Open Cosmos – the leading space company using satellites and data to solve global challenges has launched a new collaboration with Panasonic Operational Excellence Co. under the UK Space Agency’s International Bilateral Fund (IBF) to support the development of the next generation of connected satellite constellations.

Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) have announced the execution of a Commercial Pathfinder Mission Agreement with Lonestar Data Holdings, Inc. (“Lonestar”) for the design and integration of Lonestar’s high-capacity Digital Data Storage Payload, featuring edge processing capabilities, onto LizzieSat®-5, a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite within Sidus’ LizzieSat® micro-constellation.

Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM), a leading provider of global voice, data, and PNT satellite communications, have announced a leap forward in the security of GPS and other GNSS-reliant devices against jamming, spoofing and timing interruptions with the unveiling of a dedicated, miniature application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), the Iridium® PNT ASIC.

Eutelsat (ISIN: FR0010221234 - Euronext Paris / London Stock Exchange: ETL) announced the renewal of its long-standing partnership with MBC GROUP, the largest media network in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).

Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, have announced successful tests of its steerable beam high-speed GX10 Arctic communications payload in Northern Canada.

SpainSat NG-II, the second Airbus-built new generation secure communications satellite for Spain, has been successfully launched from the Kennedy Space Center, in the U.S.

NorthStar Earth & Space S.à r.l. (“NorthStar”), a leader in Space Situational Awareness (SSA) and space sustainability solutions, has been awarded a contract by the European Space Agency (ESA), through its European Space Operations Centre (ESOC) in Darmstadt, to head a consortium to develop a new capability to improve the accuracy of satellite orbit predictions by addressing atmospheric drag uncertainty in Low Earth Orbit (LEO).

AAC Clyde Space has begun integration of the first satellite in its VIREON™ constellation. This phase involves assembling the spacecraft and verifying that the onboard systems work together as designed.

Airbus (stock exchange symbol: AIR), Leonardo (Borsa Italiana: LDO) and Thales (Euronext Paris: HO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) aimed at combining their respective space activities into a new company.

Lynk Global and Omnispace have announced plans to merge to deliver a comprehensive direct-to-device (D2D) connectivity solution, bridging the gap between today’s satellite and terrestrial networks.

Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, have announced the clearance of their Systems Integration Review (SIR) and completion of their Photon spacecraft for Eta Space and NASA’s LOXSAT mission.

Kepler Communications, a company delivering real-time insights from space, have announced that they have been awarded a multi-year contract from Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) to demonstrate real-time data sharing and connectivity for Continental Defence, including the Canadian Arctic.

Globalstar (NASDAQ: GSAT), a next-generation telecommunications infrastructure and technology provider, have announced the commercial availability of its RM200M two-way satellite IoT module, a breakthrough solution that enables affordable, resilient connectivity for critical assets everywhere – now globally certified.

Over recent years, global reliance on humanitarian assistance has risen dramatically. In 2024, nearly 300 million people were projected to require aid and protection — a surge driven by ongoing conflicts, climate shocks, and pandemics.

Open Cosmos, the leading space company using space data to solve global challenges, is today celebrating the successful completion of its MANTIS mission – a two-year programme that delivered cutting-edge Earth Observation data and set a new benchmark for sustainable space operations.

Arianespace announces the appointment of Maxime Verrière as Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer. He also joins the company's Executive Committee.