Satellite News

Via Satellite

APIs create a cybersecurity weak point in space-based systems

Application programming interfaces connect software systems and enable users to authenticate across them, making APIs a critical link in space-system cybersecurity. The article characterizes them as an “Achilles heel” that can be easy to hack, underscoring the exposure created at software interfaces.

Space Intel Report

Satellite services show growth across Earth observation, connectivity and manufacturing

The EU Agency for the Space Programme estimates Earth observation generated €3.5 billion in global downstream revenue in 2024. Separately, Gogo reported 297 aircraft online with Galileo at Sept. 30, 2026, while GomSpace forecast average annual revenue growth of 30% through 2030 and an EBITDA margin above 20%.

Space Intel Report

Satellite builder GomSpace: We'll post 30% annual revenue increase through 2030, with 20% EBITDA margin by then

Via Satellite

Rakuten and AST SpaceMobile form Japanese satellite-to-smartphone joint venture

Rakuten and AST SpaceMobile plan to establish Rakuten AST to procure and operate satellites that connect directly to ordinary smartphones in Japan. Announced Nov. 9, 2026, the venture gives Rakuten 51% of voting rights and AST SpaceMobile’s Japanese subsidiary the remaining 49%.

Ars Technica

US military expresses ‘notional’ interest in a satellite constellation around the Moon

A comment describing the US military as “notionally interested” in a lunar satellite constellation signals preliminary interest, not a confirmed program or procurement decision. The available report provides no details on mission, scale, timing or responsible service, leaving the scope of that interest unclear.

Reuters

Enel and Leonardo agree to cooperate on energy, satellite services and critical infrastructure protection

Italian power group Enel and aerospace and defense company Leonardo signed a memorandum of understanding covering energy, technology and security. The companies said the cooperation includes satellite services and protection of critical infrastructure, with the stated aim of supporting Italy and its businesses.

Universe Today

Researchers develop CORTEX to guide autonomous docking with inactive satellites in low Earth orbit

Thousands of inactive or non-communicating satellites orbit Earth in low Earth orbit, creating a challenge for operators that rely on spacecraft to signal their presence. Researchers are developing CORTEX, a system designed to guide a repair satellite to autonomously dock with these “zombie” spacecraft.

Space Intel Report

MDA Space says delayed Telesat Lightspeed Pathfinder satellites will not affect its prime-contractor work

MDA Space said the delayed delivery of two Pathfinder satellites, intended to prove out Telesat’s Lightspeed constellation, will have no financial effect on its work as the constellation’s prime contractor. The company declined to specify the cause of the delay and is also positioning for U.S. and European military satellite business.