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Teledyne forms dedicated space unit to capture rising demand

Teledyne has formed a dedicated space unit to capture rising demand for space systems and services, consolidating its space-facing businesses under a single organisation to sharpen strategic focus, streamline customer engagement and accelerate growth across commercial and government space markets.

2026-04-01T10:32:22.786747-07:00

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Delta: Amazon Leo LEO connectivity is a 'launchpad' for new in‑flight experiences

2026-04-01T10:05:37.191314-07:00

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Aspect Aerospace raises $2.4M to build circuit‑board VLEO swarm satellites

2026-04-01T08:10:25.328223-07:00

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LATAM launches long‑haul in‑flight Wi‑Fi on Boeing 787‑9, starts widebody rollout

2026-04-01T06:32:17.768215-07:00

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Teledyne forms dedicated space unit to capture rising demand Teledyne has formed a dedicated space unit to capture rising demand for space systems and services, consolidating its space-facing businesses under a single organisation to sharpen strategic focus, streamline customer engagement and accelerate growth across commercial and government space markets.

2026-04-01T10:32:22.786747-07:00

Teledyne forms dedicated space unit to capture rising demand

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Delta: Amazon Leo LEO connectivity is a 'launchpad' for new in‑flight experiences Delta calls Amazon's Leo LEO satellite connectivity a 'launchpad' for new in‑flight experiences, signalling the carrier intends to leverage next‑generation low‑Earth‑orbit broadband to expand onboard passenger services, content offerings and digital revenue opportunities as airlines prioritise high‑capacity, low‑latency inflight Wi‑Fi.

2026-04-01T10:05:37.191314-07:00

Delta: Amazon Leo LEO connectivity is a 'launchpad' for new in‑flight experiences

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Aspect Aerospace raises $2.4M to build circuit‑board VLEO swarm satellites Aspect Aerospace, a University of South Alabama spin‑off, raised $2.4 million to build circuit‑board‑sized spacecraft designed to be deployed from larger platforms into very low Earth orbit in swarms. The micro‑satellites are intended for persistent space‑environment monitoring, including atmospheric density, drag and debris detection.

2026-04-01T08:10:25.328223-07:00

Aspect Aerospace raises $2.4M to build circuit‑board VLEO swarm satellites

AeroTime

LATAM launches long‑haul in‑flight Wi‑Fi on Boeing 787‑9, starts widebody rollout LATAM completed its first long‑haul flight with onboard Wi‑Fi using a Boeing 787‑9, becoming the first South American carrier to offer connectivity on intercontinental services. The airline has begun a gradual widebody rollout, a programme targeting more than 60 aircraft with a multi‑million dollar investment.

2026-04-01T06:32:17.768215-07:00

LATAM launches long‑haul in‑flight Wi‑Fi on Boeing 787‑9, starts widebody rollout

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TerraSpark raises €5M pre-seed to advance space-based solar power TerraSpark closed a pre-seed financing round of more than €5 million to continue development of space-based solar energy systems that harvest sunlight in orbit and transmit power to Earth or space users. The funds will back technology maturation, satellite prototypes and transmission demonstrations.

2026-04-01T05:58:23.450561-07:00

TerraSpark raises €5M pre-seed to advance space-based solar power

Payload

Dispatch emerges from stealth with $500,000 to develop uncrewed orbital manufacturing station Dispatch emerged from stealth this week with $500,000 in seed funding to develop an uncrewed commercial space station designed to host manufacturing infrastructure on orbit. The startup says the platform will enable on‑orbit production capabilities—targeting industrial processes that benefit from microgravity and reduced contamination.

2026-04-01T05:56:58.811355-07:00

Dispatch emerges from stealth with $500,000 to develop uncrewed orbital manufacturing station

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CAS Space debuts Chinese commercial launcher, tests on‑orbit servicing and outlines deep‑space plans China’s CAS Space unveiled the first flight of a new series of commercial launchers and reported tests of on‑orbit servicing technologies, while Beijing outlined a suite of future deep‑space missions. The developments underscore a coordinated push to expand domestic launch capacity and in‑orbit capabilities for civil and commercial programs.

2026-04-01T04:01:32.659457-07:00

CAS Space debuts Chinese commercial launcher, tests on‑orbit servicing and outlines deep‑space plans

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Vantor awarded intelligence‑agency contract for space‑domain awareness monitoring Vantor has been awarded a contract by an unnamed intelligence agency to provide space‑domain awareness monitoring of orbital objects. The work will deliver persistent tracking, characterization and alerting on satellites and debris to support national‑security space situational awareness.

2026-04-01T02:58:28.566979-07:00

Vantor awarded intelligence‑agency contract for space‑domain awareness monitoring

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Teledyne forms dedicated space unit to capture rising demand

Delta: Amazon Leo LEO connectivity is a 'launchpad' for new in‑flight experiences

Aspect Aerospace raises $2.4M to build circuit‑board VLEO swarm satellites

LATAM launches long‑haul in‑flight Wi‑Fi on Boeing 787‑9, starts widebody rollout

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