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Applied Atomics raises $4M pre-seed to expand US presence for “space mobility” aimed at military satellite maneuvering

Applied Atomics, a UK-based startup, secured $4 million in pre-seed financing and opened a US presence as it pursues spacecraft-mobility solutions for more maneuverable military satellites. The company is positioning the offering for defense customers looking to increase agility in orbit.

2026-06-10T07:27:41.806297-07:00

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Symphony Space unveils Adagio-XL orbital data center satellite

2026-06-10T06:01:43.250048-07:00

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After launch, Europe’s space ambition hinges on operational follow-through across comms, surveillance and data

2026-06-10T04:03:37.762259-07:00

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ESA signs with Vast to send Czech reserve astronaut Aleš Svoboda to the ISS on a private mission in 2027

2026-06-10T00:41:51.395221-07:00

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Applied Atomics raises $4M pre-seed to expand US presence for “space mobility” aimed at military satellite maneuvering Applied Atomics, a UK-based startup, secured $4 million in pre-seed financing and opened a US presence as it pursues spacecraft-mobility solutions for more maneuverable military satellites. The company is positioning the offering for defense customers looking to increase agility in orbit.

2026-06-10T07:27:41.806297-07:00

Applied Atomics raises $4M pre-seed to expand US presence for “space mobility” aimed at military satellite maneuvering

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Symphony Space unveils Adagio-XL orbital data center satellite Symphony Space is entering the orbital data center market with Adagio-XL, a dedicated in-space platform intended to support “orbital data center” operations. The announcement signals a new push to turn space-based compute and data services into a productized capacity layer.

2026-06-10T06:01:43.250048-07:00

Symphony Space unveils Adagio-XL orbital data center satellite

SpaceNews.com

Orbital raises $5M pre-seed to develop AI data-centre infrastructure in Low Earth Orbit Orbital, a Los Angeles space-infrastructure startup, has raised $5 million in pre-seed funding led by a16z speedrun to build AI data centers in Low Earth Orbit. The round underscores rising investor interest in space-hosted compute as part of the broader LEO orbital AI data-centre push.

2026-06-10T05:48:25.758956-07:00

Orbital raises $5M pre-seed to develop AI data-centre infrastructure in Low Earth Orbit

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After launch, Europe’s space ambition hinges on operational follow-through across comms, surveillance and data Europe’s “space ambitions” are only as strong as what is built and funded after launch: the orbital communications and surveillance needed for military operations, plus the navigation, logistics and climate-monitoring services that governments and markets rely on. The challenge is moving from launch headlines to dependable, continuously usable space infrastructure.

2026-06-10T04:03:37.762259-07:00

After launch, Europe’s space ambition hinges on operational follow-through across comms, surveillance and data

SpaceWatch Global

ESA signs with Vast to send Czech reserve astronaut Aleš Svoboda to the ISS on a private mission in 2027 The European Space Agency (ESA) has agreed with Vast to fly Czech reserve astronaut Aleš Svoboda to the International Space Station (ISS) on a private mission, targeting a 2027 launch. Svoboda, a military pilot and ESA reserve, is set to become the first Czech on the station.

2026-06-10T00:41:51.395221-07:00

ESA signs with Vast to send Czech reserve astronaut Aleš Svoboda to the ISS on a private mission in 2027

Ars Technica

Starlink shifts to a $10/month hardware fee as SpaceX moves away from one-time terminal purchases SpaceX is introducing a monthly $10 hardware fee for Starlink service, raising overall costs by roughly $5 to $10 versus prior customer-facing pricing built around one-time purchases. The change underscores the company’s evolving revenue model for its primary cash generator as Starlink demand expands.

2026-06-09T14:28:58.273555-07:00

Starlink shifts to a $10/month hardware fee as SpaceX moves away from one-time terminal purchases

Space.com

“2-in-1” monopropellant propulsion concept targets Mars transfer with shared feeds for electric and chemical thrusters A new in-space test will validate a combined propulsion architecture that routes the same monopropellant fuel into both electrical and chemical thrusters. The approach is designed to cut spacecraft mass and reduce propulsion-system complexity, aiming to improve feasibility for future Mars missions.

2026-06-09T13:10:15.782310-07:00

“2-in-1” monopropellant propulsion concept targets Mars transfer with shared feeds for electric and chemical thrusters

Via Satellite

Astroscale launches AIRS initiative to improve data on atmospheric impacts from reentered spacecraft Astroscale is leading the “Atmospheric Impacts of Reentered Spacecraft” (AIRS) initiative to advance study of how reentered spacecraft affect the atmosphere, combining better environmental data collection with protection of sensitive commercial information. Planet Labs joins as a founding participant to support the effort with its Earth-observation data capabilities.

2026-06-09T12:42:16.610956-07:00

Astroscale launches AIRS initiative to improve data on atmospheric impacts from reentered spacecraft

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Applied Atomics raises $4M pre-seed to expand US presence for “space mobility” aimed at military satellite maneuvering

Symphony Space unveils Adagio-XL orbital data center satellite

After launch, Europe’s space ambition hinges on operational follow-through across comms, surveillance and data

ESA signs with Vast to send Czech reserve astronaut Aleš Svoboda to the ISS on a private mission in 2027

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