Helsing and Kongsberg unite to build sovereign European space intelligence capability
Helsing and Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace have signed a teaming agreement to accelerate the delivery of critical European space capabilities.
L3Harris expands Florida facility to produce next-generation missile tracking satellites
L3Harris Technologies has reached full-scale production of advanced missile tracking satellites to support the defence of the United States and allied nations.
U.S. explores space-based midcourse interceptors as Golden Dome missile defence programme expands
The U.S. Space Force has issued a request for prototype proposals for space-based interceptors designed to destroy missiles during their midcourse phase of flight.
ICEYE secures new funding to expand sovereign SAR systems and deepen Europe’s space intelligence
ICEYE has raised EUR 150 million in new financing led by General Catalyst, along with a EUR 50 million secondary placement that values the company at EUR 2.4 billion (USD 2.8 billion).
Raytheon and Amazon Web Services agree strategic collaboration to enhance satellite data processing services
Raytheon has entered a strategic collaboration agreement with Amazon Web Services to advance satellite data processing and mission control operations.
British designed Azalea RF satellites from BAE Systems successfully launched into orbit
A group of British designed and built satellites has entered low Earth orbit, giving the UK new space based intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capability for defence, security and civil needs.
ICEYE and Portuguese Air Force finalise first direct intelligence satellite acquisition agreement
ICEYE and the Portuguese Air Force have formalised a contract for the direct procurement of a Synthetic Aperture Radar satellite, marking the first time the service has acquired a satellite outright.
ESA and Astrolight launch construction of Greenland laser station to boost secure satellite data
ESA has begun construction of a new Optical Ground Station in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, funded through its Optical and Quantum Communications ScyLight programme.
ICEYE expands global SAR capabilities with launch of five satellites on Transporter-15 mission
ICEYE has launched and deployed five new Synthetic Aperture Radar satellites, lifting off on 26 November 2025 aboard SpaceX’s Transporter 15 rideshare mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
BlackSky delivers first very high resolution images from third Gen-3 satellite less than 24 hours after launch
BlackSky Technology Inc. has released the first very high resolution images from its third Gen-3 satellite in under 24 hours after the November launch.
L3Harris completes design review of GeoXO weather imager set to enhance NOAA forecasting
L3Harris Technologies has completed the system Critical Design Review of its next generation weather imager for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s GeoXO programme.
SSC and ICEYE sign intent to expand cooperation on space and defence capabilities
Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) and ICEYE have signed a Letter of Intent at the NATO Arctic Space Forum to examine broader cooperation in mission development, satellite operations and launch services.