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Globalstar files to activate HIBLEO-XL-1 and expand operational frequencies for next‑gen mobile satellite service

Globalstar filed with French authorities to bring its HIBLEO-XL-1 satellite into use and seek expanded operational frequencies for a next‑generation mobile‑satellite connectivity service. The regulatory step moves the HIBLEO‑XL programme closer to commercial direct‑to‑device and LEO service deployments.

2025-09-16T08:49:21.296600-07:00

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BlackSky wins second $24M NGA Luno A delivery order for AI-enabled change detection from smallsat imagery

2025-09-16T08:24:16.325075-07:00

Reuters

Thales, Airbus and Leonardo accelerate talks on €10bn French‑headquartered satellite manufacturing JV

2025-09-12T12:09:44.780555-07:00

SpaceNews.com

FCC ends probe, clearing EchoStar's >$40B spectrum sales to AT&T and SpaceX

2025-09-09T11:59:20.493936-07:00

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Customer education a major hurdle for nascent hyperspectral market Developers of hyperspectral sensors say educating customers is as important as refining hardware: many buyers lack understanding of spectral data's capabilities, integration needs and analytics required to convert measurements into actionable insights. Vendors must therefore bundle services, training and pilot projects with sensors to drive adoption.

2025-09-18T08:37:07.272278-07:00

Customer education a major hurdle for nascent hyperspectral market

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Umbra's Anjali Ramachandra on commercial radar imaging and business strategy (WSBW interview) Anjali Ramachandra, Umbra's director of global business development, discusses the company's commercial radar-imaging capabilities and business strategy in an interview with Via Satellite's Rachel Jewett at World Space Business Week. The conversation covers market positioning, customer engagement and growth plans for Umbra's radar services.

2025-09-18T08:29:02.198636-07:00

Umbra's Anjali Ramachandra on commercial radar imaging and business strategy (WSBW interview)

Via Satellite

Startups Rethink the Satellite Value Chain as Cost Pressure Forces New Models PARIS — Satellite manufacturing startups are redesigning the value chain to lower unit costs and accelerate delivery, triggering debate over whether vertical integration, outsourced mass production or modular/on‑orbit servicing best unlocks scale. The discussion focuses on fixing supply‑chain bottlenecks and enabling sustainable commercial models.

2025-09-18T08:11:06.984536-07:00

Startups Rethink the Satellite Value Chain as Cost Pressure Forces New Models

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New military satcom services program to focus on 'maneuverable' small GEO satellites A newly announced military satellite‑communications services program will focus on 'maneuverable' small geostationary (GEO) satellites, prioritizing compact spacecraft with in‑orbit propulsion and repositioning capability. The programme defines its technical emphasis on agile GEO platforms; reporting did not provide scope, timelines or procurement details.

2025-09-18T07:53:45.788884-07:00

New military satcom services program to focus on 'maneuverable' small GEO satellites

Textron

Textron Aviation Broadens Aftermarket Connectivity Solutions for Cessna Citation Latitude by Offering Starlink High-Speed Internet

2025-09-18T06:32:31.177245-07:00

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SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites on 117th Falcon 9 flight of 2025; booster logs seventh mission after X‑37B launch

2025-09-18T05:52:33.827214-07:00

SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites o

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Russia launches sixth GLONASS‑K navigation satellite, GLONASS‑K 18L Russia launched its sixth GLONASS‑K navigation satellite, GLONASS‑K 18L, advancing a multiyear effort to modernize the GLONASS constellation with next‑generation satellites. The mission strengthens Russia’s space‑based positioning and timing capacity, helping maintain coverage and redundancy for users domestically and abroad.

2025-09-17T17:09:57.397308-07:00

Russia launches sixth GLONASS‑K navigation satellite, GLONASS‑K 18L

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Small GEO manufacturers split on vertical integration: sovereignty vs. speed and scale The emerging small geostationary-satellite market is fracturing between firms pursuing vertically integrated, sovereign-capable builds and those outsourcing to accelerate production and scale. Companies are balancing national control and secure supply chains against faster, lower‑cost paths to market as demand for GEO connectivity services grows.

2025-09-17T08:50:24.225327-07:00

Small GEO manufacturers split on vertical integration: sovereignty vs. speed and scale

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