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Shield Space teams with ClearSpace on integrating autonomous satellite-defense software with in-orbit servicing capabilities

British startup Shield Space will partner with ClearSpace to combine Shield Space’s autonomous satellite-operations software with ClearSpace’s in-orbit servicing capabilities. The integration is aimed at improving protection of satellites against emerging orbital threats, leveraging autonomous decision-making alongside on-orbit intervention.

2026-06-24T14:25:37.301283-07:00

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Vast expands commercial space-station partner network to scale microgravity research and manufacturing

2026-06-24T06:55:20.076510-07:00

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Amazon, Iridium, Telesat and Globalstar form SpaceConnect NGSO trade association to push spectrum access and orbit-sustainabilit

2026-06-24T03:02:43.430370-07:00

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Vyoma’s Flamingo-1 space-based surveillance telescope completes in-orbit commissioning, moving to routine operations

2026-06-24T01:11:53.931467-07:00

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Shield Space teams with ClearSpace on integrating autonomous satellite-defense software with in-orbit servicing capabilities British startup Shield Space will partner with ClearSpace to combine Shield Space’s autonomous satellite-operations software with ClearSpace’s in-orbit servicing capabilities. The integration is aimed at improving protection of satellites against emerging orbital threats, leveraging autonomous decision-making alongside on-orbit intervention.

2026-06-24T14:25:37.301283-07:00

Shield Space teams with ClearSpace on integrating autonomous satellite-defense software with in-orbit servicing capabilities

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Spanish IoT satellite startup FOSSA raises €9.25M to expand deployment of sovereign connectivity Spanish IoT satellite company FOSSA has closed a €9.25 million ($10.5 million) funding round to scale international expansion and deploy its “sovereign satellite” capabilities globally. The financing is aimed at commercializing FOSSA’s satellite-enabled IoT offering beyond Spain and across markets.

2026-06-24T13:07:59.837508-07:00

Spanish IoT satellite startup FOSSA raises €9.25M to expand deployment of sovereign connectivity

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Vast expands commercial space-station partner network to scale microgravity research and manufacturing Vast has added multiple new companies and organizations to its partner ecosystem for microgravity research and manufacturing tied to its commercial space-station activities. The move reinforces Vast’s strategy of attracting demand-side customers for on-orbit science, production work, and related in-space value chains.

2026-06-24T06:55:20.076510-07:00

Vast expands commercial space-station partner network to scale microgravity research and manufacturing

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Amazon, Iridium, Telesat and Globalstar form SpaceConnect NGSO trade association to push spectrum access and orbit-sustainabilit Amazon, Iridium, Telesat and Globalstar have launched the SpaceConnect Association to represent Non-Geostationary (NGSO) satellite operators on policy, spectrum access and orbit sustainability. The group positions itself as a new industry voice for fast-growing LEO/NGSO providers, with SpaceX notably absent despite its scale.

2026-06-24T03:02:43.430370-07:00

Amazon, Iridium, Telesat and Globalstar form SpaceConnect NGSO trade association to push spectrum access and orbit-sustainabilit

SpaceWatch Global

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Vyoma’s Flamingo-1 space-based surveillance telescope completes in-orbit commissioning, moving to routine operations Germany-based Vyoma says its Flamingo-1 space-based surveillance telescope has successfully completed in-space commissioning and is set to begin routine operations. The milestone advances the company’s space domain awareness capability with a dedicated sensing platform transitioning from checkout to sustained service.

2026-06-24T01:11:53.931467-07:00

Vyoma’s Flamingo-1 space-based surveillance telescope completes in-orbit commissioning, moving to routine operations

NASA Spaceflight

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Launch preview: Pegasus XL returns after 2021 hiatus amid Falcon 9 Starlink cadence and multiple Chinese missions This week’s orbital launch manifest spans six missions worldwide, including the first Pegasus XL launch since 2021. SpaceX is driving three Falcon 9 flights for Starlink plus the Starfall demonstration and the SXM-11 mission, while China adds additional launch activity to the global schedule.

2026-06-23T15:56:16.748582-07:00

Launch preview: Pegasus XL returns after 2021 hiatus amid Falcon 9 Starlink cadence and multiple Chinese missions

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SpaceX lines up a debut $25B bond/debt sale amid ~$90B demand SpaceX is set to raise about $25 billion through its first bond offering, structured in five parts, with sources citing nearly $90 billion in demand. The deal is described as carrying a relatively wide premium over Treasuries, while coverage frames it as adding leverage to a cash-burn profile alongside lower interest costs.

2026-06-23T09:41:09.491128-07:00

SpaceX lines up a debut $25B bond/debt sale amid ~$90B demand

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Sophia Space taps Apex Space to bring AI edge computing onboard satellites Sophia Space has selected Apex to test orbital “edge computing,” aiming to process AI data directly in space rather than relying solely on ground-based compute. The partnership focuses on validating the satellite processing architecture and enabling a faster, more autonomous data workflow for spaceborne AI use cases.

2026-06-23T06:12:20.351808-07:00

Sophia Space taps Apex Space to bring AI edge computing onboard satellites

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Shield Space teams with ClearSpace on integrating autonomous satellite-defense software with in-orbit servicing capabilities

Vast expands commercial space-station partner network to scale microgravity research and manufacturing

Amazon, Iridium, Telesat and Globalstar form SpaceConnect NGSO trade association to push spectrum access and orbit-sustainabilit

Vyoma’s Flamingo-1 space-based surveillance telescope completes in-orbit commissioning, moving to routine operations

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