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Japan to choose proposal for sovereign J-LEO direct-to-device satellite network this month

Japan plans to select this month a proposal for its domestically owned and operated J-LEO direct-to-device (D2D) satellite network. The decision marks a step toward building sovereign NTN/D2D capacity rather than relying solely on foreign systems and partners for device connectivity services.

2026-06-25T05:56:28.337421-07:00

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Qualinx integrates full Galileo OSNMA support on QLX3Gx ultra‑low‑power GNSS receiver

2026-06-25T00:47:55.415356-07:00

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ICEYE targets doubling radar-satellite output to 100 by end-2027, aiming for ~2 SAR satellites per week to meet European militar

2026-06-25T01:55:26.110007-07:00

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R-Space unveils AT-Astra—Austria’s first commercial satellite—planned for launch on Isar Aerospace’s Spectrum rocket

2026-06-25T00:47:54.806090-07:00

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SpaceX names its planned AI megaconstellation “Starmind,” extending the Star-themed brand SpaceX will call its planned AI megaconstellation “Starmind,” continuing the company’s “Star” naming approach. The branding reinforces the broader push to position space-based systems for AI compute and related services, amid the company’s ongoing orbital AI data-center narrative.

2026-06-25T06:11:21.337597-07:00

SpaceX names its planned AI megaconstellation “Starmind,” extending the Star-themed brand

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SpaceComputer partners with SpaceManic on security demo mission for on-orbit shared compute and rideshare satellites SpaceComputer’s Space Fabric security solution is designed to address growing on-orbit hacking threats and to secure shared-compute modules used by rideshare satellites. The company is partnering with SpaceManic on a demonstration mission focused on protecting distributed space computing environments.

2026-06-25T06:07:49.431410-07:00

SpaceComputer partners with SpaceManic on security demo mission for on-orbit shared compute and rideshare satellites

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Japan to choose proposal for sovereign J-LEO direct-to-device satellite network this month Japan plans to select this month a proposal for its domestically owned and operated J-LEO direct-to-device (D2D) satellite network. The decision marks a step toward building sovereign NTN/D2D capacity rather than relying solely on foreign systems and partners for device connectivity services.

2026-06-25T05:56:28.337421-07:00

Japan to choose proposal for sovereign J-LEO direct-to-device satellite network this month

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ICEYE targets doubling radar-satellite output to 100 by end-2027, aiming for ~2 SAR satellites per week to meet European militar Finnish radar-satellite maker ICEYE says it plans to scale production capacity to expand global output from 50 radar satellites to 100 by the end of 2027. The ramp is intended to support surging demand from European militaries, with a production cadence of roughly two satellites per week.

2026-06-25T01:55:26.110007-07:00

ICEYE targets doubling radar-satellite output to 100 by end-2027, aiming for ~2 SAR satellites per week to meet European militar

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Qualinx integrates full Galileo OSNMA support on QLX3Gx ultra‑low‑power GNSS receiver Qualinx says it has completed integration of full Galileo OSNMA (Open Service Navigation Message Authentication) on its QLX3Gx Series ultra-low-power GNSS receiver chip. The update brings authenticated GNSS positioning to low-power devices, targeting more trustworthy location in environments where GNSS authenticity is critical.

2026-06-25T00:47:55.415356-07:00

Qualinx integrates full Galileo OSNMA support on QLX3Gx ultra‑low‑power GNSS receiver

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Dutch semiconductor firm brings authenticated, secure satellite positioning to handheld devices A Dutch semiconductor company says it is moving authenticated satellite positioning—previously limited to power-hungry, high-cost defense, aviation and other specialist systems—onto handheld devices. The goal is to deliver secure positioning without the constraints of traditional authenticated GNSS solutions.

2026-06-25T00:47:55.415356-07:00

Dutch semiconductor firm brings authenticated, secure satellite positioning to handheld devices

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R-Space unveils AT-Astra—Austria’s first commercial satellite—planned for launch on Isar Aerospace’s Spectrum rocket Vienna-based R-Space says its AT-Astra mission will be its first fully in-house satellite and the first commercial satellite designed and built entirely in Austria. The company also frames the payload’s launch as the next step for Isar Aerospace’s Spectrum launch vehicle.

2026-06-25T00:47:54.806090-07:00

R-Space unveils AT-Astra—Austria’s first commercial satellite—planned for launch on Isar Aerospace’s Spectrum rocket

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R-Space is Set to Launch Austria's First Commercial Satellite Aboard Isar Aerospace's 'Spectrum' Vehicle

2026-06-25T00:47:54.806090-07:00

R-Space is Set to Launch Austr

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Japan to choose proposal for sovereign J-LEO direct-to-device satellite network this month

Qualinx integrates full Galileo OSNMA support on QLX3Gx ultra‑low‑power GNSS receiver

ICEYE targets doubling radar-satellite output to 100 by end-2027, aiming for ~2 SAR satellites per week to meet European militar

R-Space unveils AT-Astra—Austria’s first commercial satellite—planned for launch on Isar Aerospace’s Spectrum rocket

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