SpaceX Unveils ‘Stargaze’ System to Revolutionize Space Traffic Management
Addressing the critical challenge of increasing orbital congestion, SpaceX has officially unveiled "Stargaze," a novel Space Situational Awareness (SSA) system designed to enhance the safety of the low Earth orbit (LEO) environment. Stargaze utilizes the existing hardware on the Starlink ...
Global Shift Toward Sovereign Launch Gains Momentum Amid Geopolitical Tensions
A new analysis released February 17, 2026, highlights a decisive pivot among U.S. allies toward establishing independent, sovereign launch capabilities. Driven by the "SpaceX monopoly" on the commercial market and heightened geopolitical instability, nations including Australia, Canada, Spain, and Germany ...
Bank: “Too many LEO constellations” but 18m Starlink customers by end 2026
Chris Forrester — You can almost smell the investment bankers and their tangible excitement over a probable SpaceX Initial Public Offering (IPO) this year. The current gossip points to a summer IPO with some Crystal Ball gazers suggesting that June ...
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MDA Space Establishes 49North to Secure Multi-Billion Canadian Defense Pipeline
BRAMPTON, ON — On Thursday, February 19, 2026, MDA Space Ltd. (TSX:MDA) officially launched 49North, a wholly-owned subsidiary dedicated to the Canadian terrestrial and multi-domain defense market. Headquartered in Ottawa, the new entity is strategically positioned to capture a significant ...
Orbital Infrastructure: The Engineering Hurdles of Upper Stage Reusability
UPPER MARLBORO, Md. — In a technical analysis published on Monday, February 16, 2026, space policy analyst Robert Oler detailed the critical engineering trade-offs preventing the industry-wide adoption of fully reusable launch vehicles. While first-stage recovery is now a routine ...
Geopolitical Analysis: China Challenges SpaceX Dominance with Massive LEO Governance Strategy
CANBERRA — In a comprehensive analysis published Thursday, February 19, 2026, Monique Taylor via the East Asia Forum detailed how China is pivoting from technical catch-up to a sophisticated "regulatory flooding" strategy in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). As earlier SatNews ...
NBN Co Unveils LEO Wholesale Pricing to Protect Market Share from Starlink
SYDNEY — In a statement released Thursday, February 19, 2026, NBN Co launched an industry consultation on wholesale pricing for its upcoming residential Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite service, powered by Amazon Leo (formerly Project Kuiper). Ellie Sweeney, CEO of ...
Ovzon Reports Record 2025 Results Driven by NATO and Defense Breakthroughs
STOCKHOLM — In its year-end report released Thursday, February 19, 2026, Ovzon AB announced a landmark fiscal year 2025, characterized by record revenue growth, the transition to full-scale commercial operations of its Ovzon 3 satellite, and major multi-year defense contracts ...
GomSpace Achieves Record Q4 Performance and Profitable Full-Year 2025 Growth
UPPSALA, Sweden — In a financial statement released Thursday, February 19, 2026, GomSpace Group AB (GomSpace) reported an all-time high revenue for the fourth quarter of 2025 and a full year of significant expansion. The company surpassed its financial guidance ...
Geopolitical Analysis: U.S. Space Strategy in Africa Facing Chinese Competition
WASHINGTON — A strategic analysis released by the Atlantic Council highlights a critical shift in the "Sovereign-Commercial Nexus," warning that the United States must reform its commercial partnership models with African nations to counter China's deepening influence in the regional ...
Marlink Integrates Microsoft ExpressRoute for Managed Cloud Connectivity
OSLO and PARIS — In an announcement on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, Marlink confirmed it will deliver direct, secure global access to cloud services through the Microsoft ExpressRoute program. This integration allows the company’s maritime and enterprise customers to bypass ...
MTN Authorized to Provide SpaceX Government Satellite Connectivity
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — In a statement released Wednesday, February 18, 2026, MTN Satellite Communications (MTN) announced it has reached an agreement with SpaceX to become an authorized provider of SpaceX’s government-specific satellite connectivity ecosystem. The agreement allows MTN to ...
Kratos Awarded Contract to Accelerate Hypersonic Material Development
On Wednesday, February 18, 2026, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS) announced it has received a contract from the Department of War’s Joint Hypersonics Transition Office (JHTO) to support the test and evaluation of thermal protection systems (TPS) ...
Loft Orbital and SmartSat CRC Partner to Deploy Edge-AI Wildfire Detection Application
On February 18, 2026, Loft Orbital (Loft) announced a strategic contract with the SmartSat Cooperative Research Centre (SmartSat CRC) to deploy a software-defined wildfire detection application onto Loft's existing on-orbit AI-enabled satellites. This high-tech demonstration marks a shift toward near ...
The Consumer: Determining the Future of Space Exploration
While government mandates historically dictated the pace of space exploration, 2026 has solidified a new reality: the consumer is becoming the primary architect of orbital infrastructure. The "Symbiotic Nexus" between high-volume consumer electronics and satellite constellations has reached a tipping ...
The Orbital Pivot: Transitioning from Exploration to Global Utility
In 2026, the space sector is defined by a significant shift that industry analysts call "Utility Validation." This movement transitions space from a realm of one-time scientific exploration to a critical global infrastructure on par with terrestrial energy and banking ...
BlackSky Secures Eight-Figure International Contract for Sovereign Gen-3 Satellite Solution
BlackSky Technology Inc. announced the signing of a significant eight-figure international contract to provide a sovereign space-based intelligence solution to a global defense customer. The agreement includes the sale of a single high-resolution Gen-3 satellite, multi-year on-orbit operations, and subscription-based ...
Exotrail Secures Major Propulsion Contracts with Indian Space Firms During Presidential Visit
French space logistics leader Exotrail announced three landmark contracts with prominent Indian space companies to provide dozens of its spaceware™ electric propulsion systems. The agreements were signed in Mumbai during the inauguration of the "India-France Year of Innovation," attended by ...
New Survey Highlights Shift from Leisure to Professional Mobile Starlink Use
Targeting the growing gap in data regarding on-the-go satellite internet usage, TRIO Flatmount released its 2026 Mobile Starlink Survey on February 17. The report, which compiled data from approximately 600 users, indicates a significant pivot in how mobile satellite terminals ...
Kepler Communications Names NanoAvionics as Preferred European Bus Provider for Optical Relay Missions
On February 17, 2026, Kepler Communications announced the selection of Kongsberg NanoAvionics ("NanoAvionics") as its preferred European satellite bus provider for upcoming hosted payload initiatives. The partnership targets spacecraft with a mass of up to 500kg and focuses on integrating ...
EUSPA Selects Thales Alenia Space to Develop EGNSS Service Demonstrator
On February 12, 2026, the European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) awarded a framework contract to Thales Alenia Space to oversee the design, development, and deployment of the European Global Navigation Satellite System (EGNSS) Service Demonstrator (ESD). The ...
Viasat Report Signals Industrial “Rush” Toward Direct-to-Device (D2D) Connectivity
CARLSBAD, California – A major new report from Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT) reveals a rapidly closing window for industrial IoT (Internet of Things) transformation, as 91% of decision-makers now plan to adopt Direct-to-Device (D2D) technology within the next 18 months ...
China Completes In-Orbit Testing of “Three-Body” AI Computing Constellation
February 16, 2026 — China has successfully concluded nine months of orbital testing for its "Three-Body" Computing Constellation, marking a significant milestone in the shift toward autonomous orbital edge computing. Developed by the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC), ...
