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Muon Space Launches 500 kg-Class MuSat XL Platform with Hubble Network Anchor Deal

Muon Space has unveiled MuSat XL, a high-performance 500 kg-class satellite bus capable of carrying up to 300 kg of payload to low Earth orbit. Its inaugural contract with Hubble Network will deploy MuSat XL beginning in 2025 to power a global Bluetooth Low Energy IoT constellation.

2025-08-07T04:04:58.739924-07:00

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Telesat revenue falls 30% as Lightspeed LEO secures US Golden Dome missile defense prospect

2025-08-06T10:57:11.795332-07:00

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NASA and ISRO Launch Joint NISAR SAR Satellite on GSLV Mk II

2025-08-05T03:20:37.771930-07:00

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Eutelsat 2024-25 revenues rise on LEO surge as OneWeb share set to hit 22% next year

2025-08-04T23:03:04.269303-07:00

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UK Stakes Eutelsat to Advance Europe’s Sovereign Space Ambitions The UK’s government-backed investment in Eutelsat underscores a new momentum in Europe’s drive for space sovereignty. The minority stake injection is expected to bolster Eutelsat’s competitive position against non-European rivals and catalyze broader consolidation of the continent’s satellite infrastructure.

2025-08-07T13:40:05.801406-07:00

UK Stakes Eutelsat to Advance Europe’s Sovereign Space Ambitions

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Astranis brings two Anuvu broadband satellites online as recovery of third continues Astranis said Aug. 7 that the two small broadband satellites it built for Anuvu have reached geostationary orbit and are ready for service. The California-based startup is meanwhile working to raise the altitude of its third spacecraft, known as UtilitySat, which launched alongside them in December.

2025-08-07T07:02:58.959923-07:00

Astranis brings two Anuvu broadband satellites online as recovery of third continues

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Muon Space Launches 500 kg-Class MuSat XL Platform with Hubble Network Anchor Deal Muon Space has unveiled MuSat XL, a high-performance 500 kg-class satellite bus capable of carrying up to 300 kg of payload to low Earth orbit. Its inaugural contract with Hubble Network will deploy MuSat XL beginning in 2025 to power a global Bluetooth Low Energy IoT constellation.

2025-08-07T04:04:58.739924-07:00

Muon Space Launches 500 kg-Class MuSat XL Platform with Hubble Network Anchor Deal

Reuters

VEON targets Kuiper, AST SpaceMobile and OneWeb tie-ups after Ukraine Starlink deal VEON is negotiating partnerships with Amazon’s Project Kuiper, AST SpaceMobile and Eutelsat OneWeb to broaden its direct-to-device satellite connectivity for mobile networks beyond Ukraine. The move builds on its Starlink integration in Ukraine and aims to diversify service offerings across VEON’s regional markets.

2025-08-07T02:23:39.599632-07:00

VEON targets Kuiper, AST SpaceMobile and OneWeb tie-ups after Ukraine Starlink deal

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Viasat Pushes Viasat-3 F2 Launch to Late 2025, Prolonging US Broadband Strain Viasat Inc. has delayed the lift-off of its second Viasat-3 high-throughput satellite until late 2025, extending capacity constraints on its US fixed broadband and maritime services and risking service outages for thousands of Ka-band subscribers.

2025-08-06T11:16:24.000937-07:00

Viasat Pushes Viasat-3 F2 Launch to Late 2025, Prolonging US Broadband Strain

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Telesat revenue falls 30% as Lightspeed LEO secures US Golden Dome missile defense prospect Telesat reported Q2 revenue of US$106 million, down from US$152 million a year ago, and posted net income of US$75.5 million largely driven by US$115 million in foreign-exchange gains. The operator is banking on its Lightspeed LEO constellation, due in 2026 with a US$1 billion backlog, to preserve liquidity and support the US Golden Dome missile defense program.

2025-08-06T10:57:11.795332-07:00

Telesat revenue falls 30% as Lightspeed LEO secures US Golden Dome missile defense prospect

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US Army Cultivates Space Operations Expertise as Battlefield Satellite Reliance Grows Facing ever-rising battlefield dependence on satellite networks for communications, positioning and ISR, the US Army is launching dedicated space operations training and career paths to embed space competence at the tactical and operational levels, bridging the gap between terrestrial forces and off-Earth capabilities.

2025-08-06T07:29:44.115134-07:00

US Army Cultivates Space Operations Expertise as Battlefield Satellite Reliance Grows

Wall Street Journal

North Korea Adds Seaport at Sohae to Accelerate Russian Component Deliveries New satellite imagery reveals construction of a maritime pier at North Korea’s Sohae launch facility, underscoring Pyongyang’s bid to fast-track shipments of large Russian launch vehicle components. The seaport aims to support larger boosters and heavier satellites, expanding North Korea’s orbital launch capability.

2025-08-06T05:32:19.935906-07:00

North Korea Adds Seaport at Sohae to Accelerate Russian Component Deliveries

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