Smallsat manufacturer and mission integrator Kongsberg NanoAvionics (“NanoAvionics”) has reported that one of its MP42 microsatellites got hit by a piece of micrometeoroid or orbital debris (MMOD).

Moroccan company Panafsat and Thales Alenia Space, the joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), announced they had signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the development of a Moroccan satellite communications system.

Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR) (“Spire” or “the Company”), a global provider of space-based data, analytics and space services, was awarded a concept study contract by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory to develop space-based capabilities for a wildfire early detection warning and active monitoring system.

Orbit Communication Systems Ltd., (TASE: ORBI) a leading global provider of maritime and airborne SATCOM terminals, tracking ground station solutions, and mission-critical airborne audio management systems has announced a $3 million contract with a prominent European integrator to supply its advanced OceanTRx 4MIL satellite communication systems for a NATO navy.

Intellian, a global leader in satellite communication and satellite television solutions, proudly announces the successful installation of its newest, cutting-edge TVRO antenna t360CK onboard the Carnival Splendor.

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 applications, has announced the successful unfolding of its first five commercial satellites, BlueBirds 1-5.

Hughes Network Systems, LLC, an EchoStar company (Nasdaq: SATS), announced the Gogo Galileo HDX Electronically Steerable Antenna (ESA) built by Hughes has completed its test flight on a Bombardier Challenger 300.

Network Innovations (NI, the company), a global technology integration leader, is pleased to announce the appointment of Keith Johnson as President, Americas, effective Monday, October 14.

Satcube, a fast-growing European technology company that develops lightweight terminals to provide high-speed satellite broadband connectivity, announces that it has secured a major purchase order from strategic partner Airbus Defence and Space amounting to 1 M EUR.

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (Nasdaq: GILT, TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, announced today that the US Department of Defense awarded another contract for more than $4 million to Gilat’s US-based subsidiary, DataPath, for DKET 3421 terminals.

Firefly Aerospace, an end-to-end space transportation company, today announced it was selected as a vendor for the U.S. Department of Defense’s Space Development Agency (SDA) Hybrid Acquisition for Proliferated LEO (HALO) program.

Kepler Communications US Inc., a subsidiary of Kepler Communications, today announced that they have been awarded a prime position on the Space Development Agency’s (SDA’s) Hybrid Acquisition for proliferated Low-earth Orbit (HALO) contract.

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing [NYSE: BA] company, was awarded an Other Transaction Agreement with the U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command to deliver an additional plane of six Missile Track Custody, or MTC, satellites in support of its Resilient Missile Warning and Tracking Medium Earth Orbit Epoch 1 program.

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) and Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, are pleased to announce that “K” Line will conduct a trial of Inmarsat Maritime’s new bonded network service NexusWave on “K” LINE’s fleet.

Astra, a leading provider of launch services and spacecraft engines, announced today that it has been awarded a contract by Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) with a ceiling of up to $44 Million.

Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) (the “Company” or “Sidus”), an innovative, agile space mission enabler, has announced the successful completion of the critical design review for LizzieSat™ NL, a laser communication satellite contracted by The Netherlands Organization (TNO).