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Recognizing existing U.S. practices and international standards could mitigate these costs by nearly $8B. Read the study: ccianet.org/research/rep...
#SpaceEconomy #SpacePolicy
The EU Space Act Could Cost the U.S. Billions; Negotiating an Equivalence Decision Could Mitigate Those Costs - CCIA Research Center
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ccianet.org
October 30, 2026 at 5:03 PM
cpl43uk.bsky.social
This is doing the rounds “elsewhere”. #space #spaceexploration

For me the cartoon captures a critical distinction in #spacepolicy: the difference between wanting to explore (and assuming the reason is obvious) vs the need for clearer metrics to underpin the journey in the first place.
October 23, 2026 at 1:19 PM
spacewatch.bsky.social
After two days at ESPI's 20th Annual Conference: great dialogue, but where are the action items? Kriening and Delany ask the hard questions.

#SpacePolicy #ESPI

https://spacewatch.global/2026/10/espi-ac-2026-wrap-up-collaboration-or-fragmentation-what-we-heard-at-espis-20th-annual-conference/
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October 23, 2026 at 12:19 PM
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Europe knows what it needs. The harder question is what happens after everyone agrees. A sharp recap from ESPI's 20th Annual Conference in Vienna. #EuropeanSpace #SpacePolicy

https://spacewatch.global/2026/10/spacewatchgl-recap-espi-at-20-europes-aspirations-are-big-now-it-needs-the-nerve/
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October 22, 2026 at 12:32 PM
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Germany plans €35 billion for space by 2030. But can political momentum become real capability? Klaus-Peter Willsch has some candid thoughts.

#SpacePolicy #GermanySpace


https://spacewatch.global/2026/10/espi-ac-2026-e35-billion-for-space-is-germany-entering-a-new-space-era-klaus-peter-willsch/
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October 22, 2026 at 12:17 PM
spacewatch.bsky.social
Liechtenstein has 41,000 people and a national space strategy in the making. Dr. Bianca Lins explains why trust may be its most valuable asset.

#SpacePolicy #Europe

https://spacewatch.global/2026/10/espi-ac-2026-trust-as-a-national-asset-dr-bianca-lins-on-liechtensteins-place-in-european-space/
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October 21, 2026 at 12:37 PM
spacewatch.bsky.social
Only 2 countries have a space resources law. Schneider says Europe is missing a major opportunity. Here is why it matters for private investment. #SpacePolicy #NewSpace

https://spacewatch.global/2026/10/espi-ac-2026-etienne-schneider-on-why-europe-needs-a-space-resources-law-of-its-own/
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October 21, 2026 at 12:34 PM
spacewatch.bsky.social
Prof. Anu Ojha at ESPI AC 2026: awe and wonder are strategic assets, not soft extras. Why does "are we alone?" reach people that space economics never will?

#SpacePolicy #ESPI

https://spacewatch.global/2026/10/espi-ac-2026-prof-anu-ojha-on-awe-wonder-and-why-space-needs-better-storytellers/
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October 21, 2026 at 12:17 PM
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SpaceX cuts commercial launch slots. Europe's biggest satellite programmes peak in 2029. Is that a coincidence or a wake-up call? K.-P. Ludwig has a view. #SpacePolicy #I

https://spacewatch.global/2026/10/spacewatchgl-opinion-quo-vadis-europa-a-critique-of-the-moment-in-an-age-of-missing-orders/
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October 20, 2026 at 12:21 PM
spacewatch.bsky.social
Starlink and Starshield throttled over Ukraine since 14 October. Who gave the order is still disputed. Europe is drawing its own conclusions.

#Starlink #SpacePolicy

https://spacewatch.global/2026/10/washington-throttles-starlink-and-starshield-over-ukraine-renewing-calls-for-european-solutions/
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October 16, 2026 at 12:25 PM
swfoundation.bsky.social
Today in Vienna, SWF’s Ian Christensen is participating in the U.S. Space Forum, contributing to discussions on the role of NGOs in the international space community and engagement with #COPUOS.
#SpacePolicy #SpaceSustainability
October 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM
spacewatch.bsky.social
11,000 unidentified objects in orbit. Two close passes every 36 seconds. Could a simple broadcast fix that? Day Three from Riyadh raises the question.

#SpacePolicy #WRC27

https://spacewatch.global/2026/10/spacewatchgl-recap-riyadh-day-three-knowing-who-is-up-there/
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October 15, 2026 at 12:25 PM
spacewatch.bsky.social
Owning satellites isn't enough. The real sovereignty test starts when something in the chain fails. A sharp analysis worth reading. #SpacePolicy #EarthObservation

https://spacewatch.global/2026/10/spacewatchgl-analysis-the-sovereignty-test-what-happens-when-earth-observation-dependencies-fail/
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October 14, 2026 at 12:30 PM
ccianet.bsky.social
In @Via_Satellite, CCIA’s Karina Perez and Yaswant Devarakonda examine how apprenticeships, technical training, and new pathways into the industry can help develop the next generation of space leaders. Read more: www.satellitetoday.com/opinion/2026... #SpaceEconomy #SpacePolicy 2/2
https://www.satellitetoday.com/opinion/2026/10/08/building-a-space-workforce-fit-for-the-future/
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October 13, 2026 at 6:02 PM
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🏆 #IAC2026 | Day 4

My LEO spectrum research was among 90 shortlisted entries from nearly 1,300—one of 26 in Category E (Space & Society).

An unforgettable award ceremony! Can you spot me? 👋😅

Thanks to International Astronautical Federation (IAF) & T3 Foundation.
📸 © IAF

#SpacePolicy
October 13, 2026 at 1:29 PM
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Europe was not on the agenda in Riyadh. It probably should have been. Five lessons from day one that land directly on Brussels.

#SpacePolicy #IRIS2

https://spacewatch.global/2026/10/spacewatchgl-recap-day-one-what-europe-can-learn-from-riyadh/
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October 13, 2026 at 12:28 PM
sahizeraksoy.bsky.social
🚀 Two research presentations at #IAC2026, Antalya!

🛰️ OpenLEO-DSS: explainable AI for orbital safety.
🌍 LEO spectrum: ITU filing overlap & equity implications.

A memorable discussion with Dr. Melissa Zemoura (CNES). @cnes.fr

📸 Thanks, T3 Foundation!
#SpaceDebris #SpacePolicy
October 12, 2026 at 1:39 PM
spacewatch.bsky.social
IAC 2026 closed in Antalya. Geneva won 2029. But who actually writes the rules for an increasingly contested sky? Torsten Kriening's recap asks the harder questions.

#IAC2026 #SpacePolicy

https://spacewatch.global/2026/10/spacewatchgl-recap-iac-2026-day-five-antalya-closes-geneva-wins-2029/
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October 12, 2026 at 12:27 PM
sahizeraksoy.bsky.social
🚀 IAC 2026 | Day 1 memories

A great start in Antalya! My LEO spectrum research was shortlisted for the IAF Interactive Presentations Competition: 90 selections from nearly 1,300 entries, including 26 in Category E (Space & Society).

#IAC2026 #SpacePolicy
October 11, 2026 at 7:20 PM
spacewatch.bsky.social
SaxaVord Spaceport named in a UK-Germany joint statement on launch cooperation. Why that detail lands hard right now is worth reading. #SpacePolicy #EuropeanSpace

https://spacewatch.global/2026/10/uk-and-germany-commit-to-deeper-space-cooperation-with-saxavord-at-the-centre/
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October 9, 2026 at 12:26 PM
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Everyone at #IAC2026 promised cooperation. The announcements underneath told a different story. Torsten Kriening breaks down day one from Antalya. #SpacePolicy

https://spacewatch.global/2026/10/spacewatchgl-recap-iac-2026-day-one-antalya-talks-cooperation-builds-sovereignty/
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October 6, 2026 at 12:29 PM
spacewatch.bsky.social
Turkey's minister declared the Antalya Declaration on Space for Peace signed. The IAF's own advisor said the meeting could not approve it. What is actually going on?

#SpacePolicy #SpaceForPea

https://spacewatch.global/2026/10/high-level-mismatch-regarding-antalya-declaration-on-space-for-peace/
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October 6, 2026 at 12:27 PM
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New paper alert for social studies of outer space folk and anyone else interested in #spaceports and #spacepolicy. Written with the amazing @ellietheelement.bsky.social, in it we explore the UK’s attempts to turn access to orbital space into an asset for the UK economy. #assetization #expectations
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October 1, 2026 at 2:22 PM
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The FCC’s “Modernizing the Commission’s National Environmental Policy Act Rules” R&O would streamline space and spectrum applications by keeping NEPA focused on its core procedural purpose and avoiding additional procedural steps. www.fcc.gov/document/mod...
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Modernizing the Commission's National Environmental Policy Act Rules
This is not a final, adopted action. This has been circulated for tentative consideration by the Commission at its Open Meeting. The issues referenced and the Commission's ultimate resolution of…
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September 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM
spacewatch.bsky.social
Spectrum as strategic infrastructure. A country of 41,000 people. And a case for European federation that skips Brussels entirely. Worth reading.

#SpacePolicy #Spectrum

https://spacewatch.global/2026/09/vaduz-space-dialogue-2026-spectrum-as-strategy-and-europes-case-for-federation/
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September 29, 2026 at 12:30 PM