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Operation Epic Fury tests the Law of Armed Conflict in space. How MizarVision's proxy ISR imagery — sourced from U.S. satellites — is straining the legal definitions of combatant, civilian object, and Direct Participation in Hostilities.
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The primary concern regarding APT Satellite Holdings Limited is its direct corporate lineage to the China Satellite Communications Corporation (China Satcom), a state-owned enterprise (SOE) under the China Aerospace Science […]
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The commercial satellite communications sector has reached a structural turning point. The assumption of a borderless sky, where global mesh networks and technical neutrality defined market access, no longer holds. The industry has entered a new phase in which states intervene directly to enforce what amounts to orbital sovereignty.
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AUSTIN, Texas — In a series of recent industry briefings and podcasts under the Securing the Future of Space campaign, leading experts have highlighted the critical “sovereign-commercial nexus” required to […]
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CANBERRA — In a comprehensive analysis published Thursday, February 19, 2026, Monique Taylor via the East Asia Forum detailed how China is pivoting from technical catch-up to a sophisticated “regulatory […]
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WASHINGTON — A strategic analysis released by the Atlantic Council highlights a critical shift in the “Sovereign-Commercial Nexus,” warning that the United States must reform its commercial partnership models with […]
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French space logistics leader Exotrail announced three landmark contracts with prominent Indian space companies to provide dozens of its spaceware™ electric propulsion systems. The agreements were signed in Mumbai during […]
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On February 12, 2026, the European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) awarded a framework contract to Thales Alenia Space to oversee the design, development, and deployment of the […]
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MADRID, Spain – The European Union has officially entered the operational phase of its Governmental Satellite Communications (GOVSATCOM) program, marking a critical milestone in Europe’s push for strategic autonomy. Announced […]
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Dispatch from SmallSat Symposium. The SmallSat Symposium traditionally showcases hardware and orbital mechanics, but this year a different theme emerged. As the commercial space sector deepens ties with the Department of Defense, the focus is shifting from pure innovation to operational maturity.
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