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Florida startup tests nuclear-powered satellite technology in orbit for long-duration power

A Florida startup says it has launched the first commercial demonstration of a nuclear-powered satellite power source, aiming to prove a capability that could let future spacecraft and autonomous sensors operate for years without relying solely on solar arrays or conventional batteries.

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2026-07-10T06:15:07.074806-07:00

Reuters

Wall Street views SpaceX’s near-term AI value as rooted in Earth infrastructure

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2026-07-10T06:30:12.082975-07:00

Wall Street Journal

StormWall concept proposes salt-dispensing “ionic air-bag” satellites to mitigate solar storm impacts

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2026-07-10T05:29:07.243107-07:00

SpaceWatch Global

ICEYE sets up national headquarters in Portugal and Germany, appointing new CEOs to expand local operations

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2026-07-10T01:52:29.074132-07:00

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Reuters

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Wall Street views SpaceX’s near-term AI value as rooted in Earth infrastructure Analysts see SpaceX’s most immediate path to AI-related payoff as coming from terrestrial infrastructure built to support the AI boom—rather than from “outer space” AI concepts pitched by Elon Musk. The market focus remains on what SpaceX can deliver now, operationally and financially, on the ground.

2026-07-10T06:30:12.082975-07:00

Wall Street views SpaceX’s near-term AI value as rooted in Earth infrastructure

SpaceNews.com

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Florida startup tests nuclear-powered satellite technology in orbit for long-duration power A Florida startup says it has launched the first commercial demonstration of a nuclear-powered satellite power source, aiming to prove a capability that could let future spacecraft and autonomous sensors operate for years without relying solely on solar arrays or conventional batteries.

2026-07-10T06:15:07.074806-07:00

Florida startup tests nuclear-powered satellite technology in orbit for long-duration power

Wall Street Journal

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StormWall concept proposes salt-dispensing “ionic air-bag” satellites to mitigate solar storm impacts StormWall—a proposed constellation of school-bus-size satellites—would release salt into the upper atmosphere to create an ionic “air-bag” that could reduce the harm from solar storms. The effort is aimed at protecting Earth systems from space-weather effects that can disrupt modern life.

2026-07-10T05:29:07.243107-07:00

StormWall concept proposes salt-dispensing “ionic air-bag” satellites to mitigate solar storm impacts

SpaceWatch Global

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ICEYE sets up national headquarters in Portugal and Germany, appointing new CEOs to expand local operations ICEYE has established two new European offices—ICEYE Portugal and ICEYE Germany—appointing Rui Costa and Philipp Herkelmann as their respective CEOs. The move signals a push to deepen regional presence and management oversight across Europe for its SAR satellite operations.

2026-07-10T01:52:29.074132-07:00

ICEYE sets up national headquarters in Portugal and Germany, appointing new CEOs to expand local operations

Payload

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NATO accelerates multinational defense air and ISR initiatives: Finland joins MRTT fleet, Triton expands NATO ISR, and Airbus A4 NATO has announced Finland’s incorporation into the Multinational MRTT Fleet and a Letter of Intent to expand its Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Force by pursuing Northrop Grumman’s MQ-4C Triton. Concurrently, multiple governments launched a High Visibility Project for the Airbus A400M, while eight NATO allies plan to stitch national defense satellite efforts into a single network.

2026-07-09T22:15:38.150336-07:00

NATO accelerates multinational defense air and ISR initiatives: Finland joins MRTT fleet, Triton expands NATO ISR, and Airbus A4

Via Satellite

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Telesat to supply Military Ka-band capacity for Canada’s ESCP-P Polar satellite program Telesat has agreed with the Canadian government to provide military Ka-band satellite capacity for Canada’s Enhanced Satellite Communications Project – Polar (ESCP-P). The deal is positioned to support Arctic connectivity requirements through dedicated access to satellite communications capacity in the Polar mission context.

2026-07-09T13:15:10.877092-07:00

Telesat to supply Military Ka-band capacity for Canada’s ESCP-P Polar satellite program

Via Satellite

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Canadian Armed Forces selects Telesat Lightspeed as Mil-Ka-band component for ESCP-P Arctic military communications The Canadian Armed Forces has selected Telesat Lightspeed to provide the Mil-Ka-band component of the ESCP-P Arctic military communications program. The decision positions Lightspeed as a key satellite communications capability for operations in Canada’s Arctic region under the ESCP-P effort.

2026-07-09T13:15:10.877092-07:00

Canadian Armed Forces selects Telesat Lightspeed as Mil-Ka-band component for ESCP-P Arctic military communications

Space.com

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SpaceX applies to operate a 100,000-satellite Starlink megaconstellation—each spacecraft ~4,400 lb SpaceX has applied for approval to deploy and operate a 100,000-member Starlink megaconstellation in Earth orbit. The company says each next-generation satellite would weigh about 4,400 pounds.

2026-07-09T12:45:17.037586-07:00

SpaceX applies to operate a 100,000-satellite Starlink megaconstellation—each spacecraft ~4,400 lb

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