European Space Agency Director Joseph Aschbacher warned Europe could face a domestic launch‑vehicle shortage around 2030 as satellite launch demand rises. ESA is assessing future launch needs and projects total launch requirements from current and planned constellations and missions will peak around 2029–2031. Aschbacher said he will raise the issue with ESA member states to ensure Europe can use domestically produced rockets to meet demand.

Al Jazeera said airstrikes over the past week surprised Yemeni government forces and struck locations not hit in years, including Al-Makha port in western Taiz province. Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree said the operation used dozens of missiles and Yemeni drones against what the group called Saudi forces at Al-Makha and described it as a large-scale destructive action; the Houthis said the strikes responded to Saudi use of the port to reinforce and resupply pro-government troops in Taiz. Al-Makha provides strategic access to the southern Red Sea and visibility on tanker and ship movements from the Arabian Sea; the Houthis’ statements indicate they may be preparing to retake the port.

China's 13th typhoon of the year, "White Dolphin", forced Hangzhou airport to cancel 388 inbound and outbound flights on Aug 9, with cancellations concentrated after 12:00 local time. Of 752 flights scheduled for the day, as of 14:00 350 had operated and 202 remained unexecuted.