Synspective and KSAT Expand Strategic Alliance to Enhance SAR Satellite Operations and Global Data Delivery
Synspective Inc., a provider of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite data and analytics solutions, and Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT), a global provider of integrated mission services, announced the expansion of the strategic alliance to support the expansion of Synspective’s SAR satellite constellation and strengthen global Earth observation capabilities.
Astrobotic to Join Voyager Technologies, Accelerating America’s Moon Base
Astrobotic Technology, Inc., America’s pioneer in commercial lunar delivery, lunar power, reusable rocketry, announced it has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Voyager Technologies (NYSE: VOYG).
SES and TV ISLA to Deploy High-throughput Connectivity to Providencia Island
SES, a space solutions company, and TV ISLA will expand broadband access on Providencia Island, part of Colombia’s San Andrés Archipelago, with a hybrid Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) and Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity solution.
Astronaut with Physical Disability Could be First to Enter Orbit After Ground-breaking Agreement
UK astronaut John McFall could become the first person with a physical disability to live in orbit, thanks to an agreement signed between the UK Government and US commercial space company Vast.
Viasat Selected by Lockheed Martin to Support NOAA Next-Generation Aircraft with Hybrid Satellite Communications Platform
Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, announced it has been selected by Lockheed Martin to provide high-bandwidth satellite communications technology in support of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) next-generation C‑130J Hercules “Hurricane Hunter” aircraft program.
Planet Ships Pelican-11 to Launch Site
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), a leading provider of daily data and insights about change on Earth, today announced that Pelican-11, the tech demonstration satellite of the second generation (Gen 2) of its high-resolution Pelican™ fleet, has shipped to Vandenberg Space Force Base in California ahead of its launch aboard the upcoming Transporter-17 rideshare mission with SpaceX.
Leaf Space Launches TreeNet to Bring “Always-On” Connectivity to Satellites
Leaf Space has launched TreeNet, a new communications platform designed to help satellites stay continuously connected in orbit, reducing reliance on traditional ground stations and enabling faster, more autonomous operations in space.
PLD Space Increases Investment in its Launch Complex at the Guiana Space Centre (CSG) to €35M, Strengthening Europe’s Sovereign Space Infrastructure
In the context of the Choose France event, held in Versailles, PLD Space, an international space transportation company, has announced a €35 million investment in the development and deployment of its Launch Complex at the Guiana Space Centre (CSG) in Kourou (French Guiana) over the 2025-2026 period.
AAC Clyde Space Receives EUR 7.6 M Order for Power and Data Handling Systems for EPS-Sterna Satellites
AAC Clyde Space has received an order from OHB Sweden to deliver power and data handling systems for satellites within the EPS-Sterna programme. The order value is EUR 7.6 M (approx. SEK 81.9 M).
United Launch Alliance Precisely Delivers Seventh Amazon Leo Mission, Advancing Constellation Toward Commercial Service
A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket carrying the Leo 7 mission for Amazon lifted off on May 29 at 7:53 p.m. EDT from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
Rocket Lab Adds Mars-Proven Robotics Capabilities with Completion of Motiv Space Systems Acquisition
Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB), a global leader in launch services and space systems, announced it has completed the acquisition of Motiv Space Systems (“Motiv”), a California-based company specializing in space robotics, motion control systems, and precision mechanisms for spacecraft.
BlackSky Secures Seven-Figure, Multi-Year Renewal Contract to Accelerate Automation of Future Non-Earth Imagery Services
BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) was awarded a seven-figure, multi-year contract renewal to accelerate the automation of future non-Earth imagery (NEI) services.
OmniAccess Launches Unified Multi-orbit Connectivity Service
OmniAccess, a global leader in digital solutions for the cruise and yacht sectors, has launched NextGen Fusion 2.0, a new multi-orbit connectivity service designed to move maritime communications beyond traditional single-network and dedicated-capacity models.
Cobham Satcom Expands GMDSS Choice with New SAILOR 7200 Terminal
Cobham Satcom will showcase its new SAILOR 7200 terminal for Iridium at Posidonia 2026, expanding customer choice in next-generation Global Maritime Distress & Safety System (GMDSS) services and strengthening the company’s position as the only GMDSS equipment manufacturer supporting both recognised satellite safety service ecosystems.
SSC Space Partners with NorthBase in Finland to Expand its Global Ground Station Network
SSC Space, a leading global provider of advanced space services in ground segment, mission operations, science and launch, and NorthBase, a Finnish ground station operator, have entered a partnership aimed at expanding the SSC Space global ground station network.
SWISSto12 Makes Strategic Appointments to Support Growing Commercial Momentum
SWISSto12, a leading enabler of the space economy, today announced the appointment of industry leaders to support the company’s next phase of global expansion.