https://spacewatch.global/space-economy-1/space-economy-news/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Thu, 12 Nov 2026 11:32:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://spacewatch.global/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SpaceWatchGlobal-Sign-90x90.png https://spacewatch.global/space-economy-1/space-economy-news/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2026/11/ulas-vulcan-set-for-return-to-flight-with-first-amazon-leo-mission/ Thu, 12 Nov 2026 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=80129 United Launch Alliance is preparing to launch its Vulcan rocket on the Vulcan Leo 1 mission, scheduled for Friday, 13 November 2026 carrying 40 broadband satellites for Amazon's Leo constellation into low Earth orbit. The mission marks the start of a 38-launch agreement between ULA and Amazon to deploy the company's satellite constellation.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/11/synspective-secures-up-to-10-firefly-alpha-launches-to-ramp-up-deployment-of-its-strix-constellation/ Wed, 11 Nov 2026 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=80066 Synspective has selected Firefly Aerospace to provide up to 10 dedicated launches of its Alpha rocket, carrying as many as 20 StriX radar satellites through 2030. The agreement will support the Japanese Earth-observation company's efforts to expand its satellite constellation and increase the frequency of its observations.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/11/enpulsion-brings-orbions-hall-effect-propulsion-to-europes-satellite-market/ Wed, 11 Nov 2026 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=80074 ENPULSION and Orbion Space Technology have partnered to bring Hall-effect electric propulsion systems to European satellite manufacturers through ENPULSION's Spacecraft Mobility Backbone. The agreement will integrate Orbion's flight-proven Aurora technology into ENPULSION's propulsion portfolio, expanding the range of options available to European spacecraft developers. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/11/innospace-prepares-sebit-for-second-test-flight/ Wed, 11 Nov 2026 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=80085 INNOSPACE has scheduled a second test flight of its SEBIT suborbital rocket for November 29, 2026, from the Alcântara Launch Center in Brazil. The company has established a 26-day launch window from November 16 to December 11, with the November 29 date serving as the current target, subject to weather conditions and operational readiness.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/11/rakuten-and-ast-spacemobile-establish-joint-venture-to-build-japans-d2d-satellite-network/ Tue, 10 Nov 2026 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=80019 Rakuten Group and AST SpaceMobile have agreed to establish a joint venture, Rakuten AST, to develop and operate a direct-to-device satellite communications network in Japan. The agreement follows the selection of a joint proposal by Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) under its Japan Low Earth Orbit Satellite Communications Project.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/11/planet-signs-multi-launch-agreement-with-stoke-space-for-nova-rocket-missions/ Tue, 10 Nov 2026 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=80027 Planet Labs has signed a multi-launch agreement with Stoke Space to deploy its Earth-observation satellites aboard the launch company's forthcoming Nova rocket. Under the agreement, Planet receives primary payload rights, allowing it to specify launch dates and target orbital planes for its missions.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/11/nasa-expands-lunar-delivery-network-with-clps-2-and-new-moon-base-awards/ Mon, 09 Nov 2026 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=80000 NASA has selected eight companies to compete for future lunar delivery missions under its new $10 billion Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) 2 contract, expanding its commercial approach to transporting payloads to the Moon.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/11/ast-spacemobile-joins-u-s-space-force-program-to-advance-space-based-sensing/ Fri, 06 Nov 2026 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=79897 AST SpaceMobile has secured a role in a U.S. Space Force contract under which it will support prime contractor STR in advancing space-based sensing capabilities using commercially developed satellite technology. The work draws on AST SpaceMobile's experience deploying and operating its satellite technology in orbit, expanding the company's engagement with the U.S. defense sector beyond its core satellite-to-mobile broadband business.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/11/ula-to-bring-vulcans-payload-fairing-and-composite-structures-manufacturing-in-house-from-beyond-gravity/ Thu, 05 Nov 2026 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=79865 United Launch Alliance (ULA) has entered into an agreement with Swiss aerospace supplier Beyond Gravity USA, Inc. to bring the production, sustaining engineering and development of its Vulcan rocket's payload fairings and composite structures in-house. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/11/hydrosat-advances-sovereign-thermal-imaging-offering-with-complementary-nyktos-and-osiris-programs/ Wed, 04 Nov 2026 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=79801 Hydrosat has announced the Nyktòs program, a planned high-resolution thermal imaging capability designed to provide tactical intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance services to sovereign customers. The program will be supported by an expansion of the company's European technology and manufacturing presence, including new facilities and regional supply-chain partnerships.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/11/maritime-launch-services-moves-to-toronto-stock-exchange-as-spaceport-nova-scotias-development-progresses/ Wed, 04 Nov 2026 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=79824 Maritime Launch Services has received final approval to list its shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange, Canada's largest stock exchange, as the company advances development of its Spaceport Nova Scotia launch facility. Trading under the ticker symbol MAXQ commenced on November 3, 2026, following the company's transfer from Cboe Canada, where its shares last traded on November 2.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/11/northwood-space-lands-375-million-series-c-to-expand-multi-orbit-ground-network/ Tue, 03 Nov 2026 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=79755 Northwood Space has raised $375 million in a Series C funding round to expand its network of ground stations supporting communications between satellites and Earth. The financing, co-led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and DFJ Growth, brings the California-based company's reported valuation to $2 billion.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/11/ispace-strengthens-saudi-arabia-operations-with-anas-al-shuwayer-appointment/ Mon, 02 Nov 2026 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=79716 Japanese lunar exploration company ispace has appointed Anas Al-Shuwayer as General Manager and Managing Director of its Saudi Arabian subsidiary, ispace S A, as it develops its operations in the Kingdom. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/11/eib-and-deutsche-bank-launch-e560-million-financing-initiative-for-european-space-companies/ Mon, 02 Nov 2026 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=79695 The European Investment Bank and Deutsche Bank have agreed a new financing partnership to back €560 million in investment across Europe's space industry. The initiative aims to help European space businesses expand their operations, bring new technologies to market and strengthen the continent's independent space capabilities by improving access to affordable, long-term capital.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/10/satellogic-extends-non-earth-imaging-partnership-with-heo-through-2029/ Fri, 30 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=79606 Satellogic and HEO have signed a three-year agreement to expand their collaboration in non-Earth imaging, giving HEO continued access to Satellogic’s high-resolution satellite constellation to image objects in orbit. Announced on October 29, the agreement runs through 2029 and includes a seven-figure minimum annual commitment for each of its three years.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/10/zero-industries-raises-3-million-pre-seed-to-develop-laser-based-orbital-power-system/ Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=79406 Zero Industries has raised US$3 million in a pre-seed funding round to develop a laser-based system for transmitting electricity between satellites in orbit. Led by 16-year-old CEO Kai Sugihara, the company is developing its Helios system to transmit electricity between satellites using lasers, potentially reducing spacecraft operators’ reliance on onboard solar panels and batteries.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/10/xona-raises-250-million-in-series-d-to-scale-its-pulsar-navigation-constellation/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=79336 Xona Space Systems has raised $250 million in a Series D funding round that values the company at $2.45 billion as it moves toward deploying its commercial satellite navigation network. Led by Future Ventures, the round brings Xona’s total funding to more than $570 million since its founding in 2019.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/10/nordspace-secures-c20-million-canadian-defense-contract-for-responsive-space-launch/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=79299 NordSpace has been awarded a C$20 million contract by Canada’s Department of National Defense to provide access to launch infrastructure at its Atlantic Spaceport Complex. The 10-year agreement is intended to help maintain launch facilities in a state of readiness, supporting the Canadian Armed Forces’ future need for responsive access to space from Canadian soil.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/10/marble-imaging-reflex-aerospace-and-odysseus-space-partner-on-laser-enabled-high-res-earth-observation-mission/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=79312 German Earth-observation company Marble Imaging has partnered with Reflex Aerospace and Odysseus Space on a satellite mission combining high-resolution Earth observation with laser-based data transmission. The mission will use Marble Imaging’s first satellite, Marble Sat-1, scheduled to launch in the first quarter of 2027, to demonstrate optical communications for transferring Earth-observation data from orbit to the ground.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/10/obruta-targets-two-isam-bottlenecks-with-c1-5-million-in-canadian-space-agency-funding/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=79202 Canadian space technology company Obruta Space Solutions has received C$1.5 million in contributions from the Canadian Space Agency to advance two technologies addressing key challenges in in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing: autonomous spacecraft operations and vision systems designed to function in the challenging lighting conditions of orbit.]]>