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Iris2 adds 66 early-delivery LEO satellites to start launches in 2029

Europe’s Iris2 multi-orbit secure connectivity network is adding 66 smaller satellites to its low-Earth-orbit component to preserve launch start timing in 2029 despite schedule-delays pressure from European governments. The expanded approach targets a full 264-satellite system launch around 2032.

2026-06-15T04:53:14.338275-07:00

Bloomberg

OHB launches €500M rights issue as KKR reduces stake, tapping public markets amid renewed space-investor momentum

2026-06-15T01:48:31.296516-07:00

Space Intel Report

Kongsberg ramps up European sovereign ISR and RF signals intelligence ambitions, leveraging SpinLaunch adaptation

2026-06-14T23:15:54.940695-07:00

Wall Street Journal

Space and AI investors chase the “rocket-to-AI” narrative, driving record financings as the IPO wave spreads

2026-06-14T19:18:24.369579-07:00

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Iris2 adds 66 early-delivery LEO satellites to start launches in 2029 Europe’s Iris2 multi-orbit secure connectivity network is adding 66 smaller satellites to its low-Earth-orbit component to preserve launch start timing in 2029 despite schedule-delays pressure from European governments. The expanded approach targets a full 264-satellite system launch around 2032.

2026-06-15T04:53:14.338275-07:00

Iris2 adds 66 early-delivery LEO satellites to start launches in 2029

Bloomberg

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OHB launches €500M rights issue as KKR reduces stake, tapping public markets amid renewed space-investor momentum Germany’s OHB plans to raise €500 million (about $581 million) via a rights offering, aiming to boost capital for growth and expand its free float. KKR is selling shares as part of the transaction. The move follows a surge in investor appetite after SpaceX’s $2 trillion IPO.

2026-06-15T01:48:31.296516-07:00

OHB launches €500M rights issue as KKR reduces stake, tapping public markets amid renewed space-investor momentum

Space Intel Report

Kongsberg ramps up European sovereign ISR and RF signals intelligence ambitions, leveraging SpinLaunch adaptation Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace says it is stepping up Europe-focused “sovereign” space plans for intelligence, including ISR and RF signals intelligence. The company ties the effort to adaptations of SpinLaunch technology, positioning the approach around faster, time-sensitive access to deployable LEO capability for government users.

2026-06-14T23:15:54.940695-07:00

Kongsberg ramps up European sovereign ISR and RF signals intelligence ambitions, leveraging SpinLaunch adaptation

Wall Street Journal

Space and AI investors chase the “rocket-to-AI” narrative, driving record financings as the IPO wave spreads Financings tied to SpaceX and major AI players (including Anthropic and Alphabet) are fueling a rapid expansion of capital into space startups, where investors appear willing to absorb heavy new issuance despite rising risk. The momentum is prompting additional IPO-driven fundraising as companies seek to ride the public-market spotlight.

2026-06-14T19:18:24.369579-07:00

Space and AI investors chase the “rocket-to-AI” narrative, driving record financings as the IPO wave spreads

politico.eu

Germany readies “sovereign” military satcom and electronic-warfare capabilities as commander warns Russia could take nuclear thr Berlin is preparing new military space capabilities including jammers, lasers and a sovereign satellite communications network, a senior German commander said. The warning frames Russia’s potential move to extend nuclear threat concepts into space, raising stakes for Europe’s space-enabled command, control and resilience.

2026-06-13T05:45:17.451241-07:00

Germany readies “sovereign” military satcom and electronic-warfare capabilities as commander warns Russia could take nuclear thr

NASA Spaceflight

China debuts LandSpace’s tallest rocket on internet-constellation mission; maiden raises questions over pre-launch airspace noti China launched an internet-constellation mission using three missions within nearly four days and also achieved orbit with the debut of LandSpace’s tallest rocket. The new booster insertion came with eyebrows raised over the apparent absence of airspace notices ahead of the flight.

2026-06-12T14:29:07.538710-07:00

China debuts LandSpace’s tallest rocket on internet-constellation mission; maiden raises questions over pre-launch airspace noti

Bloomberg

Putin: Russia expanding a satellite-drone control constellation to outclass Starlink for strike support; FPV and AI drone work u Vladimir Putin told service members Russia is expanding a domestically produced satellite network intended to control assault drones, positioning it as superior to Starlink for “drone control.” He also cited work on FPV drones and AI-powered drones, alongside a pledge to step up strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure.

2026-06-12T10:11:52.438542-07:00

Putin: Russia expanding a satellite-drone control constellation to outclass Starlink for strike support; FPV and AI drone work u

Via Satellite

Satellite IoT shifts from niche to critical infrastructure as NTN and cellular IoT converge The piece argues that satellite IoT is becoming “essential infrastructure” as connectivity needs peak—when fleets, utilities, industrial sites, and remote assets require coverage and resilience. It frames this shift around the convergence of non-terrestrial network (NTN) and cellular IoT services, pushing integrated service models and ground-segment alignment.

2026-06-12T08:03:04.852158-07:00

Satellite IoT shifts from niche to critical infrastructure as NTN and cellular IoT converge

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Iris2 adds 66 early-delivery LEO satellites to start launches in 2029

OHB launches €500M rights issue as KKR reduces stake, tapping public markets amid renewed space-investor momentum

Kongsberg ramps up European sovereign ISR and RF signals intelligence ambitions, leveraging SpinLaunch adaptation

Space and AI investors chase the “rocket-to-AI” narrative, driving record financings as the IPO wave spreads

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