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Copa’s Starlink-equipped aircraft enters service—passenger Wi-Fi now monetized on-board

Copa Airlines says its first aircraft with SpaceX’s Starlink inflight connectivity has entered service over the weekend. The rollout includes a departure from blanket free Wi-Fi: some passengers will need to pay to access online service, with the upgrade positioned as part of Copa’s broader onboard demand strategy.

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2026-07-06T09:28:48.710177-07:00

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NASA expands CSDA with three European commercial satellite data providers

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2026-07-06T09:04:47.223617-07:00

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Superconducting-magnet space thruster completes first orbital tests, enabling possible “solar-powered” propulsion

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2026-07-06T09:04:46.392562-07:00

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Italy brings IRIDE Earth observation marketplace online for initial government access

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2026-07-06T08:13:48.280224-07:00

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NorthStar Earth & Space weighs public-market debut via SPAC merger with Viking Acquisition Corp. NorthStar Earth & Space of Canada, a space situation awareness provider, said it is preparing an IPO following a planned merger with Viking Acquisition Corp. The deal sets up a public-market pathway for a company focused on space domain awareness services, positioning it for scale-up in the emerging SDA market.

2026-07-06T09:59:38.249993-07:00

NorthStar Earth & Space weighs public-market debut via SPAC merger with Viking Acquisition Corp.

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Copa’s Starlink-equipped aircraft enters service—passenger Wi-Fi now monetized on-board Copa Airlines says its first aircraft with SpaceX’s Starlink inflight connectivity has entered service over the weekend. The rollout includes a departure from blanket free Wi-Fi: some passengers will need to pay to access online service, with the upgrade positioned as part of Copa’s broader onboard demand strategy.

2026-07-06T09:28:48.710177-07:00

Copa’s Starlink-equipped aircraft enters service—passenger Wi-Fi now monetized on-board

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NASA expands CSDA with three European commercial satellite data providers On June 23, NASA’s Commercial Satellite Data Acquisition (CSDA) program announced contract awards covering eight new commercial satellite data providers, including three European firms: Kuva Space (Finland), OroraTech (Germany) and Satlantis (Spain).

2026-07-06T09:04:47.223617-07:00

NASA expands CSDA with three European commercial satellite data providers

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NASA adds three European firms to the commercial data program

2026-07-06T09:04:47.223617-07:00

NASA adds three European firms

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Superconducting-magnet space thruster completes first orbital tests, enabling possible “solar-powered” propulsion A superconducting-magnet thruster has completed its first orbital test campaign, demonstrating acceleration without conventional onboard propellant. The approach aims to tap environmental forces and, in the future, use solar power to propel spacecraft, reducing or rethinking traditional fuel needs for on-orbit maneuvering.

2026-07-06T09:04:46.392562-07:00

Superconducting-magnet space thruster completes first orbital tests, enabling possible “solar-powered” propulsion

European Spaceflight

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Italy brings IRIDE Earth observation marketplace online for initial government access Italy has launched its IRIDE Earth observation service marketplace, providing initial access to Earth-observation imagery and analytics for Italian government users. The rollout marks a first operational opening of the platform’s data and analytic capabilities aimed at supporting government decision-making with EO products.

2026-07-06T08:13:48.280224-07:00

Italy brings IRIDE Earth observation marketplace online for initial government access

SpaceNews.com

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BAE Systems’ Endura space microprocessor clears radiation testing for national security spacecraft BAE Systems says its Endura space microprocessor has demonstrated operation in demanding radiation environments relevant to national security spacecraft, clearing a key qualification hurdle for onboard computing. The result targets the needs of military satellite programs seeking higher-performance spaceborne processing.

2026-07-06T06:09:44.338596-07:00

BAE Systems’ Endura space microprocessor clears radiation testing for national security spacecraft

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Centre for Space Futures, Novaspace and SpaceTech Gulf sign MoC for global space capability mapping and index dashboard The Centre for Space Futures (CSF), in partnership with Novaspace and SpaceTech Gulf, has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to jointly develop a “Global Space Capability Mapping and Index Dashboard.” The initiative is aimed at consolidating information on global space capabilities into a dashboard format.

2026-07-06T03:14:18.958247-07:00

Centre for Space Futures, Novaspace and SpaceTech Gulf sign MoC for global space capability mapping and index dashboard

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