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Targeting protracted delays in transmitting space-based reconnaissance to forward combat units, Dutch defense technology firm Bravo1Alpha B.V. has deployed its Close Satellite Support tactical system to stream commercial satellite imagery […]
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Targeting the growing data transmission bottlenecks constraining commercial satellite operations, AnySignal Co-Founder Ricky Medina published an analysis on Saturday, October 24, 2026, arguing that hardware investments alone will not resolve […]
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On Thursday, October 22, 2026, satellite bus manufacturer Apex entered discussions to raise approximately $500 million in a new funding round that would value the company at roughly $4 billion. […]
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On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, commercial aerospace manufacturer and satellite operator SpaceX posted a net profit of $4.4 billion for the third quarter of 2026, reversing more than a year […]
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For constellation programs, the MEMS-versus-optical debate is largely settled. Reliability, unit-to-unit consistency and supply now decide whether an inertial sensor choice holds up at volume.
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Seeking to close sensor tracking gaps against maneuvering hypersonic missiles throughout their entire flight envelopes, the Space Development Agency (SDA) issued a Request for Information (RFI) on Tuesday, October 20, […]
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On Thursday, October 22, 2026, satellite navigation developer Xona Space Systems announced it has secured $250 million in a Series D funding round at a post-money valuation of $2.45 billion. […]
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Targeting the operational limits of autonomous systems operating beyond continuous communications, physical artificial intelligence developer AstraQua Inc. announced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, that it has secured a $1,274,990 Small […]
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On Wednesday, October 21, 2026, Earth observation operator Marble Imaging, satellite manufacturer Reflex Aerospace, and optical communications specialist Odysseus Space announced a joint mission to deploy space-to-ground laser communications aboard […]
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On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, SpaceX released its third-quarter financial results, reporting that Starlink’s global subscriber base reached 13.6 million customers following a quarterly net addition of 1.6 million users. […]
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