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Impulse Space to Increase Cadence of Commercial GEO Rideshare Missions

Impulse Space plans to increase the cadence of rideshare missions to geostationary orbit, citing strong commercial demand. The expansion signals continued customer interest in dedicated orbital transfer and deployment services for GEO-bound payloads, while adding another demand indicator for the emerging commercial space transportation market.

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Redwire to manufacture Edge Aerospace data processors and network switches in U.S. licensing deal

Redwire will manufacture data processing units and network switches for Luxembourg-based Edge Aerospace under a licensing agreement announced Aug. 25 at the Small Satellite Conference. The pact expands Edge Aerospace’s U.S. manufacturing footprint while adding space electronics production capacity through Redwire.

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BlackSky says international demand for 35-cm Gen 3 imagery is outpacing its U.S. business

BlackSky Technology says its international business is growing faster than its core U.S. market as foreign governments subscribe to the company’s geospatial imagery and analytics services. Demand is being driven particularly by its Gen 3 satellites, which provide imagery at 35-centimeter resolution.

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Smallsat Rideshare Providers Buy Dedicated SpaceX Launches as Access to Orbit Tightens

Companies that built businesses arranging rideshare missions for small satellites are increasingly purchasing entire SpaceX launches for themselves. The shift signals intensifying competition for orbital access and suggests that dedicated launch capacity is becoming strategically valuable even for operators traditionally reliant on shared missions.

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CesiumAstro raises capital to expand from phased-array antennas into constellation operations

CesiumAstro is raising additional funds in a Series D round as the phased-array antenna specialist pursues an acquisition spree and prepares to become a constellation operator, signaling an expansion from supplying space communications technology toward operating space-based infrastructure.

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SpaceX plans $100 billion Louisiana Starbase with 10 Starship launch pads and capacity for thousands of annual flights

SpaceX plans to build its largest launch complex yet on Louisiana’s Gulf Coast, replicating and expanding on its Starbase model in Texas. The proposed $100 billion development would include Starship factories and 10 launch pads, supporting thousands of launches annually and expanding the vehicle’s operational footprint.

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Polish startup Ares Shield proposes high-power microwave protection for data-center satellites

Polish startup Ares Shield is developing high-power microwave weapons to protect satellites intended for data-center applications. The company says satellite protection will become increasingly necessary as orbital infrastructure expands, framing defensive capabilities as a core requirement for the future satellite market.

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Arkisys extends agreement to fly Odin Space’s debris-tracking Black Box on Cutter spacecraft

British startup Odin Space will continue flying its Black Box payload on Arkisys’ Cutter spacecraft under an extended agreement. The system is designed to address lethal, non-trackable space debris, adding another commercial effort focused on improving awareness of orbital hazards.