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SES positions meoSphere MEO as the core of a multi‑orbit MEO/LEO inflight connectivity service

SES is developing meoSphere, a next‑generation MEO satellite network intended to pair with LEO constellations to deliver multi‑orbit inflight connectivity. Positioning MEO as a core layer aims to combine MEO capacity and latency characteristics with LEO coverage for airline broadband services.

2026-03-27T10:39:35.364904-07:00

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ESA to decide by June on Europe's contributions to lunar Gateway

2026-03-27T12:05:35.649196-07:00

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Bellatrix raises $20M to scale satellite propulsion after first major export win

2026-03-27T10:22:22.912467-07:00

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Oman's MB Group orders two Astranis geostationary satellites amid government procurement delays

2026-03-27T10:00:09.098059-07:00

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ESA to decide by June on Europe's contributions to lunar Gateway The European Space Agency will decide by June on Europe's contributions to the Gateway, determining the scope, funding and industrial roles European partners will take for the lunar-orbit platform. The decision will set near-term commitments that influence contractor workshare, schedule and Europe's standing in Artemis-era lunar operations.

2026-03-27T12:05:35.649196-07:00

ESA to decide by June on Europe's contributions to lunar Gateway

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SES positions meoSphere MEO as the core of a multi‑orbit MEO/LEO inflight connectivity service SES is developing meoSphere, a next‑generation MEO satellite network intended to pair with LEO constellations to deliver multi‑orbit inflight connectivity. Positioning MEO as a core layer aims to combine MEO capacity and latency characteristics with LEO coverage for airline broadband services.

2026-03-27T10:39:35.364904-07:00

SES positions meoSphere MEO as the core of a multi‑orbit MEO/LEO inflight connectivity service

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Bellatrix raises $20M to scale satellite propulsion after first major export win India-based Bellatrix Aerospace said March 27 it raised $20 million to ramp production of its satellite propulsion systems after securing its first large commercial customer outside India. The funding will scale manufacturing capacity to fulfil the export order and support commercial expansion.

2026-03-27T10:22:22.912467-07:00

Bellatrix raises $20M to scale satellite propulsion after first major export win

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Oman's MB Group orders two Astranis geostationary satellites amid government procurement delays Oman's MB Group has ordered two Astranis geostationary telecommunications satellites — the sultanate's first owned telecom spacecraft — after government procurement delays prompted private-sector action. The purchase underscores regional demand for faster, lower-cost GEO capacity and the role of commercial small‑GEO suppliers in filling state procurement gaps.

2026-03-27T10:00:09.098059-07:00

Oman's MB Group orders two Astranis geostationary satellites amid government procurement delays

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Munich Space Summit — Dr. Gilles Rabin: Europe at a crossroads, collaboration needed to stay competitive At the Munich Space Summit, Dr. Gilles Rabin frames Europe’s space sector as ‘at a crossroads’ and argues deeper collaboration between governments, industry and new-space firms is essential to preserve competitiveness. The Space Café clip outlines strategic choices facing policymakers and commercial players.

2026-03-27T08:01:04.728183-07:00

Munich Space Summit — Dr. Gilles Rabin: Europe at a crossroads, collaboration needed to stay competitive

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Building a hypersonic pathway to orbit — interview with Mark Bigham In this interview, Mark Bigham lays out a practical roadmap for creating a hypersonic pathway to orbit, examining the technical, testing and program-management challenges that must be solved. He outlines milestones and capability gaps industry players need to address to advance hypersonic launch concepts toward operational reality.

2026-03-27T07:49:53.250696-07:00

Building a hypersonic pathway to orbit — interview with Mark Bigham

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CNES issues call for proposals for drone-swarm surveillance of Guiana Space Centre launch operations CNES has issued a call for proposals to develop a drone system for the Guiana Space Centre to provide base perimeter surveillance and real‑time monitoring of launch operations. The requirement seeks platforms and sensors capable of persistent situational awareness to support range safety and operational oversight.

2026-03-27T07:46:06.558427-07:00

CNES issues call for proposals for drone-swarm surveillance of Guiana Space Centre launch operations

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Munich Space Summit — Europe’s space industry ready but policy is lagging At the Munich Space Summit, Dr Agnieszka Lukaszczyk argues Europe’s commercial and technical space capabilities are mature and market‑ready, but national and EU policy frameworks have not kept pace, creating a strategic gap that could constrain growth, funding and programme execution.

2026-03-27T05:58:48.627452-07:00

Munich Space Summit — Europe’s space industry ready but policy is lagging

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SES positions meoSphere MEO as the core of a multi‑orbit MEO/LEO inflight connectivity service

ESA to decide by June on Europe's contributions to lunar Gateway

Bellatrix raises $20M to scale satellite propulsion after first major export win

Oman's MB Group orders two Astranis geostationary satellites amid government procurement delays

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