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OroraTech’s dual-use wildfire-monitoring satellites — interview with co‑founder Thomas Grübler at MSC 2026

At MSC 2026, Torsten Kriening sat down with OroraTech co‑founder Thomas Grübler for an up‑close look at the company's dual‑use wildfire‑monitoring satellites. The interview profiles OroraTech as one of Germany's most dynamic New Space firms and outlines the operational role of its sensors for fire detection.

2026-02-16T11:55:18.351656-08:00

Space Intel Report

Synspective opens Munich subsidiary as SAR constellation growth points to operating profit in 2026

2026-02-16T11:53:06.611350-08:00

Space.com

SpaceX conducts back-to-back Falcon 9 launches; Cape Canaveral flight deploys 29 Starlink satellites

2026-02-16T07:50:54.045309-08:00

SpaceNews.com

The space nuclear power bottleneck — and how to fix it

2026-02-16T06:12:44.830314-08:00

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OroraTech’s dual-use wildfire-monitoring satellites — interview with co‑founder Thomas Grübler at MSC 2026 At MSC 2026, Torsten Kriening sat down with OroraTech co‑founder Thomas Grübler for an up‑close look at the company's dual‑use wildfire‑monitoring satellites. The interview profiles OroraTech as one of Germany's most dynamic New Space firms and outlines the operational role of its sensors for fire detection.

2026-02-16T11:55:18.351656-08:00

OroraTech’s dual-use wildfire-monitoring satellites — interview with co‑founder Thomas Grübler at MSC 2026

Space Intel Report

Synspective opens Munich subsidiary as SAR constellation growth points to operating profit in 2026 Synspective will establish a European subsidiary in Munich to expand sales of SAR data and analytics as it accelerates deployment of its radar-satellite constellation. The provider, which reported a doubling of revenue, now forecasts it will reach operating profit in 2026 on higher data sales and scale.

2026-02-16T11:53:06.611350-08:00

Synspective opens Munich subsidiary as SAR constellation growth points to operating profit in 2026

Space.com

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SpaceX conducts back-to-back Falcon 9 launches; Cape Canaveral flight deploys 29 Starlink satellites SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral at 2:59 a.m. EST Feb. 16, deploying 29 Starlink satellites and landing the first-stage booster on a droneship. The flight followed a Feb. 14 Falcon 9 liftoff from California, continuing SpaceX’s high‑cadence Starlink expansion despite poor weather.

2026-02-16T07:50:54.045309-08:00

SpaceX conducts back-to-back Falcon 9 launches; Cape Canaveral flight deploys 29 Starlink satellites

SpaceNews.com

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The space nuclear power bottleneck — and how to fix it This analysis identifies bottlenecks constraining spacecraft nuclear power — limited production of reactors and radioisotope sources, constrained test facilities, and regulatory hurdles — and proposes steps to expand manufacturing, testing and licensing. Accelerating these fixes is framed as essential to enable high‑power satellites, nuclear propulsion and future deep‑space missions.

2026-02-16T06:12:44.830314-08:00

The space nuclear power bottleneck — and how to fix it

SpaceNews.com

Pentagon pauses portions of LEO constellation as acquisition reviews proceed The Pentagon has placed portions of its planned low Earth orbit (LEO) constellation on hold while acquisition reviews proceed, pausing contract awards and scheduled deployments. The hold delays program timelines and contractor selection as officials reassess procurement next steps.

2026-02-16T03:17:22.289906-08:00

Pentagon pauses portions of LEO constellation as acquisition reviews proceed

SpaceWatch Global

Hydrosat partners with Rhama Analysis to bring intelligent water-management solution to Brazil Hydrosat has partnered with Brazilian analytics firm Rhama Analysis to deploy an intelligent water-management solution across Brazil, offering water-resource monitoring and operational decision support for utilities and agriculture, and improving drought resilience while establishing a local commercial foothold for Hydrosat's analytics services.

2026-02-16T02:33:49.549674-08:00

Hydrosat partners with Rhama Analysis to bring intelligent water-management solution to Brazil

Bloomberg

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SpaceX Outpacing China's Ambition for 203,000 'Paper' Satellites New analysis shows SpaceX is outpacing Chinese plans to field up to 203,000 proposed 'paper' satellites, underscoring a widening commercial and operational gap as Starlink's rapid deployments and a potential financing pivot accelerate U.S. constellation scale while China expands domestic launch capacity.

2026-02-16T01:00:31.482533-08:00

SpaceX Outpacing China's Ambition for 203,000 'Paper' Satellites

PaxEx.Aero

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Viasat posts $303.7M in aviation services revenue for Q4 2025, up ~15% YoY Viasat reported aviation services revenue of $303.7 million in Q4 2025 (Q3 FY2026), up from $263.8 million a year earlier — roughly a 15% increase — driven by continued in‑flight connectivity demand, though management cautioned that sustaining that pace depends on satellite capacity, customer wins and competitive dynamics.

2026-02-15T15:02:19.365898-08:00

Viasat posts $303.7M in aviation services revenue for Q4 2025, up ~15% YoY

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OroraTech’s dual-use wildfire-monitoring satellites — interview with co‑founder Thomas Grübler at MSC 2026

Synspective opens Munich subsidiary as SAR constellation growth points to operating profit in 2026

SpaceX conducts back-to-back Falcon 9 launches; Cape Canaveral flight deploys 29 Starlink satellites

The space nuclear power bottleneck — and how to fix it

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