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4 takeaways: Middle East shifts from aspirant to active player in global space

Steve Bochinger argues the Middle East has moved beyond setting ambitions to actively shaping the global space landscape, driven by new national strategies, increased capital flows and expanding international partnerships that compel established space actors to reassess industrial relationships, procurement and multilateral governance.

2026-02-17T15:56:02.532980-08:00

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Simera Sense unveils larger Earth‑observation cameras with enhanced onboard autonomy

2026-02-17T15:27:21.373802-08:00

Via Satellite

BlackSky wins eight‑figure contract for dedicated Gen‑3 sovereign ISR satellite and multi‑year on‑orbit operations

2026-02-17T13:13:03.925214-08:00

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Blue Origin vows to beat SpaceX to the Moon, CEO says

2026-02-17T13:06:04.710761-08:00

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4 takeaways: Middle East shifts from aspirant to active player in global space Steve Bochinger argues the Middle East has moved beyond setting ambitions to actively shaping the global space landscape, driven by new national strategies, increased capital flows and expanding international partnerships that compel established space actors to reassess industrial relationships, procurement and multilateral governance.

2026-02-17T15:56:02.532980-08:00

4 takeaways: Middle East shifts from aspirant to active player in global space

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Simera Sense unveils larger Earth‑observation cameras with enhanced onboard autonomy Simera Sense has unveiled a new line of larger Earth‑observation cameras paired with enhanced onboard autonomy for satellite payloads. The combination is intended to boost imaging performance and enable more advanced on‑orbit processing, reducing reliance on ground downlink and accelerating delivery of actionable imagery.

2026-02-17T15:27:21.373802-08:00

Simera Sense unveils larger Earth‑observation cameras with enhanced onboard autonomy

Via Satellite

BlackSky wins eight‑figure contract for dedicated Gen‑3 sovereign ISR satellite and multi‑year on‑orbit operations BlackSky won an eight‑figure contract from an unnamed international customer for a dedicated Gen‑3 very‑high‑resolution Earth‑observation satellite, with accelerated delivery plus multi‑year on‑orbit operations and subscription services to ensure sovereign imaging access. The package includes recurring mission management and tasking for government ISR needs.

2026-02-17T13:13:03.925214-08:00

BlackSky wins eight‑figure contract for dedicated Gen‑3 sovereign ISR satellite and multi‑year on‑orbit operations

Bloomberg

Blue Origin vows to beat SpaceX to the Moon, CEO says Blue Origin CEO Dave Limp vowed the company "will move heaven and Earth" to reach the Moon before SpaceX, explicitly casting Blue Origin into a head‑to‑head lunar race. The comment underscores a public push to accelerate lunar capabilities and compete for upcoming missions and contracts.

2026-02-17T13:06:04.710761-08:00

Blue Origin vows to beat SpaceX to the Moon, CEO says

Via Satellite

ST Engineering iDirect to integrate G&S SatCom SatConnect into Intuition ground system ST Engineering iDirect will integrate G&S SatCom’s SatConnect network‑management capability into its Intuition ground‑system software, enabling operators to monitor and control G&S‑managed networks within Intuition’s interface. The move aims to simplify operations and accelerate deployment of managed satcom services. It targets commercial and government customers seeking consolidated network oversight.

2026-02-17T13:00:10.726752-08:00

ST Engineering iDirect to integrate G&S SatCom SatConnect into Intuition ground system

Bloomberg

Powerlaw files to list in New York to retail shares in fund holding stakes in SpaceX, Anthropic, OpenAI and Anduril Powerlaw Corp., a fund with stakes in SpaceX, Anduril, OpenAI and Anthropic PBC, has filed to list in New York to sell shares to the public. The move would give retail investors a route to gain liquid exposure to prominent private companies across space, defense and artificial intelligence.

2026-02-17T12:05:15.214652-08:00

Powerlaw files to list in New York to retail shares in fund holding stakes in SpaceX, Anthropic, OpenAI and Anduril

Universe Today

Musk pivots: lunar city before Mars — an expert reality check Elon Musk now says he wants to build a city on the Moon before pursuing Mars; two recent pieces — a column and an expert interview — offer a reality check, evaluating whether a lunar or Martian city is technologically and logistically feasible and what timelines either would demand.

2026-02-17T10:30:24.401814-08:00

Musk pivots: lunar city before Mars — an expert reality check

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China's Space Epoch raises B‑round, targets 2026 orbital launch and booster recovery attempt Chinese launch startup Space Epoch has closed a B‑round of financing as it prepares for its first orbital launch and booster recovery attempt in 2026. The funding will support vehicle testing, manufacturing scale‑up and development of recovery systems ahead of a planned late‑2026 flight.

2026-02-17T10:13:11.075499-08:00

China's Space Epoch raises B‑round, targets 2026 orbital launch and booster recovery attempt

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4 takeaways: Middle East shifts from aspirant to active player in global space

Simera Sense unveils larger Earth‑observation cameras with enhanced onboard autonomy

BlackSky wins eight‑figure contract for dedicated Gen‑3 sovereign ISR satellite and multi‑year on‑orbit operations

Blue Origin vows to beat SpaceX to the Moon, CEO says

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