October 29, 2025

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Analysts Size Up Europe’s Bold Move With Airbus/Thales/Leonardo Merger
A new era in European space kicked off last week thanks to one of the biggest pieces of consolidation in the industry in recent history. Airbus, Leonardo and Thales signed an MoU to create a leading European player in space. The merger will combine the Airbus Space Systems and Space Digital businesses, along with Leonardo's Space Division, including its shares in Telespazio and Thales Alenia Space, as well as the Thales shares in Thales Alenia Space, Telespazio, and Thales SESO.

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Government/Military
FCC Kicks Off Proceeding to Overhaul Satellite Licensing
The FCC voted to kick off two proceedings on Tuesday that will impact satellite licensing — one described as a licensing “overhaul” and another dealing…[continued]

Technology
All.Space and Aalyria Partner on Multi-Orbit Network Orchestration
Terminal developer All.Space and network orchestration software company Aalyria are teaming up to demonstrate interoperable communications across domains, specifically for defense scenarios. Under a new…[continued]

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Connectivity
Open Cosmos Details ‘Quiver’ Project With Panasonic for Connected Satellite Constellations
Open Cosmos is working on a project with Japanese company Panasonic Operational Excellence Co. to advance optical inter-satellite communications. The companies will focus on faster…[continued]

Technology
Voyager Acquires Spacecraft Electric Propulsion Supplier ExoTerra
Voyager Technologies on Monday said it has acquired ExoTerra Resource in a deal that gives it capabilities in compact electric propulsion systems used to maneuver satellites…[continued]

Podcast
On Orbit Podcast: Building the Future of Infrastructure in Space With Dr. Ariel Ekblaw of Rendezvous Robotics
In-space manufacturing on a large scale is a capability that has seemed like science fiction but is now moving closer to reality. Rendezvous Robotics, which…[continued]

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ICYMI: NSG CEO Martijn Blanken Talks AI, D2D, and Sovereignty in NSG's Strategy for 2026
Saudi Arabia's flagship space company, Neo Space Group, has grown quickly since it was established around 18 months ago, making acquisitions in Earth Observation (EO)…[continued]

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