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SpaceX passes 10,000 Starlink satellites after weekend double‑launch

SpaceX has now launched more than 10,000 Starlink satellites following a weekend double‑launch from Florida and California, expanding a network that serves over 4 million users across 130+ countries. The milestone accelerates capacity growth even as regulatory and orbital‑congestion concerns mount.

2025-10-20T02:47:31.152865-07:00

Reuters

Airbus, Thales and Leonardo reach framework deal to merge satellite businesses

2025-10-20T08:04:33.397187-07:00

Space.com

Russian and Chinese on‑orbit maneuvers fuel fears of active space warfare — implications for satellite operators

2025-10-20T07:07:31.289144-07:00

Space Intel Report

Planet Labs pulls back satellite-capacity investment to protect profitability amid surging demand

2025-10-17T12:34:42.582395-07:00

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Reflect Orbital’s plan to launch ~4,000 orbital mirrors sparks debris, governance and security alarms Reflect Orbital proposes deploying roughly 4,000 small orbital mirrors to provide “light‑on‑demand” services; the concept has drawn strong commercial and government interest but immediately raised concerns over increased orbital debris, traffic management, governance and dual‑use security risks.

2025-10-21T03:02:44.881001-07:00

Reflect Orbital’s plan to launch ~4,000 orbital mirrors sparks debris, governance and security alarms

SpaceWatch Global

Denmark proposes DKK 2.7bn (EUR 361m) space investment to expand ESA commitments and bolster Europe's launch capability Denmark has proposed DKK 2.7 billion (EUR 361 million) of public space investment for 2026–2029 to expand its commitments to ESA, fund research, and strengthen Europe's orbital launch capability. The package targets ESA contributions, national R&D and measures to boost European access to orbit.

2025-10-21T02:00:35.735520-07:00

Denmark proposes DKK 2.7bn (EUR 361m) space investment to expand ESA commitments and bolster Europe's launch capability

SpaceNews.com

Nxgsat raises $1.4M seed to develop virtual 5G satellite modem for multi-orbit networks Belgian startup Nxgsat raised $1.4 million in seed funding to build a virtual 5G satellite modem engineered for multi-orbit compatibility and integration across traditionally closed satellite communications infrastructures. The company, led by satellite networking veterans, aims to enable flexible 5G connectivity across GEO/MEO/LEO networks.

2025-10-21T01:35:36.670393-07:00

Nxgsat raises $1.4M seed to develop virtual 5G satellite modem for multi-orbit networks

PaxEx.Aero

Anuvu eyes LEO-first strategy for inflight connectivity Anuvu says it expects inflight connectivity to migrate to LEO constellations and is positioning for a ‘LEO-first’ architecture as the primary network; the company must reconcile that shift with its existing GEO assets, partnerships and commercial model to maintain capacity and continuity.

2025-10-20T18:10:44.393557-07:00

Anuvu eyes LEO-first strategy for inflight connectivity

Via Satellite

Seraphim Space Investment Trust portfolio rises nearly 30% YoY to ~£260m Seraphim Space Investment Trust (SSIT) said its overall portfolio was worth close to £260 million ($348.9 million) at the end of June, the trust's latest update. That represents a near 29% increase compared with the same stage a year earlier.

2025-10-20T13:50:03.873152-07:00

Seraphim Space Investment Trust portfolio rises nearly 30% YoY to ~£260m

Satellite Evolution

AAC Clyde Space awarded SEK 3.3 million to develop dual‑use space technology AAC Clyde Space has been awarded SEK 3.3 million to develop a dual‑use space technology project that will serve both civil and defence applications. The funding will support R&D and system maturation, advancing the company's smallsat capabilities and readiness for government and commercial missions.

2025-10-20T08:55:37.285012-07:00

AAC Clyde Space awarded SEK 3.3 million to develop dual‑use space technology

Reuters

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Airbus, Thales and Leonardo reach framework deal to merge satellite businesses Airbus, Thales and Leonardo have reached a framework agreement to merge their satellite businesses, sources said on Monday. The proposed consolidation would combine major European aerospace satellite units into a single entity; final terms and industrial workshare remain subject to negotiation.

2025-10-20T08:04:33.397187-07:00

Airbus, Thales and Leonardo reach framework deal to merge satellite businesses

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Chinese space financing goes mainstream, backing overseas ventures and satellite-enabled robotics Capital from Chinese state and private investors is moving beyond domestic launch and constellation projects, underwriting overseas partnerships such as GeeSpace’s return to Argentina. That funding is also enabling new satellite-connected applications — from maritime Thousand Sails services to experimental satellite-linked robot dogs.

2025-10-20T07:46:01.874065-07:00

Chinese space financing goes mainstream, backing overseas ventures and satellite-enabled robotics

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