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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Amazon Leo partners with Herotel to launch “Evry,” a South Africa satellite internet service powered by Amazon Leo

Amazon Leo has signed an agreement with South Africa’s Herotel to deliver satellite connectivity through a new service, Evry. The partnership expands Amazon’s direct-to-consumer satellite internet footprint into South Africa, with the offer designed to leverage Amazon Leo’s satellite network capabilities via a local ISP operator.

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2026-07-21T00:53:52.696327-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

deltaVision Raises €10.2 Million to Scale Production of Spacecraft Propulsion Components

By SpaceWatch Global: deltaVision has raised €10.2 million in its first funding round to expand production of propulsion components, keeping up with rising demand.

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2026-07-21T00:53:50.658012-07:00

Europe ESA Defense Budgets & Spending Space Policy & International Cooperation Space Defense & Militarization Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

#SpaceWatchGL Opinion - The Space Economy Now Wears a Uniform. Is Europe Ready?

By SpaceWatch Global: ESA's 2026 Space Economy Report shows 53% of government space spending goes to defence. Torsten Kriening on why Europe must choose: shareholder or customer.

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2026-07-21T01:08:50.456627-07:00

Satellite Europe Space Exploration & Science Missions Space Policy & International Cooperation Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

IHI explores Kuva hyperspectral satellites for Japan’s multi-sensor constellation

By SpaceNews.com: Japan’s IHI is considering adding next-generation hyperspectral satellites from Finnish startup Kuva Space to its planned 100-strong, multi-sensor sovereign Earth observation constellation.

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2026-07-21T00:37:17.888871-07:00

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AINonline • David Donald

Avealto’s Low-cost HAPS-based Broadband Project Launches Funding Drive

By AINonline: Avealto is aiming to fly a prototype stratospheric platform in September this year.

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2026-07-20T23:08:27.192263-07:00

Satellite Space Exploration & Science Missions Commercial Space

SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Italian startup ORiS raises funding for laser power-beaming technology

By SpaceNews.com: Italian startup ORiS has raised 5 million euros ($5.7 million) to help it develop wireless power-beaming technology for satellites using lasers.

2 Sources

2026-07-20T21:02:41.289607-07:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

NASA Spaceflight • Chris Bergin, Martijn Luinstra

Making Progress: Relativity’s Terran R, Rocket Lab’s Neutron, and PLD Space’s Miura 5

By NASA Spaceflight: While the focus of late has been on Starship’s test program, three companies developing new orbital rockets — Relativity Space, Rocket Lab, and PLD Space — announced key testing milestones for vehicles targeted for debut flights later in 2026.

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2026-07-20T12:23:11.172032-07:00

Satellite BizAv Leadership Commercial Space

Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Spire Hires Mantech Exec Eric Mellinger as COO

By Via Satellite: Spire Global has hired Eric Mellinger, a Mantech International Corporation executive, as COO to lead business development and go-to-market strategy.

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2026-07-20T13:09:28.288324-07:00

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Amazon Leo partners with Herotel to launch “Evry,” a South Africa satellite internet service powered by Amazon Leo

deltaVision Raises €10.2 Million to Scale Production of Spacecraft Propulsion Components

#SpaceWatchGL Opinion - The Space Economy Now Wears a Uniform. Is Europe Ready?

IHI explores Kuva hyperspectral satellites for Japan’s multi-sensor constellation

Avealto’s Low-cost HAPS-based Broadband Project Launches Funding Drive

Italian startup ORiS raises funding for laser power-beaming technology

Making Progress: Relativity’s Terran R, Rocket Lab’s Neutron, and PLD Space’s Miura 5

Spire Hires Mantech Exec Eric Mellinger as COO

#SpaceWatchGL Opinion - The Space Economy Now Wears a Uniform. Is Europe Ready?

Amazon Leo Extends African Footprint to South Africa in Partnership with Local ISP, Herotel

deltaVision Raises €10.2 Million to Scale Production of Spacecraft Propulsion Components

IHI explores Kuva hyperspectral satellites for Japan’s multi-sensor constellation

Avealto’s Low-cost HAPS-based Broadband Project Launches Funding Drive

Italian startup ORiS raises funding for laser power-beaming technology

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