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Delta Air Lines selects Airbus and Hughes for multi-orbit in-flight connectivity on 20 A350-1000s

Airbus has been selected by Delta Air Lines to equip 20 upcoming A350-1000 aircraft with a multi-orbit in-flight connectivity solution co-developed by Delta and satellite operator Hughes. The partnership contract formalizes the IFC installation plan on the delivered widebodies.

2026-04-14T00:56:02.521593-07:00

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Blue Canyon Technologies expands reaction wheel production capacity

2026-04-14T10:18:19.041871-07:00

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China flies Jielong-3 internet-test payload; Kinetica-1 adds 8 imaging satellites to active remote-sensing capability

2026-04-14T09:15:02.650527-07:00

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Eutelsat’s US arm pitches hosted-payload deals to accelerate OneWeb satellite monetization

2026-04-14T06:14:52.437603-07:00

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Angry Kitten jamming pod tests on HC-130J validate remote reprogramming using satellite threat updates Testing of the Angry Kitten jamming pod on the HC-130J focuses on receiving threat updates “via satellite” and rapidly reprogramming the pods based on the real-time threat environment. The objective is to enable faster adaptation of jamming behavior as threats evolve.

2026-04-14T11:34:51.194561-07:00

Angry Kitten jamming pod tests on HC-130J validate remote reprogramming using satellite threat updates

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Space Command outlines new warfighting model built around “moving satellites” U.S. Space Command is pushing a new warfighting model centered on moving satellites, reflecting a shift toward more dynamic space operations. The effort signals how commanders may adapt mission concepts to keep space-enabled capabilities resilient and usable as adversary pressure increases.

2026-04-14T10:55:56.232789-07:00

Space Command outlines new warfighting model built around “moving satellites”

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Blue Canyon Technologies expands reaction wheel production capacity RTX’s Blue Canyon Technologies is increasing reaction wheel manufacturing capacity, a move aimed at scaling the components used for spacecraft attitude control. The expansion signals closer alignment between production throughput and demand for precision space systems and mission payloads.

2026-04-14T10:18:19.041871-07:00

Blue Canyon Technologies expands reaction wheel production capacity

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China flies Jielong-3 internet-test payload; Kinetica-1 adds 8 imaging satellites to active remote-sensing capability Two Chinese solid-rocket launches from Jiuquan inserted nine satellites into orbit, including the Jielong-3 internet-test satellite and eight Kinetica-1 remote-sensing spacecraft for the Jilin-1 constellation. The payloads extend both broadband/communications experimentation and fresh commercial imaging capability via new deployments.

2026-04-14T09:15:02.650527-07:00

China flies Jielong-3 internet-test payload; Kinetica-1 adds 8 imaging satellites to active remote-sensing capability

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Eutelsat’s US arm pitches hosted-payload deals to accelerate OneWeb satellite monetization Eutelsat says its U.S. business is marketing hosted-payload arrangements tied to OneWeb satellites, positioning the LEO platform as a destination for third-party payloads. The push signals an effort to broaden revenue streams beyond capacity sales as OneWeb ramps its next-generation deployment.

2026-04-14T06:14:52.437603-07:00

Eutelsat’s US arm pitches hosted-payload deals to accelerate OneWeb satellite monetization

Payload

Slingshot Aerospace launches AI anomaly-detection portal to streamline onboard/space decision-making Slingshot Aerospace introduced a new AI-powered “one-stop-shop” portal platform that helps operators spot anomalies and translate those findings into faster decisions. The launch positions the company as a decision workflow layer for space operations, tying detection directly to action rather than post-processing.

2026-04-14T06:08:53.490637-07:00

Slingshot Aerospace launches AI anomaly-detection portal to streamline onboard/space decision-making

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Tendeg delivers first antenna from new industrial line, aiming for 100+ deployable apertures per year Tendeg has delivered its first antenna produced from a newly established industrial production facility. The company says the expanded manufacturing capability is intended to support scale-up, with a target of more than 100 deployable apertures annually.

2026-04-14T03:18:15.889990-07:00

Tendeg delivers first antenna from new industrial line, aiming for 100+ deployable apertures per year

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Deloitte puts two more ‘Project Constellation’ satellites into orbit, extending its in-house space services push Deloitte says two additional satellites supporting its “Project Constellation” have been deployed in orbit following launch. The move expands the company’s constellation footprint as it scales capabilities tied to the program, signaling continued investment in its space-business roadmap.

2026-04-14T01:14:43.683531-07:00

Deloitte puts two more ‘Project Constellation’ satellites into orbit, extending its in-house space services push

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Delta Air Lines selects Airbus and Hughes for multi-orbit in-flight connectivity on 20 A350-1000s

Blue Canyon Technologies expands reaction wheel production capacity

China flies Jielong-3 internet-test payload; Kinetica-1 adds 8 imaging satellites to active remote-sensing capability

Eutelsat’s US arm pitches hosted-payload deals to accelerate OneWeb satellite monetization

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