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Phantom Space acquires Thermal Management Technologies to boost in‑house satellite thermal capabilities

Phantom Space has acquired Thermal Management Technologies, a specialist in advanced satellite thermal components, to bring thermal design and hardware production in‑house. The deal aims to accelerate Phantom's satellite development and production by internalising thermal control expertise and reducing supplier reliance.

2026-04-02T06:05:45.363132-07:00

Reuters

Ukrainian drone strikes destroyed ~40% of storage at Russia's Primorsk oil terminal, satellite images show

2026-04-02T07:10:36.791248-07:00

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ThrustMe signs €10M+ deals to equip 40 Japanese Earth‑observation satellites with iodine electric propulsion

2026-04-02T02:39:15.782557-07:00

SpaceWatch Global

SpaceData and Look Up partner to build SSA and STM data platform in Japan

2026-04-02T02:39:16.659707-07:00

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Carmel Ortiz on the evolving satellite‑communications landscape and impacts for aviation and defense Carmel Ortiz discusses the evolving satellite communications landscape and what it means for aviation and defense, focusing on changes to services, ground capabilities and strategic implications for connectivity, resilience and procurement across civil and military users, operators, integrators and regulators.

2026-04-02T08:07:24.583852-07:00

Carmel Ortiz on the evolving satellite‑communications landscape and impacts for aviation and defense

Space.com

JWST reveals obscured star formation in striking new images New James Webb Space Telescope images expose star formation previously hidden behind dust, revealing structural detail and emission that were invisible at shorter wavelengths. Scientists say the images keep delivering unexpected insights, underscoring JWST's continuing ability to probe obscured processes in galaxy evolution.

2026-04-02T08:07:22.497403-07:00

JWST reveals obscured star formation in striking new images

Reuters

Ukrainian drone strikes destroyed ~40% of storage at Russia's Primorsk oil terminal, satellite images show U.S. commercial satellite imagery reviewed by Reuters shows Ukrainian drone attacks last month destroyed at least 40% of storage capacity at Primorsk, one of Russia's largest Baltic Sea oil export terminals. The damage highlights Kyiv's ability to strike high‑value energy infrastructure well beyond frontline areas.

2026-04-02T07:10:36.791248-07:00

Ukrainian drone strikes destroyed ~40% of storage at Russia's Primorsk oil terminal, satellite images show

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Phantom Space acquires Thermal Management Technologies to boost in‑house satellite thermal capabilities Phantom Space has acquired Thermal Management Technologies, a specialist in advanced satellite thermal components, to bring thermal design and hardware production in‑house. The deal aims to accelerate Phantom's satellite development and production by internalising thermal control expertise and reducing supplier reliance.

2026-04-02T06:05:45.363132-07:00

Phantom Space acquires Thermal Management Technologies to boost in‑house satellite thermal capabilities

SpaceWatch Global

SpaceData and Look Up partner to build SSA and STM data platform in Japan SpaceData has partnered with Look Up to build a space situational awareness (SSA) and space traffic management (STM) data platform in Japan. The collaboration establishes a domestic capability intended to deliver authoritative SSA/STM information to Japanese operators, regulators and allied stakeholders as orbital activity rises.

2026-04-02T02:39:16.659707-07:00

SpaceData and Look Up partner to build SSA and STM data platform in Japan

SpaceWatch Global

ThrustMe signs €10M+ deals to equip 40 Japanese Earth‑observation satellites with iodine electric propulsion ThrustMe has signed commercial agreements valued at over €10 million to supply iodine electric propulsion systems for 40 Japanese Earth‑observation satellites, a fleet‑level win announced during President Macron's visit to Japan. The contracts mark a significant export milestone for the French New Space propulsion supplier.

2026-04-02T02:39:15.782557-07:00

ThrustMe signs €10M+ deals to equip 40 Japanese Earth‑observation satellites with iodine electric propulsion

Financial Times

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Amazon in talks to buy Globalstar for $9bn to accelerate Kuiper and challenge Starlink Amazon is in talks to buy Globalstar for about $9 billion, seeking to jump‑start its Kuiper LEO broadband effort and close the gap with SpaceX's Starlink. Globalstar — roughly 180 satellites in orbit (~1,414 km) and a 20% stake held by Apple after iPhone SOS integration — adds spectrum, gateways and regulatory weight.

2026-04-01T15:59:54.708108-07:00

Amazon in talks to buy Globalstar for $9bn to accelerate Kuiper and challenge Starlink

Via Satellite

Arianespace CEO previews Ariane 6 ramp-up in Via Satellite 'Live in the Booth' interview Arianespace CEO David Cavaillolès joins Via Satellite for a 'Live in the Booth' interview to preview the ramp‑up of Ariane 6's launch cadence as the operator moves toward higher flight rates. The interview outlines Arianespace's near‑term push to establish routine Ariane 6 operations.

2026-04-01T14:30:31.570789-07:00

Arianespace CEO previews Ariane 6 ramp-up in Via Satellite 'Live in the Booth' interview

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Phantom Space acquires Thermal Management Technologies to boost in‑house satellite thermal capabilities

Ukrainian drone strikes destroyed ~40% of storage at Russia's Primorsk oil terminal, satellite images show

ThrustMe signs €10M+ deals to equip 40 Japanese Earth‑observation satellites with iodine electric propulsion

SpaceData and Look Up partner to build SSA and STM data platform in Japan

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