Satellite   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation  
Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

AST SpaceMobile pushes Direct-to-Device commercial launch to early 2027; raises $1B via share sale and flags potential vertical

AST SpaceMobile has rescheduled its commercial Direct-to-Device (D2D) service launch to early 2027, moving it from a prior late-2026 timeline. The company also launched a share sale to raise $1 billion and said it may consider vertical integration in its launch efforts.

2026-07-16T13:50:47.084854-07:00
Satellite   AI   Europe   ESA   Defense Budgets & Spending   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Private investment in European space, up 2X since 2021, dipped 8% in 2025 but overall upward trend continued

By Space Intel Report: TUPPER LAKE, NY — Private investment in Europe’s space sector dropped by 8% in 2025 but maintained a five-year average growth rate of 37% as the sector maintained its interest among venture capital companies, according to a European Space Agency (ESA) market assessment.

2026-07-16T11:57:29.800384-07:00
Satellite   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization  
Space.com • Mike Wall

SpaceX will launch Starship, the world's largest rocket, on critical Flight 13 test today. Here's what to expect.

By Space.com: SpaceX plans to launch Starship Flight 13 today (July 16), a test mission that will send "V3" Starlink satellites to space for the first time ever. Here's how to watch it live.

2026-07-16T03:17:02.860166-07:00
Satellite   Supply Chain   LEO   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization  
SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

Swissto12 raises $70 million to accelerate small GEO satellite production

By SpaceNews.com: Swissto12 said it has raised $70 million in fresh funding to keep up with growing demand for its small geostationary satellite manufacturing business.

Also: SpaceWatch Africa and 6 more
2026-07-16T00:04:43.512436-07:00