Airbus announced today it has been selected by MDA Space Ltd. (TSX:MDA), a leading provider of advanced technology and services to the rapidly expanding global space industry, to supply solar arrays for MDA AURORA, the software-defined satellite product line enabling constellations to extend communication networks to every corner of the world.

Planet Labs Germany GmbH , a leading provider of daily data and insights about Earth, has announced that they have signed a three year contract with the German Space Agency at German Aerospace Center ( DLR ).

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ, TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions, and services, has announced that its wholly owned US-based subsidiary, DataPath Inc, received contracts in support of the US Department of Defense for core terminal related services, technology insertion and upgrades to systems, cumulatively worth over $5M.

Intelsat operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks and leading provider of in-flight connectivity (IFC), will be the first operator in the world to offer multi-orbit solutions for all relevant business units by the first half of 2025 thanks to a new satellite terminal strategy that will deliver advanced capabilities and improved economics.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS), a technology company in Defense, National Security and Global Markets, announced today that Thaicom Public Company Limited (Thaicom), a leading satellite and space tech company in the Asian market, awarded Kratos a contract for its end-to-end ground system.

The European Space Agency (ESA) has awarded Neuraspace, a European-born global leader in space traffic management (STM), with a contract to offer and integrate its space traffic management solutions for a number of ESA’s diverse missions.

Skynopy, a French space start-up specializing in satellite connectivity, is collaborating with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to expand Skynopy’s current global network of ground stations with 12 additional stations and improve satellite data acquisition.

TNO launched a new project called Qu-STAR to define the role of space in quantum information networks.

The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has awarded SES a contract to deliver secure high-performance low-latency satellite services via its medium earth orbit (MEO) constellation, enabling global missions for NATO member government organisations, agencies and military.

Azercosmos has entered into a strategic partnership with ABS, a global satellite operator. The agreement was formalized at the IBC 2024, the leading content and technology event, held in Amsterdam, Netherlands, from September 13-16.

AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (“AST SpaceMobile”) (NASDAQ: ASTS), the company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by everyday smartphones designed for both commercial and government use, has announced the successful launch of its first five commercial satellites, called BlueBirds.

Telesat (NASDAQ and TSX: TSAT), one of the world’s largest and most innovative satellite operators, has announced the completion of funding agreements with the Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec for its highly advanced Telesat Lightspeed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) broadband satellite constellation.

Celestia has announced the signing of an Expression of Interest with Uzma, a leader in the energy and technology landscape of Malaysia, that marks the start of a mutual collaboration between the two commercial partners on the development of advanced space satellite solutions for the South East Asia region.

Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS) ("Momentus" or the "Company"), a provider of satellite buses and in-space infrastructure services including in-space transportation, hosted payloads, and other in-orbit services, entered into a Collaboration Agreement with Lodestar Space to integrate a robotic arm onto a Momentus Vigoride Orbital Service Vehicle (OSV).

Intelsat, operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks, successfully launched a hybrid television content distribution service to deliver Hearst Networks EMEA (formerly known as A+E Networks EMEA) channels to hundreds of points across Europe thanks to its seamless satellite-terrestrial connection.

Astroscale Ltd. (“Astroscale UK”), the UK subsidiary of Astroscale Holdings Inc. (“Astroscale”), the market leader in satellite servicing and long-term orbital sustainability across all orbits, has been awarded a GBP £1.95 million (excluding tax) contract by the UK Space Agency to continue development of its Cleaning Outer Space Mission through Innovative Capture (COSMIC) spacecraft.