https://burnandcoast.com/news/77th-international-astronautical-congress/2026-08-21weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/burnandcoast/77th-international-astronautical-congress.webpThe 77th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2026) to Unite Global Space Community in...The International Astronautical Congress (IAC) is set to take place in Antalya, Türkiye from 5 - 9 October 2026, marking the first time in history that the event will be hosted in Türkiye. https://burnandcoast.com/news/seops-expands-waymaker-rideshare/2026-08-21weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/burnandcoast/seops-expands-waymaker-rideshare.webpSEOPS Expands Waymaker Rideshare Lineup with Mid-Inclination MissionSEOPS announced a second Waymaker rideshare flight, Waymaker-1, targeting a mid-inclination orbit in early 2028, complementing the already-planned Waymaker-2 to sun-synchronous orbit later that... https://burnandcoast.com/news/l3harris-appoints-space-chief/2026-08-21weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/burnandcoast/l3harris-appoints-space-chief.webpL3Harris appoints space chief Sam Mehta as CEO amid abrupt leadership changeL3Harris Technologies has named Sam Mehta, head of its Space & Mission Systems division, as chief executive following the immediate resignation of Christopher Kubasik over conduct concerns. The... https://burnandcoast.com/news/satellite-operators-secure-launch-8210fc/2026-08-21weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/burnandcoast/satellite-operators-secure-launch-8210fc.webpSatellite Operators Secure Launch Deals Amid Constrained MarketAmid a constrained launch market, satellite operators are emphasizing to investors and customers that they have secured launch capacity, even if it is uncertain when those vehicles will be available. https://burnandcoast.com/news/space-force-expands-surveillance-98ffa3/2026-08-21weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/burnandcoast/space-force-expands-surveillance-98ffa3.webpU.S. Space Force Expands Surveillance Capabilities with Second Sensor in Japanese ConstellationThe U.S. Space Force has completed the deployment of a second space-surveillance sensor aboard a Japanese navigation satellite, expanding its ability to monitor objects in geosynchronous orbit. https://burnandcoast.com/news/noaa-awards-contracts-spire-8b91c0/2026-08-21weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/burnandcoast/noaa-awards-contracts-spire-8b91c0.webpNOAA Awards Contracts to Spire and PlanetiQ for Radio-Occultation DataThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has awarded contracts to Spire Global and PlanetiQ to provide radio occultation data for terrestrial and space weather forecasts. https://burnandcoast.com/news/wallops-prepares-increased-launch-12cb8c/2026-08-21weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/burnandcoast/wallops-prepares-increased-launch-12cb8c.webpWallops Prepares for Increased Launch ActivityAs companies like Firefly Aerospace and Rocket Lab plan to launch more missions from Wallops Island, Virginia, the facility is working to improve its infrastructure and prepare for the expected... https://burnandcoast.com/news/esa-astronaut-completes-third-0f58b2/2026-08-21weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/burnandcoast/esa-astronaut-completes-third-0f58b2.webpESA Astronaut Completes Third Test of EuroSuit Prototype Aboard ISSESA astronaut Sophie Adenot has completed a third and likely final test of EuroSuit, a European intravehicular activity (IVA) spacesuit prototype, aboard the International Space Station (ISS). https://burnandcoast.com/news/defense-agencies-explore-commercial-ddd5db/2026-08-21weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/burnandcoast/defense-agencies-explore-commercial-ddd5db.webpU.S. Defense Agencies Explore Commercial Satellite Disposal OptionsThe U.S. Defense Innovation Unit and the Space Development Agency have selected three companies to study options for providing satellite deorbiting services to the U.S. government. https://burnandcoast.com/news/nasa-award-three-lunar-b67bb3/2026-08-21weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/burnandcoast/nasa-award-three-lunar-b67bb3.webpNASA to Award Three More Lunar Missions Through CLPS ProgramNASA plans to award three more lunar missions this year through the Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program, including a lunar orbiter that would replace the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter. https://burnandcoast.com/news/arianegroup-saves-maiaspace-dissolution-45c901/2026-08-21weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/burnandcoast/arianegroup-saves-maiaspace-dissolution-45c901.webpArianeGroup Saves MaiaSpace from DissolutionArianeGroup has decided against dissolving MaiaSpace after the company posted a €37.5 million loss for 2025, pushing its shareholders' equity below zero. (Source: European Spaceflight) https://burnandcoast.com/news/italian-space-agency-board-8347ad/2026-08-21weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/burnandcoast/italian-space-agency-board-8347ad.webpItalian Space Agency Board Resigns to Pave Way for Extraordinary CommissionerThe Italian Space Agency's board of directors has dissolved after three members resigned, allowing for the appointment of an extraordinary commissioner following the death of President Teodoro... https://burnandcoast.com/news/iris2-secure-communications-constellation-9d5070/2026-08-21weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/burnandcoast/iris2-secure-communications-constellation-9d5070.webpIRIS2 Secure Communications Constellation Moves Forward with Increased Funding and Satellite CountThe European Commission, ESA, and the SpaceRISE consortium have cleared the IRIS2 programme to move forward with full-scale implementation after completing a key review. https://burnandcoast.com/news/italy-appoints-career-diplomat-08d030/2026-08-21weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/burnandcoast/italy-appoints-career-diplomat-08d030.webpItaly Appoints Career Diplomat as Space Agency Extraordinary CommissionerItaly's Italian Space Agency (ASI) has appointed Mario Cospito, a career diplomat, as its extraordinary commissioner following the death of its president and the dissolution of its board. https://burnandcoast.com/news/cnes-targets-first-hot-2bb42b/2026-08-21weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/burnandcoast/cnes-targets-first-hot-2bb42b.webpCNES Targets 2028 for First Hot-Fire Test of Next-Gen Rocket EngineCNES aims to test a subscale prototype of a reusable, high-thrust rocket engine in 2028 as part of its ASTRE project, with ArianeGroup leading preliminary design work. The engine, over twice as... https://burnandcoast.com/news/suborbital-rocket-builder-gravitilab-56df62/2026-08-21weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/burnandcoast/suborbital-rocket-builder-gravitilab-56df62.webpSuborbital Rocket Builder Gravitilab Enters LiquidationUK-based Gravitilab Aerospace Services has ceased trading, with the company undergoing a voluntary liquidation and owing over £700,000 to unsecured creditors. (Source: European Spaceflight) https://burnandcoast.com/news/avio-fd1-rocket-demonstrator-b8ba08/2026-08-21weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/burnandcoast/avio-fd1-rocket-demonstrator-b8ba08.webpAvio's FD1 Rocket Demonstrator Test Flight Details RevealedNew environmental documents filed by Avio have shed light on the planned FD1 suborbital demonstrator flight test, providing details on the launch facility, vehicle performance, and objectives of... https://burnandcoast.com/2026-09-08daily1.0