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Vyoma launches Flamingo‑1, its first space‑domain awareness satellite to surveil orbital debris

Vyoma has launched Flamingo‑1, its first space‑domain awareness satellite, to bolster the company's in‑orbit surveillance of debris objects. Flamingo‑1 begins operations immediately to expand Vyoma's space‑domain awareness capabilities, enabling more frequent observations and improved characterization of debris objects in orbit.

2026-01-15T03:47:55.362960-08:00

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Scientists pinpoint Sun’s gamma‑ray source: supercharged atmospheric particles

2026-01-15T03:06:28.950263-08:00

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Hydrosat raises $60M Series B at $180M valuation to build AI-driven thermal‑IR EO satellites

2026-01-15T03:07:34.341562-08:00

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Aule Space raises $2M to develop autonomous 'jetpacks' for GEO satellite life‑extension

2026-01-15T00:43:34.502716-08:00

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Vyoma launches Flamingo‑1, its first space‑domain awareness satellite to surveil orbital debris Vyoma has launched Flamingo‑1, its first space‑domain awareness satellite, to bolster the company's in‑orbit surveillance of debris objects. Flamingo‑1 begins operations immediately to expand Vyoma's space‑domain awareness capabilities, enabling more frequent observations and improved characterization of debris objects in orbit.

2026-01-15T03:47:55.362960-08:00

Vyoma launches Flamingo‑1, its first space‑domain awareness satellite to surveil orbital debris

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Hydrosat raises $60M Series B at $180M valuation to build AI-driven thermal‑IR EO satellites Hydrosat closed a $60 million Series B at a $180 million valuation to accelerate development and deployment of AI‑driven thermal‑infrared Earth‑observation satellites. The company says its thermal‑IR data will serve water‑resource monitoring, public‑safety and defense customers, enabling thermal mapping and analytics for resource and risk management.

2026-01-15T03:07:34.341562-08:00

Hydrosat raises $60M Series B at $180M valuation to build AI-driven thermal‑IR EO satellites

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Scientists pinpoint Sun’s gamma‑ray source: supercharged atmospheric particles Researchers at the New Jersey Institute of Technology traced intense gamma‑ray bursts from solar flares to a previously unknown population of particles in the Sun’s atmosphere, accelerated to millions of electron volts. The finding resolves a decades‑old mystery about the origin and mechanism of these high‑energy emissions.

2026-01-15T03:06:28.950263-08:00

Scientists pinpoint Sun’s gamma‑ray source: supercharged atmospheric particles

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Aule Space raises $2M to develop autonomous 'jetpacks' for GEO satellite life‑extension Aule Space, an Indian startup, raised $2 million in a pre‑seed round led by deeptech VC pi Ventures to build low‑cost, autonomous 'jetpack' servicers that dock with geostationary satellites and provide in‑orbit life‑extension. The company targets lower‑cost alternatives for GEO operators to preserve revenue‑generating assets.

2026-01-15T00:43:34.502716-08:00

Aule Space raises $2M to develop autonomous 'jetpacks' for GEO satellite life‑extension

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China pivots investment toward space laser communications — 12 of 137 funding rounds targeted lasercom firms Chinese commercial space investors directed 12 of 137 funding rounds to companies developing space laser communications — about 9% of deals — indicating a measurable shift of capital toward lasercom. The concentration underscores growing investor interest in optical communications within China’s space sector.

2026-01-15T00:25:15.546830-08:00

China pivots investment toward space laser communications — 12 of 137 funding rounds targeted lasercom firms

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Spacecoin signs deals to run satellite internet pilots in Kenya, Nigeria, Indonesia and Cambodia Spacecoin, a startup building a decentralized satellite network, has signed agreements to run satellite internet pilots in Kenya, Nigeria, Indonesia and Cambodia. The demonstrations will validate Spacecoin's distributed connectivity model across diverse regulatory and market environments in Africa and Southeast Asia.

2026-01-14T13:09:14.678219-08:00

Spacecoin signs deals to run satellite internet pilots in Kenya, Nigeria, Indonesia and Cambodia

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David Wajsgras named CEO of cybersecurity firm Everfox David Wajsgras, the former chief executive of satellite operator Intelsat, has been appointed CEO of cybersecurity firm Everfox. He will lead Everfox’s executive team.

2026-01-14T13:06:28.068285-08:00

David Wajsgras named CEO of cybersecurity firm Everfox

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SES warns carriers against fleetwide Starlink commitments, cites loss of negotiating leverage SES warned airlines that committing entire fleets to SpaceX's Starlink will erode their negotiating leverage when contracts come up for renewal. The operator said exclusive fleet-level deals could expose carriers to price increases and reduced options, and urged a more diversified connectivity approach.

2026-01-14T11:11:49.924812-08:00

SES warns carriers against fleetwide Starlink commitments, cites loss of negotiating leverage

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Vyoma launches Flamingo‑1, its first space‑domain awareness satellite to surveil orbital debris

Scientists pinpoint Sun’s gamma‑ray source: supercharged atmospheric particles

Hydrosat raises $60M Series B at $180M valuation to build AI-driven thermal‑IR EO satellites

Aule Space raises $2M to develop autonomous 'jetpacks' for GEO satellite life‑extension

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