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Kymeta names former General Dynamics exec Manny Mora as CEO to drive defense-focused satcom growth

Kymeta, the Redmond, Wash.-based mobile satellite communications company, has appointed Manny Mora, a former General Dynamics Mission Systems executive, as president and CEO. Mora will lead the company’s push toward defense-focused satellite communications and is tasked with accelerating defense-led growth.

2025-11-10T12:58:16.791785-08:00

Ars Technica

Blue Origin targets Nov. 9 New Glenn launch with NASA's twin ESCAPADE smallsats to Mars

2025-11-09T08:13:27.827783-08:00

SpaceNews.com

Blue Origin sets Nov. 9 New Glenn launch for NASA's twin ESCAPADE Mars smallsats

2025-11-06T01:57:24.930290-08:00

Axios

Musk says SpaceX could go public 'at some point' — IPO prospect would reshape space industry

2025-11-06T20:37:48.806765-08:00

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Via Satellite

Viasat Q2 FY2026: Revenue rises 2% to $1.1B as defense business drives growth Viasat reported Q2 FY2026 revenue of $1.1 billion, up 2% year‑over‑year, in a shareholder letter that credited growth in the defense segment for the topline gain. Management flagged defense contracts and continued capacity investments as key contributors to results and said it remains focused on securing additional government work.

2025-11-10T13:21:00.655072-08:00

Viasat Q2 FY2026: Revenue rises 2% to $1.1B as defense business drives growth

Via Satellite

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Kymeta names former General Dynamics exec Manny Mora as CEO to drive defense-focused satcom growth Kymeta, the Redmond, Wash.-based mobile satellite communications company, has appointed Manny Mora, a former General Dynamics Mission Systems executive, as president and CEO. Mora will lead the company’s push toward defense-focused satellite communications and is tasked with accelerating defense-led growth.

2025-11-10T12:58:16.791785-08:00

Kymeta names former General Dynamics exec Manny Mora as CEO to drive defense-focused satcom growth

Via Satellite

Eutelsat and 4iG SDT sign 15‑year GEO orbital‑slot and frequency licence for Hungary's HUGEO (HUSAT programme) Eutelsat and Hungary's 4iG Space and Defence Technologies have signed a 15‑year geostationary orbital‑slot and frequency licence for HUGEO, the GEO telecommunications satellite under the national HUSAT programme. The agreement secures spectrum and a GEO position to enable Hungary's planned national satellite capacity.

2025-11-10T12:39:46.504758-08:00

Eutelsat and 4iG SDT sign 15‑year GEO orbital‑slot and frequency licence for Hungary's HUGEO (HUSAT programme)

Space.com

Scientists 3D-print muscle tissue in microgravity, advancing in-space organ manufacturing Scientists have 3D-printed muscle tissue in microgravity, a milestone toward manufacturing complete human organs off Earth. The experiment demonstrates that tissue-engineering workflows can operate in microgravity and provides direct data for developing in-space biomanufacturing and medical capabilities for long-duration missions.

2025-11-10T11:34:50.386283-08:00

Scientists 3D-print muscle tissue in microgravity, advancing in-space organ manufacturing

SpaceNews.com

Sateliot opens Barcelona facility to build direct-to-smartphone LEO satellites Spain’s Sateliot on Nov. 10 opened expanded facilities in Barcelona to develop and manufacture advanced LEO satellites designed to deliver direct voice, video and data links to standard smartphones. The move marks a strategic shift beyond IoT sensor connectivity toward full direct-to-device mobile services.

2025-11-10T10:22:36.719598-08:00

Sateliot opens Barcelona facility to build direct-to-smartphone LEO satellites

Space Intel Report

Leonardo space revenue up 14% as Airbus and Thales post gains amid merger talks Leonardo SpA's space division reported 14% revenue growth, part of broader double‑digit gains across European space suppliers. Airbus and Thales also posted stronger results as the three firms pursue talks to combine their satellite businesses, a move that could reshape Europe's space industrial base.

2025-11-10T10:00:04.455612-08:00

Leonardo space revenue up 14% as Airbus and Thales post gains amid merger talks

PaxEx.Aero

Axinom Enables Cloud-Based Inflight Streaming over Starlink Faster LEO satellite links and lower latency are allowing airlines to move passenger streaming services off the aircraft and into cloud-hosted platforms. Axinom says its software boosts streaming performance over SpaceX’s Starlink, enabling cloud-based delivery of inflight entertainment and reducing reliance on onboard caches.

2025-11-10T06:41:18.277880-08:00

Axinom Enables Cloud-Based Inflight Streaming over Starlink

Payload

Varda to Fly Two Reentry Capsules Simultaneously on SpaceX Transporter-15 for W-5 Mission Varda Space Industries will fly its fifth reentry mission, W‑5, aboard SpaceX's Transporter‑15 rideshare, marking the company's first campaign to launch two returning reentry capsules concurrently. The move compresses Varda's reentry tempo and leans on SpaceX rideshare capacity for dual‑capsule recovery operations.

2025-11-10T06:06:52.256070-08:00

Varda to Fly Two Reentry Capsules Simultaneously on SpaceX Transporter-15 for W-5 Mission

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