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CesiumAstro secures $200M government financing to scale national‑security spacecom

CesiumAstro secured $200 million in government financing to accelerate development and scaling of its space communications systems for national‑security and defense customers. The funding will underwrite technology maturation, production capacity expansion and operational deployments to broaden the company’s sovereign SATCOM offerings.

2026-01-15T23:10:38.307896-08:00

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ESA and Liberty Mutual explore Earth‑observation data for parametric insurance

2026-01-15T21:12:32.870945-08:00

Space.com

ESA hit by major data breach — hundreds of gigabytes stolen; agency blames 'lack of cyber hygiene'

2026-01-15T12:13:08.812374-08:00

Space.com

Satellites map Antarctica’s hidden bedrock, tightening sea‑level forecasts

2026-01-15T15:10:32.859693-08:00

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CesiumAstro secures $200M government financing to scale national‑security spacecom CesiumAstro secured $200 million in government financing to accelerate development and scaling of its space communications systems for national‑security and defense customers. The funding will underwrite technology maturation, production capacity expansion and operational deployments to broaden the company’s sovereign SATCOM offerings.

2026-01-15T23:10:38.307896-08:00

CesiumAstro secures $200M government financing to scale national‑security spacecom

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ESA and Liberty Mutual explore Earth‑observation data for parametric insurance The European Space Agency and Liberty Mutual Reinsurance will explore whether Earth‑observation data can be used to underpin parametric insurance products for terrestrial assets. The collaboration will examine data inputs, trigger definitions and operational approaches for converting satellite measurements into automated payout mechanisms.

2026-01-15T21:12:32.870945-08:00

ESA and Liberty Mutual explore Earth‑observation data for parametric insurance

Space.com

Satellites map Antarctica’s hidden bedrock, tightening sea‑level forecasts Advanced satellite observations are producing higher-resolution maps of Antarctica's subglacial topography, revealing previously hidden bed features and drainage pathways. Improved elevation and radar-derived datasets narrow uncertainties in ice-sheet dynamics, enabling more accurate projections of ice loss and global sea-level rise over coming decades.

2026-01-15T15:10:32.859693-08:00

Satellites map Antarctica’s hidden bedrock, tightening sea‑level forecasts

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Lynk Global trials direct-to-device satellite service in Philippines with Smart Communications Lynk Global conducted a trial of its direct‑to‑device (D2D) satellite service on Catanduanes island in the Philippines in partnership with Smart Communications. The test demonstrated phone‑to‑satellite connectivity over a commercial mobile operator footprint, advancing D2D trials in the Asia‑Pacific market.

2026-01-15T13:26:09.348776-08:00

Lynk Global trials direct-to-device satellite service in Philippines with Smart Communications

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Sodern to open star-tracker manufacturing in Colorado, launches U.S. subsidiary led by Tiphaine Louradour Sodern is expanding into the U.S., establishing star‑tracker manufacturing in Colorado and launching a U.S. subsidiary led by Tiphaine Louradour. The Colorado facility will manufacture Sodern’s star trackers and the new U.S. subsidiary will formalize the company’s operational presence in North America.

2026-01-15T13:07:16.892218-08:00

Sodern to open star-tracker manufacturing in Colorado, launches U.S. subsidiary led by Tiphaine Louradour

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ESA hit by major data breach — hundreds of gigabytes stolen; agency blames 'lack of cyber hygiene' The European Space Agency has confirmed a major data breach that exfiltrated hundreds of gigabytes of files. ESA says the intrusion may be due to "a lack of cyber hygiene" among staff and has referred the incident to prosecutors while conducting a forensic probe.

2026-01-15T12:13:08.812374-08:00

ESA hit by major data breach — hundreds of gigabytes stolen; agency blames 'lack of cyber hygiene'

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Arianespace to begin Amazon Leo launches with maiden Ariane 64 on Feb. 12; targets 7–8 Ariane 6 flights in 2026 Arianespace will begin launches for Amazon’s LEO broadband programs in February when the inaugural Ariane 64 — the four-booster Ariane 6 variant — is tasked to place 32 Amazon Leo satellites on Feb. 12, 2026. The operator plans 7–8 Ariane 6 flights in 2026, including 2–3 Amazon Kuiper missions.

2026-01-15T11:08:13.203490-08:00

Arianespace to begin Amazon Leo launches with maiden Ariane 64 on Feb. 12; targets 7–8 Ariane 6 flights in 2026

European Spaceflight

Eutelsat inks multi‑launch deal with MaiaSpace to speed OneWeb deployments Eutelsat has contracted ArianeGroup’s MaiaSpace for a multi‑launch package beginning in 2027 to accelerate deployment of OneWeb LEO satellites. MaiaSpace, a partially reusable French mini‑launcher targeting a first flight in late‑2026, will perform about ten missions—roughly half its early manifest.

2026-01-15T10:33:37.771495-08:00

Eutelsat inks multi‑launch deal with MaiaSpace to speed OneWeb deployments

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CesiumAstro secures $200M government financing to scale national‑security spacecom

ESA and Liberty Mutual explore Earth‑observation data for parametric insurance

ESA hit by major data breach — hundreds of gigabytes stolen; agency blames 'lack of cyber hygiene'

Satellites map Antarctica’s hidden bedrock, tightening sea‑level forecasts

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