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• Jeffrey Hill
NOAA has selected Muon Space, Orbital Micro Systems—doing business as Weather Stream—and Spire Global to develop weather satellite instruments for the Temperature and Moisture Advanced Technology Evolution project, advancing a multi-company effort to strengthen future temperature and moisture measurement capabilities.
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NOAA has selected Muon Space, Orbital Micro Systems—doing business as Weather Stream—and Spire Global to develop weather satellite instruments for the Temperature and Moisture Advanced Technology Evolution project, advancing a multi-company effort to strengthen future temperature and moisture measurement capabilities.
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Small-satellite manufacturer GomSpace reported higher revenue and EBITDA for the three months ended June 30, alongside an increased cash balance. The company also said it had taken additional steps to limit exposure to a major constellation customer that has not paid its outstanding bills.
The Canadian government is providing a major financial lifeline to Telesat Canada to support its planned Lightspeed telecommunications satellite constellation. The move underscores Ottawa’s effort to build sovereign space capabilities and strengthen the project’s prospects amid rising defense and strategic reliance on space-based connectivity.
Experts at the 2026 Small Satellite Conference warned that small satellites face increasing threats as potential adversaries recognize their expanding role in communications, Earth observation and navigation. The panel included satellite and cybersecurity specialists, underscoring the convergence of space-system resilience and digital security concerns.
French startup Miratlas is seeking investors to expand technology that monitors atmospheric conditions and helps operators identify suitable locations for weather-sensitive optical ground stations. The effort reflects the growing need for reliable site-selection and operational data as space-to-ground laser communications move toward commercial deployment.
Spire Global will develop and flight-qualify a satellite carrying a hyperspectral microwave sounder under a two-year, $28 million NOAA contract, with operational capability targeted for 2030. Separately, LeoLabs won a $20.68 million Space Force contract to modify and demonstrate its transportable Scout radar for a defense mission beyond satellite and debris tracking.
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China’s Long March program faces a difficult stretch as the Chang’e-7 mission is rolled back for a potential year-long delay, even as Long March 6C returns with seven satellites. Commercial providers are also expanding: CAS Space targets 2027 upper-stage service, while Japan’s Sarmony selects Space One’s Kairos.
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