BlackSky Awarded Multi-Year Sole-Source $99 Million US Government IDIQ Contract for Advanced, Next Generation Capabilities
BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) was awarded a multi-year, sole-source $99 million U.S. government IDIQ contract for advanced, next generation capabilities.
Rocketry Challenge Inspires Future Workforce of 70 Welsh Schoolchildren
17 teams from 9 schools and youth groups took part in the Welsh Regional Final of the 2026 UK Youth Rocketry Challenge (UKROC), battle it out for a spot in the UKROC National Final.
SpaceLocker Becomes a Satellite Operator and Launches Its First Shared Mission
SpaceLocker is entering a new phase. Just one year after its first in-orbit mission, the French pioneer in orbital hosting announces the launch of Out of the Box, its first fully owned and operated satellite.
AAC Clyde Space has Launched VIREON™ Earth Observation Satellites
AAC Clyde Space has successfully launched the first two satellites in its VIREON™ Earth Observation constellation. The satellites were launched on SpaceX's Transporter-16 mission on Monday 30 March.
Rocket Lab Receives Regulatory Approval to Acquire Mynaric
Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today announced it has received regulatory approval to acquire Mynaric AG (“Mynaric”), a leading provider of laser optical communications terminals for air, space, and mobile applications.
Momentus Launches Vigoride 7 Orbital Service Vehicle on SpaceX Transporter‑16 Mission
Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS) (“Momentus” or the “Company”), a U.S. commercial space company specializing in satellite technology, space transportation, and in‑orbit services, today announced the successful launch of its Vigoride 7 Orbital Service Vehicle to low‑Earth orbit aboard SpaceX’s Transporter‑16 mission.
AAC Clyde Space Satellites and Subsystems Flying on Transporter-16 Rideshare Mission
AAC Clyde Space technology has built seven satellites scheduled to launch on the Transporter-16 rideshare mission, including its own VIREON™-1 and VIREON™-2 Earth Observation satellites.
IOD-2 Satellite, Built by Thales Alenia Space for ESA’s Celeste Mission, Lifted Off from New Zealand
Two satellites, part of the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Celeste in orbit demonstration mission, were launched on March 28th at 10:14 pm NZT, atop a Rocket Lab Electron rocket from New Zealand.
Rocket Lab Successfully Launches 85th Mission and First Dedicated Launch for European Space Agency
Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or the “Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, successfully completed its first dedicated launch for the European Space Agency (ESA), demonstrating Electron’s key and growing role in supporting space agency missions with repeatable and reliable commercial launch services.
Danish Climate Satellite DISCO-2 Set for Launch on the Transporter-16 Rideshare Mission
Space Inventor has announced that the DISCO-2 satellite, developed in collaboration with leading Danish universities, has completed launch integration via Exolaunch and is ready for launch aboard the Transporter-16 rideshare mission with SpaceX, scheduled no earlier than later this month from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
In a World’s First, Pulsar Fusion DemonstratesIts “Sunbird” Nuclear Fusion Rocket’s “First Plasma”at MARS Conference Hosted by Jeff Bezos
Pulsar Fusion, a UK-based space propulsion company developing advanced propulsion technologies for the rapidly growing satellite and deep-space markets, announced that it has achieved “first plasma” in its Sunbird exhaust test system.
Filtronic Unveils Advanced High Bandwidth DIFI Solution to Enable Fully Virtualised Satellite Ground Stations
Filtronic plc (AIM: FTC), a global leader in high-performance and high-frequency solutions for the space, defence and telecoms infrastructure markets, have announced the launch of its Digital Intermediate Frequency (DIFI) solution, engineered to accelerate the industry’s transition from traditional analogue RF infrastructure to flexible and secure RF-over-IP connectivity for cloud-enabled satellite networks.
Firefly Aerospace Supports U.S. Space Force VICTUS DIEM Exercise
Firefly Aerospace (Nasdaq: FLY), a market-leading space and defense technology company, today announced it supported Lockheed Martin in two responsive space exercises for the U.S. Space Force as part of the VICTUS DIEM mission.
Satcoms Innovation Group Announces Winners of 2026 SIG Awards
Satcoms Innovation Group (SIG), a satcoms industry membership organisation, has announced the winners of the 2026 SIG Awards. The awards, which take place annually and are spread across four categories, celebrate the innovative technologies and solutions being delivered by SIG’s members, as well as exceptional contributions to the satcom industry.
Hughes LEO for Rail Brings Next-Gen Satellite Connectivity to Global Rail Networks
Hughes Network Systems, LLC, an EchoStar company (Nasdaq: SATS), have announced Hughes LEO for Rail, a tailored connectivity solution, along with a low-profile, rail-certified antenna, designed to bring Eutelsat’s resilient OneWeb Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity to passenger and freight rail networks worldwide.
PAVE Space Raises $40M to Cut Satellite Deployment from Months to Hours
PAVE Space, a Swiss space infrastructure company, today announced it has raised $40 million in seed funding to develop a new generation of spacecraft designed to move satellites rapidly between orbits.