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Loft Orbital and SmartSat CRC to demonstrate AI hyperspectral wildfire detection on LEO satellite

Loft Orbital has signed a contract with Australia’s SmartSat Cooperative Research Centre to demonstrate an AI-powered wildfire detection application as a hosted payload on Loft's LEO satellites. The hyperspectral system aims to distinguish smoke from clouds and flag small blazes to improve early warning and forecasting.

2026-02-18T06:13:59.563866-08:00

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How Europe Can Stem the Space Start‑up Exodus

2026-02-18T04:53:40.512178-08:00

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MTN authorized to resell SpaceX government satellite connectivity (Starshield/Starlink)

2026-02-18T09:53:24.175381-08:00

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Amazon Leo accelerates LEO deployment after major launch and regulatory win

2026-02-18T08:05:21.390931-08:00

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Analysts: SpaceX's xAI acquisition and orbital data‑center plan offer major upside — and major risks Analysts say SpaceX's acquisition of xAI and its plan to field orbital data‑center constellations could open new revenue streams by combining launch, connectivity and AI services, but also creates significant execution and regulatory risks industry observers are still parsing over the medium term.

2026-02-18T13:13:58.924467-08:00

Analysts: SpaceX's xAI acquisition and orbital data‑center plan offer major upside — and major risks

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Bahamas clears SpaceX to resume rocket landings after last year’s debris incident The Bahamas has completed required regulatory and environmental reviews and cleared SpaceX to resume rocket landings in its territory, authorizing a return to operations following a debris incident last year. The decision follows safety and operational assessments and lifts a prior local restriction on landings.

2026-02-18T11:13:19.634749-08:00

Bahamas clears SpaceX to resume rocket landings after last year’s debris incident

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MTN authorized to resell SpaceX government satellite connectivity (Starshield/Starlink) MTN Satellite Communications said on Feb. 18, 2026 it has been authorized by SpaceX to operate and resell the company’s government-focused satellite connectivity ecosystem (Starshield/Starlink), enabling MTN to integrate and offer SpaceX connectivity services to government and defense clients effective immediately.

2026-02-18T09:53:24.175381-08:00

MTN authorized to resell SpaceX government satellite connectivity (Starshield/Starlink)

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Amazon Leo accelerates LEO deployment after major launch and regulatory win Amazon's Leo broadband programme gained momentum after a major satellite launch and a regulatory approval, giving the operator both in‑orbit capacity and cleared licensing to advance deployment. The twin developments reduce near‑term operational and commercial risk and support plans to speed service rollouts.

2026-02-18T08:05:21.390931-08:00

Amazon Leo accelerates LEO deployment after major launch and regulatory win

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Belgian startup EDGX advances Sterna edge‑AI computer for onboard satellite processing EDGX, a Belgian AI space startup, is commercializing Sterna, a next‑generation edge AI computer designed for satellites. The company's CEO outlined plans to field Sterna for in‑orbit AI workloads, enabling satellites to process data onboard and run advanced machine‑learning applications.

2026-02-18T07:30:27.509893-08:00

Belgian startup EDGX advances Sterna edge‑AI computer for onboard satellite processing

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SATShow 2026 — Conference archives and coverage SATShow 2026 convenes satellite operators, manufacturers, investors and regulators — this archive aggregates session summaries, exhibitor announcements and press coverage from the conference, offering a concise briefing on commercial satellite technology, market deals, regulatory debates and launch/service developments emerging from the event.

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SATShow 2026 — Conference archives and coverage

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Loft Orbital and SmartSat CRC to demonstrate AI hyperspectral wildfire detection on LEO satellite Loft Orbital has signed a contract with Australia’s SmartSat Cooperative Research Centre to demonstrate an AI-powered wildfire detection application as a hosted payload on Loft's LEO satellites. The hyperspectral system aims to distinguish smoke from clouds and flag small blazes to improve early warning and forecasting.

2026-02-18T06:13:59.563866-08:00

Loft Orbital and SmartSat CRC to demonstrate AI hyperspectral wildfire detection on LEO satellite

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Agile Space raises $17M Series A to scale in‑space propulsion production amid rising orders Agile Space Industries closed a $17 million Series A to expand manufacturing capacity for its in‑space propulsion systems and meet a growing book of orders. The funding will scale production, shorten delivery timelines and support supply‑chain investments to fulfill near‑term commercial and smallsat operator demand.

2026-02-18T06:05:25.088112-08:00

Agile Space raises $17M Series A to scale in‑space propulsion production amid rising orders

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Loft Orbital and SmartSat CRC to demonstrate AI hyperspectral wildfire detection on LEO satellite

How Europe Can Stem the Space Start‑up Exodus

MTN authorized to resell SpaceX government satellite connectivity (Starshield/Starlink)

Amazon Leo accelerates LEO deployment after major launch and regulatory win

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