Satellite   M&A  
Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Contrivian and Big Network to merge, consolidating satellite networking software

Contrivian and Big Network announced a merger combining two networking-software specialists in a consolidation move likely to reshape tools and competitive dynamics used by satellite operators, ground-segment vendors and constellation builders. The tie-up signals further concentration in a niche increasingly central to satellite connectivity and services.

2026-02-23T13:15:29.880261-08:00
Satellite   Commercial Space   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
Via Satellite • Ben Ackman

Can Marine to Deploy Eutelsat OneWeb LEO for Asia‑Pacific Maritime Connectivity

By Via Satellite: Singaporean connectivity provider Can Marine will use Eutelsat’s OneWeb Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation to deliver maritime connectivity to maritime customers in the Asia-Pacific region, the companies announced Monday.Under the new multi-year agreement, Can Marine will use OneWeb connectivity to serve clients in merchant shipping and offshore energy.

Also: Satellite Evolution
2026-02-23T11:33:45.225892-08:00
Satellite   AI   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization  
SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

Aalyria raises $100M, valued at $1.3B to deploy laser-linked satellite mesh and dynamic routing

By SpaceNews.com: Aalyria announced a $100 million funding round Feb. 23 that values the Californian venture at $1.3 billion, supporting deployment of laser terminals and software for dynamically routing data across space, air and ground networks.

Also: Via Satellite, techfundingnews.com and finsmes.com
2026-02-23T09:07:22.053061-08:00