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LATAM launches long‑haul Wi‑Fi, debuts connected Boeing 787‑9

LATAM Airlines has begun offering onboard Wi‑Fi on long‑haul routes, putting a Boeing 787‑9 into service as its first connected long‑haul aircraft. The rollout targets the carrier's twin‑aisle fleet, with plans to equip more than 60 aircraft and an investment above US$60 million.

2026-04-01T06:32:17.768215-07:00

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Dispatch emerges from stealth with $500,000 to develop uncrewed orbital manufacturing station

2026-04-01T05:56:58.811355-07:00

NASA Spaceflight

CAS Space debuts Chinese commercial launcher, tests on‑orbit servicing and outlines deep‑space plans

2026-04-01T04:01:32.659457-07:00

Reuters

Drone strike ignites fuel-tank blaze at Kuwait International Airport as Iran-linked attacks hit tanker off Qatar

2026-03-31T23:27:21.457242-07:00

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LATAM launches long‑haul Wi‑Fi, debuts connected Boeing 787‑9 LATAM Airlines has begun offering onboard Wi‑Fi on long‑haul routes, putting a Boeing 787‑9 into service as its first connected long‑haul aircraft. The rollout targets the carrier's twin‑aisle fleet, with plans to equip more than 60 aircraft and an investment above US$60 million.

2026-04-01T06:32:17.768215-07:00

LATAM launches long‑haul Wi‑Fi, debuts connected Boeing 787‑9

SpaceWatch Global

TerraSpark raises €5M pre-seed to advance space-based solar power TerraSpark closed a pre-seed financing round of more than €5 million to continue development of space-based solar energy systems that harvest sunlight in orbit and transmit power to Earth or space users. The funds will back technology maturation, satellite prototypes and transmission demonstrations.

2026-04-01T05:58:23.450561-07:00

TerraSpark raises €5M pre-seed to advance space-based solar power

Payload

Dispatch emerges from stealth with $500,000 to develop uncrewed orbital manufacturing station Dispatch emerged from stealth this week with $500,000 in seed funding to develop an uncrewed commercial space station designed to host manufacturing infrastructure on orbit. The startup says the platform will enable on‑orbit production capabilities—targeting industrial processes that benefit from microgravity and reduced contamination.

2026-04-01T05:56:58.811355-07:00

Dispatch emerges from stealth with $500,000 to develop uncrewed orbital manufacturing station

NASA Spaceflight

CAS Space debuts Chinese commercial launcher, tests on‑orbit servicing and outlines deep‑space plans China’s CAS Space unveiled the first flight of a new series of commercial launchers and reported tests of on‑orbit servicing technologies, while Beijing outlined a suite of future deep‑space missions. The developments underscore a coordinated push to expand domestic launch capacity and in‑orbit capabilities for civil and commercial programs.

2026-04-01T04:01:32.659457-07:00

CAS Space debuts Chinese commercial launcher, tests on‑orbit servicing and outlines deep‑space plans

SpaceNews.com

Vantor awarded intelligence‑agency contract for space‑domain awareness monitoring Vantor has been awarded a contract by an unnamed intelligence agency to provide space‑domain awareness monitoring of orbital objects. The work will deliver persistent tracking, characterization and alerting on satellites and debris to support national‑security space situational awareness.

2026-04-01T02:58:28.566979-07:00

Vantor awarded intelligence‑agency contract for space‑domain awareness monitoring

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Spain approves €325M ESCA+ expansion to add three Earth‑observation satellites to Atlantic Constellation Madrid has approved a €325 million ESCA+ investment to expand the Atlantic Constellation with three additional Earth‑observation satellites, bolstering Spain’s space‑based imaging and monitoring capacity. The procurement aims to enhance national EO coverage for civil and security applications across the Atlantic.

2026-04-01T02:25:39.807282-07:00

Spain approves €325M ESCA+ expansion to add three Earth‑observation satellites to Atlantic Constellation

SpaceWatch Global

SPACETIDE and USGIF sign MoU to deepen geospatial‑intelligence collaboration SPACETIDE and the U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) have signed a memorandum of understanding to foster community development and strengthen collaboration across the geospatial‑intelligence sector. The MoU formalizes a cooperative framework to increase engagement and partnership among commercial, government and research GEOINT stakeholders.

2026-04-01T02:01:32.340316-07:00

SPACETIDE and USGIF sign MoU to deepen geospatial‑intelligence collaboration

SpaceNews.com

Chinese startup demonstrates flexible robotic arm in orbit, advancing satellite servicing and debris removal A Chinese commercial startup has completed an on-orbit demonstration of a flexible robotic arm, validating technology for satellite manipulation. The test advances practical capabilities for in‑orbit servicing, refuelling and active debris removal, a step toward commercial orbital maintenance and logistics.

2026-04-01T01:12:27.173468-07:00

Chinese startup demonstrates flexible robotic arm in orbit, advancing satellite servicing and debris removal

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LATAM launches long‑haul Wi‑Fi, debuts connected Boeing 787‑9

Dispatch emerges from stealth with $500,000 to develop uncrewed orbital manufacturing station

CAS Space debuts Chinese commercial launcher, tests on‑orbit servicing and outlines deep‑space plans

Drone strike ignites fuel-tank blaze at Kuwait International Airport as Iran-linked attacks hit tanker off Qatar

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