“It’s a GEO, Jim, but not as we know it”
Chris Forrester — There were more than a few episodes of Star Trek when seemingly Mr Spock would tell Captain Kirk of that week’s challenge that the life form wasn’t one they were familiar with. In reality, neither Spock nor ...
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 ...
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 ...
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Tory Bruno Leads Blue Origin’s National Security Push Following ULA Departure
KENT, Wash. — In his first public address since transitioning to the private sector, Tory Bruno, the former CEO of United Launch Alliance (ULA), confirmed on Saturday, February 21, 2026, that his move to Blue Origin was driven by a ...
Deep Space Energy Secures Funding for High Efficiency Lunar Nuclear Power
RIGA, Latvia — Latvian startup Deep Space Energy (DSE) announced on Saturday, February 21, 2026, that it has raised nearly 1 million Euro in combined private investment and public contracts. The funding is earmarked to accelerate the development of a ...
HEO and UNSW Partner for Australia’s First Active Propulsion RPO Mission
CANBERRA — In a major advancement for sovereign space capability, HEO and UNSW Canberra Space researchers have partnered to execute Australia’s first Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO) mission featuring an active propulsion system. Supported by funding from the Defence Trailblazer’s ...
Tehran Reconstitutes Air Defense Perimeter Amid Regional Buildup
TEHRAN — Recent high-resolution satellite imagery from Planet Labs and Airbus indicates that Iran has begun a visible reconstitution of its long-range air defense network near the capital. The imagery shows S-300 surface-to-air missile (SAM) launchers returning to prepared revetments ...
The State of the “Legacy Primes” And a Few Billionaires
It's time to take stock of the space heavy hitters; where they stand now and what the future looks like. The SDA Pivot Northrop Grumman is currently the most successful of the traditional trio in adapting to the "Proliferated Warfighter" ...
SPARC AI Integrates ML Optimization into Overwatch to Mitigate Drone Telemetry Drift
VANCOUVER, B.C. — In a technical release on Friday, February 13, 2026, SPARC AI Inc. (CSE: SPAI) announced a significant upgrade to its Overwatch platform, introducing machine learning (ML) models designed to continuously calibrate and correct drone telemetry data in ...
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 ...
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 ...
