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STMicroelectronics targets $3B+ space revenue by 2028, forecasting >$3B over three years as it rides LEO connectivity demand

STMicroelectronics expects to earn more than $3 billion from its space business over the next three years, targeting $3B+ in space revenue by 2028. The company attributes growth to LEO broadband momentum, Starlink demand signals, and its BiCMOS and advanced packaging technology roadmap.

2026-05-04T14:53:35.130009-07:00

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NRO expands SCE commercial Earth-sensing contracts with EarthDaily, ICEYE and Pixxel

2026-05-04T16:10:27.183632-07:00

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Pixxel and Sarvam to build India’s first “orbital data centre” satellite (Pathfinder) for AI-driven geospatial intelligence

2026-05-04T09:57:51.816761-07:00

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Defense tech firms back “Origin” to process commercial satellite/GEOINT closer to the tactical edge when comms fail

2026-05-04T12:06:00.267158-07:00

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NRO expands SCE commercial Earth-sensing contracts with EarthDaily, ICEYE and Pixxel The National Reconnaissance Office awarded new contracts for Earth-sensing data under its Strategic Commercial Enhancements (SCE) effort, adding three commercial companies—EarthDaily, ICEYE and Pixxel—to areas where the agency already collects commercial-based data. February 10, 2026 reporting also points to work spanning non-Earth imaging, mid-wave infrared sensing and radio-frequency payloads.

2026-05-04T16:10:27.183632-07:00

NRO expands SCE commercial Earth-sensing contracts with EarthDaily, ICEYE and Pixxel

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STMicroelectronics targets $3B+ space revenue by 2028, forecasting >$3B over three years as it rides LEO connectivity demand STMicroelectronics expects to earn more than $3 billion from its space business over the next three years, targeting $3B+ in space revenue by 2028. The company attributes growth to LEO broadband momentum, Starlink demand signals, and its BiCMOS and advanced packaging technology roadmap.

2026-05-04T14:53:35.130009-07:00

STMicroelectronics targets $3B+ space revenue by 2028, forecasting >$3B over three years as it rides LEO connectivity demand

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Defense tech firms back “Origin” to process commercial satellite/GEOINT closer to the tactical edge when comms fail GRVTY’s Origin platform brings geospatial intelligence processing into a joint defense effort to keep imagery and analytics usable when communications networks are degraded or unavailable. The initiative targets faster, on-demand access to commercial satellite imagery and other GEOINT for military users operating at the edge.

2026-05-04T12:06:00.267158-07:00

Defense tech firms back “Origin” to process commercial satellite/GEOINT closer to the tactical edge when comms fail

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Pixxel and Sarvam to build India’s first “orbital data centre” satellite (Pathfinder) for AI-driven geospatial intelligence Pixxel says it will partner with Sarvam to design, build and launch a Pathfinder satellite intended to demonstrate satellite-based “data center” capabilities. The mission is aimed at running AI models in orbit and analyzing hyperspectral/geospatial data in real time, targeting an initial launch by end-2026.

2026-05-04T09:57:51.816761-07:00

Pixxel and Sarvam to build India’s first “orbital data centre” satellite (Pathfinder) for AI-driven geospatial intelligence

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Novaspace projects 16,900 small satellites (under 500 kg) to launch 2026–2035 Novaspace’s 11th Small Satellite Market report forecasts 16,900 small satellites (under 500 kg) to be launched between 2026 and 2035. The projection underscores how deployment at the low end of the mass spectrum is set to accelerate and further intensify demand for launch slots, payload integration, and LEO operations.

2026-05-04T08:43:06.617328-07:00

Novaspace projects 16,900 small satellites (under 500 kg) to launch 2026–2035

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Space-BACN optical inter-satellite laser links move from DARPA to DIU on a future on-orbit pathfinder Space-BACN’s optical inter-satellite laser-link program is transitioning from DARPA to the Defense Innovation Unit for a future on-orbit pathfinder, according to industry executives. The shift signals a move from advanced research toward faster, DIU-led proof points for contested space communications and networking.

2026-05-04T08:43:04.302887-07:00

Space-BACN optical inter-satellite laser links move from DARPA to DIU on a future on-orbit pathfinder

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IonQ launches Capella radar change-detection product for ground-movement monitoring IonQ says it will start offering a satellite data product designed to detect subtle changes on the Earth’s surface using radar imaging from satellites operated by its Capella Space subsidiary. The launch positions Capella’s SAR capability as a ground-movement monitoring tool.

2026-05-04T08:03:41.480760-07:00

IonQ launches Capella radar change-detection product for ground-movement monitoring

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OroraTech launches Hellenic Fire System: 4 satellites for Greece’s first national wildfire monitoring and connectivity effort, a OroraTech says it has successfully launched and deployed four wildfire-monitoring satellites for Greece’s “Hellenic Fire System,” positioning the constellation as the first national satellite system dedicated to wildfire detection and tracking. Separately, a 13-satellite rideshare reached orbit with Earth-observation and connectivity benefits for Italy and Greece, plus CubeSats to test connectivity.

2026-05-04T06:50:40.398431-07:00

OroraTech launches Hellenic Fire System: 4 satellites for Greece’s first national wildfire monitoring and connectivity effort, a

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STMicroelectronics targets $3B+ space revenue by 2028, forecasting >$3B over three years as it rides LEO connectivity demand

NRO expands SCE commercial Earth-sensing contracts with EarthDaily, ICEYE and Pixxel

Pixxel and Sarvam to build India’s first “orbital data centre” satellite (Pathfinder) for AI-driven geospatial intelligence

Defense tech firms back “Origin” to process commercial satellite/GEOINT closer to the tactical edge when comms fail

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