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Space-sector announcements span satellite inspection, rapid Earth imagery, direct-to-device connectivity and lunar exploration

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Companies and agencies announced new capabilities and partnerships in Paris, including HEO’s close-range inspection of a Long March 2C, BlackSky’s first Gen-3 imagery within 20 hours of launch, Space42-Viasat’s Equatys connectivity platform, and a European lunar polar rover mission.

Discovered 2026-09-13T23:25:41.512365-07:00 | 2026-09-13T23:25:41.512365-07:00

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  • HEO’s rendezvous and proximity operations demonstrate a commercial application for inspecting on-orbit or recently launched space assets at close range.
  • BlackSky’s fifth Gen-3 satellite produced first-light imagery in under 20 hours, highlighting the operational value of faster launch-to-data timelines and expanded constellation capacity.
  • Space42 and Viasat are creating Equatys for direct-to-device connectivity in areas beyond terrestrial coverage, while ESA and ispace-Europe advance a European lunar polar ice rover mission—illustrating parallel investment in satellite communications and lunar infrastructure.

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