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Reuters

Airbus, Thales and Leonardo say no deal yet as talks continue on European satellite manufacturer

France’s Thales said on Thursday no agreement has been reached with Airbus and Italy’s Leonardo to create a major European satellite manufacturer, calling media reports that a signing was imminent premature. The three firms say discussions on a potential industrial alliance are ongoing but unresolved.

2025-10-16T03:48:09.285995-07:00

Boeing

Boeing and Virgin Atlantic to Upgrade In‑Flight Connectivity Across 787 Fleet

2025-10-15T12:04:38.084034-07:00

Via Satellite

ESA selects Kongsberg NanoAvionics to build large multi‑payload cubesat for EU IOD/IOV programme

2025-10-15T13:06:13.169843-07:00

Associated Press

SpaceX completes final Version 2 Starship test — 11th flight deploys test satellites and returns largely intact

2025-10-13T17:07:45.617123-07:00

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European Spaceflight

HyImpulse raises €45M for SL‑1 hybrid small launcher (600 kg); maiden flight targeted 2027 German startup HyImpulse has secured €45 million to accelerate development of its hybrid‑propulsion SL‑1 orbital launcher — a 600 kg‑class vehicle aimed at low‑cost European access to orbit — and is targeting a maiden flight in 2027 as it scales launch operations.

2025-10-16T09:02:44.524015-07:00

HyImpulse raises €45M for SL‑1 hybrid small launcher (600 kg); maiden flight targeted 2027

AINonline

Stevens completes STC for Gogo Galileo HDX on Beechcraft King Air; FAA sign‑off expected end‑October Stevens Aerospace has finished an STC to install Gogo’s Galileo HDX high‑speed satellite internet on Beechcraft King Air turboprops, with FAA approval anticipated by the end of October. The clearance creates a certified retrofit path to bring Eutelsat OneWeb LEO connectivity to King Air operators.

2025-10-16T07:42:45.846173-07:00

Stevens completes STC for Gogo Galileo HDX on Beechcraft King Air; FAA sign‑off expected end‑October

SpaceNews.com

ECAPS Unveils FAST Thruster — Rapid‑Start Propulsion for Smallsats and Responsive Missions Swedish propulsion specialist ECAPS has unveiled its Fast‑Start Thruster (FAST), a rapid‑start spacecraft propulsion unit designed for smallsats and missions requiring quick on‑orbit responsiveness. The technology targets faster ignition and readiness for manoeuvres and mission tasks, supporting responsive and short‑notice space operations.

2025-10-16T07:33:21.431521-07:00

ECAPS Unveils FAST Thruster — Rapid‑Start Propulsion for Smallsats and Responsive Missions

SpaceNews.com

Satellite data services to reach $69.7B by 2034 as video revenues decline Analysts forecast the global satellite data services market will grow to $69.7 billion by 2034, driven by rising demand for analytics in agriculture, defense and energy. Traditional video revenues are weakening, forcing operators toward higher‑value data products and downstream services.

2025-10-16T07:33:21.353666-07:00

Satellite data services to reach $69.7B by 2034 as video revenues decline

SpaceNews.com

‘Space Armor’ to challenge traditional metal shielding on satellites A novel "Space Armor" shielding concept is being pitched as an alternative to conventional metal bumpers on satellites, promising a different approach to protecting spacecraft from micrometeoroids and orbital debris. If adopted, the technology could shift mass and integration trade‑offs for satellite designers and operators.

2025-10-16T06:05:23.371727-07:00

‘Space Armor’ to challenge traditional metal shielding on satellites

Space.com

Novel 'Space Armor' tile posts strong impact results — could shield satellites and astronauts from orbital debris A newly developed 'space armor' tile delivered unexpectedly strong results in recent impact tests, researchers say, indicating the material could provide lightweight protection for satellites and crewed spacecraft against orbital debris. Developers report performance exceeded expectations and see it as a potential alternative to traditional metal shielding.

2025-10-16T06:04:52.196948-07:00

Novel 'Space Armor' tile posts strong impact results — could shield satellites and astronauts from orbital debris

Reuters

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Airbus, Thales and Leonardo say no deal yet as talks continue on European satellite manufacturer France’s Thales said on Thursday no agreement has been reached with Airbus and Italy’s Leonardo to create a major European satellite manufacturer, calling media reports that a signing was imminent premature. The three firms say discussions on a potential industrial alliance are ongoing but unresolved.

2025-10-16T03:48:09.285995-07:00

Airbus, Thales and Leonardo say no deal yet as talks continue on European satellite manufacturer

china-in-space.com

Long March‑8A deploys 12th Guowang tranche as Long March fleet marks 600th flight China launched the 12th group of Guowang low‑Earth broadband satellites aboard a Long March‑8A from Hainan, successfully placing the tranche into its planned orbit. The mission marked the Long March fleet's 600th flight and highlights Beijing’s accelerating launch cadence as it builds its largest national megaconstellation.

2025-10-15T21:29:23.419615-07:00

Long March‑8A deploys 12th Guowang tranche as Long March fleet marks 600th flight

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