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Reflex Aerospace and Rafael launch co-development of VHR²C very-high-resolution, high-revisit satellite constellation

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Reflex Aerospace announced a strategic co-development partnership at ILA Berlin 2026 to develop a new class of Very High Resolution and Very High Revisit constellation (VHR²C). The effort is positioned around “space intelligent solutions” aimed at enhancing space-based ISR tasking and imagery responsiveness.

2026-06-12T01:02:59.873941-07:00

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cosine Italia signs two ILA Berlin 2026 contracts for hyperspectral camera hardware for ESA RAMSES’ 2029 Apophis rendezvous

2026-06-12T01:12:57.430930-07:00

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EU partners pick Thales Alenia Space for EROSS SC on-orbit servicing and Leonardo for ISOS “SCOPE” servicer components

2026-06-12T01:03:00.371331-07:00

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OHB and Rheinmetall launch OHB Rheinmetall Space Networks JV for SATCOMBw Level 4 support

2026-06-12T01:03:00.235272-07:00

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Japan’s H3-30 booster-free first-flight recovers after December failure; targets June 11/12 launch for six smallsats Japan’s H3 returns to flight after a December failure, with launches reported on June 11 and then rescheduled to June 12 due to weather at Tanegashima. The mission is the first for the booster-free H3-30 configuration, using three LE-9 expander-bleed-cycle engines and carrying six small satellites.

2026-06-12T05:41:54.367135-07:00

Japan’s H3-30 booster-free first-flight recovers after December failure; targets June 11/12 launch for six smallsats

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cosine Italia signs two ILA Berlin 2026 contracts for hyperspectral camera hardware for ESA RAMSES’ 2029 Apophis rendezvous cosine Italia has signed two contracts at ILA Berlin 2026 to deliver hyperspectral camera equipment for ESA’s RAMSES mission. RAMSES will rendezvous with asteroid Apophis during its exceptionally close 2029 flyby of Earth, in a once-in-a-generation target-encounter window.

2026-06-12T01:12:57.430930-07:00

cosine Italia signs two ILA Berlin 2026 contracts for hyperspectral camera hardware for ESA RAMSES’ 2029 Apophis rendezvous

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EU partners pick Thales Alenia Space for EROSS SC on-orbit servicing and Leonardo for ISOS “SCOPE” servicer components The EU has signed a declaration with partner countries backing the In-Space Operations and Services (ISOS) pilot mission. The European Commission has selected Thales Alenia Space to lead the EROSS SC on-orbit servicing project, while Leonardo was chosen to develop “SCOPE,” a servicer component of the ISOS programme.

2026-06-12T01:03:00.371331-07:00

EU partners pick Thales Alenia Space for EROSS SC on-orbit servicing and Leonardo for ISOS “SCOPE” servicer components

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OHB and Rheinmetall launch OHB Rheinmetall Space Networks JV for SATCOMBw Level 4 support OHB and Rheinmetall have founded OHB Rheinmetall Space Networks GmbH to provide the German Armed Forces with a high-performance, secure, and continuously available communications architecture under SATCOMBw Level 4. The JV is positioned as an enduring service vehicle for operational military satcom needs.

2026-06-12T01:03:00.235272-07:00

OHB and Rheinmetall launch OHB Rheinmetall Space Networks JV for SATCOMBw Level 4 support

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Reflex Aerospace and Rafael launch co-development of VHR²C very-high-resolution, high-revisit satellite constellation Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Reflex Aerospace announced a strategic co-development partnership at ILA Berlin 2026 to develop a new class of Very High Resolution and Very High Revisit constellation (VHR²C). The effort is positioned around “space intelligent solutions” aimed at enhancing space-based ISR tasking and imagery responsiveness.

2026-06-12T01:02:59.873941-07:00

Reflex Aerospace and Rafael launch co-development of VHR²C very-high-resolution, high-revisit satellite constellation

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Germany accelerates military space buildout, signing ILA MoUs for missile-warning and next-gen intelligence constellations Germany’s Bundeswehr is moving to scale space capabilities fast under a €35 billion ($40.4 billion) five-year military space budget, but says the national industrial base is too small to meet the ramp-up demand. At ILA Berlin, partners include Spire Global and Diehl Defence for space-based early warning and Rafael Advanced Combat Systems with Reflex Aerospace for a new high-frequency, very high-resolution intelligence constellation.

2026-06-11T22:22:46.305129-07:00

Germany accelerates military space buildout, signing ILA MoUs for missile-warning and next-gen intelligence constellations

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ESA awards €10.9M to AAC Clyde Space to complete and demonstrate VDES satellites for Inflecion maritime domain awareness The European Space Agency has awarded AAC Clyde Space a €10.9 million contract (about $12.6 million) to complete development and demonstrate VHF Data Exchange System (VDES) satellites for Inflecion. The satellites are intended to support maritime domain awareness under the program.

2026-06-11T17:26:25.982824-07:00

ESA awards €10.9M to AAC Clyde Space to complete and demonstrate VDES satellites for Inflecion maritime domain awareness

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SpaceX IPO lands as record-setting event at $135/share and ~$1.77T–$1.8T valuation range SpaceX has completed a historic IPO, selling about 555.6 million shares at $135 each—raising roughly $75B and valuing the company at about $1.77T (with market coverage citing ~$1.8T). The offering arrives despite multi‑billion-dollar losses and comes with debate over whether the valuation is sustainable for investors.

2026-06-11T14:27:13.406147-07:00

SpaceX IPO lands as record-setting event at $135/share and ~$1.77T–$1.8T valuation range

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Reflex Aerospace and Rafael launch co-development of VHR²C very-high-resolution, high-revisit satellite constellation

cosine Italia signs two ILA Berlin 2026 contracts for hyperspectral camera hardware for ESA RAMSES’ 2029 Apophis rendezvous

EU partners pick Thales Alenia Space for EROSS SC on-orbit servicing and Leonardo for ISOS “SCOPE” servicer components

OHB and Rheinmetall launch OHB Rheinmetall Space Networks JV for SATCOMBw Level 4 support

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