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Tamarack Aerospace launches AirConnect IFC for Cessna Citation 525—aircraft-grade Wi‑Fi distribution, certified electrical integ

Tamarack Aerospace says its AirConnect IFC for the Cessna Citation 525 uses certified electrical integration and aircraft-grade cabin Wi‑Fi distribution. The company reports AirConnect has reached 122 first customer aircraft already flying, with an FAA STC still pending.

2026-05-22T09:11:59.957143-07:00

Space Intel Report

Panel at 6G Global Summit says US satellite direct-to-device market is too small—justifies a T-Mobile/AT&T/Verizon joint venture

2026-05-22T09:11:59.783483-07:00

SpaceNews.com

Rocket Lab completes 9th Electron mission for Synspective, deploying a StriX radar imaging satellite

2026-05-22T04:53:30.003790-07:00

SpaceNews.com

AUKUS partners’ Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability site hits early operations as Australia targets full capability by 2027

2026-05-22T06:10:08.386342-07:00

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Tamarack Aerospace launches AirConnect IFC for Cessna Citation 525—aircraft-grade Wi‑Fi distribution, certified electrical integ Tamarack Aerospace says its AirConnect IFC for the Cessna Citation 525 uses certified electrical integration and aircraft-grade cabin Wi‑Fi distribution. The company reports AirConnect has reached 122 first customer aircraft already flying, with an FAA STC still pending.

2026-05-22T09:11:59.957143-07:00

Tamarack Aerospace launches AirConnect IFC for Cessna Citation 525—aircraft-grade Wi‑Fi distribution, certified electrical integ

Space Intel Report

Panel at 6G Global Summit says US satellite direct-to-device market is too small—justifies a T-Mobile/AT&T/Verizon joint venture At the 6G Global Summit, GSMA speakers argued the US satellite direct-to-device market is small enough to warrant a joint venture among T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon rather than independent carrier-led investments. The assessment frames D2D as a constrained, ecosystem-dependent business model in the US.

2026-05-22T09:11:59.783483-07:00

Panel at 6G Global Summit says US satellite direct-to-device market is too small—justifies a T-Mobile/AT&T/Verizon joint venture

SpaceNews.com

AUKUS partners’ Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability site hits early operations as Australia targets full capability by 2027 Australia’s Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) Site 1 in Western Australia is already delivering early tracking data for AUKUS partners, with full operational capability targeted for 2027. The deployment underscores how Australia’s southern geography is being used to build dual-use space surveillance resilience for strategic coordination.

2026-05-22T06:10:08.386342-07:00

AUKUS partners’ Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability site hits early operations as Australia targets full capability by 2027

SpaceNews.com

Rocket Lab completes 9th Electron mission for Synspective, deploying a StriX radar imaging satellite Rocket Lab has successfully launched its ninth dedicated Electron mission for Japan-based Earth-observation firm Synspective, deploying the latest StriX radar satellite. The flights underscore Rocket Lab’s sustained smallsat launch cadence as Synspective reportedly looks to raise up to $3 billion via stock sales to fund future initiatives.

2026-05-22T04:53:30.003790-07:00

Rocket Lab completes 9th Electron mission for Synspective, deploying a StriX radar imaging satellite

SpaceNews.com

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Rocket Lab lands $90M Space Force contract for first GEO satellite production program (two Heimdall satellites) Rocket Lab said it won a $90 million U.S. Space Force award to design, manufacture and operate two geostationary orbit satellites for military space-domain awareness. The program marks Rocket Lab’s first satellite-production effort in GEO and builds on Optical Systems work delivering two Heimdall prototype payloads on orbit.

2026-05-22T02:54:42.006132-07:00

Rocket Lab lands $90M Space Force contract for first GEO satellite production program (two Heimdall satellites)

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British Airways Starlink inflight Wi‑Fi rollout stalls: only five aircraft equipped amid fleet-reliability cancellations British Airways’ rollout of free ultra-fast Starlink Wi‑Fi across its fleet has stalled, with only five aircraft equipped. The delay is linked to continuing fleet reliability problems, which are driving last-minute cancellations amid constrained aircraft availability.

2026-05-22T02:39:40.912743-07:00

British Airways Starlink inflight Wi‑Fi rollout stalls: only five aircraft equipped amid fleet-reliability cancellations

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African Earth-observation startups and SMEs invited to apply for African–European ESA Business Innovation Program The African and European space agencies are inviting applications from African Earth-observation (EO) startups and SMEs for the Business Innovation Program. The call targets early-stage EO companies looking to commercialize capabilities in an Africa–Europe innovation framework.

2026-05-22T01:09:55.459183-07:00

African Earth-observation startups and SMEs invited to apply for African–European ESA Business Innovation Program

SpaceWatch Global

The African and European Space Agencies are Calling for Applications from African Earth Observation Startups

2026-05-22T01:09:55.459183-07:00

The African and European Space

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