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  • [New] Russia could be developing a new satellite designed to carry nuclear weapons into space. MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • [New] Space is becoming more contested; Russia and China have been working to develop space-based weapons that threaten U.S. and ally satellite constellations and space-based services, including GPS. House Committee on Energy and Commerce
  • [New] At the Ankara Summit, eight NATO nations announced they will merge their satellite networks into a new mega-constellation named HALO. Sirotin Intelligence
  • [New] Nasa has launched a spacecraft to catch a falling telescope, an unprecedented mission that could pave the way for similar future rescues. The Week
  • [New] Contractors and industry stakeholders can anticipate opportunities in satellite manufacturing, space sensor technologies, and integration services aligned with the U.S. Space Force's expanding space defence architecture. Govly
  • [New] NATO nations will venture to field a multinational satellite constellation aimed at facilitating military operations from communications to surveillance. FDD
  • [New] The QSOC program plans to deploy a 100-satellite LEO constellation, with Full Operational Capability expected by 2033. Quantum Computing Report
  • [New] Annual service revenue from satellite direct-to-cell will reach $6.2 billion by 2031, up from $710 million in 2026. The Silicon Review
  • Johnson Space Center in Houston will be home to the willing participants who are set for a yearlong Moon and Mars Exploration Analog experience designed to help keep potential space travelers safe and mission-ready during future stays on the Red Planet or Earth's natural satellite. theregister
  • The development of the Semi-Cryogenic Engine will strengthen India's commercial satellite launch capabilities, support future heavy-lift missions, and play a crucial role in crewed spaceflight missions. Guidely
  • The transaction, which is expected to close in mid-2027 pending regulatory approvals, will combine Rocket Lab's launch and satellite manufacturing capabilities with Iridium's global LEO constellation and spectrum assets to create a more vertically integrated space company. Yahoo! Finance
  • The future will not bring any real reinforcements: NASA has an instrument on the European Space Agency's Rosalind Franklin rover. Scientific American
  • NASA and its European partners are tracking a major buildup of warm water in the Pacific Ocean that could signal the arrival of El Nino later in 2026. ScienceDaily
  • With the International Space Station targeted for de-orbit in the early 2030s, the window to ensure an uninterrupted American presence in low-Earth orbit is narrowing. The National Law Review
  • In 2019, NASA announced plans to dispatch a first manned mission to Mars in 2033, when orbital paths are most conducive to the shortest round trip. NOEMA
  • A: By 2031, Juniper expects satellite direct-to-cell will cover 98% of the global population, with D2C becoming a standard feature on mid-range and premium smartphones. The Silicon Review

Last updated: 15 July 2026



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