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Orbital Chenguang completes Pre-A1 round as China provides $8.4B in credit lines for orbital data-center development

Beijing Orbital Chenguang (Orbital Twilight Technology) says it has completed a Pre-A1 funding round on April 20, backed by $8.4 billion in credit lines. The financing underscores state support for building compute and data infrastructure in orbit as China accelerates commercialization of space services.

2026-04-22T01:34:46.356814-07:00

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Dawn Aerospace targets reusable spaceplanes and in-orbit refueling by 2028 to extend satellite mission lifetimes

2026-04-22T01:20:34.567331-07:00

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Raytheon says OCX GPS control-station program is improving on cost, schedule

2026-04-21T17:37:16.067640-07:00

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Textron Aviation wins FAA/EASA clearance to install Starlink on Citation Ascend and Cessna Citation 560 XL; aftermarket upgrade

2026-04-21T08:52:08.985394-07:00

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Space Symposium 2026: Novaspace says AI-driven space data centers are real—and Europe must scale the ecosystem fast Novaspace’s briefing at Space Symposium 2026 highlights two linked priorities: demand for AI-enabled space data centers and the “urgent challenge” of scaling the space industry behind them. The discussion positions data-center architectures and capacity expansion as practical, near-term realities that require faster European throughput across the value chain.

2026-04-22T01:58:25.139185-07:00

Space Symposium 2026: Novaspace says AI-driven space data centers are real—and Europe must scale the ecosystem fast

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Orbital Chenguang completes Pre-A1 round as China provides $8.4B in credit lines for orbital data-center development Beijing Orbital Chenguang (Orbital Twilight Technology) says it has completed a Pre-A1 funding round on April 20, backed by $8.4 billion in credit lines. The financing underscores state support for building compute and data infrastructure in orbit as China accelerates commercialization of space services.

2026-04-22T01:34:46.356814-07:00

Orbital Chenguang completes Pre-A1 round as China provides $8.4B in credit lines for orbital data-center development

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Atomic-6 space armor and ISS “Orbital Edge” accelerator push in-orbit compute toward scale Atomic-6 CEO Trevor Smith detailed how “space armor” and orbital data-center designs aim to make space-based computing more accessible and scalable, including satellite shielding approaches. Separately, the ISS National Lab launched the 2026 Orbital Edge Accelerator to connect early-stage startups with in-orbit validation and private capital.

2026-04-22T01:20:34.641096-07:00

Atomic-6 space armor and ISS “Orbital Edge” accelerator push in-orbit compute toward scale

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Dawn Aerospace targets reusable spaceplanes and in-orbit refueling by 2028 to extend satellite mission lifetimes Dawn Aerospace says it is advancing reusable spaceplane technology and is planning an in-orbit refueling capability by 2028. The goal is to enable more flexible satellite operations—specifically extending mission lifetimes—supported by a near-term plan for deploying 44 satellites.

2026-04-22T01:20:34.567331-07:00

Dawn Aerospace targets reusable spaceplanes and in-orbit refueling by 2028 to extend satellite mission lifetimes

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Raytheon says OCX GPS control-station program is improving on cost, schedule Raytheon says its troubled Next-Generation GPS Operational Control Segment (OCX) ground-control station program is making progress, citing improved cost and schedule performance. The update lands in a period of heightened Space Force scrutiny as OCX modernization timelines face repeated setbacks.

2026-04-21T17:37:16.067640-07:00

Raytheon says OCX GPS control-station program is improving on cost, schedule

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Intellian unveils aviation and tactical flyaway satellite terminals to support commercial and WGS connectivity Intellian Technologies says it will bring two new satellite terminals to market: its first aviation-focused terminal and a new tactical flyaway terminal. The company’s update positions the terminals for faster deployment across aviation connectivity use cases, including services tied to the WGS network.

2026-04-21T12:50:58.706316-07:00

Intellian unveils aviation and tactical flyaway satellite terminals to support commercial and WGS connectivity

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Airline, OEM and satellite partners: in-flight connectivity (IFC) has moved from “nice to have” to essential Airline, aircraft-OEM and satellite stakeholders say customer expectations for in-flight connectivity (IFC) have shifted decisively—moving it from an optional upgrade to an operationally essential onboard service. The message reframes IFC procurement as a core product requirement, not a discretionary add-on.

2026-04-21T12:50:58.533760-07:00

Airline, OEM and satellite partners: in-flight connectivity (IFC) has moved from “nice to have” to essential

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Eutelsat retires GEO communications satellite 139 West A to graveyard orbit after 22 years Eutelsat has retired its geostationary communications satellite 139 West A, ending 22 years of service. The operator says it will move the spacecraft to a graveyard orbit, following long-lived GEO operations and in-orbit end-of-life processing.

2026-04-21T12:50:57.679479-07:00

Eutelsat retires GEO communications satellite 139 West A to graveyard orbit after 22 years

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Orbital Chenguang completes Pre-A1 round as China provides $8.4B in credit lines for orbital data-center development

Dawn Aerospace targets reusable spaceplanes and in-orbit refueling by 2028 to extend satellite mission lifetimes

Raytheon says OCX GPS control-station program is improving on cost, schedule

Textron Aviation wins FAA/EASA clearance to install Starlink on Citation Ascend and Cessna Citation 560 XL; aftermarket upgrade

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