August 8, 2025
 

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British Investment in Eutelsat Bodes Well for Europe’s Goal of Being ‘Sovereign in Space’
It's no secret that Europe is trailing behind in the new ‘space race.' We’ve often depended on our friends in the United States for systems and infrastructure. That worked for a while. But the geopolitical climate has shifted. What once seemed pragmatic now looks reckless.

Today’s space story is about sovereignty as much as rockets and satellites. Europe is waking up to that fact and planning its next move. In proof of this, it was reported recently that the U.K. is investing 163 million euros into Eutelsat, the French satellite operator. To the uninitiated, this might seem like another dry…[continued]

Finance
BlackSky Optimistic for US Gov Opportunities Despite Budget Volatility
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…[continued]
Connectivity
2 Astranis MicroGEO Satellites Enter Service for Anuvu
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…[continued]
Connectivity
Muon Space Boosted by Hubble Network Deal
Muon Space is introducing a new satellite platform – MuSat XL, a high-performance 500 kg-class spacecraft that is targeting the most demanding next-generation Low Earth…[continued]
Finance
MDA Space Grows Revenue 54% YoY in Second Quarter
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…[continued]
Finance
ICYMI: Viasat Shifts Window for Third ViaSat-3 Satellite, Defense Business Drives Growth in Q1
Viasat reported stronger than expected year-over-year revenue growth in the first quarter of its 2026 fiscal year, with growth coming from its Defense and Advanced…[continued]

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Firefly Aerospace soars over 30% in market debut to land at $8.5 billion valuation | CNBC

Italy Signs Agreement with SpaceX for Starship Mars Mission | European Spaceflight

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