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HawkEye 360 files for an initial public offering as it scales space-based RF geolocation and intelligence services

HawkEye 360 has filed to go public, advancing plans to fund continued scale-up of its satellite-based RF geolocation and related intelligence services. The move follows recent commercial and defense-facing traction, including partnership and forecasting deals tied to mission planning and operations.

2026-04-10T10:58:22.766587-07:00

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Amazon Leo enters enterprise beta; CEO targets mid-2026 commercial service launch

2026-04-10T11:18:12.475052-07:00

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Sateliot raises $117M Series C to build 16 Gen 2 IoT satellites, targeting a summer close

2026-04-10T11:39:01.046288-07:00

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Spacety raises $190M to scale vertically integrated satellite manufacturing and data services; targets IPO

2026-04-10T10:22:24.967320-07:00

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Sateliot raises $117M Series C to build 16 Gen 2 IoT satellites, targeting a summer close IoT satellite constellation operator Sateliot has launched a plan for its next-generation network and is raising a $117-million C-round, the company says it expects to close this summer. The funding is intended to build 16 Gen 2 satellites to expand its connectivity offering.

2026-04-10T11:39:01.046288-07:00

Sateliot raises $117M Series C to build 16 Gen 2 IoT satellites, targeting a summer close

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Amazon Leo enters enterprise beta; CEO targets mid-2026 commercial service launch Amazon’s rebranded Kuiper effort, Leo (formerly Project Kuiper), entered enterprise beta on April 8 and is targeting a mid-2026 start of commercial service. Amazon says Leo will roll out across three terminal tiers and has lined up 22 new rocket contracts to support the schedule.

2026-04-10T11:18:12.475052-07:00

Amazon Leo enters enterprise beta; CEO targets mid-2026 commercial service launch

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HawkEye 360 files for an initial public offering as it scales space-based RF geolocation and intelligence services HawkEye 360 has filed to go public, advancing plans to fund continued scale-up of its satellite-based RF geolocation and related intelligence services. The move follows recent commercial and defense-facing traction, including partnership and forecasting deals tied to mission planning and operations.

2026-04-10T10:58:22.766587-07:00

HawkEye 360 files for an initial public offering as it scales space-based RF geolocation and intelligence services

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Spacety raises $190M to scale vertically integrated satellite manufacturing and data services; targets IPO Chinese satellite maker Spacety has completed equity financings totaling $190 million to expand vertically integrated satellite manufacturing and scale a data-services model. The company also plans to pursue an initial public offering as it ramps capacity.

2026-04-10T10:22:24.967320-07:00

Spacety raises $190M to scale vertically integrated satellite manufacturing and data services; targets IPO

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ESA backs laser comms, inter-satellite networking and on-orbit AI on SpaceX Transporter-16 rideshare On March 30, 2026, ESA supported eight CubeSats and a specialized payload on SpaceX Transporter-16 to test high-throughput laser communication, inter-satellite networking and in-orbit AI processing. The mission aims to increase the speed, security and efficiency of space data transfer as orbital infrastructure and data volumes grow.

2026-04-10T07:40:01.073035-07:00

ESA backs laser comms, inter-satellite networking and on-orbit AI on SpaceX Transporter-16 rideshare

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Dawn Aerospace Selected by ArkEdge Space to Provide Propulsion for Lunar Navigation Mission

2026-04-10T01:19:33.166374-07:00

Dawn Aerospace Selected by Ark

SpaceWatch Global

Xoople and L3Harris co-develop optical space-borne measurements for AI Earth data; Xoople raises $130M Series B Spanish optical satellite startup Xoople is raising $130 million in Series B funding to develop optical satellites for collecting Earth data intended for AI use. Separately, Xoople and L3Harris are co-developing a space-borne measurement system optimized for the AI era, targeting end-to-end data value creation from orbit.

2026-04-10T01:00:17.096513-07:00

Xoople and L3Harris co-develop optical space-borne measurements for AI Earth data; Xoople raises $130M Series B

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Space Force weighs modernizing ground antennas for military satellites The U.S. Space Force is evaluating options to modernize ground antennas that support military satellites, reviewing technology choices, procurement approaches and deployment models to improve connectivity, resilience and interoperability across milsatcom networks. Procurement outcomes will influence architecture, contractor opportunities and operational performance of space-based communications.

2026-04-09T21:11:44.667090-07:00

Space Force weighs modernizing ground antennas for military satellites

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HawkEye 360 files for an initial public offering as it scales space-based RF geolocation and intelligence services

Amazon Leo enters enterprise beta; CEO targets mid-2026 commercial service launch

Sateliot raises $117M Series C to build 16 Gen 2 IoT satellites, targeting a summer close

Spacety raises $190M to scale vertically integrated satellite manufacturing and data services; targets IPO

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