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Latitudo 40 raises €2.9 million to advance agentic Earth observation and Physical AI

The Italian geospatial intelligence company says the funding will support development of its agentic Earth observation and Physical AI capabilities, alongside international growth. The announcement signals continued investment in applying AI to Earth-observation data, though the company did not disclose further details in the available report.

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Obruta Space wins C$1.5 million Canadian Space Agency contracts to address Earth-observation bottlenecks

The Canadian Space Agency has awarded Obruta Space contracts totaling C$1.5 million to tackle two pressing issues in Earth observation through in-space servicing, assembly and manufacturing (ISAM). The announcement identifies the funding and focus, but does not specify the bottlenecks or contract milestones.

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Satellite activity spans China’s Wuyang constellation, lunar communications testing and commercial in-orbit servicing

A Ceres-1 sea launch placed the pathfinder for Guangzhou-backed Wuyang remote sensing constellation in orbit, while ESA’s Lunar Link communications element completed integration and testing. Separately, SES is testing relay services with Planet’s Pelican satellite, and Eutelsat and ClearSpace are exploring a GEO satellite life-extension mission of up to 10 years.

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Advisorio’s Markus Fritz sees satellite connectivity reaching cars by 2028

At ESPI AC 2026, ADVISORIO’s Markus Fritz discussed Europe’s progress in space-enabled mobility, the prospect of satellite connectivity in cars from 2028 and the strategic importance of spectrum. His remarks frame connectivity not only as an automotive capability but also as a question of access to scarce orbital resources.

Via Satellite

Eutelsat expands satellite capacity deal to support German grid operator Amprion

Eutelsat has expanded its capacity agreement with EuroSkyPark, a German secure-communications specialist, to support Amprion, one of Germany’s largest electricity transmission system operators. The deal extends satellite connectivity for critical energy infrastructure.

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Iridium Q3 revenue rises 8%, with Aireon acquisition contributing to results

Iridium Communications reported an 8% increase in total revenue and a 13% rise in service revenue for the three months ended Sept. 30. The acquisition of Aireon, which provides aircraft tracking and flight data services, figured heavily in the results.

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EU Arctic strategy prioritizes satellite surveillance, undersea cable monitoring and icebreakers

The European Union presented a new Arctic strategy focused on the region’s security, pledging to boost satellite surveillance, increase monitoring of undersea cables and help member states acquire icebreakers. The measures reflect a broader effort to strengthen awareness and capabilities in a region the bloc considers increasingly important to its security.

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Musk ordered a slowdown of Ukraine’s military-grade Starlink service, raising concerns over Kyiv’s reliance on the network for w

Elon Musk ordered a slowdown of a military-grade version of Starlink used by Ukraine, according to reports citing U.S. officials and people familiar with the matter. The move reportedly disrupted systems supporting Ukrainian defenses, as Kyiv warns that U.S. intelligence and missile-defense support is wavering and alternatives to Starlink carry major drawbacks.