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Eutelsat maps FCC path for separate 528-satellite LEO “Eutelsat Next” constellation beyond OneWeb

FCC filings show Eutelsat is planning a new low Earth orbit broadband constellation, dubbed “Eutelsat Next,” targeting 528 satellites and operating separately from OneWeb. The proposal signals Eutelsat is pursuing an additional constellation architecture rather than treating OneWeb’s fleet as the only growth vector.

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2026-07-23T22:49:30.783212-07:00

SpaceWatch Global

Azercosmos launches National Space Incubation program to grow Azerbaijan’s startup ecosystem

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2026-07-24T00:09:50.546236-07:00

Via Satellite

Frequency Electronics wins $18M across proliferated satellite and government programs, including $11M prime-funded satellite sys

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2026-07-23T12:19:48.113734-07:00

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Space Is Coming for Silicon: SpaceX’s Starmind positions an AI satellite “megaconstellation” as potential orbital data centers

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2026-07-23T12:35:46.095966-07:00

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Azercosmos launches National Space Incubation program to grow Azerbaijan’s startup ecosystem Azercosmos has launched a National Space Incubation program aimed at developing local space startups and strengthening Azerbaijan’s innovation ecosystem. The initiative is designed to bridge satellite-data capabilities to new company creation, expanding the country’s space-sector talent pipeline and commercialization efforts.

2026-07-24T00:09:50.546236-07:00

Azercosmos launches National Space Incubation program to grow Azerbaijan’s startup ecosystem

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Eutelsat maps FCC path for separate 528-satellite LEO “Eutelsat Next” constellation beyond OneWeb FCC filings show Eutelsat is planning a new low Earth orbit broadband constellation, dubbed “Eutelsat Next,” targeting 528 satellites and operating separately from OneWeb. The proposal signals Eutelsat is pursuing an additional constellation architecture rather than treating OneWeb’s fleet as the only growth vector.

2026-07-23T22:49:30.783212-07:00

Eutelsat maps FCC path for separate 528-satellite LEO “Eutelsat Next” constellation beyond OneWeb

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Satellite imagery review finds Iran rapidly restoring missile-base and broader infrastructure after recent U.S.- and Israeli str Israeli and Western officials say recent satellite imagery shows Iran quickly rebuilding assets damaged during the U.S. and Israeli bombing campaign. The scope cited ranges from missile bases deep in mountainous areas to bridges, ports, and production facilities, indicating accelerated recovery of both military and economic infrastructure.

2026-07-23T12:38:53.442947-07:00

Satellite imagery review finds Iran rapidly restoring missile-base and broader infrastructure after recent U.S.- and Israeli str

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Space Is Coming for Silicon: SpaceX’s Starmind positions an AI satellite “megaconstellation” as potential orbital data centers SpaceX’s Starmind has been publicly branded as an “AI satellite megaconstellation,” with Elon Musk describing it as a future platform that could operate as “orbital data centers” at enormous scale. The announcement spotlights a shift from traditional satellites to distributed on-orbit compute and data services.

2026-07-23T12:35:46.095966-07:00

Space Is Coming for Silicon: SpaceX’s Starmind positions an AI satellite “megaconstellation” as potential orbital data centers

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ICEYE and KT SAT launch flood-intelligence partnership for South Korea, first ICEYE deployment in the market ICEYE and KT SAT have formed a strategic partnership to deliver flood-monitoring solutions to South Korean government and commercial organizations. The agreement includes the first deployment of ICEYE Solutions in South Korea, expanding the use of satellite-based flood intelligence for faster detection and response planning.

2026-07-23T12:35:44.867003-07:00

ICEYE and KT SAT launch flood-intelligence partnership for South Korea, first ICEYE deployment in the market

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Frequency Electronics wins $18M across proliferated satellite and government programs, including $11M prime-funded satellite sys Frequency Electronics (FEIM) reported $18 million in recent contract wins, including an $11 million award from an undisclosed major aerospace prime to support a proliferated satellite program. The total includes $7 million in follow-on awards tied to existing government and aerospace work.

2026-07-23T12:19:48.113734-07:00

Frequency Electronics wins $18M across proliferated satellite and government programs, including $11M prime-funded satellite sys

Space Intel Report

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Franco-German ministers endorse Iris2 as Europe’s “digital backbone,” seek reserved 2-GHz spectrum At the July 17 Franco-German Council of Ministers in Brussels, Germany and France praised the Iris2 multi-orbit secure connectivity initiative and backed its strategic role as a European digital backbone. The governments also want a 2-GHz spectrum allocation reserved for Iris2, despite Germany’s prior skepticism.

2026-07-23T09:05:45.643484-07:00

Franco-German ministers endorse Iris2 as Europe’s “digital backbone,” seek reserved 2-GHz spectrum

Space Intel Report

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Thales’ space unit rebounds: sales and profit rise in 3Q ended June 30 despite SES canceling two geostationary telecom satellite Thales’ space business—run largely through Thales Alenia Space and Telespazio—posted continued recovery in the three months ended June 30, with both sales and profit increasing. The improvement held even after a customer cancellation of two geostationary-orbit telecommunications satellites, costing €174.5M for Thales’ accounts.

2026-07-23T07:55:15.120102-07:00

Thales’ space unit rebounds: sales and profit rise in 3Q ended June 30 despite SES canceling two geostationary telecom satellite

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