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Planet Labs signs 2-year, 7-figure deal with Greek government for National Satellite Space Project

Planet Labs Germany has entered a two-year, seven-figure agreement with the Greek government to support the country’s National Satellite Space Project. The contract underscores continued momentum for commercially enabled, government-backed satellite capabilities and services in Europe.

2026-05-08T04:02:42.904120-07:00

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SatVu’s HotSat-2 delivers first-light thermal imagery of live activity at energy sites across Cuba, India and Australia

2026-05-07T20:11:29.782075-07:00

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PROFEN and Azercosmos sign EMEA cooperation to expand satellite capacity utilization

2026-05-07T09:26:49.425337-07:00

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MDA Space posts 32% Q1 revenue growth; satellite manufacturing up 40% on Telesat Lightspeed and Globalstar D2D work

2026-05-07T12:43:11.745002-07:00

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HPS & LSS land major antenna reflector contract, shifting satellite reflector systems from development toward global commercial European firms HPS and LSS have secured a contract for satellite reflector systems, a milestone described as moving the technology from development into entry-level participation in global commercial space markets.

2026-05-08T06:31:50.770374-07:00

HPS & LSS land major antenna reflector contract, shifting satellite reflector systems from development toward global commercial

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Planet Labs signs 2-year, 7-figure deal with Greek government for National Satellite Space Project Planet Labs Germany has entered a two-year, seven-figure agreement with the Greek government to support the country’s National Satellite Space Project. The contract underscores continued momentum for commercially enabled, government-backed satellite capabilities and services in Europe.

2026-05-08T04:02:42.904120-07:00

Planet Labs signs 2-year, 7-figure deal with Greek government for National Satellite Space Project

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SatVu’s HotSat-2 delivers first-light thermal imagery of live activity at energy sites across Cuba, India and Australia London thermal-imaging startup SatVu released first-light imagery from HotSat-2, its second satellite in a commercial high-resolution thermal constellation. The initial shakedown captured thermal activity around three globally strategic energy facilities, marking the shift from development to operational thermal intelligence.

2026-05-07T20:11:29.782075-07:00

SatVu’s HotSat-2 delivers first-light thermal imagery of live activity at energy sites across Cuba, India and Australia

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HawkEye 360 prices $416M IPO, turning into the second public space company of the year HawkEye 360 has raised $416 million in its initial public offering, pricing at the high end of the range. The space-based RF geolocation and signals-intelligence provider becomes the second space company to go public this year, extending its path from IPO filing and roadshow to a full Nasdaq listing.

2026-05-07T13:25:37.705880-07:00

HawkEye 360 prices $416M IPO, turning into the second public space company of the year

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Spire opens Munich satellite manufacturing facility targeting production of up to 100 satellites per year Spire has opened a new satellite manufacturing facility in Munich with stated capacity to produce up to 100 satellites annually. The move signals an acceleration of smallsat production throughput in Europe as operators and data providers look to scale constellation builds and refresh cycles.

2026-05-07T13:25:37.334451-07:00

Spire opens Munich satellite manufacturing facility targeting production of up to 100 satellites per year

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MDA Space posts 32% Q1 revenue growth; satellite manufacturing up 40% on Telesat Lightspeed and Globalstar D2D work MDA Space reported 32% year-over-year revenue growth in Q1 2026, with satellite manufacturing revenue rising more than 40%. The company tied results to backlog conversion and Satellite Systems growth, saying it remains on schedule to open a high-volume production facility for Telesat Lightspeed and Globalstar D2D satellites, with Globalstar work unchanged under CEO Mike Greenly.

2026-05-07T12:43:11.745002-07:00

MDA Space posts 32% Q1 revenue growth; satellite manufacturing up 40% on Telesat Lightspeed and Globalstar D2D work

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PROFEN and Azercosmos sign EMEA cooperation to expand satellite capacity utilization PROFEN, a Turkey-based satellite communications solutions provider, and Azercosmos, Azerbaijan’s space agency, signed a cooperation agreement at SAHA Expo 2026 to enhance satellite capacity utilization across EMEA. The deal is positioned to broaden service availability for satellite communications in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

2026-05-07T09:26:49.425337-07:00

PROFEN and Azercosmos sign EMEA cooperation to expand satellite capacity utilization

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Odin Space to open first U.S. office in Los Angeles to scale sub-centimeter orbital debris mapping British startup Odin Space plans to establish its first U.S. office in Los Angeles on May 7. The company focuses on mapping and analyzing sub-centimeter orbital debris—an increasingly critical capability as low Earth orbit congestion and conjunction risk rise.

2026-05-07T06:06:06.015254-07:00

Odin Space to open first U.S. office in Los Angeles to scale sub-centimeter orbital debris mapping

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Planet Labs signs 2-year, 7-figure deal with Greek government for National Satellite Space Project

SatVu’s HotSat-2 delivers first-light thermal imagery of live activity at energy sites across Cuba, India and Australia

PROFEN and Azercosmos sign EMEA cooperation to expand satellite capacity utilization

MDA Space posts 32% Q1 revenue growth; satellite manufacturing up 40% on Telesat Lightspeed and Globalstar D2D work

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