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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

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

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

Politico

EU carves up mobile satellite spectrum for European firms, limiting Starlink/Amazon access

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

SpaceWatch Global

HPS GmbH selected to supply communications antenna for OHB Italia’s Apophis-bound “Ramses” smallsat

2026-05-27T01:11:07.974515-07:00

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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

Reuters

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 carves up mobile satellite spectrum for European firms, limiting Starlink/Amazon access The European Commission says non-European satellite operators such as Starlink and Amazon can bid for European mobile satellite spectrum next year, but most frequencies will be reserved for European businesses. The approach is tied to post-Ukraine lessons on space communications autonomy and sovereignty.

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

EU carves up mobile satellite spectrum for European firms, limiting Starlink/Amazon access

SpaceWatch Global

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HPS GmbH selected to supply communications antenna for OHB Italia’s Apophis-bound “Ramses” smallsat OHB Italia has signed a contract with antenna specialist HPS GmbH, appointing HPS to procure the communications antenna for the Apophis-bound “Ramses” spacecraft. The agreement was formalized at SmallSat Europe 2026, with procurement responsibilities assigned to HPS GmbH.

2026-05-27T01:11:07.974515-07:00

HPS GmbH selected to supply communications antenna for OHB Italia’s Apophis-bound “Ramses” smallsat

Reuters

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Space Force awards SpaceX $2.29B for Space Data Network Backbone LEO communications The U.S. Space Force has awarded SpaceX a $2.29 billion contract to develop the “Space Data Network Backbone,” a low Earth orbit satellite network intended to operate as a military internet in space. The backbone is positioned to support the broader Space Data Network, including SDA transport-layer satellites.

2026-05-26T14:43:28.561315-07:00

Space Force awards SpaceX $2.29B for Space Data Network Backbone LEO communications

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Open Cosmos targets a 2028 Europe broadband/IoT constellation after €170M+ in prior contracts Open Cosmos says it is building toward a 2028 deadline to field an ambitious Europe-focused broadband constellation designed to bring IoT to space. The UK-based company says it closed more than €170 million in contracts last year and is now positioning to deliver Europe’s sovereign telecom capability.

2026-05-26T14:30:22.317607-07:00

Open Cosmos targets a 2028 Europe broadband/IoT constellation after €170M+ in prior contracts

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Starcloud orders SpaceX Starlink optical terminals to power orbital data centers Starcloud has ordered optical terminals from SpaceX to route data for its planned orbital data center network using Starlink as a global data-relay layer. The move deepens Starcloud’s dependence on SpaceX for the communications backbone needed to scale future full-size spacecraft and on-orbit compute.

2026-05-26T10:21:33.738307-07:00

Starcloud orders SpaceX Starlink optical terminals to power orbital data centers

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

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

EU carves up mobile satellite spectrum for European firms, limiting Starlink/Amazon access

HPS GmbH selected to supply communications antenna for OHB Italia’s Apophis-bound “Ramses” smallsat

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