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Non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) are poised to play an increasingly vital role in next-generation networks, with applications in 5G and 6G, as well as mission-critical communications and defense. Comprising base stations […]

Vantor, a global spatial intelligence company building an AI-powered imaging satellite constellation, won a key contract win from the U.S. Space Force to support its Joint Commercial Operations program by […]

Hughes Network Systems (Hughes), an EchoStar company, announced it is acquiring Anderson Connectivity, an aerospace design, engineering and manufacturing services company. This acquisition aims to expand Hughes capabilities, adding key […]

The European space industry is witnessing a shake-up today as one of the continent’s biggest consolidation moves is now public. Airbus, Leonardo and Thales announced Thursday that they have signed […]

U.S. spacecraft manufacturer Quantum Space completed a critical Manufacturing Readiness Review (MRR) for its upcoming Ranger Prime mission, scheduled for launch in June 2026 from Vandenberg Space Force Base in […]

European launch service provider Arianespace has appointed Maxime Verrière as its new Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer. He will be responsible for structuring Arianespace’s strategy, overseeing its implementation, and leading […]

Nxgsat, a Belgian space modem company, has closed a 1.2 million euros ($1.4 million) funding round. The company’s flagship product is a high-speed, 5G satellite modem designed to enable seamless […]

Two leading Direct-to-Device (D2D) companies Lynk Global and Omnispace will merge, and once this merger is completed, global satellite operator SES will become a major strategic shareholder. SES, which itself […]

Improving regulations, information-sharing, and a deeper understanding of AI will be important as satellite companies look to be better prepared for cyber attacks. Industry experts discussed securing critical infrastructure at the […]

Globalstar’s new two-way satellite IoT module has now received certification across major geographies and is commercially available. This two-way rollout expands the company’s IoT capabilities, which were previously one-way only. […]

The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded Iridium a contract that will see partner T-Mobile deploy Iridium PNT services across 5G network sites in the U.S.  The award Iridium announced […]

Muon Space is integrating Starlink laser terminals onboard its satellites to give its constellation customers near real-time data transmission. Muon Space said Tuesday that this agreement integrates its satellites into […]

Eutelsat saw a 70% boost in Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) revenues in the first quarter, offsetting declines in Video and Mobile Connectivity to hold overall revenue stable.  The operator reported first […]

NASA’s Acting Administrator Sean Duffy said that he is in the process of re-opening the agency’s Moon lander contract with SpaceX for competition, saying Monday that SpaceX is behind on […]

SpaceX has now launched more than 10,000 Starlink satellites after a double-header of Starlink launches on Sunday from Florida and California.  On Oct. 19, SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 mission […]

Seraphim Space Investment Trust’s (SSIT) overall portfolio is worth close to 260 million pounds ($348.91 million) at the end of June, a close to 29% increase compared to the same […]

ST Engineering iDirect has opened general availability of its Intuition 1.1 next-generation ground system, with new capabilities to improve efficiency for satellite operations. Intuition is the company’s cloud-native, multi-orbit ground […]

Europe needs to adopt faster procurement mechanisms, invest more in emerging technologies, and have closer collaboration with non-space sectors to close an innovation gap with the global space sector, the […]

Planet Labs on Thursday said it has received its first award under the Luno B contract, a $12.8 million order to provide data analytics for maritime domain awareness. The National […]

HyImpulse, one of Europe’s up and coming launch companies, has raised a further 45 million ($52.5 million) in funding, as it targets starting commercial launches as early as next year. […]

Open Cosmos will lead the Spanish component of the Atlantic Constellation, an Earth Observation initiative from Portugal and Spain. The Spanish Space Agency (AEE) and the European Space Agency (ESA) […]

Japanese aerospace and defense company IHI Corporation has signed a procurement contract with Iceye to build four satellites and up to 20 additional satellites in a synthetic aperture radar (SAR) […]

The space sector was historically dominated by states and state actors for defense and research. But recent private investment in the sector has changed that notion. As of July 2024, […]

ABS has completed its move to Dubai as it looks to the next step of its growth path. It has successfully completed redomiciliation to the Dubai Development Authority (DDA). By […]

A Japanese consortium of Softbank, ArkEdge Space, Kiyohara Optics, and the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) are planning to demonstrate optical communications between space and the stratosphere. […]

The second batch of U.S. Space Force Space Development Agency (SDA) Tranche 1, Transport Layer communications satellites launched on Wednesday from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carried […]

Eutelsat is going with a new brand identity to tap into the U.S. market. The company announced the new name Eutelsat Network Solutions for the subsidiary formerly known as Eutelsat America […]

The European Space Agency (ESA) has selected Kongsberg NanoAvionics to build a large cubesat platform for an in-orbit demonstration program that will host multiple European payloads.  Under the award from […]

Gilat Satellite Networks has received $42 million in orders from an unnamed satellite operator for its multi-orbit SkyEdge IV platform. These orders are scheduled for delivery over the next 12 […]

Keysight Technologies has acquired Spirent Communications in a $1.46 billion deal that integrates more communications testing technology into Keysight’s business.  Keysight, based in the U.S., provides design, emulation, and test […]