Kepler demonstrates space-to-ground optical links for proposed relay network
Canada’s Kepler Communications said it has successfully demonstrated optical data links between a prototype satellite in low Earth orbit and
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AST SpaceMobile ramping up launches ahead of beta service this year
AST SpaceMobile plans to launch satellites for its direct-to-smartphone broadband constellation every one to two months starting in July, aiming
Jason Rainbow
16:22
German defense firm partners with Iceye to build SAR satellites
German defense contractor Rheinmetall plans to start building synthetic aperture radar satellites next year with Finnish SAR constellation operator Iceye,
Jason Rainbow
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Telecoms veteran to lead Eutelsat amid Europe’s sovereign broadband push
Eutelsat shares closed up nearly 13% May 5 after the French operator said it would replace its CEO with Jean-François
Jason Rainbow
20:23
Europe begins probing SES–Intelsat merger on competition grounds
European regulators have launched a preliminary investigation into Luxembourg satellite fleet operator SES’ multi-billion-dollar plan to buy U.S.-based rival Intelsat.
Jason Rainbow
05:22
Space industry confronts twin disruptors: AI and geopolitics
Space businesses are under pressure to adapt as artificial intelligence and shifting geopolitics reshape their industry in ways that are
Jason Rainbow
05:20
Space leaders emphasize collaboration amid geopolitical challenges
International space agencies stressed the importance of international partnerships with the United States and each other at Space Symposium April
Jason Rainbow
12:25
MDA Space buys SatixFy to boost constellation production
Canada’s MDA Space announced plans April 1 to buy Israeli satellite chipmaker SatixFy in a $269 million deal to further
Jason Rainbow
17:27
Spain backs Sateliot with $15 million to expand connectivity constellation
Spain is investing about $15 million in Sateliot to help the Spanish startup scale its constellation to at least 100
Jason Rainbow
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Europe funds inflatable satellite drag sail demonstration
A group of European companies has secured government funds to test an inflatable drag sail in space by 2028, designed
