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SatVu raises €30–34M, wins NATO Innovation Fund backing to scale thermal-imaging constellation

London-based thermal-imaging startup SatVu closed roughly €30–34 million in new funding, including investment from the NATO Innovation Fund, to expand its multi-satellite thermal-infrared constellation. The capital will scale high-resolution, day–night thermal monitoring and provide continuous revisit and analytics for operational activity and infrastructure performance.

2026-02-17T06:31:20.884154-08:00

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Europe’s Space Pivot: ESA Shifts from Science‑Led Missions to National‑Security Logic

2026-02-17T03:35:15.449881-08:00

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OroraTech’s dual-use wildfire-monitoring satellites — interview with co‑founder Thomas Grübler at MSC 2026

2026-02-16T11:55:18.351656-08:00

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SpaceX and xAI enter classified Pentagon contest for voice‑controlled autonomous drone swarms

2026-02-16T11:04:25.060566-08:00

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SatVu raises €30–34M, wins NATO Innovation Fund backing to scale thermal-imaging constellation London-based thermal-imaging startup SatVu closed roughly €30–34 million in new funding, including investment from the NATO Innovation Fund, to expand its multi-satellite thermal-infrared constellation. The capital will scale high-resolution, day–night thermal monitoring and provide continuous revisit and analytics for operational activity and infrastructure performance.

2026-02-17T06:31:20.884154-08:00

SatVu raises €30–34M, wins NATO Innovation Fund backing to scale thermal-imaging constellation

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Europe’s Space Pivot: ESA Shifts from Science‑Led Missions to National‑Security Logic Europe’s space posture is shifting from an ESA‑centred, science‑driven model toward a national‑security logic, as capitals reweight funding, procurement and institutional roles to prioritise defence, resilience and sovereign capabilities. The shift reframes programme priorities and constrains ESA’s traditional mandate.

2026-02-17T03:35:15.449881-08:00

Europe’s Space Pivot: ESA Shifts from Science‑Led Missions to National‑Security Logic

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OroraTech’s dual-use wildfire-monitoring satellites — interview with co‑founder Thomas Grübler at MSC 2026 At MSC 2026, Torsten Kriening sat down with OroraTech co‑founder Thomas Grübler for an up‑close look at the company's dual‑use wildfire‑monitoring satellites. The interview profiles OroraTech as one of Germany's most dynamic New Space firms and outlines the operational role of its sensors for fire detection.

2026-02-16T11:55:18.351656-08:00

OroraTech’s dual-use wildfire-monitoring satellites — interview with co‑founder Thomas Grübler at MSC 2026

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SpaceX and xAI enter classified Pentagon contest for voice‑controlled autonomous drone swarms SpaceX and its wholly owned AI subsidiary xAI are competing in a classified Pentagon contest to develop voice‑controlled, autonomous drone‑swarm technology, people familiar with the matter say. The entry brings Musk’s space and AI capabilities into a sensitive U.S. defence autonomy competition against traditional contractors.

2026-02-16T11:04:25.060566-08:00

SpaceX and xAI enter classified Pentagon contest for voice‑controlled autonomous drone swarms

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Germany's Space Safety and Security Strategy — expert explainer with Dr. Antje Noetzold At MSC 2026 Torsten Kriening interviews Dr. Antje Noetzold, senior researcher at the University of the Bundeswehr Munich, on Germany's newly articulated Space Safety and Security Strategy — what it aims to protect, how it integrates civilian and military priorities, and what it means for procurement and industry.

2026-02-16T09:52:49.972796-08:00

Germany's Space Safety and Security Strategy — expert explainer with Dr. Antje Noetzold

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18th European Space Conference: Europe shifts focus from sustainability to security At the 18th European Space Conference, discussions moved beyond sustainability and debris mitigation toward geopolitics-driven priorities: defence-oriented capabilities, sovereign intelligence and resilience of space infrastructure. The shift signals potential reallocation of funding, procurement focus and industry requirements across European agencies and contractors.

2026-02-16T04:15:46.035106-08:00

18th European Space Conference: Europe shifts focus from sustainability to security

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MSC 2026: EUSPA's Rodrigo da Costa — why space is now central to European security At the 2026 Munich Security Conference, EUSPA Executive Director Rodrigo da Costa told Torsten Kriening that space has become a central pillar of European security, shaping defence planning, resilience and strategic autonomy. He outlined EUSPA’s role in securing satellite services and supporting collective capabilities.

2026-02-16T03:35:58.552599-08:00

MSC 2026: EUSPA's Rodrigo da Costa — why space is now central to European security

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Pentagon pauses portions of LEO constellation as acquisition reviews proceed The Pentagon has placed portions of its planned low Earth orbit (LEO) constellation on hold while acquisition reviews proceed, pausing contract awards and scheduled deployments. The hold delays program timelines and contractor selection as officials reassess procurement next steps.

2026-02-16T03:17:22.289906-08:00

Pentagon pauses portions of LEO constellation as acquisition reviews proceed

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SatVu raises €30–34M, wins NATO Innovation Fund backing to scale thermal-imaging constellation

Europe’s Space Pivot: ESA Shifts from Science‑Led Missions to National‑Security Logic

OroraTech’s dual-use wildfire-monitoring satellites — interview with co‑founder Thomas Grübler at MSC 2026

SpaceX and xAI enter classified Pentagon contest for voice‑controlled autonomous drone swarms

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