Space42 (ADX: SPACE42), the UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company with global reach, today announced successful testing of Direct-to-Device (D2D) SMS and SOS services on standard devices in the UAE, in partnership with Skylo Technologies, a leading global Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) service provider.

Bright Ascension has announced the appointment of John Bone as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), further strengthening its executive leadership team as the company continues to expand its commercial operations and international presence.

ICEYE, the European leader in sovereign intelligence from space, have announced the establishment of ICEYE Portugal, the opening of a center of excellence in Lisbon, and welcomed Rui Costa as CEO of ICEYE Portugal.

Ovzon has conducted three separate High North Expeditions during 2025 and 2026, progressively pushing the limits of the Ovzon 3 satellite and its mobile satellite terminals to nearly 1,300 km (800 miles) inside the Arctic Circle.

Filtronic plc (AIM: FTC), a leader in advanced RF, microwave and mmWave solutions, have announced that it has entered a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with leading Japanese electronics company Marubun Corporation to accelerate its expansion into the Japanese market.

York Space Systems (York) (NYSE: YSS), a leading, US-based national defense and commercial prime providing a comprehensive suite of mission-critical solutions, have announced the completion of its acquisition of ALL.SPACE, a leading provider of advanced satellite communications terminals and multi-network connectivity solutions. ALL.SPACE now operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of York.

ICEYE, the world leader in sovereign intelligence from space, have announced the formal establishment of ICEYE’s German entity, based out of Berlin and Munich, and the appointment of Philipp Herkelmann as CEO of ICEYE Germany.

Gatehouse Satcom, a Denmark-based developer of standards-based protocol stack software for satellite communications, today announced its membership in the Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA).

Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB), a global leader in launch services and space systems, announced mission success for its role in the U.S. Space Force’s (USSF) VICTUS HAZE mission.

Simera Sense, a leading European provider of optical payload solutions for small satellites, has been selected by Telespazio Ibérica to supply eight MultiScape100 Earth observation imagers for the Canary Islands Satellite Constellation, a landmark regional space program commissioned by the Tenerife Island Council.

BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) won a series of U.S. R & D contracts to develop and field mission-critical Gen-3 AI solutions that enhance customers’ ability to conduct real-time, space-based tactical ISR (intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance) operations.

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT | TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions, and services, announced that Gilat DataPath has received orders totaling $11 million to supply field services and custom SATCOM terminals to the U.S. Department of War.

The Space Data Association (SDA) has opened nominations for its annual T.S. Kelso Award. The award is presented by the SDA to recognise significant, forward-thinking, and lasting contributions that drive progress in space safety and the protection of the space environment.

Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), a leading provider of daily data and insights about change on Earth, announced the successful launch of Pelican-11, the tech demonstration satellite (TD2) for the second generation (Gen 2) of its high-resolution Pelican™ fleet.

Ovzon has received an order from a new NATO customer. The order is for the company’s integrated SATCOM platform. The SATCOM service part of the order is for 6 months, with start in the fourth quarter.

SSC Space, a global provider of advanced space services, together with Infostellar Inc. (“Infostellar”), a provider of ground station networks virtualization platforms, and Seiren Co., Ltd. (“Seiren”), have signed a contract for satellite communications services supporting Seiren’s FUSION-1 mission.