Universe TodayAndy Tomaswick

Satellite trails overwhelm space telescopes’ “clear skies,” threatening optical astronomy data quality

Space telescopes are increasingly forced to contend with satellite trails—an effects-driven byproduct of the rising satellite population that degrades observing conditions and complicates data collection. The broader trend is adding pressure on operators and astronomers to adapt observing strategies and reduce interference.

2026-06-08T12:56:33.659859-07:00
Via SatelliteRachel Jewett

KSAT to Lead European Pollution-Focused Poseidon EO Mission

By Via Satellite: KSAT will lead a European satellite mission called Poseidon focused on tracking pollution, under an award announced Monday. The project intends to use optical and radar-based satellite technology to improve detecting oil spills in sea ice and identifying pollutants released by ships at sea.

2026-06-08T12:58:18.811652-07:00
Satellite   Europe   LEO  
satnews.com

Eutelsat and Voimatel Partner to Expand LEO Satellite Connectivity Across Finland

By satnews.com: Global satellite operator Eutelsat Group has formalized a strategic distribution partnership with Finnish network infrastructure and service provider Voimatel to deploy low Earth orbit satellite connectivity services throughout Finland.

2026-06-08T11:28:21.317016-07:00
SpaceNews.comJeff Foust

Axiom and Prada advance design of spacesuit

By SpaceNews.com: Axiom Space unveiled the design of another element of the lunar spacesuit it is developing for NASA in partnership with luxury designer Prada.

2026-06-08T04:48:23.347767-07:00
Yahoo FinancePR Newswire

QUANTUM SPACE, A LEADING SPACE DEFENSE AND ORBITAL MOBILITY COMPANY, TO GO PUBLIC VIA MERGER WITH INFLECTION POINT ACQUISITION CORP. VI

By Yahoo Finance: Quantum Space, LLC (the "Company" or "Quantum Space"), a company building the next generation of advanced maneuverable spacecraft to disrupt the orbital economy, and Inflection Point Acquisition Corp.

2026-06-08T04:19:05.910213-07:00
Space Intel ReportPeter B. de Selding

Indonesia's PSN says it was Rocket Lab mystery customer, with 6 IoT/D2D satellites launched to equatorial LEO orbit

By Space Intel Report: JAKARTA — Indonesia’s Pasifik Satellit Nusantara (PSN) satellite fleet operator, up to now focused on providing broadband satellite links to Indonesia’s underserved areas, has launches six equatorial-orbit IoT/D2D satellites as part of a planned sovereign Indonesian constellation, PSN Chief Executive Adi Rahman.

2026-06-08T08:13:24.586123-07:00