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Telesat tests laser communications as it eyes a defence role ahead of LEO debut

Telesat is conducting laser communications tests as it seeks to position its upcoming low‑Earth‑orbit service for defence users. The optical link trial aims to validate high‑capacity, low‑latency intersatellite and ground connections and to demonstrate military‑grade performance ahead of the constellation's debut.

2026-03-25T08:47:25.099195-07:00

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Infinity Avionics unveils Aquila high-resolution imaging system for complex on-orbit operations

2026-03-25T07:02:22.054893-07:00

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Germany’s turn to ‘orbital realpolitik’ accelerates Europe’s space-as-defense shift

2026-03-25T03:41:04.094844-07:00

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Defence Planning Knocks on Space Industry’s Door — Is the Sector Prepared?

2026-03-24T03:18:36.161210-07:00

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Telesat tests laser communications as it eyes a defence role ahead of LEO debut Telesat is conducting laser communications tests as it seeks to position its upcoming low‑Earth‑orbit service for defence users. The optical link trial aims to validate high‑capacity, low‑latency intersatellite and ground connections and to demonstrate military‑grade performance ahead of the constellation's debut.

2026-03-25T08:47:25.099195-07:00

Telesat tests laser communications as it eyes a defence role ahead of LEO debut

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Infinity Avionics unveils Aquila high-resolution imaging system for complex on-orbit operations Infinity Avionics unveiled Aquila, a next‑generation high‑resolution imaging system built for complex on‑orbit operations. Aquila is presented as a dedicated space imaging solution designed to deliver high-resolution optical imagery to support demanding orbital tasks and expand in-space situational and mission imaging capability.

2026-03-25T07:02:22.054893-07:00

Infinity Avionics unveils Aquila high-resolution imaging system for complex on-orbit operations

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Germany’s turn to ‘orbital realpolitik’ accelerates Europe’s space-as-defense shift Germany's shift to 'orbital realpolitik' signals Europe's long‑delayed recognition of space as a strategic domain, catalysing a new continental defence agenda and an industrial‑led space strategy. It elevates sovereign access, defence procurement and closer state‑industry coordination as central priorities for European policymakers.

2026-03-25T03:41:04.094844-07:00

Germany’s turn to ‘orbital realpolitik’ accelerates Europe’s space-as-defense shift

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Anduril and Palantir to develop software for Trump's Golden Dome missile shield A source familiar with the matter said on Tuesday that Anduril and Palantir Technologies are working together to develop software for President Donald Trump's Golden Dome antimissile shield initiative. The collaboration concerns the software component of the missile‑shield program.

2026-03-24T17:14:35.215646-07:00

Anduril and Palantir to develop software for Trump's Golden Dome missile shield

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Middle East conflict accelerates demand for sovereign satcoms and reshapes industry priorities Executives told conference audiences the Middle East war — alongside rising global conflicts and geopolitical tensions — is driving governments toward sovereign satellite communications while pressuring commercial operators to deliver resilient services faster amid supply‑chain and regulatory headaches.

2026-03-24T14:07:24.869251-07:00

Middle East conflict accelerates demand for sovereign satcoms and reshapes industry priorities

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SDA slows Tranche 1 launches as optical mesh linking lags The Space Development Agency has slowed Tranche 1 satellite launches to prioritise on‑orbit performance and integration testing, agency leaders say. SDA director GP Sandhoo acknowledged the program is behind schedule: the planned optical inter‑satellite mesh for Tranche 1 has not yet been built up or linked.

2026-03-24T10:02:33.795101-07:00

SDA slows Tranche 1 launches as optical mesh linking lags

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Russia launches 16 Rassvet LEO satellites as military-capable Starlink alternative Russia launched 16 Rassvet low‑Earth orbit satellites on a Soyuz‑2 from Baikonur — the first tranche of a military‑capable, Starlink‑like constellation. The privately backed Byouro/Bureau 1440 deployment marks Moscow’s initial step toward an independent, secure LEO satcom network and an alternative to commercial services like Starlink for defense communications.

2026-03-24T06:10:15.021656-07:00

Russia launches 16 Rassvet LEO satellites as military-capable Starlink alternative

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Lite Coms at SATShow 2026: multi‑orbit tactical VSAT after ~1,000 U.S. military terminals deployed At SATShow Week 2026 Lite Coms executives outlined plans for multi‑orbit tactical VSAT and next‑generation resilient terminals. In under seven years the company has deployed nearly 1,000 VSATs to U.S. military users, positioning it as a significant supplier in military satcom ground systems.

2026-03-24T04:40:23.612664-07:00

Lite Coms at SATShow 2026: multi‑orbit tactical VSAT after ~1,000 U.S. military terminals deployed

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Telesat tests laser communications as it eyes a defence role ahead of LEO debut

Infinity Avionics unveils Aquila high-resolution imaging system for complex on-orbit operations

Germany’s turn to ‘orbital realpolitik’ accelerates Europe’s space-as-defense shift

Defence Planning Knocks on Space Industry’s Door — Is the Sector Prepared?

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