Tag: Satellite Industry
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Amazon, Globalstar, Iridium and Telesat Launch NGSO Satellite Trade Association
Amazon, Globalstar, Iridium and Telesat have formed the SpaceConnect Association, a new trade organization representing non-geostationary satellite orbit (NGSO) operators. The association said it will work with governments, international institutions and industry stakeholders to promote a competitive satellite communications market and expand global connectivity. Former National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Administrator David Redl has…
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Applied Atomics Emerges From Stealth With $500 Million in Demand Commitments for Space Mobility Network
Space technology startup Applied Atomics has emerged from stealth mode, unveiling plans to develop a new orbital mobility infrastructure platform backed by more than $500 million in demand commitments from prospective customers and partners. The company announced on June 11 that it has secured over $500 million in Letters of Intent (LOIs) and Memoranda of…
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SpaceX Launches Transporter-16 Mission Carrying 119 Payloads to Orbit
SpaceX launched its Transporter-16 rideshare mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base, sending 119 payloads into orbit in what the company said is its first rideshare flight of 2026. The mission carried a broad mix of satellites and technology demonstrators spanning Earth observation (EO), radio frequency (RF) sensing, communications and in-orbit services. Further details are expected…
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Rocket Lab Secures German Approval for Mynaric Acquisition
Rocket Lab said it has received regulatory clearance from Germany to proceed with its planned acquisition of Mynaric, with the transaction expected to close in April. The approval was granted by Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, enabling the company to move forward with the deal as part of its strategy to expand…
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Seraphim Space Investment Trust Reports 20% NAV Growth as Space Startups Gain Government Contracts
Seraphim Space Investment Trust reported strong financial results for the second half of 2025, with its portfolio benefiting from increased government investment in space technologies and growing demand for commercial space infrastructure. The company said its net asset value rose 20% during the period to £337.5 million (€388.3 million). The fair value of its portfolio…
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FCC Seeks Input on Satellite Market Access Amid Concerns Over EU Space Act
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has opened a public comment period on international satellite market access, as U.S. regulators examine whether American operators face growing barriers overseas. The notice, issued on March 3, invites feedback on the current state of foreign market access for U.S. satellite companies and how regulatory policies abroad could affect future…
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Space Investment Rebounds as Governments Treat Orbit as Strategic Infrastructure
The global space industry has entered a new phase driven less by exploration and more by budgets, balance sheets and national priorities, with private investment rebounding strongly as governments elevate space infrastructure to the level of strategic necessity. New data from Seraphim Space, reported by Reuters, shows that private investment in space technology reached a…
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U.S. Senators Propose Bipartisan Bills to Streamline Space Rules and Expand Talent Pipeline
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has introduced two bills aimed at easing regulatory hurdles and strengthening the talent base of the domestic space industry, as lawmakers seek to keep pace with rapid growth in commercial space activity. One proposal, the NASA Talent Exchange Program Act, would establish a formal public-private exchange allowing staff from…