Mission Success: Rocket Lab Deploys First Dedicated Launch for Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, have successfully launched its first dedicated mission for the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) – a pivotal marker of Electron’s global importance for regular, reliable, and dedicated access to space.
European Protected Waveform Consortium Achieves Major Milestone with Successful Over-the-Air Testing
ST Engineering iDirect’s EU Satcom Centre of Excellence, ST Engineering iDirect Europe, based in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium, announced that the European Protected Waveform (EPW) consortium has successfully completed over-the-air testing, marking a critical milestone in Europe's pursuit of strategic autonomy in secure military communications.
Keysight and KT SAT Achieve Industry-First Multi-Orbit NTN Handover Between GEO Satellite and Emulated LEO Link
Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) today announced that in collaboration with KT SAT, it has demonstrated a successful non-terrestrial network (NTN) handover using the KOREASAT-6A satellite at KT SAT’s Kumsan Satellite Network Operation Center in Korea.
OHB Sweden Awarded Contract by SWISSto12 for Six Electric Propulsion Systems for GEO Satellite Constellation
OHB Sweden, part of the German OHB Group, and a leading European space technology provider announced that it has secured a major contract from SWISSto12, one of the world’s fastest-growing aerospace companies and leading manufacturer of advanced satellite systems and radiofrequency (RF) products.
Sidus Space Announces Successful Bus-Level Commissioning of Hybrid 3D Printed, AI Enhanced LizzieSat-3
Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) (“Sidus” or the “Company”), an innovative space and defense technology company, have announced the successful bus-level commissioning of its LizzieSat-3 (LS-3) spacecraft.
Momentus Selected for U.S. Space Force SHIELD Contract Vehicle
Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS) have announced its selection to participate in the Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) indefinite‑delivery, indefinite‑quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle.
Rocket Lab Awarded R&D Funding from Canadian Space Agency to Develop New Reaction Wheel for Medium-Class Satellites
Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today announced it has been awarded funding by the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) to develop a new medium-class reaction wheel, with targeted minimum angular momentum capacity of 25 Nms, designed to support 500kg – 1,000kg satellites with larger payloads operating in low Earth orbit and beyond.
Planet Releases First Light Image From Pelican-6
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), a leading provider of near-daily data and insights about change on Earth, today released first light images from its Pelican-6 satellite of Lhasa Gonggar International Airport in Tibet, China. The image was taken on December 4, from an altitude of approximately 519 km.
MDA Space Signs Strategic Partnership with the Department of National Defence and Telesat to Deliver Military Satellite Communications
MDA Space Ltd. (TSX:MDA), a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with the Government of Canada and Telesat Corporation to develop and deliver military satellite communications (MILSATCOM) capabilities.
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment Chooses Reliable, Global Connectivity with Iridium
Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq IRDM), a leading provider of global voice, data, and positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) satellite services, today announced it has been selected by HD Hyundai Construction Equipment, a leading construction equipment manufacturer, to integrate their vehicle monitoring system Hi MATE with Iridium's truly global satellite IoT connectivity.
Hungry Hippo Fairing Successfully Qualified: Rocket Lab Clears Significant Milestone on Path to First Neutron Launch
Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today announced the Neutron launch vehicle’s innovative “Hungry Hippo” captive fairing has successfully completed qualification testing and is enroute to Virginia for Neutron’s first launch.
Eutelsat Renews Longstanding Partnership with beIN MEDIA GROUP for DTH Broadcasting over 7/8° West Orbital Position
Eutelsat (ISIN: FR0010221234 - Euronext Paris / London Stock Exchange: ETL) today announced the renewal of its strategic partnership with beIN MEDIA GROUP (‘beIN’), the leading global sports, entertainment and media group, for the continued distribution of its direct-to-home (DTH) services across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
Swedish Space Corporation to Change its Name to SSC Space
Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) will change its company name to SSC Space at the beginning of 2026. With the name change, all its operations and subsidiaries are gathered under one common global brand.
Cobham Satcom and Gatehouse Satcom Join Forces to Create a Global Powerhouse in 5G Satellite Infrastructure
Cobham Satcom, a global leader in satellite communications technology, and Gatehouse Satcom, a global frontrunner in advanced 5G NTN (Non-Terrestrial Networks) software, today announced a strategic merger between Gatehouse Satcom and Cobham Satcom’s Network Division.
Arianespace Successfully Launches KOMPSAT-7 Satellite with Vega C
On December 1st, 2025, at 2:21 p.m. local time (5:21 p.m. UTC, 6:21 p.m. CET), Arianespace successfully launched the KOMPSAT-7 (KOrea Multi-Purpose SATellite-7) satellite.
Filtronic Awarded NSIP Funding to Develop Next-generation 550W Ka-Band SSPA
Filtronic, a leading designer and manufacturer of advanced RF and microwave solutions, has been awarded funding through the UK Space Agency National Space Innovation Programme (NSIP) to develop a high-power 550W Ka-Band Solid-State Power Amplifier (SSPA).