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CMA CGM to deploy OneWeb LEO on more than 300 of its 650‑ship fleet via Marlink

CMA CGM has signed a multi‑year partnership with Marlink and Eutelsat to roll out OneWeb LEO services across more than 300 vessels — roughly half of its ~650‑ship fleet — using Marlink’s XChange NextGen to integrate LEO and GEO links into a hybrid maritime network.

2026-02-09T04:34:46.632280-08:00

European Spaceflight

ESA to Name Aeolus‑2 Prime Contractor as €70M Phase B2 Award Is Approved

2026-02-09T06:47:19.911795-08:00

Universe Today

China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030): CASC Outlines Ambitious National Space Priorities

2026-02-09T06:34:10.697944-08:00

SpaceNews.com

Can Europe Build a Sovereign Space‑Intelligence Capability?

2026-02-09T06:12:40.059587-08:00

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European Spaceflight

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ESA to Name Aeolus‑2 Prime Contractor as €70M Phase B2 Award Is Approved The European Space Agency is preparing to announce the prime contractor for Aeolus‑2, a successor weather satellite, after approving an initial €70 million Phase B2 development award. The decision moves the programme into formal system definition and preliminary development ahead of full procurement.

2026-02-09T06:47:19.911795-08:00

ESA to Name Aeolus‑2 Prime Contractor as €70M Phase B2 Award Is Approved

Universe Today

China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030): CASC Outlines Ambitious National Space Priorities China unveiled its 15th five-year plan for 2026–2030; the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) issued a companion release that lays out ambitious priorities for the country’s space sector. The plan frames expanded state-led targets across civil, commercial and strategic space activities and sets the national direction through 2030.

2026-02-09T06:34:10.697944-08:00

China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030): CASC Outlines Ambitious National Space Priorities

SpaceNews.com

Can Europe Build a Sovereign Space‑Intelligence Capability? Europe has a technical and programmatic path to a sovereign space‑intelligence capability — from GOVSATCOM and ESA's planned in‑orbit demonstrators to growing national investments — but turning plans into operational systems depends on political will, funding alignment and avoiding programme fragmentation.

2026-02-09T06:12:40.059587-08:00

Can Europe Build a Sovereign Space‑Intelligence Capability?

PaxEx.Aero

Immfly doubles down on inflight internet amid fierce connectivity competition Immfly is launching a new inflight internet service amid intense competition for onboard connectivity, where new entrants typically require deep pockets to scale. The supplier says it will press ahead with its offering despite market consolidation and rising LEO satellite deployments by larger players.

2026-02-09T04:54:26.846072-08:00

Immfly doubles down on inflight internet amid fierce connectivity competition

Satellite Evolution

CMA CGM to deploy OneWeb LEO on more than 300 of its 650‑ship fleet via Marlink CMA CGM has signed a multi‑year partnership with Marlink and Eutelsat to roll out OneWeb LEO services across more than 300 vessels — roughly half of its ~650‑ship fleet — using Marlink’s XChange NextGen to integrate LEO and GEO links into a hybrid maritime network.

2026-02-09T04:34:46.632280-08:00

CMA CGM to deploy OneWeb LEO on more than 300 of its 650‑ship fleet via Marlink

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EU’s Iris2 secure multi‑orbit satcom eyed for initial service in 2029, full capability by 2032; final decision due in April Iris2, a European government–industry multi‑orbit secure communications constellation, is targeted to begin initial service in 2029 with full capability by 2032. A final go/no‑go decision on the programme is scheduled for April, setting the timetable for procurement, industry ramp and launches.

2026-02-09T04:19:35.325408-08:00

EU’s Iris2 secure multi‑orbit satcom eyed for initial service in 2029, full capability by 2032; final decision due in April

SpaceWatch Global

Orbit Fab CEO Daniel Faber on in‑orbit refuelling at Commercial Space Week Daniel Faber, CEO of Orbit Fab, discusses the technical and commercial prospects for in‑orbit refuelling during an interview at Commercial Space Week in Orlando. The conversation covers xenon and liquid propellant transfer, service market development, and implications for satellite lifespan and mission design.

2026-02-09T03:53:54.888937-08:00

Orbit Fab CEO Daniel Faber on in‑orbit refuelling at Commercial Space Week

SpaceWatch Global

Look Up partners with Tahiti Nui Telecom to install two space‑surveillance radars in French Polynesia Look Up has signed a strategic contract with Tahiti Nui Telecom to install and operate two space‑surveillance radars in French Polynesia. The agreement places commercial ground‑based sensors in the South Pacific under local operation, expanding Look Up’s deployed network for space‑domain awareness.

2026-02-09T03:53:54.875803-08:00

Look Up partners with Tahiti Nui Telecom to install two space‑surveillance radars in French Polynesia

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CMA CGM to deploy OneWeb LEO on more than 300 of its 650‑ship fleet via Marlink

ESA to Name Aeolus‑2 Prime Contractor as €70M Phase B2 Award Is Approved

China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030): CASC Outlines Ambitious National Space Priorities

Can Europe Build a Sovereign Space‑Intelligence Capability?

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