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ICEYE targets doubling radar-satellite output to 100 by end-2027, aiming for ~2 SAR satellites per week to meet European militar

Finnish radar-satellite maker ICEYE says it plans to scale production capacity to expand global output from 50 radar satellites to 100 by the end of 2027. The ramp is intended to support surging demand from European militaries, with a production cadence of roughly two satellites per week.

2026-06-25T01:55:26.110007-07:00

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R-Space unveils AT-Astra—Austria’s first commercial satellite—planned for launch on Isar Aerospace’s Spectrum rocket

2026-06-25T00:47:54.806090-07:00

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

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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ICEYE targets doubling radar-satellite output to 100 by end-2027, aiming for ~2 SAR satellites per week to meet European militar Finnish radar-satellite maker ICEYE says it plans to scale production capacity to expand global output from 50 radar satellites to 100 by the end of 2027. The ramp is intended to support surging demand from European militaries, with a production cadence of roughly two satellites per week.

2026-06-25T01:55:26.110007-07:00

ICEYE targets doubling radar-satellite output to 100 by end-2027, aiming for ~2 SAR satellites per week to meet European militar

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R-Space unveils AT-Astra—Austria’s first commercial satellite—planned for launch on Isar Aerospace’s Spectrum rocket Vienna-based R-Space says its AT-Astra mission will be its first fully in-house satellite and the first commercial satellite designed and built entirely in Austria. The company also frames the payload’s launch as the next step for Isar Aerospace’s Spectrum launch vehicle.

2026-06-25T00:47:54.806090-07:00

R-Space unveils AT-Astra—Austria’s first commercial satellite—planned for launch on Isar Aerospace’s Spectrum rocket

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R-Space is Set to Launch Austria's First Commercial Satellite Aboard Isar Aerospace's 'Spectrum' Vehicle

2026-06-25T00:47:54.806090-07:00

R-Space is Set to Launch Austr

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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

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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

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