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Beyond Gravity signs major Ariane Group contract to cement European launch supply-chain role Beyond Gravity has signed one of the largest contracts in its history with Ariane Group, strengthening its position as a key player in Europe’s launch supply chain. The deal is framed as “gamechanging,” signaling expanded responsibility and visibility within Ariane Group’s industrial base.

2026-07-08T13:00:37.220795-07:00

Beyond Gravity signs major Ariane Group contract to cement European launch supply-chain role

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SpaceX doubles Starlink Aviation pricing and redefines coverage with continental “boundaries” between single-area and global pla SpaceX has increased Starlink Aviation prices, moving from one-size coverage toward tiered service plans. The update distinguishes subscriptions for a single defined area versus global coverage, and introduces clearer continental boundaries for where service applies.

2026-07-08T11:16:56.509606-07:00

SpaceX doubles Starlink Aviation pricing and redefines coverage with continental “boundaries” between single-area and global pla

Space Intel Report

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ASD-Eurospace: Europe’s space industry sales hit €10.9B in 2025, up 23% as government spending—especially defense—accelerates Europe’s space sector booked €10.9 billion ($12.5 billion) in sales in 2025, up 23% year-on-year, according to ASD-Eurospace. Headcount rose just 2.2%, while startups account for 11% of the workforce, underscoring how demand growth is outpacing hiring across the ecosystem.

2026-07-08T10:52:19.475560-07:00

ASD-Eurospace: Europe’s space industry sales hit €10.9B in 2025, up 23% as government spending—especially defense—accelerates

Space Intel Report

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Eurospace: Europe's space industry sales increased 23% in 2025, headcount just 2.2%; startups are 11% of work force

2026-07-08T10:52:19.475560-07:00

Eurospace: Europe's space indu

European Spaceflight

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Loft Orbital signs multi-launch agreement with MaiaSpace; first 2028 flight planned Loft Orbital has signed a multi-launch agreement with MaiaSpace, an ArianeGroup subsidiary. The announcement shared limited program details, but said the first flight is expected in 2028, setting a near-term timeline for Loft’s launch campaign using MaiaSpace rockets.

2026-07-08T10:39:49.658448-07:00

Loft Orbital signs multi-launch agreement with MaiaSpace; first 2028 flight planned

Defense Daily

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U.S. Space Force adds Impulse Space and Relativity Space to NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1 roster, expanding program eligibility to seven The U.S. Space Force awarded NSSL Phase 3, Lane 1 contracts to Air Force Impulse Space Inc. and Relativity Federal Inc. under FA8811-26-D-B001 and FA8811-26-D-B002, bringing the eligible launch-provider field to seven. The awards are part of the Space Force’s broader $5.6B NSSL program.

2026-07-08T10:30:02.971248-07:00

U.S. Space Force adds Impulse Space and Relativity Space to NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1 roster, expanding program eligibility to seven

Space.com

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Vantor unveils 3D Earth-observation “spatial intelligence” from orbit Vantor says it has moved beyond traditional 2D imagery to deliver 3D Earth mapping from space, presenting new satellite views designed to support richer spatial analysis. The company positions the capability as a next step in “spatial intelligence,” highlighting the quality and visual impact of its outputs.

2026-07-08T09:17:34.268997-07:00

Vantor unveils 3D Earth-observation “spatial intelligence” from orbit

Space Intel Report

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Thaicom pushes Astranis-built Thaicom 9 launch to March 2027 after power-system anomaly on a shared SpaceX micro-GEO satellite Thaicom says its Thaicom 9 satellite—previously scheduled for launch in 2024—has been delayed to March 2027 following a power system anomaly identified on one of the four other Astranis Space Technologies micro-GEO satellites that were sharing a SpaceX launch. The issue drives a multi-satellite schedule slip for the cluster.

2026-07-08T06:45:20.224531-07:00

Thaicom pushes Astranis-built Thaicom 9 launch to March 2027 after power-system anomaly on a shared SpaceX micro-GEO satellite

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Beyond Gravity signs major Ariane Group contract to cement European launch supply-chain role

ASD-Eurospace: Europe’s space industry sales hit €10.9B in 2025, up 23% as government spending—especially defense—accelerates

Loft Orbital signs multi-launch agreement with MaiaSpace; first 2028 flight planned

SpaceX doubles Starlink Aviation pricing and redefines coverage with continental “boundaries” between single-area and global pla

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