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GSMA, Ofcom, GSOA and Tanzania back an ITU push to expand satellite D2D spectrum

GSMA, the UK’s Ofcom, the GSOA and Tanzania’s regulator are engaging with the ITU proposal aimed at expanding spectrum for satellite direct-to-device (D2D). The move signals regulators and industry coordination ahead of broader NTN-D2D commercialization and integration with mobile ecosystems.

2026-04-13T13:58:18.163213-07:00

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ThinKom unveils ThinAir Nexus compact multi-orbit ESA for airline in-flight connectivity

2026-04-13T11:55:52.317728-07:00

Aviation Week

MDA Space unveils “MDA Midnight” on-orbit servicing platform and eyes rendezvous & proximity operations (RPO) market

2026-04-13T07:24:00.718300-07:00

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Citra Space raises $15M Series A to scale its platform for identifying objects in orbit

2026-04-13T06:54:07.515762-07:00

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GSMA, Ofcom, GSOA and Tanzania back an ITU push to expand satellite D2D spectrum GSMA, the UK’s Ofcom, the GSOA and Tanzania’s regulator are engaging with the ITU proposal aimed at expanding spectrum for satellite direct-to-device (D2D). The move signals regulators and industry coordination ahead of broader NTN-D2D commercialization and integration with mobile ecosystems.

2026-04-13T13:58:18.163213-07:00

GSMA, Ofcom, GSOA and Tanzania back an ITU push to expand satellite D2D spectrum

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ThinKom unveils ThinAir Nexus compact multi-orbit ESA for airline in-flight connectivity ThinKom has introduced the ThinAir Nexus, a space-optimized multi-orbit electronically steered antenna designed for airline in-flight connectivity. The company says it delivers ThinKom’s multi-orbit performance in a footprint comparable to LEO-only ESAs, targeting efficiency, size, power, and installation simplicity in the same form factor as single-orbit ESA solutions.

2026-04-13T11:55:52.317728-07:00

ThinKom unveils ThinAir Nexus compact multi-orbit ESA for airline in-flight connectivity

Space Intel Report

HawkEye 360 targets IPO after reporting $117.7M revenue in 2025 and $24.8M EBITDA Satellite signals-intelligence provider HawkEye 360 reported $117.7 million in 2025 revenue and $24.8 million in EBITDA as it prepares for an initial public offering. The figures underscore scale-up progress for its space-based RF geolocation and intelligence services.

2026-04-13T09:08:31.761220-07:00

HawkEye 360 targets IPO after reporting $117.7M revenue in 2025 and $24.8M EBITDA

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MDA Space unveils “MDA Midnight” on-orbit servicing platform and eyes rendezvous & proximity operations (RPO) market MDA Space is moving into rendezvous and proximity operations through an on-orbit vehicle designed to maneuver and detect threats, positioning the company for an RPO and servicing market. At Space Symposium, it debuted “MDA Midnight,” an on-orbit servicing platform intended for rendezvous and engagement operations.

2026-04-13T07:24:00.718300-07:00

MDA Space unveils “MDA Midnight” on-orbit servicing platform and eyes rendezvous & proximity operations (RPO) market

SpaceNews.com

Citra Space raises $15M Series A to scale its platform for identifying objects in orbit Citra Space has raised $15 million in a Series A round to expand its platform for identifying objects in orbit. The funding is aimed at scaling the company’s space-recognition capabilities, aligning with growing demand for persistent situational awareness and tracking as orbital activity intensifies.

2026-04-13T06:54:07.515762-07:00

Citra Space raises $15M Series A to scale its platform for identifying objects in orbit

SpaceNews.com

Atomic-6 launches an online marketplace for orbital data-center capacity Atomic-6 has unveiled an online marketplace aimed at making it easier for customers to access capacity for orbital data centers. The move formalizes a commercial “buying and selling” layer for on-orbit computing infrastructure, adding market structure to a fast-emerging LEO data-center ecosystem.

2026-04-13T06:08:37.384040-07:00

Atomic-6 launches an online marketplace for orbital data-center capacity

SpaceNews.com

Q&A: How broadband megaconstellations are being built for contested, high-tempo communications In a broadband-constellation Q&A framed around a “contested space” era, the discussion centers on how operators and suppliers are designing next-generation satcom networks for resilience and operational continuity under disruption risk. The focus ties constellation architecture choices to performance expectations in contested conditions.

2026-04-13T04:34:34.079010-07:00

Q&A: How broadband megaconstellations are being built for contested, high-tempo communications

PaxEx.Aero

Saudia formally launches Neo Space Group-backed inflight connectivity, extending its earlier six-month pilot Saudia has officially rolled out a new inflight internet offering with Neo Space Group (NSG), following the carrier’s pilot program launched six months ago. The confirmation consolidates NSG’s role in Saudi airline inflight connectivity and moves the service from trial into commercial deployment.

2026-04-13T02:14:27.345324-07:00

Saudia formally launches Neo Space Group-backed inflight connectivity, extending its earlier six-month pilot

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GSMA, Ofcom, GSOA and Tanzania back an ITU push to expand satellite D2D spectrum

ThinKom unveils ThinAir Nexus compact multi-orbit ESA for airline in-flight connectivity

MDA Space unveils “MDA Midnight” on-orbit servicing platform and eyes rendezvous & proximity operations (RPO) market

Citra Space raises $15M Series A to scale its platform for identifying objects in orbit

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