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SES Outlook Downgraded by Moody's Amid Intelsat Acquisition

SES has been downgraded by Moody’s to a negative outlook while maintaining its Baa3 rating. This move raises concerns over the $5 billion acquisition of Intelsat, putting pressure on SES to reassure investors about its financial stability.

2025-02-19T03:32:51.513875-08:00

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NASA and SpaceX Advance Crew-10 Launch; Expedite Starliner Return

2025-02-11T15:48:42.368024-08:00

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Redwire Secures Third Mako Spacecraft Contract for USSF Tetra-6 Mission

2025-02-11T10:50:34.758752-08:00

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Spire Pursues Legal Action Against Kpler Over Maritime Unit Sale

2025-02-12T09:07:03.140389-08:00

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Breaking Defense

SDA Recompetes 10-Satellite Award Following Viasat Suit The recompete process for the 10-satellite contract initially awarded to Tyvak will be overseen by officials uninvolved in the previous awards. No schedule is given for the new bidding, as it addresses legal challenges posed by Viasat.

2025-02-21T06:40:22.364341-08:00

SDA Recompetes 10-Satellite Award Following Viasat Suit

Payload

BlackSky's Gen-3 Satellite Launch Secures New Contracts BlackSky successfully deployed its Gen-3 Earth observation satellite via Rocket Lab's Electron, enhancing its imaging quality. This milestone also coincides with the company's acquisition of numerous new contracts, bolstering its role in the Earth observation market.

2025-02-21T05:12:49.742766-08:00

BlackSky's Gen-3 Satellite Launch Secures New Contracts

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OQ Technology Gains €17.5M from EIC for Satellite Connectivity OQ Technology has received €2.5 million in grant funding and up to €15 million in equity financing from the European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator. This funding supports the acceleration of their direct-to-smartphone satellite connectivity, potentially enhancing global telecommunications infrastructure.

2025-02-20T14:16:50.687391-08:00

OQ Technology Gains €17.5M from EIC for Satellite Connectivity

Aviation Week

Edge Group's FADA Sets SAR Satellite Partnerships FADA, the space unit of UAE's Edge Group, is finalizing partnerships for deploying SAR and Earth-imaging satellites. These partnerships aim to enhance the group's capabilities in satellite imagery and remote sensing, positioning them strategically in the global space technology market.

2025-02-20T08:41:42.521681-08:00

Edge Group's FADA Sets SAR Satellite Partnerships

The War Zone

Tinian Island's North Field Restored Amid Pacific Military Tensions The restoration of North Field on Tinian Island highlights strategic military developments in the Pacific, posing potential targeting challenges for China. The reclaimed site, once a pivotal WWII B-29 bomber base, underscores the region's continuing significance in modern defense strategies.

2025-02-19T11:21:23.354827-08:00

Tinian Island's North Field Restored Amid Pacific Military Tensions

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Kazakhstan Considers KazSat and OneWeb to Replace Starlink Kazakhstan's Ministry of Digital Development has suggested KazSat and OneWeb as alternatives to Starlink following restrictions on Elon Musk's internet satellites within the country. The move reflects strategic adjustments in Kazakhstan's aerospace and telecommunications sectors.

2025-02-19T09:48:40.293281-08:00

Kazakhstan Considers KazSat and OneWeb to Replace Starlink

Aerospace Testing Intnl

In-Space Spare Parts Manufacturing Extends Spacecraft Missions Engineers are advancing techniques to fabricate spacecraft components in space, aiming to enhance mission longevity and operational range. By refining materials and production processes, these efforts seek to reduce dependency on Earth-based supply chains.

2025-02-19T06:38:42.590016-08:00

In-Space Spare Parts Manufacturing Extends Spacecraft Missions

Via Satellite

SuperSharp and NanoAvionics Launch Blue Moon Thermal InfraRed Mission SuperSharp, part of the Satlantis group, partners with NanoAvionics for the Blue Moon mission using the MP42 microsatellite platform. The mission features SuperSharp's 80 kg HIBISCUS instrument to provide ultra-high resolution thermal imaging applications, including climate change mitigation and defense.

2025-02-19T05:16:33.311142-08:00

SuperSharp and NanoAvionics Launch Blue Moon Thermal InfraRed Mission

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