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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.

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

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AST SpaceMobile adds three more BlueBird satellites to LEO, targeting 45–60 satellites by year-end for space-based cellular broa

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2026-07-08T06:29:13.681651-07:00

Space Intel Report

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

SpaceWatch Global

New Space milestones: Arianespace-Infinite Orbits D2GEO MoU, ispace Starship capacity for 2030+ lunar payloads, Rocket Lab VICTU

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2026-07-08T00:14:03.139134-07:00

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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

SpaceNews.com

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AST SpaceMobile adds three more BlueBird satellites to LEO, targeting 45–60 satellites by year-end for space-based cellular broa AST SpaceMobile has deployed three additional BlueBird satellites into low Earth orbit, moving ahead of its plan to build a space-based cellular broadband network. The company is targeting deployment of 45 to 60 satellites by the end of the year as it scales capacity in-orbit.

2026-07-08T06:29:13.681651-07:00

AST SpaceMobile adds three more BlueBird satellites to LEO, targeting 45–60 satellites by year-end for space-based cellular broa

New York Times

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U.S. restrictions on satellite imagery reshape Iran-focused reporting workflows A new set of U.S. limits on satellite imagery access is changing how journalists and analysts can depict Iran, closing off long-reliance visual sources that helped fill gaps in closed-off regions. The reporting impact highlights how export and compliance rules can directly affect information availability from space.

2026-07-08T03:17:04.649380-07:00

U.S. restrictions on satellite imagery reshape Iran-focused reporting workflows

SpaceWatch Global

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New Space milestones: Arianespace-Infinite Orbits D2GEO MoU, ispace Starship capacity for 2030+ lunar payloads, Rocket Lab VICTU Arianespace and Infinite Orbits signed an MoU to build a framework for multiple direct-to-GEO launch services. Meanwhile, ispace secured 500 kg of payload capacity on Starship for a lunar integrator service no earlier than 2030, Rocket Lab reported success on US Space Force’s VICTUS HAZE, and ICEYE launched four new SAR satellites via SpaceX Transporter-17, raising its constellation to 76.

2026-07-08T00:14:03.139134-07:00

New Space milestones: Arianespace-Infinite Orbits D2GEO MoU, ispace Starship capacity for 2030+ lunar payloads, Rocket Lab VICTU

Reuters

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Russia deploys Starlink-focused electronic warfare to blunt Ukraine’s mid-strike drone attacks Ukrainian drone commanders and pilots say Russian forces are camouflaging cargoes and installing powerful jamming systems specifically aimed at disrupting Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet, which fixed-wing midrange drones use for communications. Separately, Brazil’s telecom regulator approved satellite direct-to-cell rules, clearing a path for Starlink phone service to ordinary handsets.

2026-07-07T23:59:44.316342-07:00

Russia deploys Starlink-focused electronic warfare to blunt Ukraine’s mid-strike drone attacks

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NSG deploys three Hughes Network Systems “JUPITER 3” ground gateway systems to bolster IFC services NSG has deployed three advanced ground gateway systems in collaboration with Hughes Network Systems LLC to support NSG’s in-flight connectivity (IFC) services. The move expands the ground infrastructure underpinning NSG’s connectivity offering and is positioned as a reinforcement of its IFC delivery capabilities via the “JUPITER 3” gateway solution.

2026-07-07T23:33:14.362362-07:00

NSG deploys three Hughes Network Systems “JUPITER 3” ground gateway systems to bolster IFC services

SpaceNews.com

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Orbit Fab hires new CEO and raises funding to scale satellite refueling from prototype to operations Orbit Fab has appointed a new chief executive and secured additional funding aimed at moving satellite refueling from technology development into operational services. The company’s latest financing and leadership change signal a push to commercialize in-orbit servicing capabilities and accelerate deployment timelines.

2026-07-07T15:58:58.570649-07:00

Orbit Fab hires new CEO and raises funding to scale satellite refueling from prototype to operations

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