Satellite   Space Force   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Defense Budgets & Spending   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Defense & Militarization  
SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Space Force FY2027 budget seeks billions for the Space Data Network, expands SATCOM, missile tracking and PNT

The Pentagon’s FY2027 request would fund Space Force work to build the Space Data Network (SDN), including billions for satellite communications, missile tracking, and position, navigation and timing (PNT). The plan signals a shift toward a more persistent, orbit-based data relay architecture supporting contested-mission tracking needs.

2026-04-28T13:23:42.142183-07:00
Satellite   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
Via Satellite • Mark Holmes

ST Engineering Signs Singapore Public Safety Deal with HTX

By Via Satellite: ST Engineering plans to use its expertise in Earth Observation satellites, geospatial services, and digital technologies to jointly develop space-based capabilities for public safety in Singapore with HTX.

2026-04-28T13:57:12.271471-07:00
Event   Satellite   Europe   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space  
Via Satellite • Mark Holmes

MaiaSpace CEO Says “Start Later, Run Faster” as Launcher Works Toward First Mission

By Via Satellite: MaiaSpace is looking to buck industry trends and bring a new rocket to market for European launch services. At the start of the year, it won a multi-launch contract with Eutelsat OneWeb in a vote of confidence for the company.

2026-04-28T13:39:06.853427-07:00
Satellite   Europe   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space  
Via Satellite • Mark Holmes

MaiaSpace CEO Says “Start Later, Run Faster” as Launcher Works Toward First Mission

By Via Satellite: MaiaSpace is looking to buck industry trends and bring a new rocket to market for European launch services. At the start of the year, it won a multi-launch contract with Eutelsat OneWeb in a vote of confidence for the company.

2026-04-28T13:23:35.894238-07:00
Europe   M&A   Commercial Space   Airbus   Thales  
Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Airbus, Thales space divisions report continued growth in Q1; satellite telecom crises look to be over and done

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — The space divisions of Airbus and Thales Group reported increased revenue for the three months ending March 31, a year ahead of their proposed merger, with Italy’s Leonardo, to create a large European space prime contractor.

2026-04-28T12:57:22.539054-07:00