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SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

Verde Technologies pivots perovskite solar from rooftops to space power for orbital data centers

Verde Technologies says it is turning perovskite-based thin-film solar panels toward space commercialization, shifting away from a rooftop-first plan. The company is pitching the technology as an enabler for orbital data centers and other large constellation power needs.

2026-07-02T12:54:45.958109-07:00
Museums   Europe   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization  
SpaceNews.com • Jarosław Adamowski

Polish space tech company Sybilla Technologies secures funds to enter U.S. market

By SpaceNews.com: RSAW, Poland — The Polish state-owned bank BGK and European venture capital firm 3TS Capital Partners have unveiled an investment of around 35 million zloty ($10 million) in Poland’s space tech company Sybilla Technologies.

2026-07-02T10:59:01.862950-07:00
Satellite   Europe   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation  
European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

Isar Aerospace to Launch Satellite for Planet Germany

By European Spaceflight: Planet Germany has selected Isar Aerospace to launch a Pelican Earth observation satellite aboard a Spectrum within the next 12 months.

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2026-07-02T08:25:45.455171-07:00
Satellite   Project Kuiper   LEO   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space   Space Debris & Traffic Management  
SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Final Atlas 5 Amazon Leo mission launches

By SpaceNews.com: An Atlas 5 lifted off July 2 carrying a set of Amazon Leo satellites in the final launch by that vehicle to carry a satellite payload.

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2026-07-02T03:01:45.560867-07:00
Satellite   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Policy & Regulation  
Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Military spectrum is now fair game for private sector; X-band is a target at the ITU's WRC-27 conference

By Space Intel Report: BALLYSEEDE, Ireland — International regulators are facing increased pressure from the private sector to free up historically military spectrum for commercial space and terrestrial networks, part of a broader push by the private sector on the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

2026-07-02T08:45:03.233305-07:00
Satellite   SAAB   Europe   ESA   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance   Defense Deals   Defense Policy   Airbus  
Payload • Douglas Gorman

Exclusive: Austria Taps R-Space for Its Second Military Sat

By Payload: The Austrian Ministry of Defence has selected local startup R-Space to act as the prime contractor for the country’s second military satellite, which is expected to launch in 2027, according to R-Space CEO Carsten Scharlemann.

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2026-07-02T05:29:02.058247-07:00