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BlackSky to Deploy AROS Multispectral Satellites for High-Cadence Broad-Area Imagery

BlackSky plans to expand its low Earth orbit constellation with AROS—a series of large-area, multispectral satellites designed for high-cadence broad-area data collection. Scheduled for deployment in 2027, the new system will augment the company’s high-frequency monitoring capabilities and support defense, government, and commercial intelligence applications.

2025-06-16T05:32:28.485385-07:00

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ULA’s Atlas V Readies Monday Launch of Second Project Kuiper Satellite Batch

2025-06-15T14:31:23.862270-07:00

Via Satellite

Vocus to Build Australia’s First Telesat Lightspeed LEO Landing Station

2025-06-11T13:56:20.604589-07:00

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Muon Space Raises $90M to Expand Satellite Manufacturing and Acquire Propulsion Startup

2025-06-12T04:12:56.536802-07:00

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China tests cislunar infrastructure with small satellites in novel lunar orbits China has launched a series of small satellites into specialized lunar and cislunar orbits to validate communication, navigation and orbital maneuver techniques ahead of planned Earth–Moon infrastructure. The missions aim to establish a foundational network for future lunar exploration and potential commercial services.

2025-06-16T07:11:27.548268-07:00

China tests cislunar infrastructure with small satellites in novel lunar orbits

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BlackSky to Deploy AROS Multispectral Satellites for High-Cadence Broad-Area Imagery BlackSky plans to expand its low Earth orbit constellation with AROS—a series of large-area, multispectral satellites designed for high-cadence broad-area data collection. Scheduled for deployment in 2027, the new system will augment the company’s high-frequency monitoring capabilities and support defense, government, and commercial intelligence applications.

2025-06-16T05:32:28.485385-07:00

BlackSky to Deploy AROS Multispectral Satellites for High-Cadence Broad-Area Imagery

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Greenerwave and Safran Passenger Innovations to Co-Develop Next-Gen Ka-Band Aero SATCOM Terminal Greenerwave and Safran Passenger Innovations have formed a strategic partnership to co-develop a next-generation Ka-band aero SATCOM terminal for commercial aircraft. The collaboration combines Greenerwave’s lightweight, low-profile antenna design with Safran’s cabin systems integration expertise, aiming for certification-ready units to enhance in-flight connectivity performance and reliability.

2025-06-16T03:03:42.665896-07:00

Greenerwave and Safran Passenger Innovations to Co-Develop Next-Gen Ka-Band Aero SATCOM Terminal

SpaceWatch Global

Muon Space Secures $146M Series B to Scale 100–500 kg Satellites and Integrate Thruster Tech Muon Space closed an oversubscribed $89.5 million Series B1 on June 16, bringing total Series B funding to $146 million—a mix of $44.5 million equity and $45 million credit facilities. The capital will accelerate modular production of 100–500 kg satellites and integrate Starlight’s Hall-Effect thruster for defense and commercial constellations.

2025-06-16T01:15:19.799050-07:00

Muon Space Secures $146M Series B to Scale 100–500 kg Satellites and Integrate Thruster Tech

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Cangyu Eyes Mixed-Orbit Satellite Constellation for Commercial Data Relay Private Chinese firm Cangyu Space Technology plans a commercial data relay constellation combining low Earth and geostationary orbits for persistent, low-latency coverage. The novel mixed-orbit architecture underscores rapid maturation of China’s private space ecosystem and marks a strategic push into global satellite communications.

2025-06-15T23:42:42.966008-07:00

Cangyu Eyes Mixed-Orbit Satellite Constellation for Commercial Data Relay

Spaceflight Now

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ULA’s Atlas V Readies Monday Launch of Second Project Kuiper Satellite Batch United Launch Alliance will lift off its Atlas V 551 from Cape Canaveral on June 16 to deploy 27 more of Amazon’s Project Kuiper broadband satellites, marking the constellation’s second deployment phase with a 75% favorable weather forecast.

2025-06-15T14:31:23.862270-07:00

ULA’s Atlas V Readies Monday Launch of Second Project Kuiper Satellite Batch

Universe Today

New Control Technique Overcomes Solar Sail Steering Challenges A team of engineers has developed a novel control method that addresses the high moment-of-inertia and reaction wheel limitations of solar sails, enabling precise attitude adjustments for photon-driven propulsion systems and paving the way for more reliable and efficient deep-space missions.

2025-06-14T18:31:18.757025-07:00

New Control Technique Overcomes Solar Sail Steering Challenges

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China, Europe launch second CSES-02 seismo-electromagnetic satellite for earthquake precursor detection China and European partners launched the second China Seismo-Electromagnetic Satellite (CSES-02) early Saturday, aiming to detect electromagnetic precursors to natural disasters such as earthquakes by measuring magnetospheric perturbations. The mission carries Italian-developed instruments to advance geophysical research on seismic events.

2025-06-14T12:27:07.821077-07:00

China, Europe launch second CSES-02 seismo-electromagnetic satellite for earthquake precursor detection

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