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Pixxel and Exotrail Sign Propulsion Deal for Next-Gen Earth Observation Satellites
Pixxel, a planetary intelligence company that builds and operates some of the world’s most advanced imaging satellites, announced a partnership with Exotrail, a France-based electric propulsion provider, to equip its space infrastructure with Exotrail’s top-tier spaceware™ propulsion systems. This announcement was made on the occasion of French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Shri…
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PLD Space and Sateliot Sign Contract to Launch First Two 5G Tritó Satellites on MIURA 5 in 2027
PLD Space, an international space transportation company, and Sateliot, a leading 5G satellite telecommunications operator, have signed a commercial contract to launch their first two high-capacity 5G D2D (Direct-to-Device) satellites. The agreement includes the launch of two Tritó satellites, each weighing approximately 160 kilograms, and their subsequent deployment into Low Earth Orbit (LEO). The flight…
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GomSpace Expands Modular Small Satellite Capabilities for Commercial Space Missions
GomSpace continues to advance the satellite portfolio with a range of standardized and customized small satellite platforms designed to support commercial, governmental and scientific missions. Headquartered in Aalborg, Denmark, GomSpace develops nanosatellite and microsatellite systems that combine modular architecture, scalable subsystems and mission-tailored integration to enable efficient access to space. With a focus on small…
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ST Engineering iDirect Partners with G&S SatCom to Integrate SatConnect into Intuition
ST Engineering iDirect, a global leader in satellite communications, announced a strategic technology partnership with G&S SatCom to deliver a unified approach to network and service management, enabling customers to unlock new service capabilities across existing networks while maximizing the value of their current investments. As part of this partnership, ST Engineering iDirect will integrate…
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SatVu’s Thermal Intelligence Secures Multi-Million Investment from NATO Innovation Fund
SatVu, the UK-based thermal intelligence company that reveals operational activity and infrastructure performance from space has closed a £30m ($40m) funding round bringing its total equity funding to £60m ($80m), as it accelerates from single-satellite demonstration to execution of a multi-satellite constellation. The round completes with a strategic investment from the NATO Innovation Fund (NIF),…
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Kepler Selects NanoAvionics as European Partner for Optically-Connected Missions
Canada’s Kepler Communications has chosen Kongsberg NanoAvionics, a leading small satellite manufacturer and mission integrator, as the preferred European satellite bus provider for its hosted payload initiatives aboard spacecraft up to 500kg in mass. The non-exclusive preferential partnership is for missions requiring seamless access to The Kepler Network. It is also aimed at satellite operators…
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Orbex collapse fails to halt progress for UK domestic launch capability
The European small satellite launch sector has suffered a setback with the collapse of UK-based rocket developer Orbex, casting uncertainty over parts of the United Kingdom’s independent space ambitions while highlighting resilience among remaining competitors in the European Space Agency’s (ESA) European Launcher Challenge. On February 11, 2026, Orbex announced it had filed a notice…
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NASA to attempt second full fueling test of its Space Launch System rocket
NASA’s Space Launch System rocket is seen at Launch Complex 39B in the midst of pre-launch testing for the Artemis 2 mission. Image: Michael Cain/Spaceflight Now NASA will try again to fully load its Space Launch System rocket with more than 700,000 gallons of liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen this week at the conclusion of…
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Starbase Pad 2 prepares to receive Booster 19 ahead of Block 3 milestones
SpaceX conducted a successful full test of the water-cooled top deck on the Orbital Launch Mount (OLM) at Pad 2 on Monday, marking a significant milestone in preparing the facility to handle the immense thrust of 33 Raptor 3 engines on the next-generation Super Heavy Booster. The test demonstrated the system’s ability to manage extreme…
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NanoAvionics to Offer Access to Kepler Communications Optical Relay Network
A new partnership between NanoAvionics and Kepler Communications will give NanoAvionics’ customers easier access to Kepler’s optical relay network. Canada-based Kepler has selected NanoAvionics as the preferred European satellite bus provider for its hosted payload initiatives, in a non-exclusive agreement. In addition, NanoAvionics has signed a capacity agreement for Kepler’s service and will offer its own…