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Europe’s First Meteorological Infrared Sounder Reveals the Atmosphere in 3D
The first images from Europe’s pioneering meteorological infrared sounder were unveiled at the EU Space Conference in Brussels, marking a major advance in the ability to monitor how the atmosphere evolves before and during severe weather. The images were captured by the Infrared Sounder (IRS) flying aboard Meteosat Third Generation Sounder-1 (MTG-S1), the first ever…
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Kymeta Corporation Expands Geostationary Orbit Connectivity Portfolio for Broadband Applications
Kymeta Corporation expands the geostationary orbit (GEO) connectivity capabilities, underscoring the company’s role in delivering reliable, high-performance satellite communications for government, enterprise, mobility and remote operations. Through the electronically steered antenna technology and GEO-compatible terminals, Kymeta enables consistent broadband connectivity over wide geographic areas, supporting mission-critical communications where terrestrial networks are unavailable, unreliable or impractical.…
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BlackSky Secures Seven-Figure Gen-3 Assured Services Contracts from New International Defense Customer
BlackSky Technology was awarded multiple Gen-3 Assured services contracts totaling seven figures with a new international defense customer following the early access period. The expansion deals mark a rapid customer shift toward adopting advanced space-based dynamic monitoring capabilities as the customer quickly scales to support time-sensitive tactical ISR operational needs. “This partnership reflects continued traction against…
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Gilmour Space and Transcelestial Partner on Laser Communications for Satellites
Australian launch and satellite company Gilmour Space Technologies has entered into a long-term strategic partnership with Singapore-based laser communications firm Transcelestial to integrate optical communications technology into future satellite platforms, the companies said on Monday. As a first step, Gilmour Space will fly a Transcelestial laser communications terminal on an upcoming mission, supporting an in-orbit…
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Unable to tame hydrogen leaks, NASA delays launch of Artemis II until March
The launch of NASA’s Artemis II mission, the first flight of astronauts to the Moon in more than 53 years, will have to wait another month after a fueling test Monday uncovered hydrogen leaks in the connection between the rocket and its launch platform at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. “Engineers pushed through several challenges during…
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NASA waves off February launch for Artemis II moon mission; now targeting early March
NASA’s Space Launch System rocket stands atop pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center. After working around a hydrogen leak at the base of the rocket, engineers spent the day Monday pumping more than 750,000 gallons of supercold liquid oxygen and hydrogen fuel into the 32-story-tall launcher in a dress rehearsal countdown. How the leak…
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SpaceX acquires xAI, plans to launch a massive satellite constellation to power it
SpaceX has formally acquired another one of Elon Musk’s companies, xAi, the space company announced on Monday afternoon. “SpaceX has acquired xAI to form the most ambitious, vertically-integrated innovation engine on (and off) Earth, with AI, rockets, space-based internet, direct-to-mobile device communications and the world’s foremost real-time information and free speech platform,” the company said.…
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Booster 19 Rolls out to Masseys for Cryogenic Proof Testing
Following Booster 18’s failure during a pressure test, SpaceX went ahead and set a new record for stacking a booster in the Starship Program, to try and get Block 3 and the program at large back on track. And this weekend, crews rolled Booster 19 out to Masseys for cryogenic proof testing to hopefully kick…
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CesiumAstro Raises $470 Million to Expand Satellite Manufacturing and Product Development
Aerospace startup CesiumAstro said on Monday it has raised $470 million to finance manufacturing expansion and product development as demand grows for components used in low-Earth orbit satellite constellations. More than half of the funding came from an equity round led by Trousdale Ventures, with participation from Airbus Ventures, the Development Bank of Japan, and…
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Space Insurance Market Forecast to Reach $4.43 Billion in 2026 on Rising Satellite Activity
The global space insurance market is set for continued growth as satellite launches accelerate and orbital missions become more complex, according to the “Space Insurance Market Report 2026” released by ResearchAndMarkets.com. The report estimates the market will expand to $4.43 billion in 2026, up from $4.06 billion in 2025, reflecting a compound annual growth rate…