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NordSpace launches VC arm to back Canadian sovereign space, defence and dual‑use tech — first deal with Wyvern (EO, Edmonton)

NordSpace today launched NordSpace Ventures, a corporate venture arm to invest in Canadian space, defence and dual‑use technologies. Its inaugural investment targets Wyvern, an Edmonton‑based electro‑optical satellite company, signalling a focused push to strengthen domestic EO capabilities and sovereign supply chains.

2026-02-26T05:10:43.348839-08:00

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CesiumAstro acquires Vidrovr to embed AI analytics into satellite communications

2026-02-26T05:00:34.686514-08:00

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Space Force suspends ULA Vulcan national-security launches after solid-rocket anomaly

2026-02-25T23:33:08.162171-08:00

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SpaceX’s nascent monopoly faces durability test

2026-02-25T21:56:52.781287-08:00

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NordSpace launches VC arm to back Canadian sovereign space, defence and dual‑use tech — first deal with Wyvern (EO, Edmonton) NordSpace today launched NordSpace Ventures, a corporate venture arm to invest in Canadian space, defence and dual‑use technologies. Its inaugural investment targets Wyvern, an Edmonton‑based electro‑optical satellite company, signalling a focused push to strengthen domestic EO capabilities and sovereign supply chains.

2026-02-26T05:10:43.348839-08:00

NordSpace launches VC arm to back Canadian sovereign space, defence and dual‑use tech — first deal with Wyvern (EO, Edmonton)

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CesiumAstro acquires Vidrovr to embed AI analytics into satellite communications CesiumAstro has acquired Vidrovr to embed AI‑driven analytics into its satellite communications systems, adding real‑time video and data processing on communications terminals, network elements and network operations. The deal accelerates deployment of on‑board analytics capabilities across CesiumAstro’s product line.

2026-02-26T05:00:34.686514-08:00

CesiumAstro acquires Vidrovr to embed AI analytics into satellite communications

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Space Force suspends ULA Vulcan national-security launches after solid-rocket anomaly The U.S. Space Force has suspended national-security flights on United Launch Alliance's Vulcan rocket after a recent solid-rocket motor anomaly, opening an investigation and halting planned NSSL missions while the service and contractor resolve the issue; options to reassign imminent payloads such as GPS III are being evaluated.

2026-02-25T23:33:08.162171-08:00

Space Force suspends ULA Vulcan national-security launches after solid-rocket anomaly

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SpaceX’s nascent monopoly faces durability test A $1 trillion-plus valuation is only the opening act for SpaceX’s rockets-and-satellites empire. After an IPO, deep-pocketed rivals — notably Amazon — are poised to deploy competing broadband services that could erode Starlink’s pricing power and squeeze SpaceX’s access to capital.

2026-02-25T21:56:52.781287-08:00

SpaceX’s nascent monopoly faces durability test

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ZIPAIR to roll out SpaceX Starlink inflight Wi‑Fi across its Boeing 787 fleet by spring 2026 ZIPAIR has become the first Asian carrier to deploy SpaceX's Starlink inflight Wi‑Fi, installing the system on one Boeing 787 and planning to outfit the remaining seven Dreamliners by spring 2026. The high‑speed, low‑latency service is offered free to passengers and supports streaming and online gaming.

2026-02-25T19:26:54.795319-08:00

ZIPAIR to roll out SpaceX Starlink inflight Wi‑Fi across its Boeing 787 fleet by spring 2026

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GE Aerospace expands use of Aireon space‑based ADS‑B in flight analytics GE Aerospace has broadened integration of Aireon’s space‑based ADS‑B data across its flight analytics solutions. The move embeds Aireon’s satellite‑derived surveillance feed into a wider portion of GE’s analytics portfolio, expanding availability of space‑based tracking data to operators and air navigation stakeholders.

2026-02-25T14:53:08.897027-08:00

GE Aerospace expands use of Aireon space‑based ADS‑B in flight analytics

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Space ISAC and MITRE launch Quantum Community of Interest to tackle space cybersecurity Space ISAC is launching its first Quantum Community of Interest (COI) this year, co-hosted with MITRE, to convene industry, government and research stakeholders on quantum-related threats to space systems. The COI will concentrate on sharing intelligence, best practices and collaborative mitigation strategies.

2026-02-25T11:05:57.629854-08:00

Space ISAC and MITRE launch Quantum Community of Interest to tackle space cybersecurity

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Airmo and EnduroSat to Launch Methane-Monitoring Payloads for Global Emissions Surveillance Airmo will partner with Bulgarian satellite manufacturer EnduroSat to place its methane emissions monitoring payloads into orbit, enabling global, space-based surveillance of methane sources. The collaboration will fly Airmo sensors on EnduroSat smallsats to provide operational measurements for emissions monitoring.

2026-02-25T11:05:57.555288-08:00

Airmo and EnduroSat to Launch Methane-Monitoring Payloads for Global Emissions Surveillance

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NordSpace launches VC arm to back Canadian sovereign space, defence and dual‑use tech — first deal with Wyvern (EO, Edmonton)

CesiumAstro acquires Vidrovr to embed AI analytics into satellite communications

Space Force suspends ULA Vulcan national-security launches after solid-rocket anomaly

SpaceX’s nascent monopoly faces durability test

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