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LiveEO wins €6.6M public funding via GRW to advance “Twinspector” Earth-observation constellation

LiveEO has secured €6.6 million in public funding through Germany’s GRW program to support the next development phase of its “Twinspector” satellite constellation. The tranche underscores ongoing state-backed investment to scale commercial EO capacity and accelerate constellation deployment.

2026-05-21T00:44:25.024000-07:00

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LatConnect 60 accelerates investment to scale AUKUS-aligned Highest Resolution SWIR satellite constellation from 2 missions to 1

2026-05-20T23:07:42.742429-07:00

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Amadeus to integrate Spire Global real-time aircraft tracking data into airport operations cloud

2026-05-20T18:25:33.982833-07:00

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Space Force plans 2027 GEO demos for in-space refueling and satellite servicing with commercial partners

2026-05-20T17:11:06.660970-07:00

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US Space Force missile-alert satellite program flagged as among lowest performers, with risk of mission-critical defects An unreleased Space Force service report says the new global missile-attack alert satellite system was “one of the lowest performing” programs last year and could develop “mission-critical defects” after being placed into orbit.

2026-05-21T03:24:22.543931-07:00

US Space Force missile-alert satellite program flagged as among lowest performers, with risk of mission-critical defects

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LiveEO wins €6.6M public funding via GRW to advance “Twinspector” Earth-observation constellation LiveEO has secured €6.6 million in public funding through Germany’s GRW program to support the next development phase of its “Twinspector” satellite constellation. The tranche underscores ongoing state-backed investment to scale commercial EO capacity and accelerate constellation deployment.

2026-05-21T00:44:25.024000-07:00

LiveEO wins €6.6M public funding via GRW to advance “Twinspector” Earth-observation constellation

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LatConnect 60 accelerates investment to scale AUKUS-aligned Highest Resolution SWIR satellite constellation from 2 missions to 1 LatConnect 60 (from Western Australia) is raising its growth investment plan to build a Highest Resolution SWIR dual-use Earth intelligence constellation. The program scales from two SWIRSAT missions to 18 satellites, with a stated trajectory toward a 100-satellite constellation by 2035, positioned as AUKUS-aligned.

2026-05-20T23:07:42.742429-07:00

LatConnect 60 accelerates investment to scale AUKUS-aligned Highest Resolution SWIR satellite constellation from 2 missions to 1

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Amadeus to integrate Spire Global real-time aircraft tracking data into airport operations cloud Amadeus IT Group will integrate Spire Global’s aviation intelligence and real-time aircraft tracking data into its cloud platform used for airport operations. The integration is designed to enhance the airport management toolset with more current surveillance and aircraft situational awareness.

2026-05-20T18:25:33.982833-07:00

Amadeus to integrate Spire Global real-time aircraft tracking data into airport operations cloud

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Space Force plans 2027 GEO demos for in-space refueling and satellite servicing with commercial partners The U.S. Space Force is preparing multiple spacecraft demonstrations to geostationary orbit in 2027, split between testing satellite refueling and validating a servicing vehicle’s ability to dock with and maneuver another spacecraft. A Space Systems Command program office is structuring the effort as dual-use logistics demonstrations partnering with commercial industry.

2026-05-20T17:11:06.660970-07:00

Space Force plans 2027 GEO demos for in-space refueling and satellite servicing with commercial partners

Space.com

Space debris avoidance is degrading satellite data while consuming additional on-orbit fuel Satellite operators are being forced into more frequent debris-dodge maneuvers, and the resulting object movement is reportedly causing partial data loss alongside wasted propellant. The coverage warns that the situation will worsen before collision-avoidance practices and space-traffic controls improve.

2026-05-20T15:24:26.028464-07:00

Space debris avoidance is degrading satellite data while consuming additional on-orbit fuel

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U.S. officials say they’ll be “more prepared” for next WRC on defending spectrum priorities White House officials say the U.S. plans to enter the next World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC) “more prepared than ever” to defend its key spectrum priorities. The announcement signals an intensified U.S. position on how future WRC outcomes could shape international spectrum rules and use.

2026-05-20T12:25:50.005550-07:00

U.S. officials say they’ll be “more prepared” for next WRC on defending spectrum priorities

Space Intel Report

Space42 eyes “massive” $50B direct-to-device opportunity with Equatys JV buildout Space42 says its planned Equatys direct-to-device (D2D) joint venture with Viasat offers a “massive” $50-billion market opportunity. The company characterizes Equatys as a D2D constellation builder and expects to name it within weeks.

2026-05-20T10:39:54.772835-07:00

Space42 eyes “massive” $50B direct-to-device opportunity with Equatys JV buildout

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LiveEO wins €6.6M public funding via GRW to advance “Twinspector” Earth-observation constellation

LatConnect 60 accelerates investment to scale AUKUS-aligned Highest Resolution SWIR satellite constellation from 2 missions to 1

Amadeus to integrate Spire Global real-time aircraft tracking data into airport operations cloud

Space Force plans 2027 GEO demos for in-space refueling and satellite servicing with commercial partners

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