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SES, K2 Space to launch first demo for planned multi‑mission MEO constellation this spring

SES and K2 Space will launch a demonstration satellite this spring as the first step toward a planned multi‑mission medium‑Earth orbit (MEO) constellation. SES also detailed plans to revamp its satellite procurement procedures starting this year to support the programme.

2026-02-26T20:32:51.200525-08:00

AeroTime

Panasonic Avionics CEO: LEO satellites will shift inflight connectivity from entertainment to continuous passenger engagement

2026-02-26T20:12:13.914551-08:00

Spaceflight Now

SpaceX to launch 29 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral in pre-dawn Falcon 9 liftoff

2026-02-26T17:25:58.278736-08:00

SpaceNews.com

Virgin Media O2 launches Starlink Direct-to-Cell in UK — Europe’s first commercial D2C service

2026-02-26T13:20:46.214474-08:00

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Space Intel Report

SES, K2 Space to launch first demo for planned multi‑mission MEO constellation this spring SES and K2 Space will launch a demonstration satellite this spring as the first step toward a planned multi‑mission medium‑Earth orbit (MEO) constellation. SES also detailed plans to revamp its satellite procurement procedures starting this year to support the programme.

2026-02-26T20:32:51.200525-08:00

SES, K2 Space to launch first demo for planned multi‑mission MEO constellation this spring

AeroTime

Panasonic Avionics CEO: LEO satellites will shift inflight connectivity from entertainment to continuous passenger engagement Panasonic Avionics CEO Ken Sain says the arrival of LEO satellite constellations will push inflight connectivity beyond entertainment, enabling low‑latency, high‑bandwidth services that change how airlines engage passengers and deliver onboard experiences. He argues LEO will unlock persistent connectivity for new operational and commercial use cases.

2026-02-26T20:12:13.914551-08:00

Panasonic Avionics CEO: LEO satellites will shift inflight connectivity from entertainment to continuous passenger engagement

Spaceflight Now

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SpaceX to launch 29 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral in pre-dawn Falcon 9 liftoff SpaceX plans a pre-dawn Falcon 9 launch from Cape Canaveral's Space Launch Complex 40 to deploy 29 Starlink internet satellites, with liftoff scheduled for 5:20:50 a.m. EST (1020:50 UTC). Spaceflight Now will provide live coverage beginning about one hour before launch.

2026-02-26T17:25:58.278736-08:00

SpaceX to launch 29 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral in pre-dawn Falcon 9 liftoff

SpaceNews.com

Virgin Media O2 launches Starlink Direct-to-Cell in UK — Europe’s first commercial D2C service Virgin Media O2 began offering Starlink Direct-to-Cell satellite-to-smartphone connectivity in the UK on Feb. 26, marking the first commercial deployment of SpaceX's D2C service in Europe. When terrestrial 4G is unavailable, subscribers on the network will automatically route calls and data via Starlink satellites.

2026-02-26T13:20:46.214474-08:00

Virgin Media O2 launches Starlink Direct-to-Cell in UK — Europe’s first commercial D2C service

Via Satellite

Redwire posts 10.3% revenue growth in 2025 as it pivots to defense and scales production Redwire's 2025 revenue rose 10.3%, which the company attributed to its business maturing and capabilities advancing from development into production. Management framed the results as evidence of a strategic pivot toward defense work as Redwire scales manufacturing and targets larger government programs.

2026-02-26T12:56:25.392357-08:00

Redwire posts 10.3% revenue growth in 2025 as it pivots to defense and scales production

Via Satellite

BlackSky posts $106.6M revenue in 2025 as growth slows; backlog up 32% amid widening losses BlackSky reported $106.6 million in 2025 revenue, up 4.4% year‑over‑year, with fourth‑quarter revenue rising and backlog expanding 32%. Despite those gains the company widened its net loss and recorded a second consecutive year of decelerating YoY growth after 45% in 2023 and 8% in 2024.

2026-02-26T11:53:32.723158-08:00

BlackSky posts $106.6M revenue in 2025 as growth slows; backlog up 32% amid widening losses

The War Zone

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Space Force signals tougher posture as China builds out reconnaissance constellation The head of Space Force Combat Forces warned the U.S. “can’t run away from a bully forever,” signaling a more offensive posture in response to China’s rapidly expanding spy-satellite fleet. The remark underscores a shift toward contesting adversary capabilities in orbit and preparing for more assertive space operations and doctrine.

2026-02-26T11:35:54.265124-08:00

Space Force signals tougher posture as China builds out reconnaissance constellation

New York Times

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Climate-driven upper-atmosphere changes and FCC review gap heighten risks from SpaceX’s proposed 1‑million satellites Researchers warn climate-driven warming of the upper atmosphere is reducing drag and could extend orbital lifetimes for satellites and debris, complicating collision risk as operators propose up to 1 million spacecraft; regulators face a gap after the FCC said it is not required to assess environmental impacts.

2026-02-26T08:53:32.326907-08:00

Climate-driven upper-atmosphere changes and FCC review gap heighten risks from SpaceX’s proposed 1‑million satellites

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SES, K2 Space to launch first demo for planned multi‑mission MEO constellation this spring

Panasonic Avionics CEO: LEO satellites will shift inflight connectivity from entertainment to continuous passenger engagement

SpaceX to launch 29 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral in pre-dawn Falcon 9 liftoff

Virgin Media O2 launches Starlink Direct-to-Cell in UK — Europe’s first commercial D2C service

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