Satellite   Commercial Space  
Space.com • Mike Wall

Star Catcher Industries raises $65M to deploy power-beaming satellites and build a “power grid in space”

Florida startup Star Catcher Industries secured $65 million to develop a constellation aimed at power-beaming—supporting what it calls the world’s first “power grid in space.” The funding is positioned to accelerate the company’s off-Earth energy model for space users and the broader off-Earth economy.

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2026-05-12T06:48:33.865401-07:00
Event   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Commercial Space  
Space.com • Mike Wall

SpaceX fuels up Starship V3 megarocket for 1st time ahead of crucial test flight (photos)

By Space.com: SpaceX has stacked and fueled the new version of its Starship megarocket for the first time ever, gearing up for a key test flight that could launch as soon as this week.

2026-05-12T03:58:49.180951-07:00
Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Defense & Militarization  
SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Lockheed Martin, Seagate Space and Firefly Aerospace are Collaborating to Accelerate Sea-Based Launch Solutions

By SpaceWatch Global: Lockheed Martin, Seagate Space, and Firefly Aerospace are collaborating on sea-based launch solutions for national security using Seagate's Gateway offshore platform.

2026-05-12T00:56:56.937973-07:00
Satellite   Europe   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
SpaceWatch Global • Berna Akçalı Gür

#SpaceWatchGL Analysis: The EU Space Act and Why Türkiye Should Pay Attention

By SpaceWatch Global: The EU Space Act could significantly impact Turkish space operators through extraterritorial compliance requirements, equivalence mechanisms, and evolving EU-NATO regulatory dynamics.

2026-05-12T01:50:12.946576-07:00
Satellite   Space Force   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization  
Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Kratos’ Space/Defense Segment Shifts Up: Q1 Shows 3:1 Book-to-Bill With Space Force MEO Ground Network Contract

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — Kratos Defense and Security Solutions has been telling investors for several years now that its satellite business, including its showcase OpenSpace virtual ground system, is in take-off mode.

2026-05-11T16:30:52.876362-07:00