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Sateliot and Telefónica agree to apply 5G NR via satellites to strategic sectors

Sateliot has signed a collaboration agreement with Telefónica to apply 5G NR technology in the space domain. The deal positions the two companies to extend satellite connectivity capabilities beyond terrestrial coverage for use in strategic-sector contexts, building on Sateliot’s earlier plans to deploy 5G direct-to-device satellites.

2026-04-30T04:04:20.783012-07:00

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SpaceX completes Viasat’s GEO constellation with final ViaSat-3 satellite launch

2026-04-29T14:53:05.219683-07:00

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Ariane 6 readying four-booster configuration for VA268/LE-02: launch of 32 Amazon LEO satellites

2026-04-28T22:45:36.211255-07:00

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Canada cancels WildFireSat constellation contract with Spire Global

2026-04-29T14:53:06.240095-07:00

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NATO ACT outlines “sword vs shield” space deterrence: Phase Zero, a Space Data Marketplace and NATO Space CoE priorities MG Devin Pepper of NATO’s ACT argues NATO must strengthen both deterrent “sword” and defensive “shield” capabilities in space. He highlights a “Phase Zero” approach for early planning and an initiative around a “Space Data Marketplace” to improve how NATO uses space data for readiness and operations.

2026-04-30T04:34:22.580154-07:00

NATO ACT outlines “sword vs shield” space deterrence: Phase Zero, a Space Data Marketplace and NATO Space CoE priorities

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Sateliot and Telefónica agree to apply 5G NR via satellites to strategic sectors Sateliot has signed a collaboration agreement with Telefónica to apply 5G NR technology in the space domain. The deal positions the two companies to extend satellite connectivity capabilities beyond terrestrial coverage for use in strategic-sector contexts, building on Sateliot’s earlier plans to deploy 5G direct-to-device satellites.

2026-04-30T04:04:20.783012-07:00

Sateliot and Telefónica agree to apply 5G NR via satellites to strategic sectors

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Space Force picks three firms for geosynchronous counter-surveillance sensor payloads WASHINGTON — The Space Rapid Capabilities Office has selected three companies to develop sensors that help U.S. military satellites in geosynchronous orbit detect ground-based tracking activity. The effort signals continued investment in satellite survivability as adversaries expand space reconnaissance and tracking.

2026-04-29T17:07:58.476220-07:00

Space Force picks three firms for geosynchronous counter-surveillance sensor payloads

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Canada cancels WildFireSat constellation contract with Spire Global Canada has terminated its contract with Spire Global for the planned WildFireSat constellation of wildfire-monitoring satellites. The cancellation halts Canada’s effort to build a space-based wildfire observation capability under that procurement program, shifting future monitoring plans to other approaches and providers.

2026-04-29T14:53:06.240095-07:00

Canada cancels WildFireSat constellation contract with Spire Global

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SpaceX completes Viasat’s GEO constellation with final ViaSat-3 satellite launch SpaceX launched the final ViaSat-3 high-capacity geostationary satellite, completing Viasat’s trio of GEO spacecraft. The mission closes out the company’s staged constellation build, positioning the network for continued service continuity from a full complement of three birds.

2026-04-29T14:53:05.219683-07:00

SpaceX completes Viasat’s GEO constellation with final ViaSat-3 satellite launch

Space Intel Report

Sky Perfect JSAT reports 7.9% FY2025 space revenue growth; targets 30% national-security space CAGR through 2030 Sky Perfect JSAT said revenue in its space business rose 7.9% for the year ended March 31 (FY2025), alongside higher operating income and profit. The company also outlined a push to grow national security-related space revenue at a 30% annual CAGR through 2030.

2026-04-29T14:30:43.456268-07:00

Sky Perfect JSAT reports 7.9% FY2025 space revenue growth; targets 30% national-security space CAGR through 2030

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Orbcomm closes $460M refinancing to expand platform for large-scale deployments Orbcomm has completed a $460 million refinancing, positioning the company to pursue growth initiatives and support large-scale customer deployments while expanding its satellite platform. The closed financing is intended to increase capacity for commercial rollouts and accelerate platform development.

2026-04-29T14:21:28.544297-07:00

Orbcomm closes $460M refinancing to expand platform for large-scale deployments

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Space Force awards BAE Systems $11.8M to demo satellite-to-satellite comms for Golden Dome MILNET relay The U.S. Space Force awarded BAE Systems an $11.8 million contract to demonstrate satellite-to-satellite communications using Link-182, a radio-frequency data link standard planned for the MILNET data relay network supporting the Golden Dome missile-defense shield. The effort ties RF datalinks to the broader air-and-missile defense architecture.

2026-04-29T06:30:04.451147-07:00

Space Force awards BAE Systems $11.8M to demo satellite-to-satellite comms for Golden Dome MILNET relay

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Sateliot and Telefónica agree to apply 5G NR via satellites to strategic sectors

SpaceX completes Viasat’s GEO constellation with final ViaSat-3 satellite launch

Ariane 6 readying four-booster configuration for VA268/LE-02: launch of 32 Amazon LEO satellites

Canada cancels WildFireSat constellation contract with Spire Global

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