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Neo Space Group appoints Haithem Mohammed Mojil Alfaraj as CEO

Neo Space Group (NSG), the fast-growing Saudi space company, has appointed Haithem Mohammed Mojil Alfaraj as its new chief executive, replacing Martijn Blanken. The leadership change makes Alfaraj NSG’s second CEO as the company pursues commercial space and connectivity work.

2026-04-09T13:06:12.896186-07:00

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OneWeb posts $186M revenue, narrows loss and trims capex for year to June 30

2026-04-09T12:20:10.335553-07:00

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Expert warns commercial satellite image blackout over Iran risks dangerous precedent

2026-04-09T10:38:48.556800-07:00

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Viasat outlines multi‑orbit IFEC roadmap with Amara launch as AIX 2026 convenes in Hamburg

2026-04-09T10:51:57.775856-07:00

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Neo Space Group appoints Haithem Mohammed Mojil Alfaraj as CEO Neo Space Group (NSG), the fast-growing Saudi space company, has appointed Haithem Mohammed Mojil Alfaraj as its new chief executive, replacing Martijn Blanken. The leadership change makes Alfaraj NSG’s second CEO as the company pursues commercial space and connectivity work.

2026-04-09T13:06:12.896186-07:00

Neo Space Group appoints Haithem Mohammed Mojil Alfaraj as CEO

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OneWeb posts $186M revenue, narrows loss and trims capex for year to June 30 OneWeb reported $186 million in revenue for the year to June 30, narrowed its operating loss versus the prior year and reduced planned capital expenditure guidance for the period. The operator released the figures as part of its latest financial update and spending guidance to investors.

2026-04-09T12:20:10.335553-07:00

OneWeb posts $186M revenue, narrows loss and trims capex for year to June 30

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Viasat outlines multi‑orbit IFEC roadmap with Amara launch as AIX 2026 convenes in Hamburg Viasat has outlined a multi‑orbit inflight connectivity roadmap anchored by the upcoming Amara launch, and will present its strategy at Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) 2026 in Hamburg, April 14–16 — the show’s 25th anniversary as the global aircraft cabin marketplace to airline and OEM customers.

2026-04-09T10:51:57.775856-07:00

Viasat outlines multi‑orbit IFEC roadmap with Amara launch as AIX 2026 convenes in Hamburg

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Expert warns commercial satellite image blackout over Iran risks dangerous precedent A leading expert warned that a commercial satellite firm's decision to withhold imagery of Iran could set a dangerous precedent, saying the move appears aimed at limiting the American public's ability to understand what’s happening rather than changing battlefield outcomes.

2026-04-09T10:38:48.556800-07:00

Expert warns commercial satellite image blackout over Iran risks dangerous precedent

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Portal Space Systems raises $50M to scale production of highly maneuverable, debris‑capture spacecraft Portal Space Systems raised $50 million in a Series A led by Geodesic Capital and Mach33, with participation from Booz Allen Ventures, Ark Invest, AlleyCorp and FUSE. The Seattle‑area startup will use the capital to expand its team, scale manufacturing and move its rapid‑maneuver spacecraft into production for debris‑capture missions.

2026-04-09T08:07:25.018387-07:00

Portal Space Systems raises $50M to scale production of highly maneuverable, debris‑capture spacecraft

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China conducts twin Long March launches, adding 23 internet satellites to Thousand Sails and GuoWang megaconstellations China this week launched two commercial Long March missions — an LM‑8 from Hainan that placed 18 internet communications satellites into orbit, and a modified LM‑6A from Taiyuan that lofted five more spacecraft, marking the GuoWang network's 21st LEO batch and advancing Beijing's rapid LEO deployment campaign.

2026-04-09T07:32:22.318213-07:00

China conducts twin Long March launches, adding 23 internet satellites to Thousand Sails and GuoWang megaconstellations

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Commercial Satellites as the New Arsenal: Defense and Industry Implications Commercial satellites are evolving from civilian infrastructure into instruments of national power, supplying communications, sensing and targeting capabilities that militaries and adversaries can access rapidly. That shift forces armed forces, regulators and space companies to rethink procurement, resilience, and legal frameworks for warfighting in orbit.

2026-04-09T07:11:17.822866-07:00

Commercial Satellites as the New Arsenal: Defense and Industry Implications

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ST Engineering iDirect: LEO disruption creates risks — and new ground-segment opportunities for satcom users Vertically integrated LEO operators are reshaping satcom business models, compressing margins and altering service delivery. ST Engineering iDirect calls the shift “a glass-half-full moment,” saying the disruption presents both risks and commercial openings for aviation, defense and enterprise customers reliant on satellite connectivity.

2026-04-09T05:06:53.295641-07:00

ST Engineering iDirect: LEO disruption creates risks — and new ground-segment opportunities for satcom users

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Neo Space Group appoints Haithem Mohammed Mojil Alfaraj as CEO

OneWeb posts $186M revenue, narrows loss and trims capex for year to June 30

Expert warns commercial satellite image blackout over Iran risks dangerous precedent

Viasat outlines multi‑orbit IFEC roadmap with Amara launch as AIX 2026 convenes in Hamburg

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