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Ubotica Advances Cognitive Earth Observation with AI-Driven Satellite Intelligence
Ubotica Technologies is advancing a new approach to Earth observation through the Cognitive Earth Observation (Cognitive EO) architecture, an AI-driven system designed to transform satellites from passive data collectors into intelligent sensing assets. Rather than relying on fixed observation schedules and post-processing workflows, Cognitive EO uses artificial intelligence to predict areas of interest, autonomously task…
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ESA and Vast Space Signs Agreement for Czech Private Astronaut Mission to ISS
Vast, the company developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure, is partnering with the European Space Agency (ESA), on behalf of the Czech Republic, to send an astronaut to the International Space Station. This agreement builds on the memorandum of understanding that Vast, and the Czech Republic signed in 2024. Subject to Multilateral Crew Operations…
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Inside the State of the Satellite Industry 2026 Report with SIA President Tom Stroup
There’s a lot of hype in the space industry and bold projections about how demand for satellite broadband, direct-to-device, and more. But every year, the Satellite Industry Association provides a clear view into the industry’s financial performance in the annual State of the Satellite Industry Report. This week, SIA President Tom Stroup joins On Orbit…
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Launch Preview: Chinese, Rocket Lab, and Starlink flights scheduled
The upcoming week features flights from China, California, Virginia, and Florida. Three Starlink launches, two from Vandenberg and one from Cape Canaveral, are set for this week along with a HASTE suborbital flight from Wallops. Internationally, flights are scheduled from Jiuquan and Wenchang in China. ZhuQue-2E is set to make its first operational flight with a…
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FCC Kicks Off Review of Amazon/Globalstar Deal
The FCC has kicked off its review process for Amazon’s acquisition of Globalstar, seeking comment on the deal by July 6. Amazon moved in April to acquire Globalstar in a $10.8 billion deal, including Globalstar’s satellite operations, infrastructure, and spectrum. According to Amazon’s formal application to the FCC for the license transfer, Globalstar will become…
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Quantum Space to Go Public in SPAC Deal
Quantum Space, led by former NASA Administrator, Jim Bridenstine plans to go public through a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) merger with Inflection Point Acquisition. This move values Quantum Space at $1.2 billion. The aim is to create a pure-play national security space company and accelerate production of Ranger, a maneuverable spacecraft platform built for…
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FCC gives Amazon Leo more leeway on its satellite deployment schedule
Amazon Leo satellites are folded up in their dispenser, ready for deployment in low Earth orbit. (Amazon Photo) The Federal Communications Commission has freed Amazon from a requirement to deploy the first 1,616 satellites in its Amazon Leo broadband internet constellation by July 30. The looming deadline had been a condition of the FCC’s 2020…
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Pentagon Shifts From Exquisite to Autonomous Mass Production
How Is Ukraine Reshaping Pentagon Space Defense Strategy? The Pentagon has fundamentally shifted its acquisition philosophy from exquisite, million-dollar platforms to mass-produced autonomous systems capable of thousand-unit deployments, directly applying lessons from Ukraine’s drone warfare success. This transformation affects everything from satellite constellation protection to cislunar space domain awareness, where coordinated swarms of autonomous vehicles…
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KSAT to Lead European Pollution-Focused Poseidon EO Mission
KSAT will lead a European satellite mission called Poseidon focused on tracking pollution, under an award announced Monday. The project intends to use optical and radar-based satellite technology to improve detecting oil spills in sea ice and identifying pollutants released by ships at sea. It is a three-year project, funded with 5 million euro ($5.8…
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Xona Space Systems Advances High-Precision Navigation with Pulsar PNT Infrastructure
Xona Space Systems is developing a next-generation Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) infrastructure through the Pulsar technology platform, designed to deliver resilient, high-precision navigation services for a range of commercial, industrial and autonomous applications. By augmenting existing Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) capabilities, Pulsar aims to provide centimeter-level positioning accuracy, improved signal resilience and enhanced…