https://spacewatch.global/tag/satellite-constellation/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:05:22 +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/tag/satellite-constellation/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2026/06/marble-imaging-pushes-into-asia-with-taiwan-mou-and-japan-eo-partnership/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:15:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=74372 German Earth observation start-up Marble Imaging is expanding into the Indo-Pacific, signing an MoU with Taiwan's National Taiwan Ocean University and opening a new chapter in Japan alongside Japan Space Imaging (JSI) — positioning its rapid-revisit, very high-resolution constellation for the region's maritime security and dual-use demand.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/10/spacewatchgl-interviews-st-engineering-idirects-intuition-supporting-the-scalability-and-flexibility-necessary-for-modern-satellite-systems/ Thu, 17 Oct 2024 15:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=61416 Written by Omkar Nikam

The International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) 2024, concluded on 16 September 2024. During this time, we had the opportunity to interview Jo De Loor, VP of Market Development and Strategy, at ST Engineering iDirect. The interview was focused on the company’s new solution called, Intuition, which aims to improve the speed, scale, cost and flexibility of service delivery amidst the satellite industry’s ongoing transformation to empower a connected tomorrow.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/07/spacewatchgl-opinion-space-debris-causes/ Thu, 04 Jul 2024 08:00:19 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=55846 As of 2024, 9,494 active satellites are orbiting Earth according to the "Orbiting Now" statistics. The Government Accountability Office projects this number to increase to 58,000 satellites. This significant growth is driven by private sector initiatives, particularly the development of mega-constellations, with programs like Starlink being among the most extensive. The desire for more precise and secure data transmission is encouraging a wide range of institutions to engage in space-related activities.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/03/spacewatchgl-opinion-cosmos-at-a-crossroads-navigating-astronomy-and-satellite-mega-constellations/ Thu, 21 Mar 2024 09:00:34 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=54227 Outer space presents myriad concepts for jointly creating inspiration and opportunity as well as challenges. With over 8,000 satellites currently in Earth orbit, reliance on satellite services for communications, imaging, and navigation has become ubiquitous to enhancing the quality of life on Earth. In fact, satellite communication has been deemed a public good since the early 1960s, which has enabled public reliance on space-based telecommunications. Other key satellite applications include weather forecasting, climate monitoring, and navigation support for global transportation.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/06/momentus-to-deliver-nine-satellites-to-orbit-for-apogeo-space/ Thu, 08 Jun 2023 06:00:41 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=49274 Business Wire reported on the 5th of June that Momentus, a US commercial space company offering orbital transportation and in-space infrastructure services, has signed an agreement with Apogeo Space to provide orbital transportation services for nine satellites. These satellites are part of Apogeo’s planned 100-satellite Internet of Things (IoT) constellation. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/01/euroconsult-releases-report-on-optical-communications-for-space-applications-market/ Tue, 17 Jan 2023 07:00:22 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=46044 Euroconsult released a report on the Optical Communications Market, with market-leading in-depth analysis of the equipment and solutions using optical links, the intelligence firm said.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/10/36-oneweb-satellites-successfully-launched-from-india/ Tue, 25 Oct 2022 06:00:26 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=44213 OneWeb confirmed the successful deployment of 36 satellites launched by ISRO and NewSpace India (NSIL), from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC- SHAR) in Sriharikota, India, OneWeb said. This is the first ever commercial launch of LVM3 with a heavy payload to low Earth orbit (LEO).]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/10/rivada-space-signs-agreement-with-speqtral-to-develop-ultra-secure-communications/ Thu, 20 Oct 2022 06:00:10 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=44120 Global network company Rivada Space Networks, has signed a partnership agreement with quantum-secure communications systems provider SpeQtral to advance secure, global connectivity for governments and enterprises, Rivada said. Quantum-secure communications systems like Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) technology are crucial for secure, satellite-enabled connectivity networks.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/09/spire-global-signs-agreement-with-ghgsat-to-monitor-greenhouse-gas-emissions/ Thu, 15 Sep 2022 06:00:04 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=43351 Space-based data, analytics and space services provider Spire Global, entered into a Space Services agreement with high-resolution methane monitoring company GHGSat, to expand its satellite constellation for greenhouse gas emissions monitoring, GHGSat said. According to the agreement, Spire will launch three 16U satellites in 2023 with GHGSat’s payload aboard. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/07/uae-announces-radar-satellite-constellation/ Tue, 19 Jul 2022 06:00:16 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=42202 The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced its plans to develop a radar satellite constellation as part of the National Space Fund  worth over US $800 million to boost its space sector. The project makes the UAE the first Arab country to develop a constellation of SAR satellites.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/07/euroconsult-predicts-one-ton-of-smallsats-to-be-launched-daily-in-the-next-decade/ Thu, 14 Jul 2022 06:00:26 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=42124 Euroconsult published the latest update of “Prospects for the Small Satellite Market” forecasting further growth in the global supply and demand of small satellites weighing a maximum of 500 kg. The 8th edition of the market intelligence report expects about 18,500 smallsats to be launched over the next decade.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/07/relativity-space-and-oneweb-sign-multi-launch-agreement/ Fri, 08 Jul 2022 06:00:15 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=42039 The first company to 3D print entire rockets, Relativity Space, has signed a multi-year, multi-launch Launch Services Agreement (LSA) with global communications network company, OneWeb, the companies said. According to the LSA, Relativity will launch OneWeb’s low Earth orbit satellites on its Terran R rocket from 2025.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/07/thrustme-expands-its-propulsion-manufacturing-with-new-production-line/ Wed, 06 Jul 2022 06:00:55 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=41982 In-orbit mobility solutions provider, ThrustMe, is renovating a 900-square-meter building in an industrial zone in the southern outskirt of Paris to turn it into a smart manufacturing site supporting high volume production of its propulsion systems, the company said.  The premises will accommodate a new production line and an increased number of employees]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/06/elon-musk-says-starlink-is-not-going-public-for-another-3-or-4-years/ Thu, 09 Jun 2022 06:00:27 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=41427 According to Elon Musk, Starlink is not likely to go public until at least 2025, CNBC reported. Musk had previously targeted an offering this year but these plans were pushed back by the SpaceX CEO. SpaceX's global Starlink network delivers high-speed internet through its constellation of satellites in low Earth orbit.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/05/mayday-ai-and-satellogic-collaborate-to-improve-risk-and-disaster-intelligence/ Fri, 13 May 2022 06:00:25 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=40936 Sub-meter resolution Earth observation data collection company Satellogic, announced that it has entered into a teaming agreement with German real-time risk and disaster intelligence provider Mayday.ai, to improve data intelligence for risk and disaster management.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/03/oneweb-enter-launch-agreement-with-spacex/ Tue, 22 Mar 2022 07:00:55 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=39991 Low Earth orbit satellite communications company OneWeb, announced it entered into an agreement with SpaceX to resume OneWeb’s satellite launch programme. The terms of the agreement are confidential. The first launch is scheduled for this year, adding to OneWeb’s 428-satellite in-orbit constellation, which makes up 66% of the fleet.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/03/iceye-and-fermat-capital-enter-strategic-alliance/ Wed, 16 Mar 2022 07:00:14 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=39855 SAR data provider Iceye, and Fermat Capital Management, an investment manager in the insurance-linked securities, announced a strategic collaboration in which Iceye will provide Fermat with near real-time flood hazard data and support research and development into other natural perils.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/02/pixxel-selects-dawn-aerospace-propulsion-for-satellite-constellation/ Thu, 10 Feb 2022 07:00:41 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=39075 Dawn Aerospace announced it is providing satellite propulsion systems to hyperspectral Earth imaging company Pixxel, who is building a health monitor for the planet through a constellation of hyperspectral imaging small satellites. The constellation will provide productivity and environmental data and will benefit industries such as agriculture, resources, energy, and sustainability.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/12/isar-aerospace-to-launch-astrocast-satellite/ Thu, 16 Dec 2021 07:00:07 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=37969 Isar Aerospace and Astrocast announced they have signed a launch services agreement according to which Isar will launch Astrocast’s satellite by 2024. The rideshare mission will take the nanosatellite company’s spacecraft to Sun synchronous orbit from its launch site in Andøya, Norway. The contract includes options for the launch of additional satellites.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/10/oneweb-partners-with-neom-in-saudi-arabia-to-connect-the-region/ Wed, 27 Oct 2021 06:00:33 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=36787&preview=true&preview_id=36787 The British LEO operator OneWeb and the Saudi-Arabian megacity project NEOM want to bring high-speed satellite connectivity to Saudi Arabia, the wider Middle East and neighboring East African countries, OneWeb announced. The NEOM Tech & Digital Holding – the first company established as a subsidiary]]>