Satellite   Commercial Space  
SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

Univity raises ~$32M Series A to field two 5G VLEO demonstrators in 2027, scaling toward 1,600+ satellites

French startup Univity says it has raised around $32 million in a Series A to launch a pair of 5G very-low-Earth-orbit (VLEO) demonstrators next year. The funding supports plans for at least 1,600 VLEO satellites aimed at extending 5G coverage from space for telecom operators.

2026-04-22T23:05:44.348378-07:00
Satellite   ESA   Space Defense & Militarization   Airbus  
DefenseNews.com • Pierre Tran

EDRS Satellite Payload To Include Laser Comm System

By DefenseNews.com: PARIS — A space-based laser communication system fitted onboard the European Data Relay System (EDRS)-A satellite payload is due to be launched Jan. 27, offering commercial and military operators a secure and high-capacity data transmitter, European Space Agency officials and Airbus Defence & Space executives said.

2026-04-22T17:50:05.414500-07:00
Europe   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization  
DefenseNews.com • Aaron Mehta

Lockheed selected to build first UK spaceport

By DefenseNews.com: FARNBOROUGH, England — The U.K. has selected Lockheed Martin to help develop its first domestic commercial spaceport in Melness, Scotland — an effort that could be of interest to the U.S.

2026-04-22T14:34:54.280650-07:00
Event   Satellite   Europe   ESA   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Policy & Regulation   Defense Policy  
ESA

N° 20–2026: ESA and EDA launch joint study to strengthen Europe’s Earth observation capabilities

By ESA: The European Space Agency (ESA) and the European Defence Agency (EDA) have signed an Implementing Arrangement to jointly identify strategic and technological gaps in Europe’s Earth observation capabilities and develop a long-term roadmap in support of security and defence.

Also: Space Intel Report and spaceanddefense.io
2026-04-22T08:06:31.834168-07:00
Satellite   Europe   North America  
Via Satellite • Mark Holmes

Eutelsat Signs New Broadcast Deals in Mexico and Caribbean

By Via Satellite: Eutelsat has announced three new broadcast deals this week in Mexico and the Caribbean. The satellite operator is to partner with Co-op Cable, introducing an expanded direct-to-home (DTH) and connectivity offering across the Caribbean using the Eutelsat 65 West A (E65WA) satellite.

2026-04-22T12:57:33.145288-07:00