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BlackSky posts $106.6M revenue in 2025 as growth slows; backlog up 32% amid widening losses

BlackSky reported $106.6 million in 2025 revenue, up 4.4% year‑over‑year, with fourth‑quarter revenue rising and backlog expanding 32%. Despite those gains the company widened its net loss and recorded a second consecutive year of decelerating YoY growth after 45% in 2023 and 8% in 2024.

2026-02-26T11:53:32.723158-08:00

New York Times

Climate-driven upper-atmosphere changes and FCC review gap heighten risks from SpaceX’s proposed 1‑million satellites

2026-02-26T08:53:32.326907-08:00

SpaceNews.com

Airbus, Leonardo post higher 2025 space revenues, underscoring sector momentum

2026-02-26T08:53:31.542944-08:00

en.traicy.com

ZIPAIR to outfit all eight 787s with SpaceX Starlink, becoming Asia's first airline to deploy LEO inflight Wi‑Fi

2026-02-25T19:26:54.795319-08:00

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BlackSky posts $106.6M revenue in 2025 as growth slows; backlog up 32% amid widening losses BlackSky reported $106.6 million in 2025 revenue, up 4.4% year‑over‑year, with fourth‑quarter revenue rising and backlog expanding 32%. Despite those gains the company widened its net loss and recorded a second consecutive year of decelerating YoY growth after 45% in 2023 and 8% in 2024.

2026-02-26T11:53:32.723158-08:00

BlackSky posts $106.6M revenue in 2025 as growth slows; backlog up 32% amid widening losses

The War Zone

Space Force signals tougher posture as China builds out reconnaissance constellation The head of Space Force Combat Forces warned the U.S. “can’t run away from a bully forever,” signaling a more offensive posture in response to China’s rapidly expanding spy-satellite fleet. The remark underscores a shift toward contesting adversary capabilities in orbit and preparing for more assertive space operations and doctrine.

2026-02-26T11:35:54.265124-08:00

Space Force signals tougher posture as China builds out reconnaissance constellation

New York Times

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Climate-driven upper-atmosphere changes and FCC review gap heighten risks from SpaceX’s proposed 1‑million satellites Researchers warn climate-driven warming of the upper atmosphere is reducing drag and could extend orbital lifetimes for satellites and debris, complicating collision risk as operators propose up to 1 million spacecraft; regulators face a gap after the FCC said it is not required to assess environmental impacts.

2026-02-26T08:53:32.326907-08:00

Climate-driven upper-atmosphere changes and FCC review gap heighten risks from SpaceX’s proposed 1‑million satellites

SpaceNews.com

Airbus, Leonardo post higher 2025 space revenues, underscoring sector momentum Airbus and Leonardo reported higher space revenues for 2025, increasing the contribution of space activities to their annual results. The year-on-year gains underscore momentum across commercial and defence space markets and reinforce space as an expanding revenue stream for major aerospace primes.

2026-02-26T08:53:31.542944-08:00

Airbus, Leonardo post higher 2025 space revenues, underscoring sector momentum

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NordSpace launches Canada-focused Ventures arm and backs Edmonton EO firm Wyvern to boost Rosette smallsats NordSpace has launched NordSpace Ventures, a Canada-focused investment arm targeting sovereign space, defence and dual-use technologies, and made its first investment in Edmonton-based hyperspectral imaging firm Wyvern. The funding will accelerate development of Wyvern's Rosette next‑generation smallsats and hyperspectral payload integration.

2026-02-26T05:10:43.348839-08:00

NordSpace launches Canada-focused Ventures arm and backs Edmonton EO firm Wyvern to boost Rosette smallsats

SpaceNews.com

CesiumAstro acquires Vidrovr to embed AI analytics into satellite communications CesiumAstro has acquired Vidrovr to embed AI‑driven analytics into its satellite communications systems, adding real‑time video and data processing on communications terminals, network elements and network operations. The deal accelerates deployment of on‑board analytics capabilities across CesiumAstro’s product line.

2026-02-26T05:00:34.686514-08:00

CesiumAstro acquires Vidrovr to embed AI analytics into satellite communications

spaceinafrica.com

SES and Africa Mobile Networks connect 5.8M people in DRC, expand rural mobile coverage 27% SES and Africa Mobile Networks have connected 5.8 million people across the Democratic Republic of Congo, using satellite-enabled links to bring mobile service to more than 1,100 base stations. The partnership has expanded population coverage by 27%, targeting rural and hard-to-reach communities with improved voice and data access.

2026-02-26T00:51:34.751805-08:00

SES and Africa Mobile Networks connect 5.8M people in DRC, expand rural mobile coverage 27%

SpaceNews.com

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Space Force suspends ULA Vulcan NSSL launches after solid-rocket anomaly The U.S. Space Force has paused National Security Space Launch missions on United Launch Alliance's Vulcan Centaur after a Feb. 12 USSF-87 flight showed an anomaly in one of four solid rocket boosters. The pause will remain until investigations resolve the booster/solid motor and resurfacing issues.

2026-02-25T23:33:08.162171-08:00

Space Force suspends ULA Vulcan NSSL launches after solid-rocket anomaly

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BlackSky posts $106.6M revenue in 2025 as growth slows; backlog up 32% amid widening losses

Climate-driven upper-atmosphere changes and FCC review gap heighten risks from SpaceX’s proposed 1‑million satellites

Airbus, Leonardo post higher 2025 space revenues, underscoring sector momentum

ZIPAIR to outfit all eight 787s with SpaceX Starlink, becoming Asia's first airline to deploy LEO inflight Wi‑Fi

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