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Space42 2025 results: 8% decline as satellite services offset AI/geospatial losses; company expects stabilization

Space42 PLC reported an 8% decline in its 2025 results as weaker AI and geospatial analytics weighed on performance. Growth in satellite telecommunications, Earth‑observation and analytics services largely offset those losses, and management says results should stabilise in the current fiscal year.

2026-02-27T00:31:41.435218-08:00

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Infinite Orbits acquires LMO’s Luxembourg operations to expand European footprint

2026-02-26T23:54:04.326497-08:00

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Chinese commercial satellite imagery reveals U.S. military buildup near Iran, undermining claims of an 'easy' U.S. victory

2026-02-26T00:07:20.423548-08:00

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SES, K2 Space to launch first demo for planned multi‑mission MEO constellation this spring

2026-02-26T20:32:51.200525-08:00

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NATO Hosts 'USGIF Day' to Examine GEOINT’s Role in Deterrence and Collective Defense NATO Headquarters hosted the inaugural "Spatial Edge: USGIF Day", convening geospatial-intelligence (GEOINT) experts to assess how high-resolution imagery, mapping and analytics bolster NATO deterrence, situational awareness and collective-defense decision-making. Discussions included alliance needs, interoperability and commercial partnership models.

2026-02-27T03:33:06.674042-08:00

NATO Hosts 'USGIF Day' to Examine GEOINT’s Role in Deterrence and Collective Defense

Space Intel Report

Space42 2025 results: 8% decline as satellite services offset AI/geospatial losses; company expects stabilization Space42 PLC reported an 8% decline in its 2025 results as weaker AI and geospatial analytics weighed on performance. Growth in satellite telecommunications, Earth‑observation and analytics services largely offset those losses, and management says results should stabilise in the current fiscal year.

2026-02-27T00:31:41.435218-08:00

Space42 2025 results: 8% decline as satellite services offset AI/geospatial losses; company expects stabilization

SpaceWatch Global

Infinite Orbits acquires LMO’s Luxembourg operations to expand European footprint Infinite Orbits has acquired LMO’s Luxembourg-based operations after years of close partnership, bringing LMO’s local activities under Infinite Orbits’ ownership. The move expands Infinite Orbits’ European footprint and formalizes operational integration in Luxembourg’s commercial space ecosystem.

2026-02-26T23:54:04.326497-08:00

Infinite Orbits acquires LMO’s Luxembourg operations to expand European footprint

Space Intel Report

SES, K2 Space to launch first demo for planned multi‑mission MEO constellation this spring SES and K2 Space will launch a demonstration satellite this spring as the first step toward a planned multi‑mission medium‑Earth orbit (MEO) constellation. SES also detailed plans to revamp its satellite procurement procedures starting this year to support the programme.

2026-02-26T20:32:51.200525-08:00

SES, K2 Space to launch first demo for planned multi‑mission MEO constellation this spring

AeroTime

Panasonic Avionics CEO: LEO satellites will shift inflight connectivity from entertainment to continuous passenger engagement Panasonic Avionics CEO Ken Sain says the arrival of LEO satellite constellations will push inflight connectivity beyond entertainment, enabling low‑latency, high‑bandwidth services that change how airlines engage passengers and deliver onboard experiences. He argues LEO will unlock persistent connectivity for new operational and commercial use cases.

2026-02-26T20:12:13.914551-08:00

Panasonic Avionics CEO: LEO satellites will shift inflight connectivity from entertainment to continuous passenger engagement

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SpaceX to launch 29 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral in pre-dawn Falcon 9 liftoff SpaceX plans a pre-dawn Falcon 9 launch from Cape Canaveral's Space Launch Complex 40 to deploy 29 Starlink internet satellites, with liftoff scheduled for 5:20:50 a.m. EST (1020:50 UTC). Spaceflight Now will provide live coverage beginning about one hour before launch.

2026-02-26T17:25:58.278736-08:00

SpaceX to launch 29 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral in pre-dawn Falcon 9 liftoff

rocketlabcorp.com

Rocket Lab completes Optical Support acquisition to become vertically integrated prime for national‑security optical payloads Rocket Lab has completed its acquisition of Optical Support, Inc., integrating OSI’s optical‑payload design and engineering capabilities into its space‑systems portfolio. The purchase positions Rocket Lab as a vertically integrated prime for national‑security optical sensors and payloads, supporting US and allied defense customers.

2026-02-26T13:20:57.392251-08:00

Rocket Lab completes Optical Support acquisition to become vertically integrated prime for national‑security optical payloads

SpaceNews.com

Virgin Media O2 launches Starlink Direct-to-Cell in UK — Europe’s first commercial D2C service Virgin Media O2 began offering Starlink Direct-to-Cell satellite-to-smartphone connectivity in the UK on Feb. 26, marking the first commercial deployment of SpaceX's D2C service in Europe. When terrestrial 4G is unavailable, subscribers on the network will automatically route calls and data via Starlink satellites.

2026-02-26T13:20:46.214474-08:00

Virgin Media O2 launches Starlink Direct-to-Cell in UK — Europe’s first commercial D2C service

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Space42 2025 results: 8% decline as satellite services offset AI/geospatial losses; company expects stabilization

Infinite Orbits acquires LMO’s Luxembourg operations to expand European footprint

Chinese commercial satellite imagery reveals U.S. military buildup near Iran, undermining claims of an 'easy' U.S. victory

SES, K2 Space to launch first demo for planned multi‑mission MEO constellation this spring

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