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Kongsberg NanoAvionics wins €122.5M contract to build initial 280 satellites for SpinLaunch’s Meridian broadband constellation

NanoAvionics—part of Kongsberg—has secured a €122.5 million ($142 million) contract to build the initial 280 satellites for SpinLaunch’s Meridian LEO broadband communications constellation. The deal underscores a shift from small-constellation fabrication toward large-scale production and in-orbit sustainment for sovereign networks.

2026-05-27T08:56:31.787539-07:00

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Sitael maps €200M-by-2031 growth plan with €150M+ backlog and nine launches targeted by 2030

2026-05-27T08:28:23.664885-07:00

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Schaeffler and Spire Global sign EU-focused MOUs to co-develop satellite platforms for defense, weather and security

2026-05-27T04:54:52.462787-07:00

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Aitech integrates NVIDIA IGX Thor into S-A2300 COTS space supercomputer to scale on-orbit data processing

2026-05-27T06:11:53.311519-07:00

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EASA certifies Gogo Galileo FDX for the Airbus ACJ320, enabling up to 195 Mbps downlink and 32 Mbps uplink EASA has certified Gogo Galileo FDX for installation on the Airbus ACJ320. The system is positioned for business-jet inflight connectivity performance, with reported up to 195 Mbps download speeds and up to 32 Mbps uploads, supporting higher-bandwidth passenger services and crew connectivity needs.

2026-05-27T08:56:47.921587-07:00

EASA certifies Gogo Galileo FDX for the Airbus ACJ320, enabling up to 195 Mbps downlink and 32 Mbps uplink

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Kongsberg NanoAvionics wins €122.5M contract to build initial 280 satellites for SpinLaunch’s Meridian broadband constellation NanoAvionics—part of Kongsberg—has secured a €122.5 million ($142 million) contract to build the initial 280 satellites for SpinLaunch’s Meridian LEO broadband communications constellation. The deal underscores a shift from small-constellation fabrication toward large-scale production and in-orbit sustainment for sovereign networks.

2026-05-27T08:56:31.787539-07:00

Kongsberg NanoAvionics wins €122.5M contract to build initial 280 satellites for SpinLaunch’s Meridian broadband constellation

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Ukraine’s ex-defense official urges SpaceX to tighten Starlink terminal controls to curb Russian battlefield access A former senior Ukrainian defense official called on SpaceX to impose stricter controls on Starlink terminals, alleging they are reaching Russian forces through third countries or intermediaries. The request underscores ongoing concerns that commercial LEO connectivity can be diverted into contested military use, complicating wartime governance.

2026-05-27T08:39:45.362071-07:00

Ukraine’s ex-defense official urges SpaceX to tighten Starlink terminal controls to curb Russian battlefield access

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Sitael maps €200M-by-2031 growth plan with €150M+ backlog and nine launches targeted by 2030 Sitael says it has charted a growth trajectory to reach €200 million in revenues by 2031, supported by more than €150 million in backlog. The company also points to an execution pipeline anchored by nine launches planned through 2030, positioning new missions alongside expanding industrial capacity.

2026-05-27T08:28:23.664885-07:00

Sitael maps €200M-by-2031 growth plan with €150M+ backlog and nine launches targeted by 2030

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Aitech integrates NVIDIA IGX Thor into S-A2300 COTS space supercomputer to scale on-orbit data processing Aitech says it is upgrading its S-A2300 COTS AI Supercomputer by integrating NVIDIA’s IGX Thor platform, aiming to “drastically” expand customer capability to process data in orbit. The move positions Aitech’s on-orbit compute offering as more capable for space-based workloads without bespoke space systems.

2026-05-27T06:11:53.311519-07:00

Aitech integrates NVIDIA IGX Thor into S-A2300 COTS space supercomputer to scale on-orbit data processing

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Archangel Lightworks completes field trials of TERRA-M, a deployable optical ground station aligned with SDA standards Archangel Lightworks says it has successfully completed field trials of TERRA-M, described as the world’s smallest deployable operational optical ground station. The company reports the system proved its capability for rapid, secure data transfer between space and ground while aligning with U.S. Space Development Agency (SDA) standards.

2026-05-27T05:09:40.120853-07:00

Archangel Lightworks completes field trials of TERRA-M, a deployable optical ground station aligned with SDA standards

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Schaeffler and Spire Global sign EU-focused MOUs to co-develop satellite platforms for defense, weather and security Schaeffler and U.S. satellite operator Spire Global have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop space hardware and satellite platforms targeted at European defense, weather and security applications. The collaboration links an industrial hardware player with a data-focused operator to build mission-ready capabilities.

2026-05-27T04:54:52.462787-07:00

Schaeffler and Spire Global sign EU-focused MOUs to co-develop satellite platforms for defense, weather and security

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EU proposes “bulk-for-Europe” mobile satellite spectrum split, limiting Starlink and Amazon access The European Commission says it will reserve most mobile satellite spectrum licenses for European operators, while allowing non-European firms such as Starlink and Amazon LEO to bid for the remaining portion next year. The move is positioned as a post-Ukraine shift to secure sovereign space communications.

2026-05-27T02:41:35.125225-07:00

EU proposes “bulk-for-Europe” mobile satellite spectrum split, limiting Starlink and Amazon access

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Kongsberg NanoAvionics wins €122.5M contract to build initial 280 satellites for SpinLaunch’s Meridian broadband constellation

Sitael maps €200M-by-2031 growth plan with €150M+ backlog and nine launches targeted by 2030

Schaeffler and Spire Global sign EU-focused MOUs to co-develop satellite platforms for defense, weather and security

Aitech integrates NVIDIA IGX Thor into S-A2300 COTS space supercomputer to scale on-orbit data processing

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