SES has officially completed its acquisition of Intelsat, creating a significantly strengthened satellite operator with a combined fleet of 120 satellites operating across multiple orbits.
BlackSky Technology Inc. a U.S.-based space intelligence company, has won a competitive, multimillion-dollar contract from a new international defence customer.
The U.S. Space Force’s Space Operations Command has formally accepted a modernised operating system for the Global Positioning System (GPS).
Denmark has decided to donate satellite services to the Ukrainian armed forces through the European Defence Agency (EDA).
The Finnish Air Force have engaged in space-related activities for years, focusing on surveillance, communications, and space situational awareness.
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has confirmed that its newly launched national communications satellite, Dror 1, has successfully transmitted its first signals to the control station.
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Northrop Grumman has successfully completed a key test of an advanced second-stage motor designed for launching material from the surface of another planet.
GKN Aerospace has been a key contributor to the Ariane programme since its inception, with a consistent focus on innovation, reliability, and industrial excellence.
Airbus Defence and Space has been appointed prime contractor for the development and manufacture of two new PAZ-2 radar satellites.
Maxar Intelligence has announced three new multi-year strategic contracts worth $204.7 million to enhance defence, intelligence, and space capabilities across the Middle East and Africa (MEA).
Through BlackSky’s Spectra tasking and analytics platform, customers can integrate Gen-3 and Gen-2 data into their existing workflows.
Launched in February 2025, BlackSky’s new Gen-3 satellites deliver unmatched speed, detail and agility.
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