ICEYE has established two new European offices in Portugal and Germany, appointing Rui Costa and Philipp Herkelmann as the respective CEOs of ICEYE Portugal and ICEYE Germany. This comes...
The EU has selected the AEAAS consortium, led by Abreu Advogados and the Atlantic Spaceport Consortium, to review space regulatory practices across more than 40 jurisdictions and propose guidelines...
MDA Space has made a firm offer to acquire an approximately 70% stake in France's CLS, a provider of AI-driven Earth observation analytics and satellite IoT, for around €567...
ICEYE has established two new European offices in Portugal and Germany, appointing Rui Costa and Philipp Herkelmann as the respective CEOs of ICEYE Portugal and ICEYE Germany. This comes...
The EU has selected the AEAAS consortium, led by Abreu Advogados and the Atlantic Spaceport Consortium, to review space regulatory practices across more than 40 jurisdictions and propose guidelines...
MDA Space has made a firm offer to acquire an approximately 70% stake in France's CLS, a provider of AI-driven Earth observation analytics and satellite IoT, for around €567...
OroraTech's Hellenic Fire System has achieved first light over Greece less than a month after its May launch, a milestone toward the country's national wildfire monitoring capability.
The bankrupt International Space University (ISU) Central Campus in Strasbourg, France has been liquidated by court order, following cuts in funding from CNES, ESA and the local government earlier...
NATO Allies have opened a new chapter in Allied space operations, with multinational initiatives and partnerships to develop new space-based capabilities at the NATO Summit Defense Industry Forum in...
ispace has announced a new lunar transportation service aboard SpaceX's Starship, repositioning itself as a 'Lunar Access Integrator' using a Mobile Cargo System to integrate multiple payloads.
Neo Space Group has deployed three ground gateway systems with Hughes' JUPITER 3 infrastructure to expand its in-flight connectivity services for airlines.
Vienna-based Tumbleweed has launched Oasis Alpha - Austria's first commercial satellite - aboard SpaceX's Transporter-17, built in under nine months to make access to space as simple as mailing...
Infinite Orbits and Arianespace have signed an MoU to establish a framework for future collaboration on multiple direct-to-geostationary orbit launch services. Announced during the French NewSpace Summit, the partnership...
Simera Sense will supply eight MultiScape100 imagers to Telespazio Ibérica for the Canary Islands Satellite Constellation, supporting environmental monitoring, emergency response, and maritime domain awareness.
Embedded with a German Bundeswehr electronic warfare unit during Mission Vigilant Owl in Lithuania, Torsten Kriening gets an exclusive look at *Baumfalke*, a soldier-driven prototype designed to detect and...
Embedded with a German Bundeswehr electronic warfare unit during Mission Vigilant Owl in Lithuania, Torsten Kriening explores the invisible battlefield of the electromagnetic spectrum. As the war in Ukraine...
Airbus Defense 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). Aeolus-2 will follow...
Singapore's Association of Aerospace Industries and the Society of Japanese Aerospace Companies have signed an MOU spanning aviation, unmanned systems, and space.
Iridium Communications Inc has completed its acquisition of Aireon LLC, operator of a space-based Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) air traffic surveillance system. This comes days after Rocket Lab disclosed...
Germany's Zentrum für Telematik and Smart Small Satellite Systems have launched nine 10kg microsatellites aboard SpaceX's Transporter-17 for coordinated Earth observation across agriculture, forestry, and disaster management.
The European Investment Bank has committed €3 billion to Airbus, with a first €1 billion tranche for aerospace R&D, underpinning Europe's industrial competitiveness.
The Africa-Europe Space Partnership Program has unveiled a GMV-led initiative to develop a scalable Earth observation mission delivering socio-economic benefits across Africa, with Space in Africa, Astrofica Technologies, LocateIT,...
Planet Labs Germany and Isar Aerospace have announced a strategic launch agreement that will see Isar Aerospace launch one of Planet’s next-generation high-resolution Pelican satellites, with additional satellites planned...
Finnish space intelligence provider, ICEYE, has expanded its wildfire intelligence capabilities to Canada, cementing its position as a global wildfire intelligence provider and bringing critical tools to one of...
The European Union Satellite Center has signed the CISE Cooperation Agreement, establishing the framework for operational information exchange between CISE and MARSUR, enhancing Maritime Domain Awareness for the EU,...
Myriota has added cellular connectivity to its HyperPulse 5G non-terrestrial network and AssetHawk tracker, creating a hybrid satellite-and-cellular IoT network priced for industrial scale.
Hydrosat has launched its Discovery Portal, a centralized gateway to its thermal satellite imagery and analytics, as it builds out its next-generation thermal imaging constellation.
Kuva US, the US subsidiary of Kuva Space, has been selected as one of eight awardees under NASA's Commercial Satellite Data Acquisition On-Ramp 2 contract.
NASA has selected Astrobotic to deliver a suite of agency payloads to the lunar surface under the Commercial Lunar Payload Services initiative in support of NASA’s Moon Base. These...
At the sixth European Space Forum, EU Commission Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen detailed the 2 GHz MSS spectrum split - ring-fencing two thirds of the band for European operators...
Following a ceremony hosted by NASA at the agency’s headquarters in Washington, Botswana has become the sixth African nation and 68th country to sign the Artemis Accords, pledging its...
Southern Launch has closed a $25 million Series A, led by Brindabella and Company with $10 million from Australia's National Reconstruction Fund, to scale its launch, reentry, and range...
Space in Africa has published its first impact report on the NewSpace Africa Conference, covering its 2022–2026 evolution and its role in shaping the continent's space industry.
Rocket Lab has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Iridium, providing the company with immediate access to a proven constellation of LEO satellites and an established global communications...
Saudi Arabian commercial space services provider, Neo Space Group (NSG), is collaborating with Saudia, the Kingdom's national flag carrier, for the first line-fit activation of the former's NSG Skywaves...
Following a significant first light imagery capture last month, SatVu has announced the Start of Commercial Operations of its HotSat-2 satellite, marking the beginning of routine tasking and delivery...
Finnish satellite manufacturer, ReOrbit, has launched OrbitCloud, an R&D program to accelerate its strategy to scale advanced satellite capabilities. With a total program value projected to exceed EUR 40...
NASA has selected Max Space for ACO funding to advance its expandable lunar habitat technology, as the agency shifts from returning to the Moon to building the infrastructure to...
Rocket Lab has completed its 10th consecutive StriX launch for Synspective, whose Earth observation constellation now numbers ten operational satellites, all deployed by Electron.
NASA has chosen Rocket Lab to provide three Electron launches for two separate missions; PolSIR and TSIS-2 from early next year. The company’s proven ability to meet tight turnaround...
The European Space Agency and the European Commission are inviting launch service providers across Europe to apply to join the European Flight Ticket Initiative, offering new opportunities to participate...
Satlantis has been selected by NASA for its Commercial SmallSat Data Acquisition Program, marking a major milestone in the company’s expansion into the U.S. scientific and federal markets. NASA recently...
Vantor is collaborating with BAE Systems to manufacture its next-generation, 20 cm-class Vantor Vantage imaging satellites, aiming to begin operations before the end of the decade. BAE Systems was...
Vienna-based newspace company, R-Space, has unveiled AT-Astra, its first fully in-house satellite mission and the first commercial satellite designed and built entirely in Austria. Scheduled for this autumn, the...
Qualinx has successfully integrated full Galileo OSNMA support on its QLX3Gx Series ultra-low-power GNSS receiver. Developed with EUSPA's support, the OSNMA integration makes QLX3Gx one of the first GNSS receiver...
At a Berlin CEO roundtable held under the Chatham House rule, Germany's space leadership and industry struck a note of rare alignment - but the closing message was a...
Terma takes a central role in the BIFROST satellite mission, a joint Danish-Swedish defence initiative, and partners with MBDA on naval development.
Germany's Vyoma has completed in-space commissioning of Flamingo-1 - Europe's first large-aperture telescope for space-based surveillance - ahead of round-the-clock operations.
UNOOSA and the Italian Space Agency will run a Regional Space Law Technical Advisory mission in Kenya this November to help African states develop national space legislation.
Rocket Lab has successfully launched its Electron rocket and deployed its Pioneer spacecraft for the U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command’s VICTUS HAZE Tactically Responsive Space (TacRS) mission. Lifting...
Neo Space Group has appointed Dr. Abdullah Aljohani as Chief Technology and Operations Officer, bringing over 20 years in satellite communications to lead its Technology Division.
PLD Space has appointed Hilario Albarracín, former chairman and CEO of KPMG Spain, as an independent director, days after adding Candace Johnson to its board.
ESA has selected NUVIEW's Moonraker mission for a Phase A study - a LiDAR spacecraft to generate high-resolution 3D terrain maps of the Moon's polar regions for future landing...
KP Labs and NaviGate have begun a collaboration on onboard satellite autonomy, testing interoperability between KP Labs' Leopard processing unit and NaviGate's NaviCode software.
The Austrian Space Forum has presented six new analog astronauts from across Europe for its next Mars mission simulation, to be staged in Portugal next year.
The 347th ESA Council on 17 June 2026 in Paris confirmed Rome as the venue for the Intermediate Ministerial Meeting on 15 December and signalled a fundamental repositioning of...
Vantor and Rheinmetall have signed an MOU to build a unified sovereign spatial-intelligence capability for Germany and other European armed forces.
In a significant milestone for Small Island Developing States (SIDS), the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) and the Maldives Space Research Organization (MSRO) have officially signed an agreement confirming the...
EQT has agreed to acquire German launch-management firm Exolaunch from founder Dmitriy Sternharz to scale its global operations.
Look Up has selected Skynopy to provide the ground-segment interface for its ATLAS² automated space-safety platform, enabling real-time collision response
CTI Aeroespacial, a joint venture between the Portuguese Air Force and CEiiA, has signed a contract with ICEYE to procure two additional SAR satellite systems to be operated by...
HENSOLDT has unveiled SkyBarrier, a mobile broadband jammer for satellite navigation signals, designed as an electronic countermeasure for armed forces and government agencies.
SPACEBEL has signed an agreement with the Democratic Republic of Congo to supply RDC-SAT, an Earth observation satellite for independent monitoring of its territory, borders, and environment.
Remondo has signed its first international memorandum of understanding since its public debut in February, with Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd., the Republic of Korea's leading aerospace and defense systems...
The Karman Project' has announced that its annual flagship Karman Week event will take place in Cape Town, South Africa this year, hosted from November 2-6 by RIIS, one...
Dawn Aerospace has closed its Series B funding round, raising $25 million at a $195 million post-money valuation, led by US-based VC, Balerion Space Ventures. The funds will help...
Astrobotic has unveiled its Griffin Mission One (Griffin-1) lunar lander, recently designated by NASA as Moon Base II, during a visit by NASA representatives, government officials, and industry partners...
EDGE Group and Safran have signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement at Eurosatory 2026, establishing a structured framework for a deeper cooperation and broadening the scope of joint work across...
Rocket Lab has announced its inclusion in the Nasdaq-100 Index, placing the company among the 100 largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market. Rocket Lab’s addition to...
Unseenlabs has successfully launched BRO-22, the first satellite from a foreign private company to fly aboard Japan’s H3 Launch Vehicle. The launch took place on Friday, June 12, 2026,...
ILA Berlin 2026 closed after five days with 110,000 attendees and record international participation, significantly up on 2024.
Space Forge has secured £10 million from ESA to develop Pridwen, a fold-out heat shield for safe spacecraft reentry and satellite recovery, following its successful ForgeStar-1 mission.
DLR Chairwoman Anke Kaysser-Pyzalla opens ILA 2026 on the SpaceWatch.Global Morning Show, on why Earth observation is no longer a niche, the security turning point in space, and the...
Rafael and Reflex Aerospace have entered a co-development partnership at ILA Berlin for a very-high-resolution, very-high-revisit satellite constellation built for rapid production at scale.
OHB and Rheinmetall have founded a joint venture, OHB Rheinmetall Space Networks, to deliver the German Armed Forces' SATCOMBw Level 4 communications architecture, with an eye to future NATO...
The European Union has signed a joint declaration together with Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Norway in support of the In-Space Operations and Services (ISOS) pilot mission, a...
UNOOSA and JAXA have selected teams from El Salvador and Thailand for the ninth round of the KiboCUBE CubeSat deployment programme.
At the ongoing ILA 2026 exhibition in Berlin, The Exploration Company (TEC) has introduced Storm, a high thrust rocket engine program designed to advance Europe’s capabilities in modern propulsion...
Airbus Defence and Space has signed an MoU with Rohde & Schwarz, constellr, Orbint, and HPS to develop a sovereign German Earth observation and ISR solution.
cosine Italia signed two contracts live at ILA Berlin - the HAMLET spectral imager for ESA's RAMSES mission to Apophis, and three TSCOUT instruments for the Canary Islands Constellation.
The African Space Agency and Côte d'Ivoire are organising the inaugural Africa Space Expo (ASPEX 2026) in Abidjan from 24–26 September, a continental platform for deploying applied space activities.
Isar Aerospace has signed a EUR 270m Series D round to expand operations worldwide and provide sovereign space capabilities for Europe, NATO, and allies. The capital will also drive...
The European Space Agency (ESA) will implement an astronaut mission to the International Space Station on behalf of the Czech Republic as part of the first private astronaut mission...
ICEYE has raised EUR 450 million in a primary Series F funding round led by General Atlantic, at a valuation of over EUR 10 billion to expand its delivery...
ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher's words reflected the mood in Houston as NASA unveiled the Artemis III crew.
ESA has signed an agreement with the EBRD to advance the use of Earth observation data for development and impact finance.
European manufacturer NewOrbit has closed an oversubscribed $18.5M Series A to commercialise very-low-Earth orbit, targeting imagery 20x cheaper than conventional satellites.
OQ Technology and Telefónica Germany will run the first European two-way direct-to-smartphone satellite demo, integrating LEO satellites with existing mobile networks.
From Space Tech Expo US in Anaheim, Laura Todd talks with James Lambert of Pulsar about electric propulsion, the company's Sunbird fusion concept, and why changing the public conversation...
President Trump's National Security Presidential Memorandum NSPM-11 orders the US military and intelligence community to accelerate AI adoption, rescinding the Biden-era NSM-25. While the directive never mentions space, it...
CONFERS has re-elected iBOSS chairman Joerg Kreisel as president for a third consecutive year.
Switzerland will not join the EU's Copernicus programme from 2028 to 2034 due to budget constraints, despite parliamentary approval, though it may reconsider in 2032.
OHB has begun building the spacecraft for the RAMSES planetary defence mission, set to rendezvous with asteroid Apophis ahead of its April 2029 Earth flyby.
Southern Launch has signed SpaceWorks to host multiple orbital re-entry missions at the Koonibba Test Range in South Australia, starting with the COSMIC microgravity demonstration.
Axiom Space has established a Swiss subsidiary in Lucerne to anchor its European engagement with ESA, focused on microgravity research, in-space manufacturing, and orbital compute.
Unseenlabs has announced the upcoming launch of its BRO-22 satellite, which will become the first satellite from a foreign private company to fly aboard Japan’s H3 Launch Vehicle. Scheduled...
KSAT and iQPS have extended their alliance to accelerate the QPS-SAR Project, a 36-satellite SAR constellation delivering near-real-time EO data at ten-minute intervals.
Infinite Orbits and Open Cosmos are partnering on a LEO mission nicknamed 'Tom & Jerry' - two satellites demonstrating close-range manoeuvres and autonomous inspection for space situational awareness.
GMV has appointed Ricardo Sáenz Amandi as its new General Manager for Defence and Security, succeeding Manuel Pérez Cortés.
Voyager Technologies is acquiring Astrobotic, adding lunar delivery, power, and surface operations to its strategic lunar portfolio.
Vast has signed a two-mission agreement with France for crewed flights to the ISS and its Haven-1 station next year, involving two French astronauts and CNES.
European launch provider HyImpulse has signed an LOI with Etlaq Spaceport to explore launch operations for its SR75 and SL1 vehicles in Oman.
Venturi Space is investing €250 million in a new Toulouse facility for lunar and Martian mobility technologies, following NASA's selection of the Astrolab CLV-1 rover.
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