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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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) ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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), ...

February 16, 2026 — In response to the rapid expansion of counter-space capabilities by regional adversaries, the Indian government has initiated a multi-layered overhaul of its orbital defense strategy. Following the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) approval of a 52-satellite ...

February 16, 2026 — Rakuten Mobile, Inc. and the University of Tokyo have been selected by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) to lead a major research and development project under the Space Strategy Fund. The initiative, titled "Satellite and ...

February 16, 2026 — LMT Group and Spanish satellite operator Sateliot have launched a 12-month joint initiative with the European Space Agency (ESA) to develop a universal dual-mode IoT module. This project aims to bridge the gap between terrestrial cellular ...

February 15, 2026 — Following the February 2, 2026, acquisition of xAI by SpaceX, the newly integrated artificial intelligence division is undergoing a significant structural and cultural transformation. The transition, aimed at aligning xAI’s research-heavy roots with SpaceX’s high-cadence engineering ...

Dispatch from SmallSat Symposium. If there was any doubt that the center of gravity in the commercial space sector has shifted from venture capital speculation to kinetic necessity, that doubt was shattered by the final session, Smallsats at the Tactical ...