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Spaceium Successfully Demonstrates In‑Orbit Refuelling Actuator

Spaceium has successfully demonstrated an in‑orbit refuelling actuator, validating a mechanical interface intended to enable propellant transfer between spacecraft. The on‑orbit test proves a core hardware element for satellite servicing and life‑extension capabilities, reinforcing recent momentum in commercial in‑orbit refuelling development.

2026-02-10T09:02:22.366488-08:00

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Non-venture space startup investment hits post-SPAC high

2026-02-10T09:23:41.112378-08:00

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Apolink and Galaxia launch study to validate in‑orbit data‑relay using Galaxia's 2027 smallsat

2026-02-10T07:08:33.468527-08:00

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NASA delays crew-rotation spacecraft choice as Boeing works Starliner issues

2026-02-10T05:33:04.031740-08:00

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Non-venture space startup investment hits post-SPAC high Non-venture investment in space startups surged last year to its highest level since the 2021 SPAC-driven peak, driven largely by strategic, corporate and other non-VC deals, according to BryceTech analysis — a material rebalancing of capital flows for the commercial space sector.

2026-02-10T09:23:41.112378-08:00

Non-venture space startup investment hits post-SPAC high

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Spaceium Successfully Demonstrates In‑Orbit Refuelling Actuator Spaceium has successfully demonstrated an in‑orbit refuelling actuator, validating a mechanical interface intended to enable propellant transfer between spacecraft. The on‑orbit test proves a core hardware element for satellite servicing and life‑extension capabilities, reinforcing recent momentum in commercial in‑orbit refuelling development.

2026-02-10T09:02:22.366488-08:00

Spaceium Successfully Demonstrates In‑Orbit Refuelling Actuator

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Apolink and Galaxia launch study to validate in‑orbit data‑relay using Galaxia's 2027 smallsat California-based Apolink has partnered with Canadian startup Galaxia on a study to evaluate using Galaxia's satellite, slated for launch in 2027, to validate and improve Apolink's proposed in‑orbit data‑relay services. The study will examine payload integration, link performance and operational concepts for the relay service.

2026-02-10T07:08:33.468527-08:00

Apolink and Galaxia launch study to validate in‑orbit data‑relay using Galaxia's 2027 smallsat

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Crew-12 to ISS carries two rookies on their first spaceflight SpaceX's Crew-12 mission will carry two first‑time astronauts on their maiden flight to the International Space Station. Mission managers are finalizing crew training and launch preparations ahead of liftoff, underscoring continued reliance on commercial crew services for station rotations.

2026-02-10T06:07:20.216714-08:00

Crew-12 to ISS carries two rookies on their first spaceflight

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NASA delays crew-rotation spacecraft choice as Boeing works Starliner issues As NASA prepares to launch a new crew to the International Space Station, it has not yet decided which spacecraft will perform the next crew rotation. NASA and Boeing are continuing to address technical and programmatic issues with the CST-100 Starliner while assessing mission readiness and timing for safe handover.

2026-02-10T05:33:04.031740-08:00

NASA delays crew-rotation spacecraft choice as Boeing works Starliner issues

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UK Space Agency awards ~£1M to three firms to advance in‑orbit manufacturing UK Space Agency awarded contracts to three companies worth a combined ~£1M (about $1.1M) to advance in‑orbit manufacturing. The awards fund early-stage work to develop and demonstrate production and processing capabilities in space, reinforcing UK support for commercial on‑orbit services.

2026-02-10T05:15:58.107948-08:00

UK Space Agency awards ~£1M to three firms to advance in‑orbit manufacturing

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Constellr raises €37M to scale thermal Earth‑observation and target ‘defence‑grade’ data Constellr closed a €37 million Series A to expand its thermal Earth‑observation data products and push them toward ‘defence‑grade’ status. The funding will accelerate development of thermal satellite imaging capabilities and commercialisation of higher‑accuracy thermal analytics for operational users.

2026-02-10T04:13:07.530548-08:00

Constellr raises €37M to scale thermal Earth‑observation and target ‘defence‑grade’ data

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Univity unveils VLEO 5G constellation to boost automotive connectivity Univity has unveiled a very-low-Earth-orbit (VLEO) 5G satellite constellation designed to address terrestrial mobile coverage gaps and performance limits in the automotive sector. The system aims to provide lower-latency, higher-capacity links to connected vehicles where ground networks are limited or congested.

2026-02-10T00:25:10.852286-08:00

Univity unveils VLEO 5G constellation to boost automotive connectivity

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Spaceium Successfully Demonstrates In‑Orbit Refuelling Actuator

Non-venture space startup investment hits post-SPAC high

Apolink and Galaxia launch study to validate in‑orbit data‑relay using Galaxia's 2027 smallsat

NASA delays crew-rotation spacecraft choice as Boeing works Starliner issues

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