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BlackSky Secures Seven-Figure Contract to Advance Automation of Non-Earth Imagery Services
BlackSky Technology was awarded a seven-figure, multi-year contract renewal to accelerate the automation of future non-Earth imagery (NEI) services. This follow-on agreement expands the program’s scope toward the exploration of next-generation imaging payload and specialized mission-planning software solutions that support the real-time speed, scale and reliability of space domain awareness (SDA) operations. “This contract validates…
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Voyager Technologies to Acquire Astrobotic Technology
Voyager Technologies signed an agreement to acquire Astrobotic Technology, the Pittsburgh-based pioneer of commercial lunar delivery, lunar power and reusable rockets. Astrobotic is a key strategic acquisition in the company’s lunar initiative road map: the hardware and operational capability to land on the lunar surface, sustain life and execute critical missions. “We are building the…
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MDA Space Selected for U.S Space Force MEO EPOCH 2 Program
MDA Space Ltd, a leading provider of advanced technology and services to the rapidly expanding global space industry, has been selected by BAE Systems as part of the U.S. Space Systems Command (SSC) MEO EPOCH 2 Constellation program. A key component of the U.S. multi-orbit missile defence architecture, Epoch 2 is focused on warning and…
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Astrolab Advances Lunar Surface Mobility Through FLEX and FLIP Rover Platforms
Astrolab is developing next-generation lunar mobility systems designed to support sustained human and robotic operations on the Moon. Through the FLEX Rover, FLEX Services ecosystem and FLIP technology demonstration platform, the company is building transportation, logistics, exploration and infrastructure capabilities intended to enable a scalable off-Earth economy and long-term human presence beyond Earth. Astrolab’s rover…
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Dhruva Space Expands Indigenous Space Capabilities with Modular Satellite Platforms
Dhruva Space, a Hyderabad-based full-stack space engineering company, is advancing a portfolio of modular satellite platforms designed to support commercial, scientific and defense missions in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and beyond. The company’s satellite architecture spans spacecraft ranging from CubeSats to Microsats, with platform masses extending from less than 1 kg to 500 kg, enabling…
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SES Launches Multi-Orbit Satellite Connectivity on Mexico’s Viva
SES, a leading space solutions company, and Viva, Mexico’s ultra low-cost airline, launched fast and reliable multi-orbit satellite inflight connectivity service on Viva’s Airbus aircraft, strengthening SES’s position as a leading provider of satellite-powered broadband inflight service in the Americas and around the world. “Viva’s passengers will soon benefit from reliable, multi-orbit satellite connectivity that…
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Impulse Space Raises $500 Million Series D Funding Round
Impulse Space, the in-space mobility leader, announced it has raised $500 million in Series D funding. The round was co-led by 137 Ventures and BANNER VC, bringing the company’s total capital raised to over $1 billion. The funding will support hiring and manufacturing growth as the company scales its effort to build in-space mobility infrastructure:…
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Blue Origin CEO pledges to repair ruined launch pad and return to flight by the end of the year
The SkySat satellite image at left shows Blue Origin’s launch pad in Florida on May 20, before the New Glenn rocket explosion. The satellite image at right shows the pad on May 31, three days after the blast. Click on the image for a larger version. (Credit: Planet Labs PBC) Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin space…
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Juniper Research Expects Massive Spike in Direct-to-Cell Subscribers
There could be over 130 million active monthly direct-to-cell (D2C) users by 2031, according to a new report from Juniper Research, “Direct to Cell Market 2026 – 2031.” Juniper estimates there will be 17.4 million active D2C subscribers in 2026, so it is expecting a jump of well over 100 million subscribers in the next…
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Iceye U.S. Appoints ASRC Federal Exec Ann Stevens as CEO
Iceye’s U.S. subsidiary has appointed Ann Stevens to the role of CEO, as Eric Jensen who held the position, takes the role of COO of Iceye. Stevens joins Iceye US from government contracting firm ASRC Federal where she was chief strategy officer. Iceye highlighted her deep experience in national security and more than two decades…