Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), a leading provider of daily data and insights about change on Earth, have announced a multi-year contract expansion with the Instituto Geográfico Agustín Codazzi (IGAC), in partnership with Planet geospatial intelligence partner Procalculo.

As the global space economy accelerates toward a projected value of over $1 trillion by 2040, the need for innovation, collaboration, and commercialization has never been greater.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS), a technology company in Defense, National Security and Global Markets, today announced the successful demonstration of an end-to-end 5G-NTN network that combines the Kratos OpenSpace® software-defined satellite ground system with Intelsat’s space and ground network, including its cloud-native, virtualized 5G core.

Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, today announced it is working with leaders in the UK space ecosystem, SSTL and MDA Space, to develop designs and proposals for a lunar orbiting communications satellite system around the Moon.

SES, a leading space solutions company, today announced the completion of its highly value accretive acquisition of Intelsat, creating a strengthened global satellite operator with an expanded fleet of 120 satellites across two orbits.

Quadsat, leading provider of precise spectrum intelligence and RF geolocation solutions for satcoms and defense, today announced a €5 million extension to its Series A round, led by Join Capital and North Ventures, alongside existing investors Seraphim Space, Export and Investment Fund of Denmark (EIFO), Helge Munk Holding and TPC Management.

Intelsat, operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks, today announced that 12 schools from Kenya, South Africa, Senegal and Nigeria have been selected to participate in the 2025 Intelsat/MaxIQ Space STEM Program, a pioneering initiative aimed at empowering young minds across Africa with advanced space science and engineering training.

Solestial, Inc. (“Solestial”), the solar energy company for space, today announced that it has been selected by SpaceWERX for a Direct-to-Phase II contract in the amount of $1.2 million dollars to develop a novel, fast to manufacture, multiorbital solar array wing concept for small satellites.

MDA Space Ltd. (TSX:MDA), a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, today announced that it will prime SkyPhi, a new mission funded by the European Space Agency (ESA) and the UK Space Agency (UKSA) that will enable regenerative 5G direct-to-device (D2D) satellite communications from low Earth orbit (LEO).

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, today announced that Gilat DataPath (DataPath Inc.) a wholly owned subsidiary of Gilat Defense, has been awarded a contract to provide field and technical services in support of the U.S. Army through a prime contractor.

From supercharged 5G systems to a funding boost for local space clusters, new projects have been announced today (Wednesday 16 July) by the UK Space Agency, as figures show growing dependence on satellite technologies.

ATLAS Space Operations, a leading provider of Ground Station as a Service, today announced the activation of its newest antenna in Mwulire, Rwanda, a strategic addition to its global ground network.

Sierra Space, a leading commercial space company and defense tech prime that is building a platform in space to benefit and protect life on Earth®, announced today it has been awarded a contract by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to deliver key components for spacecraft docking on the International Space Station (ISS).

NASA has awarded Astrobotic a Small Business Innovation Research Phase II contract to advance development of its Extra Large Vertical Solar Array Technology (VSAT-XL).

Globalstar (NASDAQ: GSAT), a next-generation telecommunications infrastructure and technology provider, announces a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the United States Army.

BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) won a competitive, multimillion dollar contract with a new international customer that combines immediate Gen-3 and Gen-2 subscription-based imagery and analytics services and follow-on ground segment modernization services.