A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket carrying the Leo 8 mission for Amazon lifted off on July 2 at 12:30:15 a.m. EDT from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

Planet Labs Germany, a leading provider of daily data and insights about change on Earth, and European space company Isar Aerospace today announced a strategic launch agreement.

Airbus Defence and Space has signed the initial contract for the design and build of the Aeolus-2 wind sensing satellite from the European Space Agency (ESA) at a ceremony at ESA’s UK headquarters ECSAT at Harwell.

ICEYE, the world leader in sovereign intelligence from space, today announced the expansion of its wildfire intelligence capabilities to Canada, cementing the company’s position as a global wildfire intelligence provider and bringing critical tools to one of the world’s most wildfire-exposed countries.

Myriota, a global leader in satellite Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity, today announced the addition of cellular connectivity to its HyperPulse 5G non-terrestrial network (NTN) and AssetHawk asset tracker device, creating a hybrid IoT network that delivers seamless satellite and cellular coverage.

Ovzon has received a renewal order from a European NATO country’s defense organization, representing a step towards a broader satellite network coalition across European NATO countries.

Satellogic Inc. (NASDAQ: SATL), the infrastructure company for Persistent Global Intelligence (PGI), and SpaceKnow, an AI-powered satellite imagery analytics company, today announced a strategic collaboration to deliver planetary-scale monitoring solutions to commercial and government customers.

SSC Space and Firefly Aerospace (Nasdaq: FLY) celebrate the completion of critical milestones, including building initial infrastructure, establishing transatlantic regulatory frameworks, and securing an agreement with the Swedish Defense Materiel Administration.

Thales Alenia Space, the joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), today announces the signing of a contract with Es’hailSat, the Qatar Satellite Company, to develop a new generation software-defined satellite based on the Space INSPIRE (INstant SPace In-orbit REconfiguration) platform by Thales Alenia Space.

SatVu today announced the Start of Commercial Operations (SCO) for HotSat-2, marking the beginning of routine tasking and delivery of commercial thermal intelligence products to customers worldwide.

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions, and services, today announced it has received additional orders of $43 million from a major in-flight connectivity service provider for its Sidewinder electronically steered antenna (ESA) terminals.

Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab”), a global leader in launch and space systems and Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM) (“Iridium”), a leading provider of global voice, data, and positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) satellite services, today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Rocket Lab will acquire Iridium.

Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB), a global leader in launch services and space systems, announced it has been selected by NASA to provide three Electron launches for two separate NASA missions - PolSIR and TSIS-2 – from early next year.

SES, a leading space solutions company, and Tototheo Global, a leading provider of advanced connectivity and technology solutions for the maritime, enterprise and government sectors, today announced an expanded collaboration to deploy SES FlexMaritime across global markets.

Firefly Aerospace (Nasdaq: FLY), a market leading space and defense technology company, today announced the acquisition of Space-ng Inc. (“Space-ng”), a leader in AI-powered vision navigation and autonomous guidance systems.

AAC Clyde Space has achieved first light, demonstrating imaging capability in orbit with its VIREON™-1 Earth Observation satellite. The satellite has completed several planned image acquisitions, with imaging data successfully downlinked to the ground.