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China flies Jielong-3 internet-test payload; Kinetica-1 adds 8 imaging satellites to active remote-sensing capability

Two Chinese solid-rocket launches from Jiuquan inserted nine satellites into orbit, including the Jielong-3 internet-test satellite and eight Kinetica-1 remote-sensing spacecraft for the Jilin-1 constellation. The payloads extend both broadband/communications experimentation and fresh commercial imaging capability via new deployments.

2026-04-14T09:15:02.650527-07:00

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Eutelsat’s US arm pitches hosted-payload deals to accelerate OneWeb satellite monetization

2026-04-14T06:14:52.437603-07:00

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Slingshot Aerospace launches AI anomaly-detection portal to streamline onboard/space decision-making

2026-04-14T06:08:53.490637-07:00

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MDA Space taps Spaceflux for three optical ground observatories under Canada’s Space Surveillance program

2026-04-14T01:14:43.601823-07:00

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Blue Canyon Technologies expands reaction wheel production capacity RTX’s Blue Canyon Technologies is increasing reaction wheel manufacturing capacity, a move aimed at scaling the components used for spacecraft attitude control. The expansion signals closer alignment between production throughput and demand for precision space systems and mission payloads.

2026-04-14T10:18:19.041871-07:00

Blue Canyon Technologies expands reaction wheel production capacity

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China flies Jielong-3 internet-test payload; Kinetica-1 adds 8 imaging satellites to active remote-sensing capability Two Chinese solid-rocket launches from Jiuquan inserted nine satellites into orbit, including the Jielong-3 internet-test satellite and eight Kinetica-1 remote-sensing spacecraft for the Jilin-1 constellation. The payloads extend both broadband/communications experimentation and fresh commercial imaging capability via new deployments.

2026-04-14T09:15:02.650527-07:00

China flies Jielong-3 internet-test payload; Kinetica-1 adds 8 imaging satellites to active remote-sensing capability

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Eutelsat’s US arm pitches hosted-payload deals to accelerate OneWeb satellite monetization Eutelsat says its U.S. business is marketing hosted-payload arrangements tied to OneWeb satellites, positioning the LEO platform as a destination for third-party payloads. The push signals an effort to broaden revenue streams beyond capacity sales as OneWeb ramps its next-generation deployment.

2026-04-14T06:14:52.437603-07:00

Eutelsat’s US arm pitches hosted-payload deals to accelerate OneWeb satellite monetization

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Slingshot Aerospace launches AI anomaly-detection portal to streamline onboard/space decision-making Slingshot Aerospace introduced a new AI-powered “one-stop-shop” portal platform that helps operators spot anomalies and translate those findings into faster decisions. The launch positions the company as a decision workflow layer for space operations, tying detection directly to action rather than post-processing.

2026-04-14T06:08:53.490637-07:00

Slingshot Aerospace launches AI anomaly-detection portal to streamline onboard/space decision-making

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Tendeg delivers first antenna from new industrial line, aiming for 100+ deployable apertures per year Tendeg has delivered its first antenna produced from a newly established industrial production facility. The company says the expanded manufacturing capability is intended to support scale-up, with a target of more than 100 deployable apertures annually.

2026-04-14T03:18:15.889990-07:00

Tendeg delivers first antenna from new industrial line, aiming for 100+ deployable apertures per year

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Deloitte puts two more ‘Project Constellation’ satellites into orbit, extending its in-house space services push Deloitte says two additional satellites supporting its “Project Constellation” have been deployed in orbit following launch. The move expands the company’s constellation footprint as it scales capabilities tied to the program, signaling continued investment in its space-business roadmap.

2026-04-14T01:14:43.683531-07:00

Deloitte puts two more ‘Project Constellation’ satellites into orbit, extending its in-house space services push

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MDA Space taps Spaceflux for three optical ground observatories under Canada’s Space Surveillance program MDA Space has selected Spaceflux to deliver the optical systems for three ground-based telescope observatories supporting Canada’s Space Surveillance program. The award underscores MDA Space’s expansion of sensing infrastructure that feeds ongoing space-domain awareness missions from the ground.

2026-04-14T01:14:43.601823-07:00

MDA Space taps Spaceflux for three optical ground observatories under Canada’s Space Surveillance program

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Air India selects Hughes multi-orbit Ka-band inflight connectivity for Airbus A350-1000 and Boeing 787-8/777-300ER widebodies Air India has chosen Hughes Network Systems’ multi-orbit primed, high-capacity Ka-band inflight connectivity service to provide onboard Wi-Fi across a mixed widebody fleet, covering Airbus A350-1000 and Boeing 787-8 and 777-300ER aircraft. Hughes says the unified, fleetwide platform will standardize tariffs, content and connectivity while supporting growth and flexibility.

2026-04-14T00:23:25.146155-07:00

Air India selects Hughes multi-orbit Ka-band inflight connectivity for Airbus A350-1000 and Boeing 787-8/777-300ER widebodies

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China flies Jielong-3 internet-test payload; Kinetica-1 adds 8 imaging satellites to active remote-sensing capability

Eutelsat’s US arm pitches hosted-payload deals to accelerate OneWeb satellite monetization

Slingshot Aerospace launches AI anomaly-detection portal to streamline onboard/space decision-making

MDA Space taps Spaceflux for three optical ground observatories under Canada’s Space Surveillance program

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