€73 Million from ESA Member States Towards HummingSat – SWISSto12’s Next-gen Affordable, Compact Satellite, to Meet Growing Demand for Commercial and Sovereign Communications
SWISSto12, one of the world’s fastest-growing aerospace companies and leading manufacturer of advanced satellite systems and radio frequency (RF) products, has announced securing €73 million ($84.8 million) in financial support from ESA member states through the HummingSat ARTES partnership project.
Keysight Collaborates on Airbus UpNext SpaceRAN Demonstrator to Advance 5G NTN Innovation
Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) is proud to announce its collaboration on the Airbus UpNext SpaceRAN demonstrator, a pioneering initiative aimed at exploring the capabilities of 5G non-terrestrial networks (NTN) using advanced software-defined satellite technology, both on the ground and in orbit.
Comtech Receives Space Components Award Exceeding $5 Million to Support Critical Civil Space Program
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ: CMTL) (“Comtech” or the “Company”), a global communications technology leader, announced today that it was recently awarded a follow-on contract worth over $5 million in support of a key civil space exploration program.
Gilmour Space Secures Major Australian Investment to Scale Sovereign Space Capability
Gilmour Space Technologies has secured $217 million (US$145 million) in private equity investment to support the next phase of growth in Australia’s domestic space capability.
BlackSky Lands Multiple Gen-3 Expansion Contracts as Early Access Pilot Programs Pivot into Renewal Deals
BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) has signed multiple Gen-3 expansion contracts as early access pilot programs pivot into renewal deals.
Gilat Receives Approximately $11 Million SkyEdge Platform Order from Leading Satellite Operator in Asia Pacific
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions, and services, today announced that its Commercial Division received a contract for approximately $11 million for its SkyEdge platform from a leading satellite operator in the Asia Pacific region.
Ovzon Appoints Martin Eriksson as New Chief Technology Officer
Ovzon today announced the appointment of Martin Eriksson as the company’s new Chief Technology Officer (CTO) effective immediately. He will also be a member of Ovzon’s Group Management.
Westcott Space Hub Opens to Boost UK Space Innovation and Create Hundreds of Jobs
A new £20 million space innovation hub has officially opened in Buckinghamshire, supported by UK Space Agency funding, providing cutting-edge facilities to help space businesses grow and creating up to 300 jobs.
Eutelsat Signs Launch Agreement with MaiaSpace for Future LEO Satellite Launches
Eutelsat (ISIN: FR0010221234 – Euronext Paris / London Stock Exchange: ETL) and MaiaSpace have signed a multi-launch agreement for the future launch of LEO satellites, starting in 2027.
AST SpaceMobile Awarded Prime Contract Position on U.S. Missile Defense Agency SHIELD Program
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, today announced that it was awarded a contract for the Missile Defense Agency Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract.
BSNL and Viasat Advance Indian Navy’s SATCOM Modernization Program
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, today announced they are supporting the next phase of the Indian Navy’s satellite communications upgrade program, set to begin later this month.
NAL Research and Blue Sky Network Rebrand and Unveil New Name, NAL Technologies (Naltec)
NAL Technologies (Naltec) a leader in advanced satellite communications and critical navigation and timing technology, today announced the completion of a rebranding effort in response to accelerated company growth in new markets and a refined innovation and product strategy.
Atomic-6 Space Armor® Tiles Selected for MMOD Protection on Portal Space Systems Spacecraft
Atomic-6, a leading manufacturer of advanced mobility composites, today announced that Portal Space Systems has selected Space Armor® tiles as the primary Micrometeoroid and Orbital Debris (MMOD) protection system for its upcoming spacecraft.
Eutelsat’s OneWeb Enables Connectivity for Indian Navy’s Historic Project Kaundinya Voyage
Eutelsat (ISIN: FR0010221234 - Euronext Paris / London Stock Exchange: ETL) is proudly partnering with the INSV Kaundinya team, a part of the Indian Navy on one of its most prestigious maritime heritage and strategic initiatives, to provide its OneWeb high-speed LEO satellite connectivity to a vessel undertaking a historic voyage of national importance.
Liechtenstein’s Spectrum Award to Open Cosmos Propels Europe in the Space Telecommunications Infrastructure Race
The Principality of Liechtenstein has awarded its High Priority Ka-band radio spectrum filings to the space mission company, Open Cosmos, enabling it to build and operate its new sovereign LEO broadband satellite constellation.
Arianespace to Launch First Batch of Amazon Leo Satellites with the First Ariane 64, on February 12, 2026
On February 12, 2026 local time, Arianespace will launch 32 Amazon Leo satellites with Ariane 64 from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana.