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Following a massive Series F funding round that hauled in more than $1 billion, Finnish synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite manufacturer and constellation operator Iceye has entered a period of rapid, aggressive international expansion. The company is moving swiftly to address an escalating global demand for autonomous, homegrown space assets, positioning itself at the forefront…
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The Catalyst Campus for Technology and Innovation, working in close collaboration with the BMC3I TAP Lab, has officially selected the Focus Area Cohort Teams (FACTs) that will comprise the upcoming Cohort 26.A. This announcement marks another significant milestone in the ongoing effort to unite innovative commercial enterprises with critical government missions, fostering an environment where…
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PARIS — As the commercial space industry races toward an era of private space stations, orbital manufacturing, and sustained lunar habitation, startups are increasingly tasked with building the infrastructure required to support humanity’s expanding footprint off Earth. Among them is Icarus Robotics, an innovative New York-based startup focused on developing advanced, dexterous mobile robots designed…
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The pursuit of strategic autonomy in orbit has emerged as one of the most critical geopolitical objectives for Europe in recent years. As nations around the globe grapple with shifting security dynamics, supply chain vulnerabilities, and the rapid commercialization of low Earth orbit, European leaders are increasingly recognizing that independent access to space is no…
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LEUVEN, BELGIUM and BILBAO, SPAIN — In a major development for the European space sector, optical payload specialist Simera Sense and leading engineering firm IDOM have announced a strategic partnership to develop and manufacture the optical system for the next-generation MultiScape350 Very High-Resolution Earth Observation imager. The collaboration unites Simera Sense’s extensive expertise in spaceborne…
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IRVINE, Calif., and TORINO, Italy — Terran Orbital, a prominent Lockheed Martin company and a global leader in satellite-based solutions primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries, has announced a significant leadership transition within its European division. The company officially promoted Margherita Cardi to the position of Vice President of European Operations and Head of…
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PARIS — South Korean Earth observation specialist Satrec Initiative is deepening its collaboration with parent company Hanwha Aerospace to develop and field a next-generation space architecture, combining ultra-high-resolution optical imagery with a massive commercial synthetic-aperture-radar constellation. Speaking at the World Space Business Week conference in Paris, Eugene Kim, executive vice president of Satrec Initiative, outlined…
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Iridium Communications Inc., a prominent and globally recognized provider of satellite-based voice, data, aircraft surveillance, and positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) services, has reached a critical juncture in its corporate history. Alongside its prospective parent company, Rocket Lab Corporation—a recognized global leader in launch and space systems—Iridium announced that its stockholders have formally adopted the…
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EAST AURORA, N.Y. — In a significant move to bolster its manufacturing capabilities for both the defense and commercial aerospace sectors, Moog Inc. has officially announced the completion and commissioning of a brand-new ISO Class 8 certified clean room at its established facility in Niagara Falls, New York. The advanced, highly controlled manufacturing environment is…
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The global space industry stands at a critical juncture, balancing rapid technological evolution, shifting geopolitical landscapes, and changing market dynamics as it looks toward the coming year. To help make sense of the complex trends shaping the sector, SpaceNews has released a compelling new episode of its flagship audio and video podcast, Space Minds. In…
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Startups & Venture Capital
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