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Amazon renames Project Kuiper to "Amazon Leo" as LEO broadband service nears

Amazon has rebranded its Project Kuiper satellite broadband program as “Amazon Leo” as the company nears the start of initial low‑Earth‑orbit broadband services next year. The move includes a new customer-facing website and positions the service as a direct competitor to Starlink.

2025-11-13T09:25:22.027028-08:00

Via Satellite

SES and Infinite Orbits to conduct Europe’s first commercial GEO satellite life‑extension mission

2025-11-13T13:16:51.991098-08:00

Ars Technica

A ‘simplified’ Starship lunar plan may not satisfy both SpaceX and NASA

2025-11-13T07:24:33.705912-08:00

SpaceNews.com

Keeping America first in space

2025-11-13T05:49:42.988437-08:00

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SpaceNews.com

IonQ acquires Skyloom to expand into space networking IonQ has acquired space-networking specialist Skyloom, marking the company's entry into satellite networking and communications. The deal positions IonQ to combine space-based connectivity capabilities with its existing technology portfolio as it broadens beyond core quantum services.

2025-11-13T13:41:05.364099-08:00

IonQ acquires Skyloom to expand into space networking

Via Satellite

Eutelsat signs LEO distribution deals with MSTelcom and Paratus to expand coverage in Angola and southern Africa Eutelsat this week signed two LEO service agreements — a distribution pact with MSTelcom in Angola and a commercial deal with Paratus to roll out LEO connectivity across southern Africa — broadening regional satellite broadband availability through local partners.

2025-11-13T13:29:42.445473-08:00

Eutelsat signs LEO distribution deals with MSTelcom and Paratus to expand coverage in Angola and southern Africa

Space Intel Report

AAC Clyde Space trims 2025 forecast after EUMETSAT and SKA contract delays hit order pipeline AAC Clyde Space, a smallsat hardware and services provider, has trimmed its 2025 forecast after delays to contracts with EUMETSAT and the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) disrupted its order pipeline. The company said the setbacks have weakened near‑term revenue visibility and pressured its market outlook.

2025-11-13T13:29:40.639542-08:00

AAC Clyde Space trims 2025 forecast after EUMETSAT and SKA contract delays hit order pipeline

Via Satellite

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SES and Infinite Orbits to conduct Europe’s first commercial GEO satellite life‑extension mission SES has signed an agreement with Infinite Orbits for Europe’s first commercial geostationary satellite life‑extension mission. Infinite Orbits will use its Endurance docking vehicle to attach to and extend the operational life of an SES GEO satellite, a move described as improving sustainability in space operations.

2025-11-13T13:16:51.991098-08:00

SES and Infinite Orbits to conduct Europe’s first commercial GEO satellite life‑extension mission

GeekWire

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Amazon renames Project Kuiper to "Amazon Leo" as LEO broadband service nears Amazon has rebranded its Project Kuiper satellite broadband program as “Amazon Leo” as the company nears the start of initial low‑Earth‑orbit broadband services next year. The move includes a new customer-facing website and positions the service as a direct competitor to Starlink.

2025-11-13T09:25:22.027028-08:00

Amazon renames Project Kuiper to "Amazon Leo" as LEO broadband service nears

Space Intel Report

OHB posts double‑digit revenue, profit and backlog growth; upbeat ahead of ESA ministerial LA PLATA, Maryland — OHB SE said it posted double‑digit increases in revenue, profit and backlog in its latest results and said it was upbeat ahead of the upcoming ESA ministerial meeting. Management highlighted the enlarged order book and improved profitability as underpinning its positive outlook.

2025-11-13T09:16:27.371581-08:00

OHB posts double‑digit revenue, profit and backlog growth; upbeat ahead of ESA ministerial

SpaceNews.com

Firefly completes SciTec buy to accelerate push into defense and space‑defense services Firefly Aerospace has closed its acquisition of SciTec and is stepping up its push into the defense market, combining software and analytics with its launch and mission services. The move positions the company to target national‑security contracts and on‑orbit mission work while integrating full‑stack data capabilities.

2025-11-13T08:51:45.817659-08:00

Firefly completes SciTec buy to accelerate push into defense and space‑defense services

NASA Spaceflight

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Dream Chaser clears critical pre‑flight tests at Kennedy as programme advances amid uncertain future Sierra Space's Dream Chaser spaceplane has completed a series of critical pre‑flight tests at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, marking technical progress for the reusable cargo vehicle. The milestones arrive even as schedule slippage and NASA contract changes leave the programme's operational debut and broader future unresolved.

2025-11-13T08:13:59.241880-08:00

Dream Chaser clears critical pre‑flight tests at Kennedy as programme advances amid uncertain future

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