June 26, 2025

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Intelsat Partners With Forest Whitaker NGO to Connect Learning Centers in South Sudan and Uganda
Intelsat is deploying high-speed internet to a number of community centers in South Sudan and Uganda through a partnership with actor Forest Whitaker’s nonprofit, the Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative (WPDI).

Intelsat is currently working on improving communication systems at 10 WPDI community learning centers, seven in South Sudan and three in Uganda, Intelsat CEO David Wajsgras said at an event Wednesday with Whitaker in New York where the partnership was announced. Intelsat is providing equipment, managed connectivity services, installation, and technical support…[continued]

Government/Military
European Commission Introduces Proposal for EU Space Act
The European Commission released its proposal for the EU Space Act to create a single market for space activities in the EU and put new…[continued]

Finance
Lux Aeterna Raises Pre-Seed Funding for Reusable Satellite Bus
Lux Aeterna, a new startup targeting reusable satellite bus platforms, emerged from stealth mode on Wednesday with a $4 million pre-seed funding round. Space Capital…[continued]

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Imagery and Sensing
Maxar Releases Geospatial Monitoring Solution For Predictive Intelligence
Maxar Intelligence on Wednesday announced a new solution suite that applies artificial intelligence-enabled analytics to geospatial imagery for persistent global monitoring of fixed sites and vessels…[continued]

Government/Military
NATO Releases its First Commercial Space Strategy
NATO released its Commercial Space Strategy on Tuesday, aimed at integrating commercial solutions more flexibly, and creating more business opportunities while simplifying how space companies…[continued]

Connectivity
ICYMI: Nigcomsat CEO Weighs in on the Role of Satellite in Nigeria's Digital Future
Nigeria has an ambitious goal to increase its broadband penetration rate from 50% to more than 70% by end of 2027. Nigerian satellite operator Nigcomsat…[continued]

Manufacturing
In the Magazine: Global Space Industry Braces for Impact of US Tariffs
The world of global trade is bracing itself for the impact of tariffs on goods and raw materials imposed by the administration of U.S. President…[continued]

Here's what else we're reading:

Tom Stroup Op-Ed: Under New BEAD Reforms, Satellite Connectivity Deserves Equal Consideration | Broadband Breakfast

Steve Collar: How Geostationary Small Satellites are Providing Strategic Access to Space | World Economic Forum

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