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SES raises alarm over Airbus–Thales–Leonardo merger, vows to build its own satellites

Breaking a long silence among European satellite operators and government customers, SES publicly warned about the proposed Airbus–Thales–Leonardo space merger and said it will develop and build its own satellites, signalling a direct commercial and strategic challenge to the combined supplier group.

2026-01-30T10:25:14.384532-08:00

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RBC Signals to resell Apolink’s in‑orbit relay services to close satellite connectivity gaps

2026-01-30T09:40:03.278164-08:00

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Experts warn critical infrastructure — from satellites to seabed — is increasingly vulnerable

2026-01-30T03:03:46.901250-08:00

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GAO: Space Development Agency lacks adequate planning for Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA)

2026-01-29T22:13:45.663715-08:00

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SES raises alarm over Airbus–Thales–Leonardo merger, vows to build its own satellites Breaking a long silence among European satellite operators and government customers, SES publicly warned about the proposed Airbus–Thales–Leonardo space merger and said it will develop and build its own satellites, signalling a direct commercial and strategic challenge to the combined supplier group.

2026-01-30T10:25:14.384532-08:00

SES raises alarm over Airbus–Thales–Leonardo merger, vows to build its own satellites

Associated Press

Satellite imagery shows activity at two Iranian nuclear sites amid protest crackdown, raising concealment concerns Satellite images show increased activity at two Iranian nuclear sites amid Tehran's nationwide crackdown on protests, prompting concerns the government may be attempting to salvage or conceal remaining materials. Those movements coincide with a nationwide internet blackout and intensified security measures.

2026-01-30T10:14:27.437962-08:00

Satellite imagery shows activity at two Iranian nuclear sites amid protest crackdown, raising concealment concerns

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RBC Signals to resell Apolink’s in‑orbit relay services to close satellite connectivity gaps RBC Signals will resell Apolink's proposed in‑orbit relay services to give operators persistent command‑and‑control and data connectivity when satellites pass beyond terrestrial ground‑station line of sight. The deal integrates Apolink's relay capability into RBC's ground‑segment portfolio to close coverage gaps for LEO spacecraft.

2026-01-30T09:40:03.278164-08:00

RBC Signals to resell Apolink’s in‑orbit relay services to close satellite connectivity gaps

Space.com

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Experts warn critical infrastructure — from satellites to seabed — is increasingly vulnerable Experts warn that critical infrastructure — ranging from satellites and orbital services to subsea cables and seabed installations — faces growing physical and cyber threats, with defenders describing current resilience as nascent: “We are on Day 1. A lot more needs to be done.”

2026-01-30T03:03:46.901250-08:00

Experts warn critical infrastructure — from satellites to seabed — is increasingly vulnerable

SpaceWatch Global

Opinion: Shaping the UK’s next‑generation MILSATCOM — sovereignty, resilience and capability A SpaceWatch.GLOBAL opinion asks what the UK’s next‑generation MILSATCOM satellites should deliver, outlining design priorities across sovereign control, resilient architectures and operational capability. It frames choices that will shape procurement, industrial policy and interoperability with allies as the UK plans its future military satcom fleet.

2026-01-30T02:36:14.790472-08:00

Opinion: Shaping the UK’s next‑generation MILSATCOM — sovereignty, resilience and capability

Inflight Online

APEX TECH 2026 spotlights next‑gen IFEC and connectivity APEX TECH 2026, held in Los Angeles on 27–28 January, focused on next‑generation in‑flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC), showcasing emerging hardware, software and satellite solutions and highlighting commercialisation paths for airlines, suppliers and content providers.

2026-01-30T00:54:43.059115-08:00

APEX TECH 2026 spotlights next‑gen IFEC and connectivity

Universe Today

KAIST 'laser ruler' synchronises radio telescopes with optical frequency combs to sharpen black‑hole images Researchers at KAIST developed an optical frequency‑comb “laser ruler” that delivers an ultra‑precise reference signal to synchronise multiple radio telescopes. The laser‑based system solves long‑standing phase‑calibration limits of electronic methods—especially at higher observing frequencies—promising markedly sharper images of black holes and other distant objects.

2026-01-30T00:48:26.495465-08:00

KAIST 'laser ruler' synchronises radio telescopes with optical frequency combs to sharpen black‑hole images

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GAO: Space Development Agency lacks adequate planning for Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) The Government Accountability Office this week found the Space Development Agency lacks adequate planning for the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA), saying the watchdog was unimpressed with SDA's preparations. The GAO report flags planning shortfalls that complicate oversight and program execution.

2026-01-29T22:13:45.663715-08:00

GAO: Space Development Agency lacks adequate planning for Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA)

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SES raises alarm over Airbus–Thales–Leonardo merger, vows to build its own satellites

RBC Signals to resell Apolink’s in‑orbit relay services to close satellite connectivity gaps

Experts warn critical infrastructure — from satellites to seabed — is increasingly vulnerable

GAO: Space Development Agency lacks adequate planning for Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA)

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