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SpaceX to launch Starlink V2 Mini batch on Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral (May Day)

SpaceX is scheduled to kick off May with a Falcon 9 launch carrying a batch of Starlink V2 Mini satellites into low Earth orbit from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Liftoff is set for Friday afternoon, continuing a high-cadence Starlink deployment run.

2026-05-01T05:34:39.880748-07:00

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SpaceComputer to run an on-orbit test of secure distributed computing infrastructure later this year

2026-04-30T17:36:50.284899-07:00

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U.S. investors lead Europe’s private-led space growth rounds—regional capital remains secondary

2026-04-30T12:22:54.923385-07:00

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York Space Systems to acquire satcom terminal provider All.Space in a ~$355M deal

2026-04-30T06:32:32.868369-07:00

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SpaceX to launch Starlink V2 Mini batch on Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral (May Day) SpaceX is scheduled to kick off May with a Falcon 9 launch carrying a batch of Starlink V2 Mini satellites into low Earth orbit from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Liftoff is set for Friday afternoon, continuing a high-cadence Starlink deployment run.

2026-05-01T05:34:39.880748-07:00

SpaceX to launch Starlink V2 Mini batch on Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral (May Day)

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SpaceComputer to run an on-orbit test of secure distributed computing infrastructure later this year Singapore-based SpaceComputer says it is preparing to test its secure distributed computing hardware and software in orbit later this year. The effort targets on-orbit validation of distributed computing capabilities as space operators increasingly pursue in-orbit processing and data movement.

2026-04-30T17:36:50.284899-07:00

SpaceComputer to run an on-orbit test of secure distributed computing infrastructure later this year

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U.S. investors lead Europe’s private-led space growth rounds—regional capital remains secondary A new analysis finds that while European space startups are drawing increasing venture capital, their private-led scale-up rounds are still predominantly backed by U.S. investors. The result is a cross-Atlantic funding dependency that may shape deal terms, growth trajectories, and the pace of European capability build-out.

2026-04-30T12:22:54.923385-07:00

U.S. investors lead Europe’s private-led space growth rounds—regional capital remains secondary

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Planet and Carbon Mapper to upgrade Tanager with SWIR methane and trace-gas sensing Planet is developing an enhanced version of its Tanager spacecraft, in partnership with Carbon Mapper, to improve detection and monitoring of methane and other trace-gas emissions. The updated system is designed to extend observation capability for emissions surveillance missions.

2026-04-30T06:37:34.541988-07:00

Planet and Carbon Mapper to upgrade Tanager with SWIR methane and trace-gas sensing

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York Space Systems to acquire satcom terminal provider All.Space in a ~$355M deal York Space Systems plans to buy satellite communications terminal manufacturer All.Space (a Seraphim Space portfolio company) for about $355 million, according to SEC filings. The acquisition extends York beyond spacecraft production into user terminals and network connectivity to build a “complete communications ecosystem” for critical missions.

2026-04-30T06:32:32.868369-07:00

York Space Systems to acquire satcom terminal provider All.Space in a ~$355M deal

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Exploration Labs pitches “Apophis EX” commercial deep-space ride-share to rendezvous with potentially hazardous asteroid Apophis Exploration Labs has proposed a first commercial deep-space ride-share mission, “Apophis EX,” aimed at rendezvousing with potentially hazardous asteroid Apophis. The concept positions a commercial capability to support near-Earth asteroid operations, aligning mission design around a specific hazard target.

2026-04-30T05:49:47.599162-07:00

Exploration Labs pitches “Apophis EX” commercial deep-space ride-share to rendezvous with potentially hazardous asteroid Apophis

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Cosmoleap raises $73 million for reusable rocket aimed at a 2027 debut, using tower catch recovery Chinese launch startup Cosmoleap has secured $73 million in funding to advance its reusable rocket architecture, targeting a first launch in 2027. The plan centers on tower catch recovery, positioning reuse and recovery as the foundation for its cost and launch-cadence strategy.

2026-04-30T04:58:25.408305-07:00

Cosmoleap raises $73 million for reusable rocket aimed at a 2027 debut, using tower catch recovery

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Sateliot and Telefónica agree to apply 5G NR via satellites to strategic sectors Sateliot has signed a collaboration agreement with Telefónica to apply 5G NR technology in the space domain. The deal positions the two companies to extend satellite connectivity capabilities beyond terrestrial coverage for use in strategic-sector contexts, building on Sateliot’s earlier plans to deploy 5G direct-to-device satellites.

2026-04-30T04:04:20.783012-07:00

Sateliot and Telefónica agree to apply 5G NR via satellites to strategic sectors

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SpaceX to launch Starlink V2 Mini batch on Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral (May Day)

SpaceComputer to run an on-orbit test of secure distributed computing infrastructure later this year

U.S. investors lead Europe’s private-led space growth rounds—regional capital remains secondary

York Space Systems to acquire satcom terminal provider All.Space in a ~$355M deal

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