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Space weather risk: the next constraint on AI data-centre scaling

Utilities are scrambling as AI data centres expand rapidly and consume electricity on a small-city scale. The surge raises a parallel threat: space weather that can disrupt satellite and communications dependencies critical to data-centre operations and network continuity—introducing a non-terrestrial resilience problem to AI growth.

2026-06-24T06:27:23.756589-07:00

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Vantor selects BAE Systems for next-gen high-resolution imaging satellites

2026-06-24T05:40:05.508957-07:00

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York Space Systems demonstrates two-way tactical UHF comms from low Earth orbit for the U.S. Space Force

2026-06-24T06:12:20.497794-07:00

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Berlin’s space-policy reset: Germany ties credibility to industry delivery at a government-industry roundtable

2026-06-24T00:47:57.281874-07:00

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Space weather risk: the next constraint on AI data-centre scaling Utilities are scrambling as AI data centres expand rapidly and consume electricity on a small-city scale. The surge raises a parallel threat: space weather that can disrupt satellite and communications dependencies critical to data-centre operations and network continuity—introducing a non-terrestrial resilience problem to AI growth.

2026-06-24T06:27:23.756589-07:00

Space weather risk: the next constraint on AI data-centre scaling

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York Space Systems demonstrates two-way tactical UHF comms from low Earth orbit for the U.S. Space Force York Space Systems said a satellite it built for the U.S. Space Force successfully demonstrated two-way tactical communications using ultra-high-frequency (UHF) links from low Earth orbit. The test validates LEO-to-user bidirectional connectivity using UHF for tactical communications needs.

2026-06-24T06:12:20.497794-07:00

York Space Systems demonstrates two-way tactical UHF comms from low Earth orbit for the U.S. Space Force

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Vantor selects BAE Systems for next-gen high-resolution imaging satellites Vantor has chosen BAE Systems to build its next generation of high-resolution imaging satellites. The selection “reunites” Vantor with the former Ball Aerospace business that helped develop DigitalGlobe’s Earth-observation satellites, signaling continuity in heritage and industrial approach for advanced optical ISR missions.

2026-06-24T05:40:05.508957-07:00

Vantor selects BAE Systems for next-gen high-resolution imaging satellites

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NGSO operators form new industry association—SpaceX stays out Amazon and several other non-geostationary satellite operators have launched a trade association to represent the fast-growing NGSO market. SpaceX, despite operating the largest NGSO constellation, is notably absent, underscoring how competitive dynamics and governance choices are shaping industry representation.

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

NGSO operators form new industry association—SpaceX stays out

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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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German leadership “tilts” European space and defense weight at ILA 2026 At ILA Berlin 2026, Germany is using the show to underscore its rising influence across space, defense and broader industrial positioning—raising the question of whether Europe’s space “center of gravity” is shifting toward Berlin. The opinion points to expanding German momentum that could affect European capability planning and cooperation priorities.

2026-06-24T01:11:52.947931-07:00

German leadership “tilts” European space and defense weight at ILA 2026

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Terma to deploy AI-enabled capabilities on BIFROST, positioning the mission to bolster Europe’s defense space architecture Terma is taking AI to the forefront of its role in the BIFROST satellite mission, while simultaneously framing the project as a step toward strengthening European defense capabilities. The move links onboard AI application to the broader push to field operational military space assets.

2026-06-24T00:47:57.585556-07:00

Terma to deploy AI-enabled capabilities on BIFROST, positioning the mission to bolster Europe’s defense space architecture

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Berlin’s space-policy reset: Germany ties credibility to industry delivery at a government-industry roundtable A Berlin roundtable highlights a rare alignment across Germany’s space ecosystem around one theme: delivery must be driven by industry, with government support translating into programs that can be executed. The message frames credibility and capability-building as inseparable from execution timelines.

2026-06-24T00:47:57.281874-07:00

Berlin’s space-policy reset: Germany ties credibility to industry delivery at a government-industry roundtable

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Space weather risk: the next constraint on AI data-centre scaling

Vantor selects BAE Systems for next-gen high-resolution imaging satellites

York Space Systems demonstrates two-way tactical UHF comms from low Earth orbit for the U.S. Space Force

Berlin’s space-policy reset: Germany ties credibility to industry delivery at a government-industry roundtable

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