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 […]
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HEO and UNSW Partner for Australia’s First Active Propulsion RPO Mission
CANBERRA — In a major advancement for sovereign space capability, HEO and UNSW Canberra Space researchers have partnered to execute Australia’s first Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO) mission featuring an […]
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“It’s a GEO, Jim, but not as we know it”
Chris Forrester — There were more than a few episodes of Star Trek when seemingly Mr Spock would tell Captain Kirk of that week’s challenge that the life form wasn’t […]
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SPARC AI Integrates ML Optimization into Overwatch to Mitigate Drone Telemetry Drift
VANCOUVER, B.C. — In a technical release on Friday, February 13, 2026, SPARC AI Inc. (CSE: SPAI) announced a significant upgrade to its Overwatch platform, introducing machine learning (ML) models […]
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Geopolitical Analysis: China Challenges SpaceX Dominance with Massive LEO Governance Strategy
CANBERRA — In a comprehensive analysis published Thursday, February 19, 2026, Monique Taylor via the East Asia Forum detailed how China is pivoting from technical catch-up to a sophisticated “regulatory […]
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NBN Co Unveils LEO Wholesale Pricing to Protect Market Share from Starlink
SYDNEY — In a statement released Thursday, February 19, 2026, NBN Co launched an industry consultation on wholesale pricing for its upcoming residential Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite service, powered […]
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MTN Authorized to Provide SpaceX Government Satellite Connectivity
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — In a statement released Wednesday, February 18, 2026, MTN Satellite Communications (MTN) announced it has reached an agreement with SpaceX to become an authorized provider of […]
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SpaceX Unveils ‘Stargaze’ System to Revolutionize Space Traffic Management
Addressing the critical challenge of increasing orbital congestion, SpaceX has officially unveiled “Stargaze,” a novel Space Situational Awareness (SSA) system designed to enhance the safety of the low Earth orbit […]
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Loft Orbital and SmartSat CRC Partner to Deploy Edge-AI Wildfire Detection Application
On February 18, 2026, Loft Orbital (Loft) announced a strategic contract with the SmartSat Cooperative Research Centre (SmartSat CRC) to deploy a software-defined wildfire detection application onto Loft’s existing on-orbit […]
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BlackSky Secures Eight-Figure International Contract for Sovereign Gen-3 Satellite Solution
BlackSky Technology Inc. announced the signing of a significant eight-figure international contract to provide a sovereign space-based intelligence solution to a global defense customer. The agreement includes the sale of […]
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