Satellite   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Space Debris & Traffic Management   Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)  
Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Europe’s Eagle-1 quantum key distribution satellite slips to late-2027/early-2028 as backers defend its role alongside post-quan

Europe’s Eagle-1 quantum key distribution (QKD) satellite faces further launch delays, with backers now targeting late 2027 or early 2028 for the mission. Program advocates argue post-quantum cryptography is not a like-for-like substitute for QKD in securing sensitive communications despite the schedule impact.

2026-06-02T14:22:25.069208-07:00
Satellite   Leadership   Commercial Space  
Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Iceye U.S. Appoints ASRC Federal Exec Ann Stevens as CEO

By Via Satellite: People Iceye U.S. Appoints ASRC Federal Exec Ann Stevens as CEO By Rachel Jewett Tuesday, June 2, 2026 Ann Stevens, CEO of Iceye U.S. Iceye ’s U.S. subsidiary has appointed Ann Stevens to the role of CEO, as Eric Jensen who held the position, takes the role of COO of Iceye.

2026-06-02T12:41:28.198510-07:00
Satellite   Middle East   Europe   M&A   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Greece's HellasSat operator: With diverse revenue base, GovSatCom and future optical, we're profitable & debt-free

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — Greece’s HellasSat telecom satellite fleet operator, once considered a clear target for consolidation and ultimately purchased by Arabsat for $280 million, now finds itself in the thick of Europe’s sovereignty-focused space picture.

2026-06-02T11:27:38.268627-07:00
Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Space Debris & Traffic Management  
SpaceNews.com

Global SSA Market to Reach $61B as Governments Prioritize Space Security, Resilience, and Orbital Safety

By SpaceNews.com: Paris, France – May 2026 – The 2nd edition of Novaspace’s Space Situational Awareness (SSA) report points to a pivotal decade ahead, with cumulative global spending projected to reach $61 billion over the next ten years.

2026-06-02T08:13:51.118348-07:00
Satellite   Commercial Space  
Space.com • Mike Wall

Unlocking 'the true space age': Impulse Space raises $500 million to build out fleet of ultra-mobile spacecraft

By Space.com: Impulse Space — which was founded by Tom Mueller, SpaceX's first-ever employee — just raised $500 million to build out the ultra-mobile spacecraft that it believes will transform the space economy.

Also: Via Satellite and Reuters
2026-06-02T05:11:12.088754-07:00
Space Exploration & Science Missions   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation  
SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

UK explores Vast space station mission for astronaut with physical disability

By SpaceNews.com: The U.K. government is exploring sending British astronaut John McFall to Vast’s planned Haven-1 space station in a mission it says could make him the first person with a physical disability to live in orbit.

Also: The Guardian, gov.uk and news.ssbcrack.com
2026-06-02T05:56:37.063884-07:00
M&A   Moon   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Commercial Space  
SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Voyager to acquire lunar lander developer Astrobotic

By SpaceNews.com: Voyager Technologies will acquire Astrobotic, a company developing lunar landers and reusable suborbital vehicles, in a deal worth up to $300 million.

Also: Payload, Seeking Alpha and Leonard David
2026-06-02T05:18:22.614963-07:00