https://spacewatch.global/space-economy-1/space-economy-news/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:58:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 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/2026/07/rocket-lab-secures-multi-launch-deal-with-iqps-for-three-dedicated-missions/ Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=76057 Rocket Lab has signed a multi-launch deal with the Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space, Inc (“iQPS”) for three new dedicated launches on Electron. This contract is iQPS' third multi-launch booking on Electron in less than a year, bringing the total number of launches booked to 18.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/07/array-labs-raises-additional-21m-in-strategic-investment-anchored-by-mitsubishi-electric/ Wed, 29 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=76013 Array Labs has raised $21 million in an oversubscribed strategic investment round, anchored by Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, one of Japan's largest defense and aerospace companies, with continued participation as well from Catapult Ventures, Kompas VC, and Y Combinator. As part of the financing, Array Labs and Mitsubishi Electric have also entered into a partnership to develop and bring to market, satellite-based airborne tracking services for defense and mainly security customers in the Asia Pacific Region. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/07/rocket-lab-awarded-record-266m-missile-defense-contract-with-u-s-space-force-for-suborbital-launches/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=75972 Rocket Lab has been awarded its largest launch contract to date, a $266 million multi-launch contract with the U.S. Space Force, solidifying the vertical integrator’s position in launch and critical mission enabler for programs with significant importance for the U.S.' national security. Under the contract, Rocket Lab will execute 12 suborbital launches, with up to six additional launches, with the first launch tentatively taking place no earlier than the end of this year.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/07/voyager-and-reditus-space-renew-partnership-for-commercial-microgravity-access-on-the-enos-reentry-vehicle/ Mon, 27 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=75938 Voyager Technologies has renewed its partnership with Reditus Space to deliver end-to-end microgravity mission services aboard the latter's ENOS reusable reentry vehicle. Under the partnership, Reditus Space will provide on-orbit operations and vehicle management, while Voyager will serve as implementation partner, guiding customers through payload development, hardware qualification and mission integration.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/07/esa-and-uksa-launch-new-incubed-funding-call-for-eo-based-proposals-in-the-united-kingdom/ Mon, 27 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=75954 ESA has launched a new call for proposals in collaboration with the UK Space Agency, through the ESA InCubed program. This comes as more than £2.5 million were awarded to five projects that use satellite data to improve public services during 2024's InCubed call. For the new round of applications. ESA and the UK Space Agency invite UK-based organizations to submit proposals that demonstrate a clear route to market, credible commercial demand and a strong plan for operational deployment, before an August 21 deadline.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/07/uk-space-agency-unveils-62-million-funding-program-alongside-300000-joint-fund-with-space-florida/ Thu, 23 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=75877 The UK Space Agency has unveiled a new funding program at the ongoing Farnborough International Airshow, pledging up to £62 million to develop homegrown satellite communications and space technologies. During the Airshow, UKSA also penned down a consequential agreement with Space Florida, establishing a £300,000 joint fund to help turn innovative ideas into commercial reality. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/07/tttech-appoints-eddie-myers-to-accelerate-growth-in-its-aerospace-defense-and-critical-infrastructure-businesses/ Tue, 21 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=75815 TTTECH has appointed Eddie Myers as CEO of TTTECH North America Inc, where he will be responsible for shaping the company’s strategic direction, driving growth, and strengthening TTTECH’s position as an innovation frontrunner in the aviation, space, defense, and critical infrastructure markets. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/07/amazon-leo-extends-african-footprint-to-south-africa-in-partnership-with-local-isp-herotel/ Tue, 21 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=75824 Amazon Leo has entered into an agreement with Herotel, South Africa’s largest fixed internet service provider, to bring satellite internet to South Africa through a new service called Evry, powered by Amazon Leo. Under the agreement, Herotel will use Amazon Leo’s technology as part of its new service, which will tentatively launch commercially in 2027 to connect residential customers in South Africa. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/07/deltavision-raises-e10-2-million-to-scale-production-of-spacecraft-propulsion-components/ Tue, 21 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=75832 deltaVision, a manufacturer of fluidic systems for launchers, satellites, lunar landers and orbital servicing vehicles, has raised €10.2 million in its first funding round, With the capital raised, the Germany-based company will expand its production of valves and other propulsion components to 5,000 units per year to keep pace with rising demand. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/07/slingshot-aerospace-wins-69-2-million-u-s-space-force-contract-to-advance-ai-powered-mission-readiness-for-space-defense/ Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=75738 Slingshot Aerospace has won a $69.2 million, 4.5-year Space Force contract to deliver AI-powered mission-rehearsal and training capabilities for space operations.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/07/ses-and-airbus-break-ground-on-ground-station-development-for-quantum-enabled-ultra-secure-communication/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=75705 SES and Airbus have signed a ground lease in Noordwijk to host an optical ground station for the EAGLE-1 satellite, Europe's first major step toward Quantum Key Distribution.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/07/governments-around-the-world-spent-e119b-in-space-last-year-esas-space-economy-report-reveals/ Wed, 15 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=75663 Governments around the world made a global public investment of €119 billion in 2025 in the space industry, according to the European Space Agency's newly-released Space Economy Report, showing a slight 3% decline from 2024. The Report offers a comprehensive overview of the latest developments shaping Europe's space sector, helping policymakers, industry and stakeholders better understand the status and trends of the space industry, globally and in Europe specifically.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/07/nasa-seeks-industry-input-on-the-second-phase-of-commercial-space-stations/ Wed, 15 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=75672 NASA has released a draft Request for Proposals seeking feedback from American companies on the next phase of its commercial space stations strategy, aimed at ensuring a seamless transition of activities in low Earth orbit from the International Space Station.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/07/cubespace-launches-190-adcs-products-across-seven-customers-during-transporter-17-mission/ Wed, 15 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=75678 South African satellite component manufacturer CubeSpace has announced its contribution to the recent SpaceX Transporter-17 mission with 175 ADCS products and 15 full ADCS systems on board across the fleet of payload launched. Following the company's recent expansion into the European space market with a new headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, its success with Transporter-17 reflects its commitment to delivering reliable attitude determination and control solutions for satellites up to 1 Ton.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/07/voyager-completes-astrobotic-acquisition-in-time-for-new-nasa-298m-moon-base-contract-award/ Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=75650 Voyager Technologies has completed its acquisition of American lunar delivery, lunar power, reusable rocketry company Astrobotic Technology, Inc, positioning Voyager as a Fully Integrated Commercial Lunar Platform. The close comes as NASA awards two new lunar lander missions to Astrobotic in view of the Agency's Moon Base program. Under this $298M award, Astrobotic (now Voyager)'s Peregrine-2 will launch in 2028 and deliver a suite of three NASA-directed payloads to a landing site near the Gruithuisen Domes on the near side of the Moon. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/07/france-based-latitude-to-launch-from-etlaq-spaceport-following-heads-of-state-visit/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=75603 Following President Emmanuel Macron's meeting with The Republic of Oman's Sultan and Prime Minister, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, Spaceport Etlaq and French-based commercial launch service provider, Latitude have established a framework for the first experimental launch of Latitude's vehicle from the Omani Spaceport.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/07/iceye-establishes-national-headquarters-in-portugal-and-germany/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=75547 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 just weeks after the company's expansion of its wildfire intelligence capabilities to Canada, aiming to cement its position as a global wildfire intelligence provider, following its EUR 450 million Series F funding round raise. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/07/mda-space-to-acquire-collecte-localisation-satellites-cls-a-provider-of-ai-driven-eo-data-analytics/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=75558 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 million in cash.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/07/nsg-strengthens-its-in-flight-connectivity-offer-with-hughes-jupiter-3-gateway-infrastructure/ Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=75481 Neo Space Group has deployed three ground gateway systems with Hughes' JUPITER 3 infrastructure to expand its in-flight connectivity services for airlines.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/07/austrian-startup-tumbleweed-launches-oasis-alpha-demo-satellite-aboard-spacexs-transporter-17-mission/ Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=75488 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 a package.]]>