February 17, 2026
 

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Meet the 10 Startups Set to Pitch Their Companies in Startup Space 2026
The annual Startup Space entrepreneur pitch contest showcases emerging space and satellite technology to an audience of investors during SATShow Week. Competitors’ technologies and innovations have pushed the boundaries of the field. Last year, Phemotron Systems won the competition, and previous winners include TrustPoint and Vyoma.

Now, in the contest’s 10th iteration, carefully selected finalists from four continents will vie for a grand prize. This year's competitors include SatEnlight, Mithril Technologies, BULL, Esper…[continued]

Connectivity
LEO Revenues Surge for Eutelsat, Operator Cancels Flexsat GEO Order
Revenue from the OneWeb constellation is surging for Eutelsat, and the operator is focusing its future CapEx on Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) assets. This was the…[continued]
Finance
Axiom Space Raises $350M, in a Mix of Equity and Debt
Commercial space station company Axiom Space raised $350 million in a mix of equity and debt. The funds will support the company’s work on the…[continued]
Imagery and Sensing
Planet and AXA Partner for AI-Powered Risk Management Platform
Planet Labs’ German subsidiary is partnering with a new arm of insurance firm AXA to integrate its Earth Observation data into an AI-powered risk management…[continued]
Finance
Iridium CEO Desch Talks Value of Spectrum Position, Future Growth Areas in 2025 Results
Iridium met its 2025 guidance, hitting service revenue growth of 3%. CEO Matt Desch on Thursday highlighted four growth areas for Iridium’s future, looking to…[continued]
Podcast
On Orbit Podcast: From Skepticism to Maturity: Unpacking Space Investment in 2025 With Chad Anderson
Investment in space infrastructure hit a new record in 2025, reaching $22.2 billion, according to Space Capital’s latest report. This level of investment surpassed the…[continued]
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