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Amazon Leo partners with Herotel to launch “Evry,” a South Africa satellite internet service powered by Amazon Leo

Amazon Leo has signed an agreement with South Africa’s Herotel to deliver satellite connectivity through a new service, Evry. The partnership expands Amazon’s direct-to-consumer satellite internet footprint into South Africa, with the offer designed to leverage Amazon Leo’s satellite network capabilities via a local ISP operator.

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2026-07-21T00:53:52.696327-07:00

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IHI evaluates Kuva Space’s next-gen hyperspectral satellites for Japan’s planned multi-sensor Earth observation constellation

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2026-07-21T00:37:17.888871-07:00

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Avealto launches funding drive for low-cost HAPS broadband platform; prototype target September flight

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2026-07-20T23:08:27.192263-07:00

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ORiS raises €5M to develop laser wireless power-beaming for satellites

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2026-07-20T21:02:41.289607-07:00

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SpaceX targets a Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg to add ~two dozen Starlink V2 Mini satellites after a mission abort SpaceX is preparing to attempt again to launch a Starlink mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base using a Falcon 9, with plans to place another ~two dozen Starlink V2 Mini broadband satellites into low Earth orbit. The effort follows an earlier launch attempt that ended in an abort.

2026-07-21T03:57:11.989739-07:00

SpaceX targets a Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg to add ~two dozen Starlink V2 Mini satellites after a mission abort

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Amazon Leo partners with Herotel to launch “Evry,” a South Africa satellite internet service powered by Amazon Leo Amazon Leo has signed an agreement with South Africa’s Herotel to deliver satellite connectivity through a new service, Evry. The partnership expands Amazon’s direct-to-consumer satellite internet footprint into South Africa, with the offer designed to leverage Amazon Leo’s satellite network capabilities via a local ISP operator.

2026-07-21T00:53:52.696327-07:00

Amazon Leo partners with Herotel to launch “Evry,” a South Africa satellite internet service powered by Amazon Leo

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IHI evaluates Kuva Space’s next-gen hyperspectral satellites for Japan’s planned multi-sensor Earth observation constellation Japan’s IHI is considering incorporating hyperspectral satellites from Finnish startup Kuva Space into its planned ~100-strong, multi-sensor sovereign Earth observation constellation. The move would expand the constellation’s sensing mix by adding hyperspectral capability to support Japan-led Earth observation requirements.

2026-07-21T00:37:17.888871-07:00

IHI evaluates Kuva Space’s next-gen hyperspectral satellites for Japan’s planned multi-sensor Earth observation constellation

AINonline

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Avealto launches funding drive for low-cost HAPS broadband platform; prototype target September flight Avealto has kicked off a funding campaign for a low-cost high-altitude platform system (HAPS) intended to deliver broadband services. The company aims to fly a stratospheric platform prototype in September this year, positioning the project as a near-term test of its stratospheric communications approach.

2026-07-20T23:08:27.192263-07:00

Avealto launches funding drive for low-cost HAPS broadband platform; prototype target September flight

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ORiS raises €5M to develop laser wireless power-beaming for satellites Italian startup ORiS has raised €5 million ($5.7 million) to advance wireless power-beaming technology for satellites using lasers. The funding is aimed at developing the underlying laser-based power transfer approach needed to support in-orbit energy delivery for space platforms.

2026-07-20T21:02:41.289607-07:00

ORiS raises €5M to develop laser wireless power-beaming for satellites

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Spire Global appoints Eric “Mell” Mellinger as Chief Commercial Officer; takes over COO role to drive go-to-market Spire Global has appointed Eric (“Mell”) Mellinger as Chief Commercial Officer, effective Aug. 3, 2026. Mellinger, formerly with Mantech International Corporation, will lead business development and go-to-market strategy as the company continues scaling its space-based data, analytics and services business.

2026-07-20T13:09:28.288324-07:00

Spire Global appoints Eric “Mell” Mellinger as Chief Commercial Officer; takes over COO role to drive go-to-market

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ThinKom Solutions’ ThinAir GT2517 completes SES Government Technology Certification for O3b mPOWER MEO operations ThinKom Solutions said its ThinAir GT2517 airborne terminal has successfully completed SES Government Technology Certification (GTC), enabling operations on the SES O3b mPOWER medium Earth orbit (MEO) constellation. The company framed the milestone as certification for government-technology use on the mPOWER network.

2026-07-20T08:53:26.421896-07:00

ThinKom Solutions’ ThinAir GT2517 completes SES Government Technology Certification for O3b mPOWER MEO operations

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e-GEOS to Deliver Technical Training for the African Space Agency in a New AESPP Institutional Cooperation Project e-GEOS will provide technical training to the African Space Agency under a new Institutional Cooperation Project tied to the Africa-EU Space Partnership Program (AESPP). The engagement expands capacity-building efforts linking African space institutions with EU-backed program support.

2026-07-20T01:09:37.449267-07:00

e-GEOS to Deliver Technical Training for the African Space Agency in a New AESPP Institutional Cooperation Project

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