AI   Supply Chain   Commercial Space  
AeroTime • Stephen Pope

Australian consortium to use AI-driven design and rapid manufacturing for Optimus Viper spacecraft

Space Machines Company (Aust.), UTS, AMRF and Fordyno are partnering to develop AI-driven spacecraft design and rapid manufacturing for the Optimus Viper vehicle. The collaboration focuses on accelerating how spacecraft are engineered and produced, aligning academic and industrial capabilities to speed development cycles.

2026-05-15T18:09:41.062988-07:00
Satellite   Commercial Space  
Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Spire Global, debt-free, forecasts positive EBITDA by early 2027 and positive operating cash flow later in the year

By Space Intel Report: AMSTERDAM — Multi-payload satellite constellation operator Spire Global forecasts reaching adjusted EBITDA break-even by Q1 2027 and to report positive operating cash flow in 2027, starting with a 13% increase in Q1 revenue and a forecasted 50% increase in revenue this year.

2026-05-15T12:45:22.489364-07:00
Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

10-nation military space operations initiative agrees to take stock of whether it's 'fit for purpose'

By Space Intel Report: AMSTERDAM — The 10 nations of the Combined Space Operations initiative (CSpO) have agreed to review whether CSpO is up to the task of dealing with fast-evolving space threat landscape, according to statements from several of the members of the 10-nation organization.

2026-05-15T13:54:17.307676-07:00
Museums   Satellite   Europe   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

ICEYE hands over POLSARIS SAR satellite constellation to Poland in under a year

By AeroTime: Finland's ICEYE has delivered POLSARIS, a four-satellite SAR reconnaissance constellation, to Poland's armed forces less than a year after contract signature.

2026-05-15T07:52:37.895683-07:00
Supply Chain   Europe   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Defense & Militarization  
Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Avio CEO: Europe should invest in current rockets to meet surging demand instead of years-long work on startups

By Space Intel Report: JAKARTA — Orbital rocket and tactical defense propulsion hardware manufacturer Avio SpA reported a 19% increase in revenue and a 30% increase in EBITDA for the three months ending March 31 as both its space and defense businesses continued their growth.

2026-05-15T07:52:56.927246-07:00