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The global small satellite ecosystem is undergoing a structural transformation, shifting from an era of experimental “NewSpace” concepts into a mature industrial sector defined by sovereign security requirements and mass-production […]
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SpaceX successfully launched its second CAS500 (Compact Advanced Satellite 500) mission on Sunday, May 3, carrying three milestone satellites built by Kongsberg NanoAvionics. The mission, which lifted off from Vandenberg […]
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As the global wearables market shifts away from a single-device focus toward a fragmented ecosystem of smart glasses and rings, satellite connectivity is emerging as the critical technology for maintaining […]
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On Thursday, April 23, 2026, STMicroelectronics (STM) reported robust Q1 2026 financial results and announced a strategic pivot toward the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite market. During the earnings call, […]
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Internal Pentagon reports released on Thursday, April 16, 2026, have detailed a series of operational failures involving U.S. Navy unmanned surface vessels (USVs) caused by spotty connectivity on the Starlink […]
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On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, Amazon.com Inc. announced a definitive agreement to acquire satellite telecommunications pioneer Globalstar in a transaction valued at approximately $11.57 billion. The deal offers Globalstar shareholders […]
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Isar Aerospace CEO Daniel Metzler speaks at SmallSat Europe as the company builds on its first Spectrum launch, ESA contracts, and a 2027 orbital deadline under the European Launcher Challenge. The question isn't whether the vehicle works — it's whether Europe's customers will commit the manifest volume to sustain the companies trying to serve them.
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The global satellite industry underwent a significant structural shift in 2025, as compact designs solidified their dominance over orbital manifestos. According to data released by analysis firm BryceTech covering the […]
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Neuraspace CEO Chiara Manfletti leads a Portuguese space traffic management company that already protects Spire Global's 100-plus satellite constellation. At SmallSat Europe, she joins a panel assessing whether Europe's smallsat sector is maturing fast enough.
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The Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) announces its participation in SmallSat Europe 2026, hosting a dedicated engagement space for mentoring and connecting emerging space professionals with industry employers at the RAI Convention Centre in Amsterdam, May 26–28.
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