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ISRO pins NVS-02 failure on unconnected wiring that caused pyro‑valve signal loss and blocked orbit raise

More than a year after launch, ISRO's apex committee concluded a pyro‑valve signal loss — traced to unconnected wiring — caused a valve malfunction that prevented the NVS‑02 navigation satellite from executing its planned orbit‑raising manoeuvres. The finding attributes the programme setback to a hardware/integration error.

2026-02-25T09:53:19.555605-08:00

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Pentagon to spend $12.6B to boost surveillance of China’s submarines and satellites

2026-02-25T09:13:32.750103-08:00

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Charter Interplanetary Risk Corporation launches CIRC to broker specialist insurance for commercial space missions

2026-02-25T05:55:39.896620-08:00

SpaceWatch Global

Remondo’s PAIS: Sub‑30 cm imaging from low‑cost LEO microsatellites at scale

2026-02-25T05:53:58.791889-08:00

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ISRO pins NVS-02 failure on unconnected wiring that caused pyro‑valve signal loss and blocked orbit raise More than a year after launch, ISRO's apex committee concluded a pyro‑valve signal loss — traced to unconnected wiring — caused a valve malfunction that prevented the NVS‑02 navigation satellite from executing its planned orbit‑raising manoeuvres. The finding attributes the programme setback to a hardware/integration error.

2026-02-25T09:53:19.555605-08:00

ISRO pins NVS-02 failure on unconnected wiring that caused pyro‑valve signal loss and blocked orbit raise

Bloomberg

Pentagon to spend $12.6B to boost surveillance of China’s submarines and satellites The Pentagon plans to spend an additional $12.6 billion to boost surveillance of China’s military maneuvers, focusing on tracking submarines, maritime activity and satellites. The funding, outlined in a budget document sent to Congress, is framed as a response to an 'unprecedented Chinese military buildup' in Asia.

2026-02-25T09:13:32.750103-08:00

Pentagon to spend $12.6B to boost surveillance of China’s submarines and satellites

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Flightradar24 adds Aireon space-based ADS‑B, eliminating remaining global blind spots Flightradar24 has integrated Aireon’s space‑based ADS‑B data, enabling continuous worldwide aircraft tracking and closing the platform’s remaining coverage blind spots. The addition expands Flightradar24’s real‑time positional feed used by customers and partners for operational monitoring, analytics and safety oversight.

2026-02-25T07:35:54.114144-08:00

Flightradar24 adds Aireon space-based ADS‑B, eliminating remaining global blind spots

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Charter Interplanetary Risk Corporation launches CIRC to broker specialist insurance for commercial space missions Charter Interplanetary Risk Corporation has launched CIRC, a specialist insurance brokerage designed to help commercial space companies secure coverage for their missions and underlying businesses. The new broker will provide tailored broking and advisory to address emerging operational and commercial risks across the growing space-economy.

2026-02-25T05:55:39.896620-08:00

Charter Interplanetary Risk Corporation launches CIRC to broker specialist insurance for commercial space missions

SpaceWatch Global

DGI2026 Day 2 — “The Elevated Analyst”: Europe’s GEOINT reality check on the Ukraine war anniversary Day two of DGI2026 on Feb. 24 — the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full‑scale invasion of Ukraine — convenes Europe’s geospatial intelligence community at London’s QE2 Centre. Organizers frame sessions as a reality check on GEOINT capabilities, operational support and strategic implications for European defense and surveillance.

2026-02-25T05:53:58.797004-08:00

DGI2026 Day 2 — “The Elevated Analyst”: Europe’s GEOINT reality check on the Ukraine war anniversary

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Vyoma wins ESA contract for space-based statistical data on small debris Vyoma has been awarded an ESA contract to provide space-based statistical data on small orbital debris, supplying bulk traffic datasets that characterise the space environment. The service will give ESA access to population and traffic statistics needed for environment modelling, risk assessment and mission planning.

2026-02-25T05:53:58.795175-08:00

Vyoma wins ESA contract for space-based statistical data on small debris

SpaceWatch Global

Remondo’s PAIS: Sub‑30 cm imaging from low‑cost LEO microsatellites at scale Remondo debuted PAIS, a space‑based imaging system that delivers sub‑30‑centimetre ground resolution from low‑cost LEO microsatellites, designed for scalable production. The company says PAIS combines compact sensors and mission design to reduce per‑scene cost and expand access to very‑high‑resolution imagery for commercial and government users.

2026-02-25T05:53:58.791889-08:00

Remondo’s PAIS: Sub‑30 cm imaging from low‑cost LEO microsatellites at scale

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Operator contact failures hinder deconfliction, increasing collision risk as satellite numbers grow As satellite numbers surge, operators say they are increasingly unable to reach other operators to coordinate collision-avoidance, degrading deconfliction and raising the risk of close approaches or debris-generating collisions. The failures expose weaknesses in voluntary communication channels and gaps in current space-traffic management practices.

2026-02-25T03:42:21.328884-08:00

Operator contact failures hinder deconfliction, increasing collision risk as satellite numbers grow

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ISRO pins NVS-02 failure on unconnected wiring that caused pyro‑valve signal loss and blocked orbit raise

Pentagon to spend $12.6B to boost surveillance of China’s submarines and satellites

Charter Interplanetary Risk Corporation launches CIRC to broker specialist insurance for commercial space missions

Remondo’s PAIS: Sub‑30 cm imaging from low‑cost LEO microsatellites at scale

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