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ESA

ESA and EDA launch joint study to map strategic and technological gaps in Europe’s Earth-observation security and defence capabi

ESA and the European Defence Agency have signed an Implementing Arrangement to jointly identify strategic and technological gaps in Europe’s Earth-observation capabilities and produce a long-term roadmap for security and defence. A separate ESA bid sets a May 5 deadline for industry proposals on system architecture for the future EU Earth Observational Governmental System (EOGS).

Also: Space Intel Report
2026-04-22T08:06:31.834168-07:00
Satellite   North America  
Via Satellite • Mark Holmes

Eutelsat Signs New Broadcast Deals in Mexico and Caribbean

By Via Satellite: Eutelsat has announced three new broadcast deals this week in Mexico and the Caribbean. The satellite operator is to partner with Co-op Cable, introducing an expanded direct-to-home (DTH) and connectivity offering across the Caribbean using the Eutelsat 65 West A (E65WA) satellite.

2026-04-22T12:57:33.145288-07:00
Space Force   AI   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization  
SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Space Force awards contracts to Leidos, MapLarge for ‘battle planning’ software

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force awarded contracts to data analytics firms Leidos and MapLarge to support what the military calls battle management and command and control — the process of understanding what is happening in orbit, deciding what it means and directing a response.

2026-04-22T12:34:42.372470-07:00
Satellite   AI   Europe   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization  
Satellite Evolution • Satellite Evolution Group

SSC Space and Kuva Space sign LOI to strengthen Nordic space capabilities

By Satellite Evolution: SSC Space and Kuva Space, a Finnish space technology company building hyperspectral Earth observation satellites and AI-driven intelligence solutions, have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to explore a strategic collaboration focused on commercial, institutional, and security-related space opportunities.

Also: Via Satellite
2026-04-22T09:25:46.414025-07:00
Satellite   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Debris & Traffic Management   Policy & Regulation  
Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

FCC OKs 248-satellite AST SpaceMobile D2D constellation, operating at 425-690 km, each with a 223-square-meter array

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — US regulators approved a commercial license for satellite direct-to-device operator AST Space Mobile’s full 248-satellite constellation and set satellite deployment deadlines and requirements relating to orbital debris mitigation, collision avoidance and avoiding signal interference with.

Also: douglasmmessier.substack.com, Seeking Alpha and 3 more
2026-04-22T08:50:31.529068-07:00
Europe   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization  
European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

ATMOS Space Cargo Raises €25.7 Million to Begin Space Return Operations

By European Spaceflight: ATMOS Space Cargo has raised €25.7 million to build an initial fleet of three PHOENIX 2 return capsules and begin regular Earth return operations.

Also: Payload, tech.eu and techfundingnews.com
2026-04-22T02:36:19.921147-07:00