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Carmel Ortiz on the evolving satellite‑communications landscape and impacts for aviation and defense

Carmel Ortiz discusses the evolving satellite communications landscape and what it means for aviation and defense, focusing on changes to services, ground capabilities and strategic implications for connectivity, resilience and procurement across civil and military users, operators, integrators and regulators.

2026-04-02T08:07:24.583852-07:00

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Phantom Space acquires Thermal Management Technologies to boost in‑house satellite thermal capabilities

2026-04-02T06:05:45.363132-07:00

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IMCO Compromise Delivers Europe’s First Space Law: a Sweeping EU Space Act

2026-04-02T02:39:16.073203-07:00

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ThrustMe signs €10M+ deals to equip 40 Japanese Earth‑observation satellites with iodine electric propulsion

2026-04-02T02:39:15.782557-07:00

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Carmel Ortiz on the evolving satellite‑communications landscape and impacts for aviation and defense Carmel Ortiz discusses the evolving satellite communications landscape and what it means for aviation and defense, focusing on changes to services, ground capabilities and strategic implications for connectivity, resilience and procurement across civil and military users, operators, integrators and regulators.

2026-04-02T08:07:24.583852-07:00

Carmel Ortiz on the evolving satellite‑communications landscape and impacts for aviation and defense

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Phantom Space acquires Thermal Management Technologies to boost in‑house satellite thermal capabilities Phantom Space has acquired Thermal Management Technologies, a specialist in advanced satellite thermal components, to bring thermal design and hardware production in‑house. The deal aims to accelerate Phantom's satellite development and production by internalising thermal control expertise and reducing supplier reliance.

2026-04-02T06:05:45.363132-07:00

Phantom Space acquires Thermal Management Technologies to boost in‑house satellite thermal capabilities

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SpaceData and Look Up partner to build SSA and STM data platform in Japan SpaceData has partnered with Look Up to build a space situational awareness (SSA) and space traffic management (STM) data platform in Japan. The collaboration establishes a domestic capability intended to deliver authoritative SSA/STM information to Japanese operators, regulators and allied stakeholders as orbital activity rises.

2026-04-02T02:39:16.659707-07:00

SpaceData and Look Up partner to build SSA and STM data platform in Japan

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IMCO Compromise Delivers Europe’s First Space Law: a Sweeping EU Space Act The European Parliament’s IMCO committee has adopted compromise amendments to the EU Space Act that establish a sweeping regulatory architecture for the continent’s civil and commercial space activities. The package reshapes obligations for operators, suppliers and states and raises questions about industry capacity, compliance costs and implementation timelines.

2026-04-02T02:39:16.073203-07:00

IMCO Compromise Delivers Europe’s First Space Law: a Sweeping EU Space Act

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ThrustMe signs €10M+ deals to equip 40 Japanese Earth‑observation satellites with iodine electric propulsion ThrustMe has signed commercial agreements valued at over €10 million to supply iodine electric propulsion systems for 40 Japanese Earth‑observation satellites, a fleet‑level win announced during President Macron's visit to Japan. The contracts mark a significant export milestone for the French New Space propulsion supplier.

2026-04-02T02:39:15.782557-07:00

ThrustMe signs €10M+ deals to equip 40 Japanese Earth‑observation satellites with iodine electric propulsion

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SpaceX completes in‑flight abort test for Crew Dragon, clears key crew‑certification milestone SpaceX successfully tested Crew Dragon’s in‑flight abort system, completing one of the final certification milestones required for the spacecraft to carry astronauts. The result advances crew‑certification efforts and reduces a primary technical hurdle before commercial and NASA crew missions can proceed.

2026-04-01T21:02:02.007219-07:00

SpaceX completes in‑flight abort test for Crew Dragon, clears key crew‑certification milestone

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NanoRacks and Boeing to build first commercial airlock module for the International Space Station NanoRacks and Boeing will build the first commercial airlock module for the International Space Station, marking a private‑sector hardware addition to the orbiting laboratory. The module represents the first commercially provided airlock to be integrated with the ISS, to be launched and installed on the station.

2026-04-01T21:01:59.196621-07:00

NanoRacks and Boeing to build first commercial airlock module for the International Space Station

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Americans support space travel’s benefits but oppose higher public costs A new poll finds Americans broadly acknowledge the benefits of 21st‑century space travel — from scientific discovery to commercial opportunity — but clearly resist higher public spending to expand programs. That tension will shape debates over NASA budgets, commercial partnerships and taxpayer‑funded initiatives.

2026-04-01T21:01:57.813623-07:00

Americans support space travel’s benefits but oppose higher public costs

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Carmel Ortiz on the evolving satellite‑communications landscape and impacts for aviation and defense

Phantom Space acquires Thermal Management Technologies to boost in‑house satellite thermal capabilities

IMCO Compromise Delivers Europe’s First Space Law: a Sweeping EU Space Act

ThrustMe signs €10M+ deals to equip 40 Japanese Earth‑observation satellites with iodine electric propulsion

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