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Astranis raises $300M Series E, valuing the space connectivity startup at $2.8B

Astranis, a space-based communications provider, has raised a $300 million Series E co-led by Snowpoint Ventures and Franklin Templeton, according to a source close to the deal. The round values the company at $2.8 billion, signaling sustained investor appetite for satellite connectivity businesses.

2026-05-06T06:12:27.785485-07:00

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Overview Energy wins U.S. Air Force contract to study space-based solar power for military installations

2026-05-06T06:36:47.389482-07:00

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UK mulls rejoining EU airline satnav after airline lobbying

2026-05-06T06:12:30.877121-07:00

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British Airways expands Starlink inflight connectivity to enable voice and video calls across all Wi‑Fi-equipped aircraft, inclu

2026-05-06T05:29:29.049922-07:00

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Space42 reports 2025 impact from unified satellite operations, supporting 660+ lives saved across 25 global distress events Space42 says its unified space systems enabled connectivity, observation, and coordinated response across 25 distress events in 2025, from earthquakes in Myanmar, Nepal and Turkey to cyclones in Mozambique and floods in Nigeria. The company attributes outcome gaps—data received versus aid delivered—to connectivity and end-to-end operational integration.

2026-05-06T08:56:38.927060-07:00

Space42 reports 2025 impact from unified satellite operations, supporting 660+ lives saved across 25 global distress events

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Overview Energy wins U.S. Air Force contract to study space-based solar power for military installations Overview Energy has secured a U.S. Air Force contract to study how space-based solar power could be applied to power needs at military bases. The effort centers on assessing the feasibility of beaming solar energy from orbit to terrestrial installations, aligning orbital power concepts with defense energy requirements.

2026-05-06T06:36:47.389482-07:00

Overview Energy wins U.S. Air Force contract to study space-based solar power for military installations

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UK mulls rejoining EU airline satnav after airline lobbying The UK is considering whether to rejoin the EU’s airline satnav scheme following lobbying by airlines. The decision would determine how UK aircraft navigation services align with EU aviation standards and the commercial/regulatory terms carriers face for equipped operations.

2026-05-06T06:12:30.877121-07:00

UK mulls rejoining EU airline satnav after airline lobbying

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Astranis raises $300M Series E, valuing the space connectivity startup at $2.8B Astranis, a space-based communications provider, has raised a $300 million Series E co-led by Snowpoint Ventures and Franklin Templeton, according to a source close to the deal. The round values the company at $2.8 billion, signaling sustained investor appetite for satellite connectivity businesses.

2026-05-06T06:12:27.785485-07:00

Astranis raises $300M Series E, valuing the space connectivity startup at $2.8B

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

British Airways expands Starlink inflight connectivity to enable voice and video calls across all Wi‑Fi-equipped aircraft, inclu British Airways is now allowing passengers to make and receive voice and video calls on all aircraft equipped with its fast, free Starlink-powered in-flight Wi‑Fi, extending the earlier, limited rollout. The policy applies on flights to the US as well as the rest of BA’s Starlink-enabled network.

2026-05-06T05:29:29.049922-07:00

British Airways expands Starlink inflight connectivity to enable voice and video calls across all Wi‑Fi-equipped aircraft, inclu

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Scout Space closes $18M Series A to expand orbital tracking tech for space-domain awareness Denver-based Scout Space, focused on space domain awareness, has closed an $18 million Series A round to expand its orbital tracking technology, the company said May 6. The funding underscores continued capital flow into space situational awareness capabilities.

2026-05-06T05:16:11.076145-07:00

Scout Space closes $18M Series A to expand orbital tracking tech for space-domain awareness

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Strikes against space cloud and ground-segment infrastructure raise stakes for satellite operators Recent strikes targeting cloud facilities and satellite ground infrastructure are intensifying concerns that critical space-network assets are becoming deliberate targets in modern conflict. The shift underlines how vulnerability at the ground segment can degrade imagery, satcom, and allied operational tempo—even when space assets remain intact.

2026-05-06T05:16:10.794239-07:00

Strikes against space cloud and ground-segment infrastructure raise stakes for satellite operators

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ISRO study links the Sun’s 11-year cycle to faster orbital decay and more frequent debris re-entries An ISRO-led analysis finds that stronger solar activity—peaking near the 11-year sunspot cycle—accelerates orbital loss for low-Earth-orbit debris, causing older dead satellites to fall faster to Earth. The result is relevant for fuel planning and collision-risk assessments in congested orbits.

2026-05-06T03:55:29.858985-07:00

ISRO study links the Sun’s 11-year cycle to faster orbital decay and more frequent debris re-entries

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Astranis raises $300M Series E, valuing the space connectivity startup at $2.8B

Overview Energy wins U.S. Air Force contract to study space-based solar power for military installations

UK mulls rejoining EU airline satnav after airline lobbying

British Airways expands Starlink inflight connectivity to enable voice and video calls across all Wi‑Fi-equipped aircraft, inclu

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