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SpaceX targets a Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg to add ~two dozen Starlink V2 Mini satellites after a mission abort

SpaceX is preparing to attempt again to launch a Starlink mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base using a Falcon 9, with plans to place another ~two dozen Starlink V2 Mini broadband satellites into low Earth orbit. The effort follows an earlier launch attempt that ended in an abort.

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2026-07-21T03:57:11.989739-07:00

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deltaVision raises €10.2M to scale spacecraft fluidic systems and prepare in-orbit refuelling payload by 2027

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2026-07-21T00:53:50.658012-07:00

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Amazon Leo partners with Herotel to launch “Evry,” a South Africa satellite internet service powered by Amazon Leo

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2026-07-21T00:53:52.696327-07:00

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IHI evaluates Kuva Space’s next-gen hyperspectral satellites for Japan’s planned multi-sensor Earth observation constellation

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2026-07-21T00:37:17.888871-07:00

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NASA-Artemis III to use SpaceX Starlink laser terminals on Orion for HD/4K video and data-heavy downlinks NASA is partnering with SpaceX to equip the Artemis III Orion spacecraft with Starlink laser communications terminals. The upgrade is intended to support high-definition—reported as 4K—video transmission and enable higher-throughput, data-heavy mission downlinks during the Artemis III timeframe.

2026-07-21T10:07:35.730508-07:00

NASA-Artemis III to use SpaceX Starlink laser terminals on Orion for HD/4K video and data-heavy downlinks

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SpaceX targets a Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg to add ~two dozen Starlink V2 Mini satellites after a mission abort SpaceX is preparing to attempt again to launch a Starlink mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base using a Falcon 9, with plans to place another ~two dozen Starlink V2 Mini broadband satellites into low Earth orbit. The effort follows an earlier launch attempt that ended in an abort.

2026-07-21T03:57:11.989739-07:00

SpaceX targets a Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg to add ~two dozen Starlink V2 Mini satellites after a mission abort

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Amazon Leo partners with Herotel to launch “Evry,” a South Africa satellite internet service powered by Amazon Leo Amazon Leo has signed an agreement with South Africa’s Herotel to deliver satellite connectivity through a new service, Evry. The partnership expands Amazon’s direct-to-consumer satellite internet footprint into South Africa, with the offer designed to leverage Amazon Leo’s satellite network capabilities via a local ISP operator.

2026-07-21T00:53:52.696327-07:00

Amazon Leo partners with Herotel to launch “Evry,” a South Africa satellite internet service powered by Amazon Leo

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deltaVision raises €10.2M to scale spacecraft fluidic systems and prepare in-orbit refuelling payload by 2027 Munich-based spacecraft component developer deltaVision has secured €10.2 million in a first funding round to expand production of valves and related fluidic systems. The capital will support industrialising manufacturing operations and accelerating development of in-orbit refuelling capabilities ahead of a first in-orbit refuelling payload targeted for 2027.

2026-07-21T00:53:50.658012-07:00

deltaVision raises €10.2M to scale spacecraft fluidic systems and prepare in-orbit refuelling payload by 2027

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IHI evaluates Kuva Space’s next-gen hyperspectral satellites for Japan’s planned multi-sensor Earth observation constellation Japan’s IHI is considering incorporating hyperspectral satellites from Finnish startup Kuva Space into its planned ~100-strong, multi-sensor sovereign Earth observation constellation. The move would expand the constellation’s sensing mix by adding hyperspectral capability to support Japan-led Earth observation requirements.

2026-07-21T00:37:17.888871-07:00

IHI evaluates Kuva Space’s next-gen hyperspectral satellites for Japan’s planned multi-sensor Earth observation constellation

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Avealto launches funding drive for low-cost HAPS broadband platform; prototype target September flight Avealto has kicked off a funding campaign for a low-cost high-altitude platform system (HAPS) intended to deliver broadband services. The company aims to fly a stratospheric platform prototype in September this year, positioning the project as a near-term test of its stratospheric communications approach.

2026-07-20T23:08:27.192263-07:00

Avealto launches funding drive for low-cost HAPS broadband platform; prototype target September flight

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ORiS raises €5M to develop laser wireless power-beaming for satellites Italian startup ORiS has raised €5 million ($5.7 million) to advance wireless power-beaming technology for satellites using lasers. The funding is aimed at developing the underlying laser-based power transfer approach needed to support in-orbit energy delivery for space platforms.

2026-07-20T21:02:41.289607-07:00

ORiS raises €5M to develop laser wireless power-beaming for satellites

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Spire Global appoints Eric “Mell” Mellinger as Chief Commercial Officer; takes over COO role to drive go-to-market Spire Global has appointed Eric (“Mell”) Mellinger as Chief Commercial Officer, effective Aug. 3, 2026. Mellinger, formerly with Mantech International Corporation, will lead business development and go-to-market strategy as the company continues scaling its space-based data, analytics and services business.

2026-07-20T13:09:28.288324-07:00

Spire Global appoints Eric “Mell” Mellinger as Chief Commercial Officer; takes over COO role to drive go-to-market

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