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Marble Imaging and msg Systems partner on sovereign European ISR capabilities

Marble Imaging and msg Systems have signed a memorandum of understanding to combine Earth-observation data, artificial intelligence and secure IT infrastructure for European intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance applications. The partnership targets sovereign ISR capabilities built around European data, technology and infrastructure.

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Northrop Grumman advances space-domain awareness prototype as Terma joins MDA Space’s AURORA satellite supply chain

Northrop Grumman is targeting delivery of a space-domain awareness prototype satellite within 24 months, with high-quality imaging and more frequent characterization of geosynchronous-orbit objects. Separately, Terma will provide MDA Space with power and radio-frequency checkout equipment and central checkout systems for AURORA satellite production and testing.

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U.S. Space Force seeks standby satellites for rapid orbital inspection missions

The U.S. Space Force is exploring a fleet of satellites that could remain on standby, launch on short notice and maneuver close to other spacecraft for inspection. The effort points to a potential new layer of rapid-response capability for monitoring and assessing activity in orbit.

Via Satellite

Intellian and Network Innovations to Develop Multi-Band WGS Flyaway Terminals

Intellian Technologies and Network Innovations are forming a strategic partnership to jointly develop and distribute multi-band Wideband Global Satcom (WGS) flyaway terminals for military and government customers, expanding their offerings for mobile and deployable satellite communications requirements.

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Katalyst to demonstrate orbital power-beaming system under Pentagon’s ASGARD program

Katalyst will develop and launch a robotic spacecraft under the Pentagon’s Advanced Scalable Growth Architecture for Robotic Deployment program. The spacecraft is intended to assemble a large-format power-beaming system in orbit and transmit energy back to Earth, testing a defense-backed approach to space-based power delivery.

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HEO raises $25 million to expand satellite imaging capabilities to GEO

HEO has raised $25 million to expand its satellite imaging capabilities into geostationary orbit, increasing the company’s ability to collect and deliver imagery from a strategically important orbital regime.

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Europe’s Iris² MEO layer and U.S. missile-warning networks advance through new satellite and ground-system contracts

SES will oversee construction and provide payloads for 18 MEO satellites in Europe’s secure Iris² constellation, while U.S. agencies advance contracts and infrastructure for missile-warning and tracking systems, including BAE Systems’ 10-spacecraft MEO Epoch 2 program and new resilient LEO ground entry points.

Space Intel Report

Aerospacelab Reaches Profitability Ahead of $2.75 Billion Iris2 Contract

Belgian satellite manufacturer Aerospacelab returned to profitability early this year after reporting a €17.75 million loss on €14.6 million in 2025 sales. CEO Benoit Deper attributed the improvement to diverse component contracts and limited production of complete satellites, ahead of its potential role in the €2.5 billion Iris2 program.