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SPACEBEL to supply and support DRC’s RDC-SAT Earth observation satellite under Kinshasa ministry agreements

SPACEBEL has signed contractual agreements in Kinshasa with the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ministry of Higher Education, Universities, Scientific Research and Innovation to supply, commission, service and maintain the Earth observation satellite RDC-SAT. The deal covers end-to-end lifecycle support from commissioning through ongoing maintenance.

2026-06-18T02:21:46.730565-07:00

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Viasat partners with Magnite to monetize inflight advertising across global Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment

2026-06-18T04:03:52.229471-07:00

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Quantum Space wins Pentagon contract for GEO propellant-transfer spacecraft to enable in-orbit satellite refueling

2026-06-18T04:35:14.060153-07:00

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HENSOLDT debuts SkyBarrier mobile jammer to disrupt satellite-based navigation signals

2026-06-18T01:41:56.352926-07:00

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Quantum Space wins Pentagon contract for GEO propellant-transfer spacecraft to enable in-orbit satellite refueling Quantum Space has won a Pentagon contract to develop a spacecraft designed to transfer propellant to satellites in geostationary orbit. The award positions in-space refueling as a capability to extend satellite utility and reduce reliance on replacement launches, with GEO servicing as the immediate focus.

2026-06-18T04:35:14.060153-07:00

Quantum Space wins Pentagon contract for GEO propellant-transfer spacecraft to enable in-orbit satellite refueling

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Viasat partners with Magnite to monetize inflight advertising across global Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment Viasat and Magnite have launched a programmatic in-flight advertising offering that targets addressable inventory across global onboard Wi‑Fi and seat-back entertainment systems. The partnership is designed to turn cabin connectivity and media platforms into a sellable ad channel for airlines seeking new digital-revenue streams.

2026-06-18T04:03:52.229471-07:00

Viasat partners with Magnite to monetize inflight advertising across global Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment

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SPACEBEL to supply and support DRC’s RDC-SAT Earth observation satellite under Kinshasa ministry agreements SPACEBEL has signed contractual agreements in Kinshasa with the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ministry of Higher Education, Universities, Scientific Research and Innovation to supply, commission, service and maintain the Earth observation satellite RDC-SAT. The deal covers end-to-end lifecycle support from commissioning through ongoing maintenance.

2026-06-18T02:21:46.730565-07:00

SPACEBEL to supply and support DRC’s RDC-SAT Earth observation satellite under Kinshasa ministry agreements

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HENSOLDT debuts SkyBarrier mobile jammer to disrupt satellite-based navigation signals German defense contractor HENSOLDT has announced “SkyBarrier,” a mobile broadband jammer designed to interfere with satellite-based navigation signals. The company positions the system as a scalable, deployable electronic-warfare tool aimed at degrading GNSS-dependent operations in contested environments.

2026-06-18T01:41:56.352926-07:00

HENSOLDT debuts SkyBarrier mobile jammer to disrupt satellite-based navigation signals

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CTI Aeroespacial contracts ICEYE for two more SAR satellite systems for Portuguese Air Force CTI Aeroespacial has signed a contract with ICEYE to procure two additional synthetic-aperture radar (SAR) satellite systems, to be operated by the Portuguese Air Force. The deal expands Portugal’s sovereign ISR access from space through added SAR capacity under a government operator model.

2026-06-18T00:21:52.907874-07:00

CTI Aeroespacial contracts ICEYE for two more SAR satellite systems for Portuguese Air Force

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Rheinmetall signs MoU with Vantor to integrate sovereign German ISR geospatial platforms into its command network German defense contractor Rheinmetall has signed an MoU with US satellite imagery firm Vantor to integrate Vantor’s Tensorglobe geospatial platform and satellites into Rheinmetall’s command architecture. The deal is aimed at expanding Germany’s armed-forces intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities with “sovereign control” over technology.

2026-06-18T00:16:07.306454-07:00

Rheinmetall signs MoU with Vantor to integrate sovereign German ISR geospatial platforms into its command network

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Iridium plans to debut its miniature PNT ASIC on aircraft flight decks via EFB carry-on equipment Iridium says its miniature new PNT ASIC is expected to arrive on flight decks first as carry-on equipment integrated through pilots’ electronic flight bags (EFBs). The deployment approach signals an early, deck-level path to augment navigation resilience ahead of broader in-aircraft rollouts.

2026-06-17T14:35:56.416770-07:00

Iridium plans to debut its miniature PNT ASIC on aircraft flight decks via EFB carry-on equipment

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Intellian to open large new California manufacturing facility, calling it a “defining milestone” Intellian Technologies says it is opening a major new manufacturing facility in the United States, with CEO Eric Sung describing it as a “defining milestone” for the company. The move signals an expanded domestic production footprint for the satellite communications equipment maker.

2026-06-17T13:42:59.432006-07:00

Intellian to open large new California manufacturing facility, calling it a “defining milestone”

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SPACEBEL to supply and support DRC’s RDC-SAT Earth observation satellite under Kinshasa ministry agreements

Viasat partners with Magnite to monetize inflight advertising across global Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment

Quantum Space wins Pentagon contract for GEO propellant-transfer spacecraft to enable in-orbit satellite refueling

HENSOLDT debuts SkyBarrier mobile jammer to disrupt satellite-based navigation signals

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