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Written by Torsten Kriening
I have written a piece every year for SpaceWatch.Global. Every year, I sit down on this day and think about what to say that hasn’t been said before. And every year, the answer is the same: it doesn’t matter whether it’s been said. It matters that it keeps being said. Loudly. Clearly. Without apology.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/05/sarsatx-secures-seed-funding-to-enhance-eo-analytics-and-integration-in-mena/ Thu, 22 May 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=65438 Saudi-based SARsatX has successfully closed a $2.6 million seed funding round, led by TONOMUS. The Round also enjoyed participation from Wa’ed Ventures (Aramco’s venture capital arm), Access Bridge Ventures, and KAUST Innovation Ventures.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/03/orbex-secures-patent-for-petal-fold-reusable-rocket-technology/ Thu, 28 Mar 2024 07:00:37 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=54372 Orbex has successfully patented its REFLIGHT reusable rocket technology following patent approval in several European markets, based on the patent grant by the European Patent Office, as well as in the United States. The technology works well with micro-launcher rockets like Orbex’s Prime rocket since it enables recovery of the launch vehicle by repurposing existing structural features while adding very little additional weight to the vehicle. It thereby enables reusability with very limited overall performance penalty and no additional rocket propulsion emissions in the upper atmosphere during re-entry.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/03/spire-global-to-scale-constellation-for-hancom-inspace/ Thu, 28 Mar 2024 07:00:37 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=54378 Spire Global, Inc. has announced an agreement with HANCOM InSpace (“Hancom”), initially a spin-off by Korea Aerospace Research Institute and now a part of HANCOM Group, for Sejong-2 and Sejong-3, two additional satellites with Spire Space Services. Under this agreement, Spire will build and operate the satellites, expanding the capabilities of HANCOM-1 (Sejong-1). Together, these satellites will form a constellation for Korea’s first three-satellite remote sensing image data service.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/03/koonibba-test-range-gets-set-for-inaugural-launch/ Thu, 28 Mar 2024 07:00:37 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=54380 The new launch facilities at the Koonibba Test Range, South Australia’s first permanent spaceport, are almost complete ahead of the impending inaugural launch. Located northwest of Ceduna, the range is a partnership between Southern Launch and the Koonibba Community Aboriginal Corporation. It is the largest commercial testing range in the Southern Hemisphere. Subject to final regulatory approval, the spaceport will witness its first suborbital test launch of German manufacturer HyImpulse’s SR75 rocket at the end of April or early May.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/03/ukspace-appoints-colin-baldwin-as-new-executive-director/ Wed, 27 Mar 2024 07:00:57 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=54351 UKspace has appointed Colin Baldwin as Executive Director of UKspace to lead the organization, following the decision by its Director, Lizzie Kerr, to step down from her role with the official trade association of the UK space industry. Lizzie will be retiring on 30 June 2024 after more than five and a half years in her post. Colin Baldwin's appointment as Executive Director of UKspace will consequently take effect from 1 July 2024.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/03/nasa-to-add-special-heat-coating-to-nisar-satellite/ Mon, 25 Mar 2024 07:00:55 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=54321 The NISAR (NASA ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite – a joint NASA-Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) Earth-observing mission – is nearly complete, and a launch readiness date will be determined at the end of April. The spacecraft will subsequently launch from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre on India’s southeastern coast. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/03/gitai-completes-technology-demonstration-outside-the-iss/ Mon, 25 Mar 2024 07:00:52 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=54326 GITAI USA Inc. (GITAI) has announced the successful completion of all planned tasks in an external demonstration focusing on in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing (ISAM). These tasks are crucial for on-orbit satellite servicing and were accomplished using a 1.5-meter-long autonomous dual robotic arm system (S2) outside the International Space Station (ISS). This milestone marks GITAI’s second successful demonstration, following an earlier demonstration inside the ISS in 2021.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/03/gaia-space-telescope-discovers-ancient-stellar-streams/ Mon, 25 Mar 2024 07:00:45 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=54329 https://spacewatch.global/2024/03/hanwha-phasor-to-release-flat-panel-satellite-antenna/ Fri, 22 Mar 2024 07:00:25 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=54280 Hanwha Phasor, a UK-based satellite communications company, has announced it will release its land antenna, for mobile communications, the Phasor L3300B, to the market in Q3 of 2024. The Phasor L3300B is an active electronically steered antenna (AESA) which has been developed for commercial and military use.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/03/firefly-aerospace-to-demonstrate-launch-and-on-orbit-services/ Fri, 22 Mar 2024 07:00:18 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=54277 Firefly Aerospace, Inc. has signed an agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense's (DoD) Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to conduct a trade study on its capabilities to rapidly launch Firefly's Elytra vehicles and support missions beyond Geosynchronous Orbit, referred to as xGEO. Once complete, the trade study will provide the groundwork for up to two Firefly demonstration missions that will advance the DoD's responsive access to xGEO.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/03/satsure-partners-reorbit-for-space-infrastructure-solution/ Fri, 22 Mar 2024 07:00:16 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=54274 Bengaluru-based deeptech EO analytics and platform company SatSure, along with its subsidiary KaleidEO, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ReOrbit. This partnership aims to develop innovative full-stack solutions to meet the future market demands in the Earth Observation (EO) segment. As a part of this partnership, KaleidEO will provide the bleeding edge of future-ready payload technology meant for sub-meter imaging capability. Meanwhile, SatSure’s downstream solutions and analytics stack will support businesses needing last-mile connections.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/03/swissto12-continues-expansion-with-additional-production-space/ Thu, 21 Mar 2024 07:00:57 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=54259 SWISSto12, a satellite and Radio Frequency product manufacturer, has announced its continued global expansion, securing additional production space at its headquarters in Switzerland, almost doubling the size of its existing site to 5,700m2. In addition, SWISSto12 has welcomed several new Satcom engineering experts to its growing team, which has increased by 25% since the start of 2024 to over 125 employees working across its facilities in Switzerland, Europe and the USA.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/03/esa-signs-mission-contracts-for-genesis-and-leo-pnt-satellites/ Thu, 21 Mar 2024 07:00:48 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=54255 ESA has signed contracts with several European companies for an overall amount of € 233 million to develop Genesis and a LEO-PNT demonstrator, two new missions within the FutureNAV program that will keep Europe at the forefront of satellite navigation worldwide.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/03/nanoavionics-partners-neuraspace-on-space-traffic-management/ Thu, 21 Mar 2024 07:00:45 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=54261 Kongsberg NanoAvionics ("NanoAvionics") has selected Neuraspace’s space traffic management (STM) solution, based on artificial intelligence, for its own end-to-end small satellite mission services. As a result, NanoAvionics will make Neuraspace’s STM system for collision analysis, maneuver planning, and improving space sustainability part of its LEOP (launch and early orbit phase) and operations package.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/03/register-for-space-cafe-33-minutes-with-kevin-oconnell-space-crossroads-regulation-protectionism-and-the-quest-for-international-cooperation-on-19-march-2024/ Wed, 20 Mar 2024 09:00:04 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=54176 In the rapidly evolving arena of strategic space utilization, the upcoming Space Café delves into critical issues shaping the future of space diplomacy. Drawing insights from the Munich Security Conference and recent global events, the discussion underscores the necessity of international cooperation in space, likened to Earth's own need for harmony among nations. The conversation explores the dichotomy of fostering collaboration amidst rising protectionism and the shadow of alliances between anti-democratic forces. Mr O’Connell will examine the current state of space regulation in the U.S., juxtapose it with European initiatives, and debate whether these actions could border on protectionism. The conversation will extend to the importance of trust in international partnerships, data reliability, and the overarching challenges and potential pathways to achieving a unified global approach to space governance. This session aims to unravel the complexities of space diplomacy, emphasizing the critical infrastructure space represents and the collective dependence on its secure and equitable use.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/03/intelsat-partners-eutelsat-for-advanced-service-capabilities/ Wed, 20 Mar 2024 07:00:55 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=54225 Intelsat has announced a strategic advance in its service capabilities through an expanded partnership with Eutelsat Group related to that company’s OneWeb low-earth orbit (LEO) constellation. The deal is a significant development for multi-orbit satellite connectivity solutions and positions Intelsat at the forefront of the next wave in global connectivity.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/03/skyserve-partners-loft-orbital-for-mission-denali/ Wed, 20 Mar 2024 07:00:41 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=54234 SkyServe has announced a partnership with Loft Orbital towards Mission Denali to deploy SkyServe STORM, its in-space edge computing platform, on YAM-6. As a result, Mission Denali will leverage Sensing and Compute Resources on YAM-6 to deliver insights from space. By processing multispectral and hyperspectral data in real-time, SkyServe STORM aims to define the paradigm of space-based data processing, delivering insights processed from the edge.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/03/ksat-acquires-majority-stake-in-norwegian-startup-vake/ Wed, 20 Mar 2024 07:00:06 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=54222 Kongsberg Satellite Services, KSAT, has acquired a 70 per cent majority stake in VAKE, a Norwegian startup that delivers maritime domain awareness by using satellite data combined with machine learning. KSAT has followed the development of VAKE since the company's founding and sees great opportunities in joining forces with VAKE to solve the future challenges in maritime domain awareness, offshore asset protection and shipping activity tracking.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/03/xiphos-selected-by-leocloud-for-its-space-edge-iaas-datacenters/ Tue, 19 Mar 2024 07:00:35 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=54209 LEOcloud and Xiphos Systems Inc. have announced entering into an agreement where LEOcloud will use Xiphos’ space-hardened compute and data storage technology for its Space Edge IaaS datacenter platforms. LEOcloud Space Edge IaaS is a multi-cloud managed service that enables end users to deploy applications to cloud regions in Space.]]>