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Sky Perfect JSAT and ispace sign MoU to collaborate on lunar exploration

Sky Perfect JSAT has entered a new memorandum of understanding with ispace to pursue collaboration in lunar exploration. The partnership signals closer alignment between a satellite communications operator and a lunar mission company as both look to support the growing demand for reliable space connectivity and mission services.

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2026-07-17T12:29:08.410625-07:00

Breaking Defense

DIU calls for near-term demo of space-to-space and space-to-ground power-beaming capability by 2030

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2026-07-17T10:27:36.234562-07:00

Bloomberg

Sateliot seeks up to €150M to expand smartphone satellite connectivity

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2026-07-17T10:17:52.647762-07:00

Payload

NASA awards SpaceX Starlink contract for Artemis III laser communications in LEO

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2026-07-17T05:58:32.578049-07:00

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Ars Technica

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Google-backed satellites for wildfire detection launch as smoke chokes US, Canada

2026-07-17T12:59:09.185978-07:00

Google-backed satellites for w

Via Satellite

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Sky Perfect JSAT and ispace sign MoU to collaborate on lunar exploration Sky Perfect JSAT has entered a new memorandum of understanding with ispace to pursue collaboration in lunar exploration. The partnership signals closer alignment between a satellite communications operator and a lunar mission company as both look to support the growing demand for reliable space connectivity and mission services.

2026-07-17T12:29:08.410625-07:00

Sky Perfect JSAT and ispace sign MoU to collaborate on lunar exploration

Via Satellite

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HawkEye 360 demonstrates tactical direct downlink during multilateral Valiant Shield exercise HawkEye 360 says it demonstrated tactical direct downlink capabilities while participating in the multilateral Valiant Shield military exercise, highlighting how its signals intelligence architecture can support timely, on-demand data delivery. The company framed the test as a practical step toward operationally relevant downlink performance.

2026-07-17T12:17:36.138750-07:00

HawkEye 360 demonstrates tactical direct downlink during multilateral Valiant Shield exercise

Breaking Defense

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DIU calls for near-term demo of space-to-space and space-to-ground power-beaming capability by 2030 The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has issued a call to industry seeking proposals to field an operational power-beaming capability via satellites. The effort targets power beaming between spacecraft (space-to-space) and downlink to Earth (space-to-ground), with an operational goal by 2030.

2026-07-17T10:27:36.234562-07:00

DIU calls for near-term demo of space-to-space and space-to-ground power-beaming capability by 2030

Bloomberg

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Sateliot seeks up to €150M to expand smartphone satellite connectivity Spanish satellite startup Sateliot is seeking to grow an ongoing fundraising round by about 50%, targeting as much as €150 million ($172 million). The additional capital is intended to accelerate plans to deliver satellite connectivity directly to smartphones, extending service beyond existing aircraft/IoT-style use cases.

2026-07-17T10:17:52.647762-07:00

Sateliot seeks up to €150M to expand smartphone satellite connectivity

Payload

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NASA awards SpaceX Starlink contract for Artemis III laser communications in LEO NASA has selected SpaceX to deliver laser communications capabilities for the Artemis III mission using Starlink. The contract supports ship-to-ship communications in low Earth orbit, aiming to improve how Earth-based observers view and monitor planned in-orbit activity in the 2027 timeframe.

2026-07-17T05:58:32.578049-07:00

NASA awards SpaceX Starlink contract for Artemis III laser communications in LEO

Universe Today

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FCC approves first test launch for Reflect Orbital’s Eärendil-1 satellite The US Federal Communications Commission has approved the first test launch of Reflect Orbital’s Eärendil-1 satellite, the initial step toward the company’s planned Reflect Orbital space reflector constellation. The approval clears the path for test-lifespan deployment under FCC authorization.

2026-07-17T04:51:29.219067-07:00

FCC approves first test launch for Reflect Orbital’s Eärendil-1 satellite

Space Intel Report

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Ovzon reports 48% revenue growth and 38% EBITDA increase in Q2; company weighs timing for its second satellite Swedish satellite operator and mobile satcom terminal manufacturer Ovzon said revenue for the three months ended June 30 rose 48% year over year and EBITDA increased 38%. Operating profit and cash flow also climbed materially, while the company said it is still considering its second-satellite plans.

2026-07-17T04:45:24.393807-07:00

Ovzon reports 48% revenue growth and 38% EBITDA increase in Q2; company weighs timing for its second satellite

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