Canadian-based satellite construction specialists MDA has increased its offer to buy satcom technology provider SatixFy by 43 percent as it faced a competing bid. The increased offer values SatixFy at […]
United Kingdom (UK)
Airbus next-generation Skynet satellite recently attained a major milestone
The UK’s next-generation military communications satellite—Skynet 6A—has successfully completed the coupling of its communications and service modules. The Airbus Skynet satellite program has provided the UK military with sovereign capability […]
Novaspace reports Starlink outpaces launches: SpaceX enters new era of profitability
According to a new analysis from Novaspace, SpaceX generated an estimated $11.8 billion in revenue in 2024, with Starlink overtaking its space transportation division for the first time. The company’s […]
Screen Time Shock: Brits now spend 60 full days a year streaming content
In the era of infinite content, it seems Brits are having a good go at watching as much of it as possible, and Gen Z is emerging as the driving […]
Forrester’s Digest: Starlink ups UK fees in congested areas
UK consumers are facing a surcharge of almost £200 (€235) over and above the initial signing on fee because of Starlink network congestion in some parts of the country, according […]
Forrester’s Digest: France to bail out Eutelsat?
The French state is considering a major strategic investment in Eutelsat. A report from French newspaper Le Monde — wholly unconfirmed — suggests that Eutelsat needs to find around €4 […]
Olsen Actuators + Drives expands their space business into the U.S.
Olsen Actuators and Drives will open a branch office in Cape Canaveral, Florida, in 2026—located at the heart of the U.S. space industry, the new office will provide a sales […]
UK + U.S. hit major milestone in development of hypersonic weapons
UK scientists have completed a major hypersonic propulsion test that was enabled by close collaboration between the UK government, industry and the U.S. government. The propulsion system is set to […]
Science Museum + Magdrive children’s competition for a patch design
The Science Museum and Magdrive have announced a competition for children to design the mission patch for Magdrive’s first on-orbit test mission of the company’s prototype thruster. The winning patch design will […]
Ofcom consults on satellite D2D
UK media regulator Ofcom has published proposals for enabling MNOs to use their spectrum for direct to device (D2D) services, in partnership with satellite providers. The proposals are open for […]