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Hydrosat develops Nyktōs thermal-imaging system for sovereign ISR alongside Osiris constellation

Hydrosat’s Nyktōs program will develop high-resolution thermal imaging for sovereign intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions, complementing the company’s planned Osiris satellite constellation. The announcement broadens Hydrosat’s offering across related space-based thermal-imaging programs, though the article provides no schedule, customer or performance details.

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Space CISOs warn Starlink disruption in Ukraine exposes need for clear service terms and sovereign control

Space industry CISOs discussed a service disruption that cut Ukrainian forces off from Starlink and its military variant, Starshield, during combat operations with Russia. Speaking at CyberSat, they called for clearer service terms and greater sovereign control over critical satellite connectivity.

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Military space programs face a 2028 ‘show-me’ test

From orbital missile interceptors to satellites designed to track enemy aircraft, military space ambitions are moving toward a critical demonstration point. The 2028 imperative is to turn concepts into working systems, testing whether proposed capabilities can deliver operational value rather than remain plans on paper.

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The 2028 imperative: A ‘show-me’ year for military space programs

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Opinion: Europe’s space-defense spending risks buying fragmentation alongside security

KP examines whether Europe’s expanding space-defense investment—including the IRIS² program and national satellite initiatives—will deliver meaningful security or deepen fragmentation. The analysis questions how effectively billions in planned spending translate into coordinated capabilities, amid competing national programs and a broader effort to strengthen Europe’s role in space.

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#SpaceWatchGL Opinion: Bailouts, Billions and Satellites: Europe’s Space Defence Illusion

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Space Force frames orbit as a digital domain where cyber operations are central

The U.S. Space Force sees space not only as a physical environment governed by orbital mechanics, but also as a digital domain, according to its deputy chief strategy officer for cyber and data. The framing underscores the importance of cyber capabilities in how the service understands and operates in space.

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AI analysis could reshape spy satellite design