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Weekly launch preview: Falcon 9 set for five Starlink launches; Firefly targets Alpha mission

Seven missions are scheduled this week, with SpaceX set to fly five Falcon 9 Starlink launches that dominate the manifest. Firefly also targets an Alpha mission, underscoring continued activity from small-launch providers alongside high-volume constellation deployments and a busy global launch cadence.

2026-02-23T15:33:36.116708-08:00

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Contrivian and Big Network to merge, consolidating satellite networking software

2026-02-23T13:15:29.880261-08:00

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Can Marine taps Eutelsat OneWeb LEO to power Asia‑Pacific maritime connectivity

2026-02-23T11:33:45.225892-08:00

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Space Force seeks industry input on in-orbit refueling

2026-02-23T11:13:44.013363-08:00

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NASA Spaceflight

Weekly launch preview: Falcon 9 set for five Starlink launches; Firefly targets Alpha mission Seven missions are scheduled this week, with SpaceX set to fly five Falcon 9 Starlink launches that dominate the manifest. Firefly also targets an Alpha mission, underscoring continued activity from small-launch providers alongside high-volume constellation deployments and a busy global launch cadence.

2026-02-23T15:33:36.116708-08:00

Weekly launch preview: Falcon 9 set for five Starlink launches; Firefly targets Alpha mission

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Contrivian and Big Network to merge, consolidating satellite networking software Contrivian and Big Network announced a merger combining two networking-software specialists in a consolidation move likely to reshape tools and competitive dynamics used by satellite operators, ground-segment vendors and constellation builders. The tie-up signals further concentration in a niche increasingly central to satellite connectivity and services.

2026-02-23T13:15:29.880261-08:00

Contrivian and Big Network to merge, consolidating satellite networking software

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Can Marine taps Eutelsat OneWeb LEO to power Asia‑Pacific maritime connectivity Can Marine will use Eutelsat’s OneWeb LEO constellation under a multi‑year agreement to deliver maritime connectivity across the Asia‑Pacific, serving merchant shipping and offshore energy customers. Can Marine will provide end‑to‑end satellite communications including network design, service delivery and support.

2026-02-23T11:33:45.225892-08:00

Can Marine taps Eutelsat OneWeb LEO to power Asia‑Pacific maritime connectivity

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Space Force seeks industry input on in-orbit refueling The U.S. Space Force has asked industry for information on in-orbit refueling, probing commercial capability, demand, and operational concepts to sustain satellites and extend mission endurance. The RFI seeks market input to shape future acquisition, standards and potential partnerships for on-orbit fuel transfer.

2026-02-23T11:13:44.013363-08:00

Space Force seeks industry input on in-orbit refueling

Space Intel Report

Open Cosmos seeks $200M for Liechtenstein‑licensed Ka‑band LEO constellation ahead of June, September deadlines Open Cosmos has launched a $200 million funding round to finance a Liechtenstein‑licensed Ka‑band LEO broadband constellation. The Britain–Spain developer says the raise is timed to meet looming June and September milestones as it moves toward regulatory and deployment steps.

2026-02-23T10:50:35.363495-08:00

Open Cosmos seeks $200M for Liechtenstein‑licensed Ka‑band LEO constellation ahead of June, September deadlines

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SDA awards $30M HALO prototype to AST SpaceMobile for hybrid tactical SATCOM demo The Space Development Agency awarded AST SpaceMobile a $30 million prototype agreement under its HALO (Hybrid Acquisition for Proliferated Low Earth Orbit) program to demonstrate low-latency, hybrid tactical SATCOM capabilities, testing commercial TACSATCOM and military broadband under the agency’s Europa effort.

2026-02-23T10:17:20.937507-08:00

SDA awards $30M HALO prototype to AST SpaceMobile for hybrid tactical SATCOM demo

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Aalyria raises $100M Series B at $1.3B to scale laser satellite terminals and Spacetime network orchestration Aalyria closed a $100 million Series B at a $1.3 billion valuation to accelerate deployment of Tightbeam optical terminals and its Spacetime orchestration software for dynamic routing across space, air and ground networks. The funding targets commercial roll‑out of laser-linked satellite meshes and AI-driven network control.

2026-02-23T09:07:22.053061-08:00

Aalyria raises $100M Series B at $1.3B to scale laser satellite terminals and Spacetime network orchestration

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Re-framing orbital debris risk: from statistical probabilities to a dosage-based approach A proposed shift in orbital-debris assessment urges regulators and operators to measure cumulative "dosage" of debris exposure rather than relying solely on statistical collision probabilities. The dosage framework prioritizes long‑term exposure, persistent small‑object risk and the aggregate impact of repeated low‑severity encounters on assets and airspace safety.

2026-02-23T06:12:51.660187-08:00

Re-framing orbital debris risk: from statistical probabilities to a dosage-based approach

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Weekly launch preview: Falcon 9 set for five Starlink launches; Firefly targets Alpha mission

Contrivian and Big Network to merge, consolidating satellite networking software

Can Marine taps Eutelsat OneWeb LEO to power Asia‑Pacific maritime connectivity

Space Force seeks industry input on in-orbit refueling

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