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Phantom Space reclaims Vector Launch assets

Phantom Space has acquired former Vector Launch hardware and intellectual property that was sold off in 2020 when the small-launch developer entered bankruptcy, returning remnants of Vector’s technology to one of the company’s original architects and reuniting design expertise with the physical assets.

2026-02-26T05:22:33.053050-08:00

New York Times

Revel raises $150M to commercialize software that accelerates hardware testing

2026-02-26T05:14:12.161810-08:00

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NordSpace launches VC arm to back Canadian sovereign space, defence and dual‑use tech — first deal with Wyvern (EO, Edmonton)

2026-02-26T05:10:43.348839-08:00

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Sierra Space names Dan Jablonsky CEO

2026-02-26T05:00:36.124837-08:00

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Phantom Space reclaims Vector Launch assets Phantom Space has acquired former Vector Launch hardware and intellectual property that was sold off in 2020 when the small-launch developer entered bankruptcy, returning remnants of Vector’s technology to one of the company’s original architects and reuniting design expertise with the physical assets.

2026-02-26T05:22:33.053050-08:00

Phantom Space reclaims Vector Launch assets

New York Times

Revel raises $150M to commercialize software that accelerates hardware testing Revel, founded by a former senior SpaceX engineer, raised $150 million to commercialize software designed to speed hardware testing and system optimization. The platform targets aerospace and adjacent industries, aiming to shorten validation cycles, reduce development timelines and lower program costs.

2026-02-26T05:14:12.161810-08:00

Revel raises $150M to commercialize software that accelerates hardware testing

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NordSpace launches VC arm to back Canadian sovereign space, defence and dual‑use tech — first deal with Wyvern (EO, Edmonton) NordSpace today launched NordSpace Ventures, a corporate venture arm to invest in Canadian space, defence and dual‑use technologies. Its inaugural investment targets Wyvern, an Edmonton‑based electro‑optical satellite company, signalling a focused push to strengthen domestic EO capabilities and sovereign supply chains.

2026-02-26T05:10:43.348839-08:00

NordSpace launches VC arm to back Canadian sovereign space, defence and dual‑use tech — first deal with Wyvern (EO, Edmonton)

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Sierra Space names Dan Jablonsky CEO Sierra Space has named Dan Jablonsky as its new chief executive officer. The appointment places Jablonsky at the helm of the commercial-space company and formalises a leadership transition as Sierra Space moves forward with its development and commercialisation plans and partnerships.

2026-02-26T05:00:36.124837-08:00

Sierra Space names Dan Jablonsky CEO

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CesiumAstro acquires Vidrovr to embed AI analytics into satellite communications CesiumAstro has acquired Vidrovr to embed AI‑driven analytics into its satellite communications systems, adding real‑time video and data processing on communications terminals, network elements and network operations. The deal accelerates deployment of on‑board analytics capabilities across CesiumAstro’s product line.

2026-02-26T05:00:34.686514-08:00

CesiumAstro acquires Vidrovr to embed AI analytics into satellite communications

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NASA space operations chief Ken Bowersox to retire days after Starliner report Ken Bowersox, NASA's associate administrator for space operations, is retiring from the agency less than a week after NASA released its Starliner mishap report. His departure comes amid tightened oversight and agency directives tied to the Starliner investigation and grounded crewed flights.

2026-02-26T02:13:51.394881-08:00

NASA space operations chief Ken Bowersox to retire days after Starliner report

European Spaceflight

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UKAEA to support Pulsar Fusion on shielding and radiation modelling for Sunbird fusion space tug The UK Atomic Energy Authority will provide shielding design and radiation-modelling support to Pulsar Fusion for its Sunbird fusion-powered space tug, backing development of the vehicle's nuclear propulsion system and safety cases required for testing, regulatory approval and orbital missions.

2026-02-26T01:40:57.978563-08:00

UKAEA to support Pulsar Fusion on shielding and radiation modelling for Sunbird fusion space tug

Reuters

SpaceX’s nascent monopoly faces durability test A $1 trillion-plus valuation is only the opening act for SpaceX’s rockets-and-satellites empire. After an IPO, deep-pocketed rivals — notably Amazon — are poised to deploy competing broadband services that could erode Starlink’s pricing power and squeeze SpaceX’s access to capital.

2026-02-25T21:56:52.781287-08:00

SpaceX’s nascent monopoly faces durability test

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Phantom Space reclaims Vector Launch assets

Revel raises $150M to commercialize software that accelerates hardware testing

NordSpace launches VC arm to back Canadian sovereign space, defence and dual‑use tech — first deal with Wyvern (EO, Edmonton)

Sierra Space names Dan Jablonsky CEO

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