kuala Lumpur (KLCC)..Penyertaan ini menjadi […]
27 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
LatConnect 60 and Phi Earth Partner to Connect Space and Soil
Nature-based projects are generating more environmental data than ever before. Satellites observe landscapes from orbit, while field teams capture what is happening on the ground. Yet these data sources often […] The post LatConnect 60 and
27 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
RTX’s Blue Canyon Technologies introduces new spacecraft mission enabler
LAFAYETTE, Colo. (August 26, 2026) — Small satellite manufacturer and mission services provider Blue Canyon Technologies, part of RTX’s (NYSE: RTX) Raytheon business, has unveiled its latest spacecraft subsystem, the […] The post RTX’s Blue
26 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
The threat environment and processing at the edge
In this episode, SpaceNews’ Mike Gruss interviews FrontGrade CTO Lorne Graves. They discuss how processing power on spacecraft is adapting to the rise of megaconstellations, what benefits satellite processing power […] The post The threat e
26 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
Propulsion is having a moment
In this episode, SpaceNews Mike Gruss interviews Kevin Lausten, CEO of Morpheus Space, at the 2026 Small Satellite Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah. They discuss why propulsion is critical […] The post Propulsion is having a moment appear
25 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
Tendeg Launches NewTEN Steerable Compact Antenna at SmallSat
SALT LAKE CITY – Aug. 25, 2026 – Tendeg has released NewTEN, a two-axis steerable reflector antenna that expands communications performance and pointing access for small spacecraft. Unveiled Monday, Aug. […] The post Tendeg Launches NewTEN
25 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
Robotics and the future of on-orbit labor
In this episode, SpaceNews’ Mike Gruss interviews Icarus Robotics CEO and co-founder Ethan Barajas at the 2026 Small Satellite Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah. They discuss why astronauts have […] The post Robotics and the future of on-o
25 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
Aerospace demonstrates DiskSats in low-Earth orbit
SALT LAKE CITY – The Aerospace Corp. is continuing to demonstrate the viability of pancake-shaped DiskSats in the wake of their December launch on a Rocket Lab Electron. “It’s the […] The post Aerospace demonstrates DiskSats in low-Earth or
24 Aug 2026
MYSA
SCIENCE CASTLE ASIA 2026 PADA 22 & 23 OGOS 2026
Dua hari yang penuh inspirasi!Berlangsung pada 22–23 Ogos 2026 di Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM), Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, program Science Castle Asia 2026 menghimpunkan pelajar dari 11 negara rantau Asia […]
22 Aug 2026
MYSA
MAJLIS PERHIMPUNAN BULANAN MYSA BULAN OGOS PADA 21 OGOS 2026
Amanat YBhg. Dato’ Gs. Haji Azlikamil bin Napiah, Ketua Pengarah Agensi Angkasa Malaysia (MYSA) di Majlis Perhimpunan Bulanan MYSA bagi bulan Ogos, bertempat di Dewan Seminar MYSA, Kuala Lumpur, 21 […]
22 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
New Novaspace forecast: 6,500+ EO satellites to launch by 2035
Paris, France | August 2026– More than 6,500 Earth observation (EO) satellites are expected to launch by 2035, generating $155.9 billion in manufacturing revenues as governments expand sovereign intelligence, surveillance, […] The post New
21 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
Rocket Lab launches 9th satellite for iQPS
Rocket Lab launched another satellite for Japanese radar-imaging company iQPS on Aug. 20. The post Rocket Lab launches 9th satellite for iQPS appeared first on SpaceNews.
20 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
Portal Space Systems to include rideshare payloads on Falcon 9 launch of Supernova
Portal Space Systems has acquired a Falcon 9 to launch its first Supernova spacecraft and will offer excess capacity on the vehicle for rideshare payloads. The post Portal Space Systems to include rideshare payloads on Falcon 9 launch of Su
20 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
Rock West Composites® Is Premiering Its New STRATOPultrusion™ Product Line at the 2026 Small Satellite Conference
San Diego, CA – Rock West Composites (RWC) is premiering its recently launched space-grade STRATOPultrusion™ product line at the 2026 Small Satellite Conference this August in Salt Lake City, Utah. […] The post Rock West Composites® Is Prem
20 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
China’s Chang’e-7 lunar ice-hunting mission set for Sunday launch
HELSINKI — China will launch a complex, multi-spacecraft mission late Sunday to study and land near the lunar south pole, including a search for evidence of water-ice. A Long March […] The post China’s Chang’e-7 lunar ice-hunting mission se
20 Aug 2026
MYSA
KUNJUNGAN HORMAT DELEGASI UNIT PERANCANG EKONOMI NEGERI (UPEN) NEGERI SEMBILAN PADA 20 OGOS 2026
YBhg. Dato’ Gs. Haji Azlikamil bin Napiah, Ketua Pengarah Agensi Angkasa Malaysia (MYSA) telah menerima kunjungan hormat daripada YBrs. Dr. Arwan bin Sabri, Timbalan Setiausaha Kerajaan Negeri Sembilan (Pembangunan) merangkap […]
20 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
Muon Space raises $250 million to ramp up satellite production
Muon Space has raised $250 million to fuel the small satellite specialist’s push into larger, more powerful spacecraft and constellations. The post Muon Space raises $250 million to ramp up satellite production appeared first on SpaceNews.
20 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
LatConnect 60 selects Transcelestial’s Space Optical Network for SWIRSAT imaging constellation
SAN FRANCISCO / PERTH, 20 AUGUST 2026: LatConnect 60 (LC60) has signed a commercial contract with Transcelestial for an optical communications terminal on its SWIRSAT-1 mission, plus access to Transcelestial’s […] The post LatConnect 60 sel
20 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
Eartheye Space forges strategic partnership with IN2
SAN FRANCISCO – Strategic communications and consulting firm IN2 will have access to Eartheye Space multi-sensor satellite tasking and analytics through a memorandum of understanding signed Aug. 19. IN2 will […] The post Eartheye Space forg
19 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
Moog Inc. Expands METEORITE Satellite Bus Capacity for High-Maneuverability Missions
East Aurora, NY — Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B), a worldwide designer, manufacturer and systems integrator of high-performance precision motion and fluid controls and control systems announces a new, […] The post Moog Inc. Expands METEO
19 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
The space industry’s next challenge: supply chain resilience
America’s space economy is scaling faster than its industrial base can support. Commercial constellations are proliferating, national security architectures are becoming more distributed and resilient and civil missions are growing […] The
19 Aug 2026
MYSA
KUNJUNGAN HORMAT DARIPADA MR. MIKHAIL POGOSYAN, RECTOR, MOSCOW AVIATION INSTITUTE (MAI) PADA 18 OGOS 2026
YBhg. Dato’ Gs. Haji Azlikamil bin Napiah, Ketua Pengarah Agensi Angkasa Malaysia (MYSA) telah menerima kunjungan hormat daripada Mr. Mikhail Pogosyan, Rector, Moscow Aviaton Institute (MAI) pada 18 Ogos 2026 […]
19 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
China’s Landspace recovers booster with second orbital launch of Zhuque-3 rocket
HELSINKI — Landspace successfully landed the first stage of its Zhuque-3 rocket Tuesday following the second launch of the rocket from the Gobi Desert. The second Zhuque-3 rocket lifted off […] The post China’s Landspace recovers booster wi
18 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
Eoptic, Inc. Selected to Supply DeepScan™ Imaging Payloads Scheduled for Launch in 2027
Rochester, NY – August 18, 2026 – Eoptic, Inc., a developer of advanced multi-spectral and multi-modal imaging systems, today announced it has been selected as an approved supplier in support of strategic […] The post Eoptic, Inc. Selected
18 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
NRO to expand use of HawkEye 360’s satellite intelligence
NRO contract increases U.S. government access to satellite data used to locate radars, ships and other electronic emitters The post NRO to expand use of HawkEye 360’s satellite intelligence appeared first on SpaceNews.
18 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
HEO to use Planet satellites for non-Earth imaging
HEO, the Australian company that uses Earth observation satellites to take images of other spacecraft, has signed an agreement with Planet to access that company’s satellites The post HEO to use Planet satellites for non-Earth imaging appea
18 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
New EU sanctions target leaders of Russia’s space industry
JOHANNESBURG — The European Union has sanctioned the head of a Roscosmos subsidiary developing a synthetic aperture radar satellite system for the Russian military. The sanctions are part of what […] The post New EU sanctions target leaders
18 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
ULA names Peller as new CEO
United Launch Alliance has named Mark Peller, a longtime manager and executive at the company, as its new chief executive. The post ULA names Peller as new CEO appeared first on SpaceNews.
17 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
SEOPS adds second Waymaker rideshare mission
Launch services provider SEOPS has added a second dedicated rideshare mission after seeing high demand for one announced less than three months ago. The post SEOPS adds second Waymaker rideshare mission appeared first on SpaceNews.
17 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
Long March 12 launches despite recent 7A failure, Long March 2C launches satellite for UAE
HELSINKI — China launched a new batch of Guowang megaconstellation satellites over the weekend, following up with a separate launch of a developmental satellite for the UAE. The launch of […] The post Long March 12 launches despite recent 7
17 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
Lynk and Omnispace form Elveo Mobile to advance D2D services
Lynk Global has completed its merger with Omnispace and rebranded as Elveo Mobile, adding globally coordinated S-band spectrum to expand direct-to-device satellite services beyond basic messaging. The post Lynk and Omnispace form Elveo Mobi
17 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
Satellite operators emphasize launch deals in a constrained market
Amid a constrained launch market, satellite operators are emphasizing to investors and customers that they have lined up launch capacity, even if it is uncertain when it will be available. The post Satellite operators emphasize launch deals
16 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
U.S. defense agencies tap three companies for satellite disposal study
Firefly, D-Orbit USA and Katalyst will compete to show how commercial operators could capture and remove aging spacecraft The post U.S. defense agencies tap three companies for satellite disposal study appeared first on SpaceNews.
15 Aug 2026
MYSA
TURUN PADANG, TINJAU STATUS PELAKSANAAN SEKOLAH ANGKAT MADANI (SAM) MYSA 2026 PADA 14 OGOS 2026
Transformasi sekolah luar bandar bermula di sini. Membangun Malaysia MADANI menerusi inisiatif program Sekolah Angkat MADANI (SAM)..YBhg. Dato’ Gs. Haji Azlikamil bin Napiah, Ketua Pengarah Agensi Angkasa Malaysia (MYSA), turun […]
15 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
U.S. Space Force adds second surveillance sensor to Japanese constellation
The Aug. 10 launch of QZS-7 completes bilateral program to host U.S. sensors aboard Japanese navigation satellites The post U.S. Space Force adds second surveillance sensor to Japanese constellation appeared first on SpaceNews.
15 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
Wallops gears up for an increase in launches
With a projected surge in launches from Wallops Island in the coming years, companies and officials say now is the time for infrastructure improvements to benefit companies and their workers. The post Wallops gears up for an increase in lau
14 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
Cheaper launch has moved the spacecraft bottleneck. Mass is out, surface area is in.
In the beginning, mass constrained spaceflight. We live at the bottom of a gravity well, and the rocket equation punishes every kilogram we try to lift out of it. Mass […] The post Cheaper launch has moved the spacecraft bottleneck. Mass is
14 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
Blue Origin outlines plans for second Cape Canaveral launch pad
Blue Origin disclosed new details about its plans to not only rebuild but also expand its Florida launch site, adding a second pad for a larger version of New Glenn. The post Blue Origin outlines plans for second Cape Canaveral launch pad a
14 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
Intuitive Machines wins contract for three GEO satellites
Intuitive Machines announced Aug. 13 that it won a $600 million contract from an undisclosed customer for three geostationary orbit communications satellites. The post Intuitive Machines wins contract for three GEO satellites appeared first
14 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
Bulgaria advances project to launch new space, defense innovation hub
WARSAW, Poland — Bulgaria’s government has approved a draft memorandum of understanding with the local satellite manufacturer EnduroSat to collaborate on the development of a new space and defense innovation […] The post Bulgaria advances p
14 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
CesiumAstro buys semiconductor specialist to boost constellation plans
CesiumAstro is acquiring semiconductor specialist Jariet Technologies, adding more in-house capabilities behind the phased-array antenna specialist’s plans for a future communications constellation. The post CesiumAstro buys semiconductor s
14 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
Space Force awards five companies $60 million for multi-vendor satellite network tests
Amazon Leo, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Rocket Lab and York Space will prototype and test connections to the SpaceX-built data network backbone The post Space Force awards five companies $60 million for multi-vendor satellite network
13 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
An optical link ‘internet’ to connect networks in space
In this episode, David Ariosto speaks with John Mackey, CEO, co-founder and director of Mbryonics. They discuss building optical links for satellites and other space infrastructure, and what it would […] The post An optical link ‘internet’
13 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
Maritime Satellite Service Revenues to Reach $3.79 Billion by 2035 as NGSO Reshapes Maritime Connectivity
Paris, France | July 2026 — The maritime satellite communications market is entering a new phase of growth as next-generation satellite networks transform connectivity at sea. According to Novaspace’s newly […] The post Maritime Satellite S
13 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
Astranis unveils geostationary surveillance satellite
The spacecraft is designed to inspect, track and maneuver around satellites in geostationary orbit The post Astranis unveils geostationary surveillance satellite appeared first on SpaceNews.
13 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
Space Command identifies capabilities it needs for the next space war
Gen. Stephen Whiting said there is a demand for offensive capabilities and called on the industry to develop ways to disable the critical nodes of large satellite constellations The post Space Command identifies capabilities it needs for th
12 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
China’s iSpace raises first batch of series E funding for reusable rocketry
HELSINKI — Chinese reusable launch vehicle maker has secured a first batch of series E funding, months after a huge D++ round, with fundraising still ongoing. The funding is the […] The post China’s iSpace raises first batch of series E fun
12 Aug 2026
MYSA
“SPACE FOR ALL”: MYSA GESA TEKNOLOGI ANGKASA DIRAKYATKAN UNTUK MANFAAT SEMUA – BERNAMA,11 OGOS 2026
Teknologi angkasa membantu manusia mengurus kehidupan dan sumber di bumi menerusi sistem berteknologi maju seperti satelit komunikasi, navigasi dan penderiaan jauh (remote sensing).Data satelit digunakan dalam pelbagai bidang termasuk perta
12 Aug 2026
MYSA
ASEAN SPACE FORUM: NAVIGATING OUR FUTURE THROUGH SPACE DIPLOMACY PADA 10 OGOS 2026
Dialog strategik dan memperkukuh kerjasama dalam kalangan negara ASEAN dan antarabangsa menerusi ASEAN Space Forum: Navigating Our Future through Space Diplomacy. Antara fokus utama perbincangan adalah: Cadangan ASEAN Declaration on […]
12 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
Firefly increases vehicle production even as launches lag
Firefly Aerospace says it is seeing strong interest in its launch vehicles and is ramping up production, but those efforts have yet to translate into an increased launch rate. The post Firefly increases vehicle production even as launches l
12 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
National lab visit boosts NASA’s confidence in space nuclear propulsion mission
NASA officials say they are confident in plans to launch a nuclear electric propulsion demonstration mission by the end of 2028 after visiting the national lab building the mission’s reactor. The post National lab visit boosts NASA’s confid
11 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
SpaceX increasing footprint in missile defense
With multibillion-dollar awards for satellite networks, sensing and launch services, SpaceX is leveraging its vertically integrated manufacturing model to win a share of the Pentagon's missile defense business The post SpaceX increasing foo
11 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
BlackSky wins seven-figure, multiyear international contract
SAN FRANCISCO — BlackSky announced Aug. 11 a seven-figure, multiyear contract to provide an international customer with persistent space-based monitoring and assured and on-demand satellite tasking. Prior to the award, […] The post BlackSky
11 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
First Neutron launch may slip to 2027
Rocket Lab warned that the chances of launching its Neutron rocket for the first time before the end of the year are “narrowing” despite progress on the vehicle’s development. The post First Neutron launch may slip to 2027 appeared first on
11 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
H3 launches navigation satellite
A Japanese H3 rocket successfully launched a navigation satellite Aug. 10, more than seven months after a similar launch ended in failure. The post H3 launches navigation satellite appeared first on SpaceNews.
11 Aug 2026
MYSA
KARNIVAL MINGGU SAINS NEGARA (MSN) 2026 ZON SELATAN DI MELAKA PADA 9 &10 OGOS 2026
Reruai Agensi Angkasa Malaysia (MYSA) menerima kunjungan para pelajar yang teruja menyertai aktiviti satelit origami dan imej satelit 3D sambil mengenali konsep asas berkaitan satelit dan teknologi angkasa dalam suasana […]
11 Aug 2026
MYSA
SILIBUS TEKNOLOGI ANGKASA DALAM TVET MAMPU PACU TENAGA MAHIR NEGARA – MYSA
Pendidikan dan Latihan Teknikal dan Vokasional (TVET) perlu diperluas meliputi bidang teknologi angkasa selain bidang aeroangkasa, bagi mewujudkan tenaga mahir tempatan yang mampu memenuhi keperluan industri angkasa negara yang kian […]
11 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
Rocket Lab builds deployable infrastructure for Electron launches
Named ‘GHOST’ the containerized infrastructure is designed to support orbital and suborbital launches The post Rocket Lab builds deployable infrastructure for Electron launches appeared first on SpaceNews.
11 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
Kepler books Neutron for 2028 optical relay launch
Kepler Communications plans to deploy next-generation optical relay satellites on Rocket Lab’s upcoming Neutron rocket in one of several launches the Canadian operator has slated for 2028. The post Kepler books Neutron for 2028 optical rela
10 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
National security doesn’t need more maps or imagery; it needs measurement
A decade ago, a United States carrier strike group departing San Diego could cross the Pacific with only intermittent detection. China might catch a glimpse — a satellite pass here, […] The post National security doesn’t need more maps or i
10 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
Tank problem delays first RFA launch
The majority owner of Rocket Factory Augsburg is still confident the company will conduct its first orbital launch attempt this year despite a setback in testing. The post Tank problem delays first RFA launch appeared first on SpaceNews.
10 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
Astrolight, ATMOS Space Cargo eye first in-flight laser link between reentry vehicle, satellite
WARSAW, Poland — The Lithuanian space laser communications company Astrolight has signed a memorandum of understanding with ATMOS Space Cargo, to demonstrate in-flight optical communications link between a reentry spacecraft […] The post As
8 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
Senate installs new chiefs for U.S. military space acquisition, spy satellites
Erich Hernandez-Baquero will take over military space acquisition; Roger Mason will lead the National Reconnaissance Office The post Senate installs new chiefs for U.S. military space acquisition, spy satellites appeared first on SpaceNews.
8 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
FCC Space Bureau deputy takes the reins amid licensing overhaul
The FCC is turning to Space Bureau deputy chief Jennifer Gilsenan to keep its satellite regulatory overhaul moving as Jay Schwarz prepares to retire as its chief later this month. The post FCC Space Bureau deputy takes the reins amid licens
7 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
Europe increases size and cost of IRIS² constellation
The European Commission has reached an agreement with an industrial consortium to proceed with a secure connectivity constellation, increasing the number of satellites as well as its cost. The post Europe increases size and cost of IRIS² co
6 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
Redwire to fly dedicated Starfall mission for microgravity research
A Redwire subsidiary working on space biotech and pharmaceutical applications has signed an agreement to fly microgravity research payloads on SpaceX’s Starfall reentry vehicle. The post Redwire to fly dedicated Starfall mission for microgr
6 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
Rocket Lab launches 8th iQPS satellite
Rocket Lab launched a Japanese radar-imaging satellite Aug. 6, more than a month after the previous launch attempt was aborted. The post Rocket Lab launches 8th iQPS satellite appeared first on SpaceNews.
6 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
Chinese launch startup Orienspace targets IPO, secures funding for reusable Gravity-2 rocket
HELSINKI — Commercial launch company Orienspace has kicked off preparations for an IPO coaching process while closing a funding round for accelerating its reusable Gravity-2 rocket. The Shandong-based company, formally […] The post Chinese
6 Aug 2026
MYSA
MALAYSIA PERLU TUMPU SEGMEN TEKNOLOGI ANGKASA ‘NICHE’, BERNILAI TINGGI – MYSA
Malaysia mempunyai asas kukuh untuk merebut peluang dalam ekonomi angkasa menerusi kekuatan industri elektrik dan elektronik (E&E), aeroangkasa serta keupayaan sektor hiliran angkasa tempatan yang telah dibangunkan sejak negara mula […]
5 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
Finding room in Starlink’s shadow
Another wave of constellations has staked claims for communications satellites in non-geostationary orbit (NGSO), but what hope do newcomers have alongside the industry’s entrenched, vertically integrated giants? A mix of […] The post Findi
5 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
Satellite manufacturing thrives in California despite cost and regulatory pressures
The mood was celebratory at the ribbon-cutting for Muon Space’s San Jose, California, manufacturing facility in June. State, local, United States Space Force and Pentagon representatives lauded the startup and, […] The post Satellite manufa
5 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
Think tank warns Europe’s orbital compute gap is widening
Europe risks becoming dependent on foreign orbital computing infrastructure as U.S. companies and China’s government-led push accelerate the development of space-based data centers, according to the European Space Policy Institute. The post
5 Aug 2026
MYSA
PERSIDANGAN DAN PAMERAN ANTARABANGSA IGRSM KE-13 PADA 5 OGOS 2026
Persidangan dan Pameran Antarabangsa IGRSM Ke-13 yang bertemakan “Kecerdasan Geospatial untuk Masa Depan yang Mampan” (Geospatial Intelligence for a Sustainable Future) mengetengahkan peranan penting kecerdasan geospatial sebagai pemacu keu
5 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
SpaceX to begin Starship orbital flights
SpaceX plans to start deploying upgraded Starlink satellites into orbit on the next flight of its Starship vehicle, scheduled for as soon as the end of the month. The post SpaceX to begin Starship orbital flights appeared first on SpaceNews
5 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
Rocket Lab, STR win Space Force contracts for airborne-target tracking
The companies, along with a third unidentified vendor, won $615 million in contracts for the AMTI satellite program The post Rocket Lab, STR win Space Force contracts for airborne-target tracking appeared first on SpaceNews.
5 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
Telesat lands $1.63 billion Canadian defense contract
Arctic communications award will fund an expansion of Telesat’s Lightspeed, taking the planned LEO network to 225 spacecraft The post Telesat lands $1.63 billion Canadian defense contract appeared first on SpaceNews.
4 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
Military demand shapes market for satellite propulsion
Startups and established spacecraft manufacturers are investing in engines designed to give small satellites more freedom to change orbit The post Military demand shapes market for satellite propulsion appeared first on SpaceNews.
4 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
SpaceX’s new Starfall program offers validation and competition for reentry startups
Demand for microgravity research and manufacturing is brewing — perhaps literally. When SpaceX launched the first test flight of Starfall, its commercial reentry capsule, on June 23, the company did […] The post SpaceX’s new Starfall progra
4 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
Kreios Space to fly VLEO demonstration in NanoAvionics bus
SAN FRANCISCO – Spanish startup Kreios Space announced plans Aug. 4 to conduct the first very low Earth orbit (VLEO) demonstration of its air-breathing electric propulsion (ABEP) in a Kongsberg […] The post Kreios Space to fly VLEO demonstr
4 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
Hughes files for bankruptcy after GEO business loses ground to Starlink
EchoStar’s Hughes geostationary satellite broadband business has filed for bankruptcy in the United States after years of mounting competition from SpaceX’s Starlink constellation. The post Hughes files for bankruptcy after GEO business los
3 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
Xona secures spectrum approval for satellite navigation network
The approval allows the startup to transmit stronger signals in spectrum adjacent to GPS frequencies The post Xona secures spectrum approval for satellite navigation network appeared first on SpaceNews.
3 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
Airbus and Thales win order for SpainSat replacement
Airbus Defence and Space and Thales Alenia Space will build a replacement military communications satellite for Spain as they, along with Leonardo, continue efforts on a space joint venture. The post Airbus and Thales win order for SpainSat
3 Aug 2026
MYSA
THE 7TH KIBO-ROBOT PROGRAMMING CHALLENGE (KIBO-RPC) 2026/2027: PENDAFTARAN KINI DIBUKA
𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗙𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗡 𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗜 𝗗𝗜𝗕𝗨𝗞𝗔! Sertai 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗞𝗶𝗯𝗼-𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 (𝗞𝗶𝗯𝗼-𝗥𝗣𝗖) 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲/𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳 dan buktikan kebolehan anda mengawal robot dalam simulasi misi di Stesen An
2 Aug 2026
MYSA
KALENDAR ASTRONOMI OGOS 2026
𝟮 𝗢𝗴𝗼𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲𝗨𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝗱𝗮 𝗘𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘀𝗶 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁Utarid pada elongasi paling barat iaitu pada 19.5°B. Utarid boleh kelihatan di langit Timur sebelum Matahari terbit. 𝟭𝟬 𝗢𝗴𝗼𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲𝗕𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗱𝗮
2 Aug 2026
MYSA
KUNJUNGAN HORMAT DARIPADA DELEGASI FAKULTI KEJURUTERAAN ELEKTRIK DAN ELEKTRONIK (FKEE) UNIVERSITI TUN HUSSEIN ONN MALAYSIA (UTHM) PADA 31 JULAI 2026
YBhg. Dato’ Gs. Haji Azlikamil bin Napiah, Ketua Pengarah Agensi Angkasa Malaysia (MYSA) menerima kunjungan hormat daripada delegasi Fakulti Kejuruteraan Elektrik dan Elektronik (FKEE), Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) […]
2 Aug 2026
MYSA
BENGKEL PENGENALAN TEKNOLOGI ANGKASA DAN SISTEM LITUPAN MUKABUMI PENDERIAAN ANGKASA SARAWAK (LIMPAS) PADA 20-21 JULAI 2026
Kerjasama strategik antara Agensi Angkasa Malaysia (MYSA) dan Dewan Bandaraya Kuching Utara (DBKU) telah dimulakan melalui pelaksanaan Bengkel Pengenalan Teknologi Angkasa dan Sistem Litupan MukaBumi Penderiaan Angkasa Sarawak (LIMPAS)..Top
2 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
Space Force awards K2 Space $22.9 million for orbital laser communications demonstration
Two K2 satellites will host optical terminals intended to connect military systems in orbit The post Space Force awards K2 Space $22.9 million for orbital laser communications demonstration appeared first on SpaceNews.
1 Aug 2026
SpaceNews
China launches secretive TJS-27 pair, orbits next-gen Tianlian relay sat
HELSINKI — China sent a new pair of secretive satellites into a programmatically new orbit Wednesday, while also upgrading its on-orbit communications relay capabilities. A Long March 6A rocket lifted […] The post China launches secretive T
31 Jul 2026
SpaceNews
Spain commits up to $2.3 billion for national military communications for IRIS²
WARSAW, Poland — The Spanish government announced it will allocate between 1.6 billion and 2 billion euros ($1.8 to $2.3 billion) to develop a national military satellite communications constellation that […] The post Spain commits up to $2
31 Jul 2026
SpaceNews
Inside the effort to show Congress what war in space looks like
The Space Force Association’s National Spacepower Center is building an unclassified environment for demonstrating threats to satellites and their consequences on Earth The post Inside the effort to show Congress what war in space looks lik
31 Jul 2026
SpaceNews
Space Force picks 15 companies for $981 million training range contract
Vendors will compete for orders to build satellites, sensors and systems for more realistic military space exercises The post Space Force picks 15 companies for $981 million training range contract appeared first on SpaceNews.
31 Jul 2026
MYSA
PENYERTAAN MYSA DALAM PROGRAM REHLAH SAINS 2026 (RS 2026) NEGERI PAHANG PADA 22-24 JULAI 2026
Penyertaan Agensi Angkasa Malaysia (MYSA) dalam Program Rehlah Sains 2026 (RS 2026) Negeri Pahang. Ramai pelajar berkunjung ke reruai MYSA, tertarik dengan satelit origami! Secara tidak langsung dapat MYSA berkongsi […]
31 Jul 2026
MYSA
TAHNIAH ATAS PENGURNIAAN PINGAT
Ucapan tahniah kepada Ts. Hazil Sardi bin Soliano, Pegawai Penyelidik, Agensi Angkasa Malaysia (MYSA) 𝘢𝘵𝘢𝘴 𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘢𝘢𝘯 Pingat Mahkota Perlis (P.M.P) bagi Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat Negeri Perlis Kali Kedua […]
31 Jul 2026
SpaceNews
Rules of the road needed for orbital data center constellations
As companies develop large constellations of orbital data center satellites, experts say now is the time to start thinking about some critical space safety topics and rules of the road. The post Rules of the road needed for orbital data cen
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