The Fractal Lab – Part III
SatNews Editorial Analysis Before we dream of floating data centers, we must understand why the SmallSat is the only laboratory that matters. Welcome to The Fractal Lab: a three-part series on […]
Read MoreBusiness & Finance
Global Defense Modernization Drives Major Awards for BlackSky and Redwire
On Tuesday, February 24, 2026, a series of global defense announcements highlighted an accelerating shift toward sovereign, AI-integrated space assets. As nations like India unveil record $87 billion defense budgets […]
Read More
Bidding War Intensifies for Mynaric as Rheinmetall Challenges Rocket Lab Acquisition
In a significant shift for the European space industry, German defense giant Rheinmetall is reportedly preparing a competing bid for Mynaric, the Munich-based laser communications specialist. This move, reported on […]
Read More
Rohde & Schwarz, NVIDIA Unveil Digital Twin Testbed for AI-RAN at MWC 2026
MUNICH and BARCELONA — In an announcement released Tuesday, February 24, 2026, Rohde & Schwarz, in collaboration with NVIDIA, revealed a new milestone in AI-driven wireless system testing. The latest […]
Read More
Securing the Future of the Orbital Environment
AUSTIN, Texas — In a series of recent industry briefings and podcasts under the Securing the Future of Space campaign, leading experts have highlighted the critical “sovereign-commercial nexus” required to […]
Read More
Market Insight: The Indo-Pacific Space Security Boom
NEW DELHI — In a strategic analysis published Monday, February 23, 2026, industry analyst Omkar Nikam detailed a profound shift in the Indo-Pacific’s defense architecture, where space has moved from […]
Read More
Google Spinout Aalyria Achieves $1.3 Billion Valuation in Series B Round
LIVERMORE, Calif. — In an announcement released Monday, February 23, 2026, the aerospace communications firm Aalyria confirmed it has secured $100 million in Series B funding, propelling the company to […]
Read More
Tory Bruno Leads Blue Origin’s National Security Push Following ULA Departure
KENT, Wash. — In his first public address since transitioning to the private sector, Tory Bruno, the former CEO of United Launch Alliance (ULA), confirmed on Saturday, February 21, 2026, […]
Read More
Deep Space Energy Secures Funding for High Efficiency Lunar Nuclear Power
RIGA, Latvia — Latvian startup Deep Space Energy (DSE) announced on Saturday, February 21, 2026, that it has raised nearly 1 million Euro in combined private investment and public contracts. […]
Read More
The State of the “Legacy Primes” And a Few Billionaires
It’s time to take stock of the space heavy hitters; where they stand now and what the future looks like. The SDA Pivot Northrop Grumman is currently the most successful […]
Read More