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ESA paid €82 million for Sentinel‑1D launch on Ariane 6 (Ariane 62) in November 2025

ESA disclosed it paid €82 million to launch the Sentinel‑1D Earth observation satellite aboard an Ariane 6 two‑booster (Ariane 62) vehicle in November 2025. The agency released the figure publicly as the officially reported launch procurement cost for the mission.

2026-04-08T23:06:13.969842-07:00

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Sky Perfect JSAT outlines multi‑faceted strategy for global satellite operations

2026-04-08T13:40:21.521246-07:00

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FCC to vote on updated EPFD rules for GEO–NGSO spectrum sharing

2026-04-08T13:40:21.506607-07:00

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e-GEOS and VENG sign multi‑year agreement to commercialise SAOCOM SAR data globally

2026-04-08T13:40:21.492551-07:00

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ESA paid €82 million for Sentinel‑1D launch on Ariane 6 (Ariane 62) in November 2025 ESA disclosed it paid €82 million to launch the Sentinel‑1D Earth observation satellite aboard an Ariane 6 two‑booster (Ariane 62) vehicle in November 2025. The agency released the figure publicly as the officially reported launch procurement cost for the mission.

2026-04-08T23:06:13.969842-07:00

ESA paid €82 million for Sentinel‑1D launch on Ariane 6 (Ariane 62) in November 2025

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Sky Perfect JSAT outlines multi‑faceted strategy for global satellite operations Sky Perfect JSAT CEO Eiichi Yonekura sets out a multi‑faceted growth plan as the operator pushes beyond traditional services into expanded commercial, government and space‑systems offerings, partnerships and new product lines to defend market share amid intensifying competition and geopolitical demand.

2026-04-08T13:40:21.521246-07:00

Sky Perfect JSAT outlines multi‑faceted strategy for global satellite operations

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FCC to vote on updated EPFD rules for GEO–NGSO spectrum sharing The FCC will vote later this month on an order revising the Equivalent Power Flux Density (EPFD) framework that governs spectrum sharing between geostationary (GEO) and non‑geostationary (NGSO) satellite systems. The change aims to clarify interference limits and coordination procedures that affect licensing and large LEO constellations.

2026-04-08T13:40:21.506607-07:00

FCC to vote on updated EPFD rules for GEO–NGSO spectrum sharing

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e-GEOS and VENG sign multi‑year agreement to commercialise SAOCOM SAR data globally e-GEOS and Argentine firm VENG have signed a multi‑year cooperation, marketing and distribution agreement to expand global sales of SAR data from Argentina’s SAOCOM satellite constellation. e-GEOS is a joint venture of the Italian Space Agency (20%) and Telespazio (80%); VENG is 97% owned by CONAE.

2026-04-08T13:40:21.492551-07:00

e-GEOS and VENG sign multi‑year agreement to commercialise SAOCOM SAR data globally

SpaceNews.com

Improved SSA accuracy and tighter conjunction thresholds could eliminate most LEO collision risk Improving space‑situational awareness (SSA) accuracy and adopting stricter thresholds for flagging potential conjunctions could eliminate the majority of satellite collision risk in low Earth orbit. The finding shifts the operational focus toward better sensing, tracking and data quality rather than continual avoidance maneuvers.

2026-04-08T13:27:24.398275-07:00

Improved SSA accuracy and tighter conjunction thresholds could eliminate most LEO collision risk

Space Intel Report

Lynk Global targets 2027 start for 640‑sat direct‑to‑device constellation as Omnispace merger awaits regulatory sign‑off More than five months after announcing their merger, Lynk Global says it is targeting a 2027 commercial start for a 640‑satellite direct‑to‑device (D2D) constellation. The plan is contingent on regulatory approval of the Lynk‑Omnispace combination and subsequent deployment milestones.

2026-04-08T13:18:59.779314-07:00

Lynk Global targets 2027 start for 640‑sat direct‑to‑device constellation as Omnispace merger awaits regulatory sign‑off

Reuters

Satellite data: global nighttime lights are brightening as Africa and Southeast Asia surge while Europe dims Daily satellite observations show global nighttime illumination is increasing from artificial lighting, with pronounced regional shifts: a marked surge across sub‑Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia, and deliberate dimming across many European areas tied to energy‑saving measures and light‑pollution abatement over recent years.

2026-04-08T09:11:50.872211-07:00

Satellite data: global nighttime lights are brightening as Africa and Southeast Asia surge while Europe dims

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LeoLabs launches military-focused space domain awareness tool LeoLabs has launched a military-focused space domain awareness tool that delivers space monitoring and tracking capabilities for defense users. The offering packages the company's orbital sensors and analytics into a product tailored for military use, intended to support operational space situational awareness.

2026-04-08T06:06:46.228991-07:00

LeoLabs launches military-focused space domain awareness tool

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ESA paid €82 million for Sentinel‑1D launch on Ariane 6 (Ariane 62) in November 2025

Sky Perfect JSAT outlines multi‑faceted strategy for global satellite operations

FCC to vote on updated EPFD rules for GEO–NGSO spectrum sharing

e-GEOS and VENG sign multi‑year agreement to commercialise SAOCOM SAR data globally

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