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Galaxia has acquired a hyperspectral imager from European optical payload company Simera Sense, expanding its capabilities for Earth-observation missions serving commercial, civil and defense customers. The transaction underscores the growing role of advanced optical payloads in delivering data across a broad range of applications.
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Galaxia has acquired a hyperspectral imager from European optical payload company Simera Sense, expanding its capabilities for Earth-observation missions serving commercial, civil and defense customers. The transaction underscores the growing role of advanced optical payloads in delivering data across a broad range of applications.
India plans to launch an Earth-imaging satellite toward geosynchronous orbit on Sept. 3, attempting a mission it has never successfully completed. The launch is scheduled for live coverage, offering a milestone for the country’s satellite capabilities and access to a strategically important orbital regime.
German business-jet MRO provider FAI Technik has been appointed an authorized dealer and installer of SpaceX’s Starlink connectivity service, adding the company to Starlink’s commercial aviation distribution and installation network for business aircraft customers.
French startup ArcSpace plans to demonstrate its welding technology aboard a host spacecraft in 2027, marking a step toward in-orbit manufacturing capabilities. The test will assess the company’s ability to perform welding operations in space, an enabling technology for future spacecraft assembly, repair and infrastructure development.
Intellian showcased satellite communications equipment spanning civilian, dual-use and military applications at SMM 2026 in Hamburg, while All.Space signed a Defense Innovation Unit agreement to demonstrate high-rate manufacturing of multi-orbit terminals. The developments underscore parallel demand for capable satcom systems and scalable production for government users.
Rocket Lab launched the 11th satellite for Japanese radar-imaging company Synspective, reinforcing the customer’s role as one of Electron’s largest users. The mission adds to Synspective’s Earth-observation constellation and highlights recurring demand for dedicated small-satellite launch services.
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Boeing has delivered O3b mPOWER satellites F11, F12 and F13 to SES, completing the initial 13-satellite medium Earth orbit constellation. The spacecraft are scheduled to launch later this month on a SpaceX Falcon 9 mission, expanding SES’ high-speed connectivity capacity and supporting technology relevant to military SATCOM.
Open Cosmos has secured a position on the UK Ministry of Defence’s £8 billion Tactical Communications framework, supporting the government’s effort to build more sovereign satellite connectivity architecture. The award places the company among suppliers eligible to provide communications capabilities for UK defense operations.
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