Via Satellite
• Mark Holmes
Beyond Gravity has signed one of the largest contracts in its history with Ariane Group, strengthening its position as a key player in Europe’s launch supply chain. The deal is framed as “gamechanging,” signaling expanded responsibility and visibility within Ariane Group’s industrial base.
Breaking Defense
• Theresa Hitchens
By Breaking Defense: The two additions to SSC's National Security Space Launch Phase 3 Lane 1 program bring the total number of qualified launch providers to seven.
defence-industry.eu
• Martin Chomsky
By defence-industry.eu: ICEYE Germany will manufacture satellite components, develop advanced software and establish an AI centre and intelligence group. The new entity extends ICEYE’s presence in Germany, which the company described as one of Europe’s most important defence and industrial heartlands.
Universe Today
• Evan Gough
By Universe Today: With its ability to observe the red-shifted light from early galaxies, the JWST has revealed some surprises. Many massive galaxies in the early Universe had ceased star formation and were already quenched hundreds of millions of years sooner than thought.
Space Intel Report
• Peter B. de Selding
By Space Intel Report: TUPPER LAKE, NY — Europe’s space industry booked 10.9 billion euros ($12.5 billion) in sales in 2025, an increase of 23% from 2024 as European governments ramped their spending, especially for military programs, according to industry association ASD-Eurospace.
AINonline
• Matt Thurber
By AINonline: New service plans distinguish between a single area and global coverage.
European Spaceflight
• Andrew Parsonson
By European Spaceflight: US-based satellite operator Loft Orbital has signed a multi-launch agreement with ArianeGroup subsidiary MaiaSpace. Although the announcement provided few details, it did share that the first flight was expected in 2028.
CNBC
• Annie Palmer
By CNBC: Bezos' Blue Origin is raising outside capital in a round valuing the rocket company at $130 billion, sources told CNBC's Andrew Ross Sorkin.
New York Times
• Andrew Ross Sorkin, Bernhard Warner, Brian O’Keefe, Ian Mount, Michael J. de la Merced, Niko Gallogly, Sarah Kessler
SpaceWatch Global
• Joshua Faleti
New York Times
• Christoph Koettl
