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Portal unveils Starburst — ESPA‑class in‑orbit maneuvering vehicle set for flight in 2026
By Payload: The Bothell, WA-based space maneuverability startup has unveiled Starburst, an ESPA-class vehicle that can maneuver payloads in orbit.
Satellite operators scramble to shore up cybersecurity as attacks rise
By SpaceNews.com: The race to defend satellites from cyberattacks.
LambdaVision Raises $7M Seed to Scale Artificial-Retina Manufacturing in LEO
By Payload: LambdaVision said the funding will allow it to continue operations through 2027, including scaling up manufacturing in LEO for artificial retinas. Seven Seven Six and Aurelia Foundry Fund led the round, which also included participation by Seraphim Space.
A Roadmap to Accelerate U.S. Lunar Exploration Through a Coordinated Robotic Sample‑Return Campaign
By SpaceNews.com: Accelerate U.S. lunar exploration with a robotic sample return campaign.
Hemeria says GEO 'guard‑dog' satellites unlikely to launch before 2028, delaying French on‑orbit protection capability
By Space Intel Report: PARIS — Two small satellites designed to act as guard dogs stationed around larger French military….
AI Restores Sharpness to James Webb Space Telescope Images, Boosting Science Return
By Space.com: How AI fixed the James Webb Space Telescope's blurry vision.
Luxembourg grants OQ Technology licence to operate satellite-based 5G networks
By luxtimes.lu: Minister delegate for media and connectivity authorises OQ Technology to deploy and operate satellite-based 5G networks.