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Spain Grants €1 Billion Loan to Hisdesat for PAZ 2 Satellite Development

The Spanish government has sanctioned a €1.011 billion loan for Hisdesat to develop the PAZ 2 Earth observation satellites. This investment represents Spain's strategic move to bolster its capabilities in Earth observation, enhancing national defense and intelligence operations.

2025-04-19T02:24:55.250606-07:00

Space.com

NASA's PUNCH Mission Successfully Captures Initial Images of the Sun

2025-04-18T13:11:17.063730-07:00

Via Satellite

Poland Contracts Creotech for €52 Million Satellite Constellation

2025-04-18T09:36:16.807995-07:00

SpaceWatch Global

QuantX Labs' TEMPO Atomic Clock Advances with Exotrail Partnership

2025-04-18T01:20:03.078353-07:00

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European Spaceflight

Spain Grants €1 Billion Loan to Hisdesat for PAZ 2 Satellite Development The Spanish government has sanctioned a €1.011 billion loan for Hisdesat to develop the PAZ 2 Earth observation satellites. This investment represents Spain's strategic move to bolster its capabilities in Earth observation, enhancing national defense and intelligence operations.

2025-04-19T02:24:55.250606-07:00

Spain Grants €1 Billion Loan to Hisdesat for PAZ 2 Satellite Development

ThePrint India

Tamil Nadu's New Space Policy Targets Rs 10,000 Crore Investment and Thousands of Jobs Tamil Nadu has launched its Space Industrial Policy 2025, aspiring to secure Rs 10,000 crore in investments and create 10,000 high-value jobs in its space sector. The policy emphasizes support for manufacturing, startups, and workforce development to position the state as a critical player in the space-tech ecosystem.

2025-04-18T14:39:03.781494-07:00

Tamil Nadu's New Space Policy Targets Rs 10,000 Crore Investment and Thousands of Jobs

Space.com

NASA's PUNCH Mission Successfully Captures Initial Images of the Sun NASA's PUNCH mission has provided its first images of the Sun after successfully commissioning its four instruments. These initial 'first-light' images mark the beginning of a mission designed to study the Sun's corona and solar wind, enhancing our understanding of space weather phenomena.

2025-04-18T13:11:17.063730-07:00

NASA's PUNCH Mission Successfully Captures Initial Images of the Sun

FlightGlobal

Maxar Introduces GPS-Denied Navigation Tool amid Rising Signal Jamming Concerns Commercial satellite operator Maxar has developed a new airborne navigation tool that functions without reliance on GPS, addressing vulnerabilities highlighted by recent jamming activities in Ukraine and the Middle East. This development showcases Maxar's innovative response to growing global concerns over GPS signal interference.

2025-04-18T12:44:14.791151-07:00

Maxar Introduces GPS-Denied Navigation Tool amid Rising Signal Jamming Concerns

The War Zone

US Airstrikes Devastate Houthi-Controlled Fuel Transfer Facility at Yemeni Port Satellite imagery reveals significant damage at Yemen's Houthi-controlled port after US airstrikes, leading to oil leaks in the Red Sea. The strikes targeted a key fuel transfer facility, escalating military tensions and impacting regional maritime security.

2025-04-18T11:31:47.758287-07:00

US Airstrikes Devastate Houthi-Controlled Fuel Transfer Facility at Yemeni Port

Via Satellite

Poland Contracts Creotech for €52 Million Satellite Constellation Poland has awarded Creotech Instruments a €52 million contract to develop a constellation of three Earth observation satellites. This initiative aims to enhance Poland's space capabilities with comprehensive ground infrastructure and a space operation management system.

2025-04-18T09:36:16.807995-07:00

Poland Contracts Creotech for €52 Million Satellite Constellation

Space.com

Northrop Grumman's MEV-1 Successfully Completes Life-Extension Mission Northrop Grumman's Mission Extension Vehicle-1 (MEV-1) has concluded its groundbreaking five-year mission, providing life-extension services to Intelsat IS-901. This milestone achievement marks a pivotal moment in commercial satellite servicing, demonstrating the feasibility of extending the operational life of geostationary satellites.

2025-04-18T09:04:04.448446-07:00

Northrop Grumman's MEV-1 Successfully Completes Life-Extension Mission

Wall Street Journal

US Accuses Chinese Satellite Firm of Aiding Houthi Attacks on US Ships The US has accused China's Chang Guang Satellite Technology of providing satellite imagery to Houthi rebels in Yemen, aiding their attacks on US warships and foreign vessels in the Red Sea. Beijing denies involvement, while tensions rise over security and control of global trade routes.

2025-04-18T08:48:16.412052-07:00

US Accuses Chinese Satellite Firm of Aiding Houthi Attacks on US Ships

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