Satellite   Space Force   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization   NASA  
Via Satellite • Ben Ackman

Momentus to fly NASA CubeSat in March to demonstrate RPO, formation flying and multispectral sensing for the Space Force

Momentus will deliver a NASA CubeSat to low Earth orbit in March to demonstrate rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO), formation flying and a multispectral sensor destined for the U.S. Space Force. The flight is part of a Space Act Agreement and helps fulfil a Space Force contract signed last year.

Also: Business Wire and stocktwits.com
2026-02-09T12:14:06.615952-08:00
Satellite   Middle East   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation  
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Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Es’hailSat and Telesat form strategic LEO partnership to deliver connectivity in Qatar and key international markets

By Via Satellite: Telesat has signed a strategic partnership deal in the Middle East with Es’hailSat to deliver Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity services to Qatar and across key international markets.

Also: Satellite Evolution
2026-02-09T12:52:46.853966-08:00
Satellite   Europe   Commercial Space  
Satellite Evolution

CMA CGM Group, Marlink, and Eutelsat partner to deploy OneWeb LEO connectivity across CMA CGM’s global maritime fleet

By Satellite Evolution: CMA CGM Group, Marlink and Eutelsat have announced a partnership to deploy OneWeb LEO connectivity across CMA CGM’s global maritime fleet. The solution integrates European-based Eutelsat OneWeb’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) services combined with existing LEO and GEO networks within a broader hybrid network architecture, enabled by Marlink’s purpose-built edge platform, XChange NextGen.

Also: Via Satellite, SpaceWatch Africa and techafricanews.com
2026-02-09T04:34:46.632280-08:00
Satellite   LEO   Space Exploration & Science Missions  
Universe Today • Matthew Williams

An International Team Uncovers What Powers Auroras

By Universe Today: A new study co-led by the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) and the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) reveals that plasma waves traveling along Earth’s magnetic field lines act like an invisible power source, fueling the stunning auroral displays we see in the sky.

Also: Space Daily
2026-02-08T11:52:38.121781-08:00