Satellite   Europe   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization  
Reuters

Schaeffler and Spire Global sign EU-focused MOUs to co-develop satellite platforms for defense, weather and security

Schaeffler and U.S. satellite operator Spire Global have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop space hardware and satellite platforms targeted at European defense, weather and security applications. The collaboration links an industrial hardware player with a data-focused operator to build mission-ready capabilities.

Also: CNA
2026-05-27T04:54:52.462787-07:00
Event   Museums   Satellite   Europe   Space Defense & Militarization  
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SpaceNews.com • Archangel Lightworks

World’s smallest deployable operational optical ground station proves capability in successful trials

By SpaceNews.com: Data transferred securely and rapidly between space and ground Compatible with U.S. Space Development Agency standard UK Space Minister Liz Lloyd welcomed the news Units for purchase and service contracts available SONY DSC Oxford, UK – 27 May 2026 Archangel Lightworks, the laser communications company, has successfully completed field trials of the TERRA-M, the world’s smallest deployable operational optical ground station, proving its capability.

2026-05-27T05:09:40.120853-07:00
Antitrust   Satellite   Europe   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
politico.eu • Mathieu Pollet

EU to squeeze US space tech out of prized satellite airwaves

By politico.eu: The bloc’s executive is pushing back on U.S. ownership of a critical space asset.

2026-05-27T02:41:35.125225-07:00
Event   Satellite   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Commercial Space  
SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

HPS GmbH to Provide the Communications Antenna for the Apophis-Bound 'Ramses' Spacecraft

By SpaceWatch Global: Ibadan, 27 May 2026. – OHB Italia and Munich-based antenna specialist HPS GmbH have signed a contract at the SmallSat Europe 2026 conference making the latter responsible for procuring the communications antenna for the Apophis-bound Ramses spacecraft.

2026-05-27T01:11:07.974515-07:00
Blue Origin   Intuitive Machines   Moon   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Policy & Regulation   NASA  
Bloomberg • Loren Grush

NASA Taps Bezos’ Blue Origin, Firefly for Moon Base Contracts

By Bloomberg: NASA picked Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin, Firefly Aerospace and other space firms to send robotic landers, rovers and even drones to the moon as part of the Trump administration’s efforts to jumpstart a lunar base before the end of the decade.

Also: Payload, SpaceQ, cosmiclog.com, New York Times, NASA, Fortune, Times of India, wired.com, CBS News, Forbes, Seeking Alpha, The Guardian and 8 more
2026-05-26T12:54:36.648420-07:00
Aircraft Carrier   Satellite   Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   PaxEx   Europe   Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Sustainability & Climate Initiatives   Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)  
Satellite Evolution • Satellite Evolution Group

Eutelsat and Anuvu ink new capacity contract on EUTELSAT 10B for in-flight connectivity

By Satellite Evolution: Eutelsat and Anuvu have signed a new multi-year agreement for capacity on the EUTELSAT 10B satellite.

Also: Runway Girl and SpaceWatch Africa
2026-05-26T03:01:58.037140-07:00