E-letter: Briefs

Photo: Pale Blue Mitsubishi Electric has invested in one of the most talked about Japanese space-based start-ups, Pale Blue, a company formed five years ago. Pale Blue is a start-up...

The Global Earth Observation (EO) geospatial data services market is set to be worth around $15 billion in revenue by 2030. This is according to new research by technology intelligence...

Natasha Nicholson is the new CEO of Space Scotland, an industry-led body that represents Scotland’s fast-growing space sector. Her appointment comes at a pivotal moment for Scotland’s space ambitions, with...

While BlackSky has lowered its full-year outlook for 2025, citing the “near term volatility” of the U.S. government budget process, CEO Brian O’Toole told investors on Thursday that BlackSky believes...

Two Astranis satellites launched in December dedicated to in-flight connectivity provider Anuvu have entered service, Astranis announced Thursday.  The two MicroGEO satellites, NuView Alpha and NuView Bravo, arrived in Geostationary...

MDA Space grew revenue 54% year-over-year in the second quarter of 2025 as the Canadian manufacturer ramps up work for satellite constellation customers. MDA Space reported revenues of $373.3 million...

Muon Space is introducing a new satellite platform – MuSat XL, a high-performance 500 kg-class spacecraft that is targeting demanding next-generation Low Earth Orbit (LEO) missions. Muon also announced that...

Impulse Space has made a number of technical improvements to its Mira vehicle, the company’s high-thrust, highly maneuverable spacecraft for payload hosting and deployment. The upgraded design aims to deliver...

Telesat saw a 30% revenue decline in the second quarter of 2025 with its GEO business, while the operator is working on opportunities for its upcoming LEO constellation, particularly in...

NASA awarded six companies contracts to provide studies of orbital transfer vehicles (OTV) to explore future applications of OTVs for NASA missions. Arrow Science and Technology, Blue Origin, Firefly Aerospace,...