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The German space company OHB has secured a contract worth €81.2 million from the European Space Agency to develop the RAMSES spacecraft for the upcoming Apophis asteroid mission. The agreement marks the start of the spacecraft’s manufacturing, integration and testing phase ahead of a planned launch in 2028.

OHB secures ESA contract to build RAMSES spacecraft for rapid asteroid Apophis mission and strengthen Europe’s planetary defence

The German space company OHB has secured a contract worth €81.2 million from the European Space Agency to develop the RAMSES spacecraft for the upcoming Apophis asteroid mission.

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BlackSky Technology Inc. has successfully commissioned its fourth Gen-3 satellite in less than one week following launch, enabling general availability of its next-generation capabilities for customers worldwide. The milestone allows users to access daily high-resolution imagery and AI-enabled analytics through the company’s BlackSky Spectra platform.

BlackSky activates Gen-3 intelligence services worldwide after commissioning satellite in under one week

  According to BlackSky, the rapid commissioning represents an industry-leading achievement in bringing advanced satellite capabilities into operational service. The Gen-3 system provides customers with best-in-class 35-centimeter imagery alongside automated analytics tools designed to support operational decision-making. Brian O’Toole, chief executive officer of BlackSky, said the new capacity immediately enhances operational capabilities for users. “With

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Space intelligence company ICEYE has announced its unaudited financial results for 2025, reporting significant growth in revenue, profitability and cash generation. The company described the year as a turning point in its development as demand for sovereign intelligence capabilities continued to expand.

ICEYE reports strong 2025 financial results with €250 million revenue, €100 million profitability and €1.5 billion backlog

Space intelligence company ICEYE has announced its unaudited financial results for 2025, reporting significant growth in revenue, profitability and cash generation.

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The U.S. Space Force has reached a major development milestone in its Resilient Missile Warning and Tracking (MWT) program with the completion of the preliminary design review for the Epoch 2 Medium Earth Orbit constellation. The achievement marks a significant step toward deploying a new generation of satellites designed to detect and track missile threats worldwide.

U.S. Space Force and BAE Systems reach key design milestone for Epoch 2 missile warning and tracking satellite constellation

The U.S. Space Force has reached a major development milestone in its Resilient Missile Warning and Tracking (MWT) program with the completion of the preliminary design review for the Epoch 2 Medium Earth Orbit constellation.

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Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) Director General Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amir Baram visited a space facility jointly operated by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), the Ministry’s Directorate of Defense Research and Development (DDR&D), and the Israel Defense Forces. He was joined by IAI CEO Boaz Levy, Head of the DDR&D’s Space Directorate Avi Berger, and other senior defence establishment officials.

IAI supports Israel Defense Forces’ operations through satellite capabilities during Iran campaign

Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) Director General Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amir Baram visited a space facility jointly operated by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), the Ministry’s Directorate of Defense Research and Development (DDR&D), and the Israel Defense Forces.

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