Satellite   Supply Chain   M&A   Commercial Space  
SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

York Space acquires satellite propulsion maker Orbion Space

York Space has acquired Orbion Space, a manufacturer of satellite electric propulsion systems, integrating thruster production into York's satellite supply chain. The deal brings propulsion manufacturing under York's control and underscores consolidation among New Space component suppliers across the smallsat market.

Also: Business Wire and Defense Daily
2026-03-12T06:08:10.903991-07:00
Satellite   Commercial Space   Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)  
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Via Satellite • Ben Ackman

MTN’s StarEdge Horizon LEO Connectivity Now Available on AWS Marketplace

By Via Satellite: MTN’s StarEdge Horizon connectivity service can now be purchased on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Marketplace, the company said on Thursday. StarEdge Horizon is a Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity architecture designed to enhance latency and security by routing traffic off the public internet.

2026-03-12T07:53:15.028382-07:00
Space Exploration & Science Missions   NASA  
Universe Today • Andy Tomaswick

"Ionic Liquids" Could Redefine the Habitable Zone

By Universe Today: “Follow the water” has been a guiding mantra of astrobiology, and even space exploration more generally for decades. If you want to find life, it makes sense to look for the universal solvent that almost all types of life on Earth use.

2026-03-12T05:08:36.641744-07:00