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MDA to deploy $300M IPO proceeds for debt reduction and merger activity

MDA Space Ltd. will use the $300 million raised in its initial public offering to pay down debt and pursue merger opportunities, the company said. The disclosure lists debt reduction and M&A as the primary uses of the IPO proceeds, disclosed as part of the offering.

2026-03-15T23:34:00.709723-07:00

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Oregon State satellite analysis maps structural damage across Iran since start of U.S.-Israeli campaign

2026-03-15T21:28:20.794784-07:00

SpaceNews.com

Starcloud seeks FCC approval for up to 88,000‑satellite 'orbital data center' constellation

2026-03-15T15:54:01.551217-07:00

SpaceNews.com

Strait of Hormuz tensions drive surge in demand for commercial geospatial intelligence

2026-03-15T08:27:23.394514-07:00

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MDA to deploy $300M IPO proceeds for debt reduction and merger activity MDA Space Ltd. will use the $300 million raised in its initial public offering to pay down debt and pursue merger opportunities, the company said. The disclosure lists debt reduction and M&A as the primary uses of the IPO proceeds, disclosed as part of the offering.

2026-03-15T23:34:00.709723-07:00

MDA to deploy $300M IPO proceeds for debt reduction and merger activity

Washington Post

Oregon State satellite analysis maps structural damage across Iran since start of U.S.-Israeli campaign Oregon State University researchers analyzed satellite imagery to map structural damage across Iran since the start of the U.S.-Israeli campaign. The dataset presents a comprehensive, geolocated picture of locations hit and damage patterns, providing a baseline for operational assessment and reconstruction planning.

2026-03-15T21:28:20.794784-07:00

Oregon State satellite analysis maps structural damage across Iran since start of U.S.-Israeli campaign

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Starcloud seeks FCC approval for up to 88,000‑satellite 'orbital data center' constellation Starcloud, an orbital data‑center startup, has asked the FCC to authorize a constellation of as many as 88,000 satellites to host in‑orbit computing and storage. The filing pursues regulatory clearance for an unprecedentedly large network intended to shift cloud infrastructure into low Earth orbit.

2026-03-15T15:54:01.551217-07:00

Starcloud seeks FCC approval for up to 88,000‑satellite 'orbital data center' constellation

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Panasonic to connect seatback IFE to LEO satellites, opening new PaxEx opportunities Panasonic plans to connect seatback inflight entertainment screens to low‑Earth‑orbit (LEO) satellite networks, enabling low‑latency, high‑bandwidth onboard services. The move accelerates Panasonic’s IFE growth and could expand interactive, always‑on passenger experiences, in‑flight commerce and connectivity‑enabled services for airlines.

2026-03-15T11:03:59.691432-07:00

Panasonic to connect seatback IFE to LEO satellites, opening new PaxEx opportunities

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Strait of Hormuz tensions drive surge in demand for commercial geospatial intelligence Rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have driven a surge in demand for commercial geospatial intelligence, with customers seeking near-real-time satellite imagery and analytics to track maritime activity, assess risks to shipping and energy flows, and inform operational and commercial decisions.

2026-03-15T08:27:23.394514-07:00

Strait of Hormuz tensions drive surge in demand for commercial geospatial intelligence

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Pentagon increases Raytheon protected satcom terminals contract by $2 billion The U.S. Department of Defense has increased Raytheon’s contract for protected satellite communications terminals by $2 billion, the Pentagon said. The modification expands program funding for delivery and sustainment of military-grade satcom terminals to support secure, resilient satellite links.

2026-03-15T06:17:45.046914-07:00

Pentagon increases Raytheon protected satcom terminals contract by $2 billion

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IKONOS captures high-resolution imagery of Pentagon and World Trade Center attacks The IKONOS commercial imaging satellite has produced high‑resolution overhead imagery of the Pentagon and World Trade Center attacks, providing detailed views of the impact zones and surrounding infrastructure. These images give authorities, media and analysts a new, space-based perspective for damage assessment and situational awareness.

2026-03-15T00:39:48.867777-07:00

IKONOS captures high-resolution imagery of Pentagon and World Trade Center attacks

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Satcom roundup: Intelsat joins GSMA; SSTL completes first GEO bus; Kacific buys Newtec hub Intelsat has joined the GSMA as satellite operators deepen ties with mobile ecosystems; Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) has completed its first geostationary satellite bus; and Kacific expanded ground infrastructure by acquiring Newtec's teleport hub. These moves underline accelerating operator–industry convergence, supply‑chain activity and ground‑network consolidation.

2026-03-14T21:39:33.720242-07:00

Satcom roundup: Intelsat joins GSMA; SSTL completes first GEO bus; Kacific buys Newtec hub

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MDA to deploy $300M IPO proceeds for debt reduction and merger activity

Oregon State satellite analysis maps structural damage across Iran since start of U.S.-Israeli campaign

Starcloud seeks FCC approval for up to 88,000‑satellite 'orbital data center' constellation

Strait of Hormuz tensions drive surge in demand for commercial geospatial intelligence

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