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PEGA-SUS1: China’s 2026 on-orbit AI data processing roadmap
Chinadaily.com.cn China Overview As the AI infrastructure race extends beyond terrestrial data centers to space, China reported new progress in on-orbit data processing with the launch of its experimental 'PEGA-SUS1' satellite on Septemb... -
Project Suncatcher: Google’s 2026 AI orbit test and specs
HPCwire USA Overview Google announced the launch of a prototype satellite next week for the first in-orbit test of 'Project Suncatcher,' aiming to validate the future feasibility of large-scale AI computing infrastructure in space. As pa... -
Zhuque-3: LandSpace’s first controlled landing and specs
South China Morning Post China Overview Chinese commercial space companies are making steady progress in rocket reusability technology to match SpaceX. Notably, LandSpace successfully achieved China's first controlled ground landing of a... -
LandSpace Achieves China’s First Ground-Controlled Booster Recovery with Zhuque-3 Rocket, Advancing Reusability
Tech Trends (South China Morning Post) China Overview Chinese private aerospace firm LandSpace successfully executed China's first ground-controlled recovery of its Zhuque-3 rocket booster in August 2026, utilizing landing legs akin to S... -
Rocket Lab Successfully Launches 16th Mission of the Year, Deploying Earth Observation Satellite for Undisclosed Customer
Space.com New Zealand Overview Rocket Lab successfully launched an Earth observation satellite for an undisclosed customer on September 10, 2026, marking its 16th mission of the year. The 'Happily Ever Faster' mission utilized an Electro... -
Orange and Telesat Inaugurate Europe’s First Lightspeed Gateway in France, Enhancing Low-Latency Satellite Communications
Markets Insider France Overview French telecom giant Orange and Canadian satellite provider Telesat have opened Europe's first Telesat Lightspeed gateway in France. This new gateway connects Telesat's advanced Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Light... -
U.S. Invests Nearly $1 Billion to Rebuild Domestic Rare Earth Magnet Supply Chain; Evolution Metals to Ten-Fold Production for Defense Needs
Nasdaq (via Reuters) United States Overview The U.S. has announced nearly $1 billion in funding opportunities to rebuild its domestic supply chain for rare earth permanent magnets, critical components for fighter aircraft, missiles, dron...
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