https://spacewatch.global/public-content/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:11:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 https://spacewatch.global/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SpaceWatchGlobal-Sign-90x90.png https://spacewatch.global/public-content/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2026/03/spacewatchgl-opinion-10-women-shaping-the-future-of-european-space/ Sun, 08 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=71792 The European space sector is evolving rapidly. New technologies are emerging, investment is growing, and an expanding commercial ecosystem is creating new opportunities. Behind this momentum are remarkable people whose work is shaping the future of the industry. On International Women’s Day, we want to celebrate some of the incredible women behind this progress.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/09/viasat-expands-its-residential-internet-service-in-brazil/ Thu, 17 Sep 2020 05:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=26152&preview=true&preview_id=26152 Viasat expands its residential Internet service in Brazil]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/08/nasas-tess-completes-primary-mission/ Fri, 14 Aug 2020 05:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=25121&preview=true&preview_id=25121 On July 4, NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) finished its primary mission, imaging about 75% of the starry sky as part of a two-year-long survey.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/06/carbonix-separation-systems-deploy-planet-skysats-into-orbit-on-falcon-9/ Mon, 22 Jun 2020 05:00:17 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=23538 Exolaunch, a German rideshare launch and deployment solutions provider, confirmed that CarboNIX, its newly developed separation system, successfully deployed three Planet SkySats microsatellites into low Earth orbit on SpaceX’s ninth Starlink mission.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/06/hattrick-for-rocket-company-after-first-ever-launch-from-shetland-soil/ Thu, 18 Jun 2020 05:00:11 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=23503 Edinburgh-based Skyrora successfully launched its Skylark Nano rocket from remote land, the Fethaland Peninsula at North Roe on the Scottish island on Saturday, the 13th of June. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/06/european-defence-fund-e205-million-to-boost-the-eus-strategic-autonomy-and-industrial-competitiveness/ Wed, 17 Jun 2020 05:00:44 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=23520 The Commission announced 16 pan-European defence industrial projects and three disruptive technology projects that will benefit from €205 million financing through the two precursor programmes of a fully-fledged European Defence Fund: the Preparatory Action on Defence Research (PADR) and the European Defence Industrial Development Programme (EDIDP).]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/06/japans-interstellar-technologies-private-rocket-launch-fails/ Wed, 17 Jun 2020 05:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=23500 A private rocket from a Japanese firm, Interstellar Technologies, failed to launch on Sunday.  At 5:15 a.m. on Sunday in the town of Taiki-cho, Hokkaido, the Interstellar rocket, "Momo-F5", experienced an anomaly approximately 68-70 seconds after launch.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/04/secure-world-foundation-announce-summit-for-space-sustainability-in-washington-dc-25-26-june-2019/ Mon, 15 Apr 2019 05:00:05 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=13541 Secure World Foundation is pleased to announce the inaugural Summit for Space Sustainability, which will be held in Washington, DC, on 25-26 June 2019.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2018/12/seasons-greetings-well-be-back-on-27-december-2018/ Mon, 24 Dec 2018 06:00:02 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=12069 SpaceWatch.Global wishes all of our readers, contributors, advertisers, sponsors, and friends and family a Very Merry Christmas and Season’s Greetings! We’ll be taking a break over the next few days to spend time with our families, and normal service shall resume on 27 December 2018. We’ll also be taking a break on New Year’s Day, […]]]> https://spacewatch.global/2018/11/spacewatch-global-launches-spacewatch-europe-on-1-december-2018/ Thu, 29 Nov 2018 06:00:11 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=11622 SpaceWatch.Global is proud to announce that SpaceWatch Europe starts official publication as of 1 December 2018.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2018/05/spacewatchgl-important-information-processing-personal-data/ Tue, 22 May 2018 09:00:36 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=8729 On 25 May 2018, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is effective. The data protection for data subjects in the European Union is thereby significantly strengthened. As your information portal for the space industry, we have always attached special importance to the security of your personal data.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2017/06/orange-central-african-republic-ses-networks-partner-reinforce-connectivity-country/ Fri, 30 Jun 2017 07:00:57 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=4971 SES and Orange Central African Republic, a leading provider of corporate telecommunications and one of the largest mobile and internet services operators, has announced an agreement to provide connectivity services in the Central African Republic. Orange will be using SES Network’s IP Transit solution to deliver faster 3G services and better-quality internet connections for enterprises. […]]]> https://spacewatch.global/2017/06/dalkom-intelsat-expand-broadband-media-options-customers-africa-middle-east/ Thu, 29 Jun 2017 07:00:06 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=4967 Intelsat S.A., operator of the world’s first Globalized Network and leader in integrated satellite communications, has announced that Dalkom Somalia signed an agreement for satellite services that will expand its broadband enterprise and direct-to-home (DTH) services in East and Central Africa and the Middle East. Under a multi-year agreement, Dalkom, a privately owned operator based […]]]> https://spacewatch.global/2017/06/space-exploration-masters-competition-kicks-off-paris-air-show/ Wed, 28 Jun 2017 09:00:17 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=4944 The Paris Air Show was the setting for the announcement of Europe’s first innovation competition focused on space exploration. The ‘Space Exploration Masters’, launched by AZO on behalf of ESA, is looking for innovative business ideas in space exploration that provide major benefits for the global society and the economy. It is an international competition […]]]> https://spacewatch.global/2017/06/space-experts-enthusiasts-celebrate-asteroid-day/ Wed, 28 Jun 2017 08:00:12 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=4939 On the anniversary of Earth’s largest asteroid impact in recorded history, more than 700 events in 190 countries will take place to mark Asteroid Day. On June 30, 1908, an asteroid devastated 2000 square kilometres of forest in Siberia. In 2016, Asteroid Day was sanctioned by the United Nations, as a global day of education […]]]> https://spacewatch.global/2017/06/uaes-thuraya-ip-m2m-service-launched-connect-internet-remote-things/ Wed, 28 Jun 2017 07:30:26 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=4935 Thuraya Telecommunications Company has announced the launch of the Thuraya IP M2M Service to support high volume, high throughput machine-to-machine (M2M) applications. The service is powered by Thuraya’s real-time, two-way IP network with speeds of up to 444 Kbps, a state-of-the-art Remote Terminal Management (RTM) platform and the Thuraya IP+ terminal. The new service extends […]]]> https://spacewatch.global/2017/06/military-satellites-included-massive-u-s-saudi-arms-deal-pressure-france/ Wed, 28 Jun 2017 07:00:26 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=4932 Details are emerging about the U.S.$110 billion arms deal struck between the United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the visit of President Donald J. Trump to Riyadh in May 2017. The main focus of the massive arms package on offer to Saudi Arabia are precision strike and missile defence capabilities, but several […]]]> https://spacewatch.global/2017/06/uaes-mbrsc-signs-stem-education-mou-university-dubai/ Tue, 27 Jun 2017 07:00:15 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=4928 To strengthen links of cooperation between educational institutions in the UAE and centre’s specialized in advanced technology, science and space, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Dubai (UD). The MoU aims to develop and qualify national human resources capable of working in the space […]]]> https://spacewatch.global/2017/06/inmarsat-awards-contract-additional-gx-satellite-thales-alenia-space/ Mon, 26 Jun 2017 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=4761 Inmarsat, the world’s leading provider of global mobile satellite communications, has announced that it has awarded the contract for the construction of an additional Inmarsat Global Xpress (GX) broadband network communications satellite to Thales Alenia Space. This award reflects Inmarsat’s strategy of adding capacity to its already established, unique, high-speed global broadband network in areas […]]]> https://spacewatch.global/2017/06/%d8%b9%d9%8a%d8%af-%d9%85%d8%a8%d8%a7%d8%b1%d9%83-eid-mubarak/ Sat, 24 Jun 2017 08:21:39 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=4909 SpaceWatch Middle East wishes all of our Muslim friends and readers a Blessed Eid and our warm wishes to you and your families!]]>