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politico.eu • Rafal Modrzewski

Europe’s case for a 1,000-satellite security constellation

Europe is arguing for scaling to a 1,000-satellite constellation to underpin national security by improving what European forces can see—linking sensing, communications and defense-relevant intelligence to independent space access. The push reflects the shift of commercial space assets toward national power.

2026-05-13T21:32:30.807155-07:00
Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Eutelsat: Revenue from OneWeb up 65% in Q1; government business grew 11.8% on GEO and LEO capacity

By Space Intel Report: JAKARTA — Satellite fleet operator Eutelsat reported an 11.8% increase in government revenue for the three months ending March 31 as global military demand more than offset the slack in US government business.

2026-05-13T05:23:24.336537-07:00
Satellite   LEO   Commercial Space  
Business Wire • Media Contacts

SpinLaunch and Aalyria Partner to Advance Next-Generation Satellite Connectivity

By Business Wire: LONG BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- SpinLaunch, Inc., a pioneer of disruptive space solutions, today announced a partnership with Aalyria Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of advanced network orchestration software.

2026-05-13T06:47:28.104093-07:00
Satellite   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization  
SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Northrop Grumman targets lunar navigation market with Webb-derived guidance system

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — Navigation is emerging as a growing challenge for spacecraft operating beyond Earth orbit, where GPS coverage weakens. Northrop Grumman is adapting technologies developed for the James Webb Space Telescope into a smaller navigation system aimed at mid-size satellites.

Also: Satellite Evolution, aero-defence.tech and exterrajsc.com
2026-05-13T07:26:11.975612-07:00