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Rocket Lab launched the Japanese Earth-observing satellite on the mission “The Grain Goddess Provides,” following a five-week delay. The company had first attempted to launch the mission on June 30; the launch was documented with video and photographs.
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Rocket Lab launched the Japanese Earth-observing satellite on the mission “The Grain Goddess Provides,” following a five-week delay. The company had first attempted to launch the mission on June 30; the launch was documented with video and photographs.
MatSing says its proprietary manufacturing technology will enable large-format Luneburg Lens antennas to transmit and receive signals simultaneously across multiple directions and frequencies. The development is aimed at improving the performance of multibeam, wideband satellite communications antennas.
An arbitration panel rejected NorthStar Earth & Space’s claims that four Spire-built satellites underperformed and awarded Spire approximately $12.4 million in counterclaims. NorthStar maintains that it is still entitled to four replacement satellites under the parties’ agreement.
BlackSky reported record service revenue in the second quarter of 2026, with total revenue up 50% year over year. International revenue surged 200% on a diversified customer base, while service revenue grew 50% sequentially as customers adopted the company’s Gen-3 satellite solutions.
Gilat Satellite Networks says it has successfully demonstrated AI-based technology that detects and cancels interference on satellite communication links. The company characterizes the milestone as a step toward more resilient operations in contested spectrum environments, where interference can degrade link performance and communications reliability.
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A Chinese Smart Dragon-3 rocket placed two hyperspectral satellites into orbit, while Russia activated an Elektro-L weather satellite and Rocket Lab launched radar-imaging spacecraft for Synspective and iQPS. Separately, Alba Orbital signed an agreement to launch Japan’s RSP-P00 PocketQube, underscoring continued demand for distributed space-based observation.
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EQT’s Scaleup Europe Fund made its first investment by co-leading ICEYE’s €1 billion Series F, underscoring continued investor backing for the synthetic-aperture radar operator. ICEYE is also deepening its Gulf footprint by appointing a CEO for its UAE business.
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