Arianespace launches KOMPSAT-7 satellite
On December 1st, 2025, Arianespace launched the KOMPSAT-7 (KOrea Multi-Purpose SATellite-7) satellite. The mission—VV28—used an Arianespace operated Vega C rocket, launched from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana. KOMPSAT-7 was placed in Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO) at an altitude of 576 km., ...
Congress desires LEO, but threats are real
By Chris Forrester — Just before the holiday the U.S. Congressional Research Service (a non-partisan research operation) released a study which addressed the potential to bridge the ‘digital divide’. There are filings with the International Telecommunication Union for some 1 ...
Blue Origin Announces New Glenn “Block 2” Upgrades
CAPE CANAVERAL, FL – Blue Origin has publicized their plans for a substantial “Block 2” variant. This action signals the company’s intent to rapidly increase payload performance in order to seize a larger share of the burgeoning launch market and to ...
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Moody’s upgrades Eutelsat
Screenshot Moody's Upgrades Eutelsat's Rating on French Government Stake, Capital Boost Moody’s Ratings has upgraded Eutelsat Communications SA’s long-term corporate family rating to Ba3 from B2, the rating agency announced Monday. The upgrade reflects two key factors: Government-Related Issuer (GRI) ...
Anywaves Launches U.S. Federal Subsidiary
Anywaves, a global provider of high-performance space antennas and RF payloads, has announced the formation of a new, U.S.-based entity: Anywaves Federal. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the new subsidiary will specifically target U.S. government and defense customers. Nicolas Hine, General ...
SAR Technology Primer
It's always a good idea to explain and talk about thechnologies making an impact on the SmallSat Industry and satellite technology in general. The Edge of SAR Technology Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) is an active remote sensing technique that transmits ...
Japan to complete 7-orbiter geolocation system
TOKYO, Japan – Japan's space agency (JAXA) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. (MHI) announced a critical launch scheduled for February 1st, 2026, aimed at completing the nation's indigenous geolocation system, the Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS). Japan's Michibiki No. 7 geolocation ...
ArianeGroup Launches SyLEx Sounding Rocket System
Paris, France – ArianeGroup announced the successful first flight of its new flight test system, SyLEx (Système de Lancement d'Expériences, or Experiment Launch System), on November 28, 2025. The launch was operated by the French Defence Procurement and Technology Agency's ...
BAE Systems, GlobalFoundries Partner in Chip Manufacturing for Space
BAE Systems and GlobalFoundries (GF) have formally entered a strategic partnership aimed at significantly advancing and streamlining the supply chain for high-reliability, radiation-hardened (rad-hard) microelectronics essential for next-generation space missions. This collaboration directly addresses the pressing industry need for more ...
Russia’s Space and Satellite Sector Under Strain
Russia's space and satellite market is currently operating under intense strain, simultaneously prioritizing high-demand military launches while struggling to address significant infrastructure damage, supply chain disruptions, and tightening global export controls. This complex environment is fundamentally reshaping market risk for ...
ICEYE to Deliver First Direct SAR Satellite to Portuguese Air Force
HELSINKI, Finland — ICEYE, a global leader in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite operations, and the Portuguese Air Force (Força Aérea Portuguesa) have formalized a contract for the direct procurement of a SAR satellite. This milestone acquisition marks the first ...
Fourteenth Galileo Launch Scheduled for December 17
Two new Galileo satellites, SAT 33 and SAT 34, arrived in French Guiana on November 6, 2025, in preparation for the 14th operational launch of the Galileo programme. The latest additions to Europe’s independent satellite navigation constellation, they landed at ...
China’s Shenzhou 22 rescue ship arrives at Tiangong
The recent arrival of China's Shenzhou 22 rescue ship at the Tiangong space station is a significant milestone, illustrating a pivotal moment in the nation's robust and expanding space program. This event highlights China's commitment to prioritizing safety and reliability ...
