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SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

SatVu restarts commercial operations with HotSat-2 after 2023 in-orbit failure

UK thermal-imaging startup SatVu has begun commercial services for HotSat-2 on June 29, resuming revenue generation after the debut HotSat mission failed in low Earth orbit in 2023. HotSat-2’s rollout signals the company’s path back to market with its Earth-observation product.

2026-06-29T04:25:17.136852-07:00

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Reuters

Malaysia extends search for missing flight MH370 by one year

By Reuters: Malaysia has extended by one year its deal with deep-sea exploration firm Ocean Infinity to conduct an underwater search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, ‌the transport ministry said on Monday.

FlightGlobal

MH370 wreckage search pact enables team to complete exploration of focus area

The Independent

Search for missing flight MH370 extended for another year as mystery baffles experts

Also: Associated Press and 3 more

2026-06-29T01:25:31.869783-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Andrew Jones

China establishes VLEO industry alliance as satellites demonstrate sustained low-orbit operations

By SpaceNews.com: China has established a national very low Earth orbit industry alliance, as multiple satellites demonstrate sustained operations below 300 kilometers and propulsion startups attract investment.

2026-06-29T02:04:09.779514-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Rocket Lab Completes 10th Consecutive Successful 'StriX' Satellite Launch for Synspective

By SpaceWatch Global: Rocket Lab has completed its 10th consecutive StriX launch for Synspective, whose Earth observation constellation now numbers ten operational satellites, all deployed by Electron.

investors.rocketlabcorp.com

Rocket Lab to Acquire Iridium in Historic Deal, Creating A Fully Vertically Integrated Space Powerhouse Primed for Growth

Bloomberg

Rocket Lab to Buy Iridium for $8 Billion to Expand Network

Also: CNBC, PaxEx.Aero, marketforecast.com, Seeking Alpha and 8 more

2026-06-29T00:06:44.285921-07:00

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Bloomberg • Konrad Krasuski

SpaceX Valuation and Defense Demand Could Spark a Space-Tech IPO Wave in Warsaw, Creotech CEO Says

By Bloomberg: The blockbuster valuation of SpaceX is spilling over into Europe, potentially sparking a new wave of space-technology listings on the Warsaw stock exchange, according to the head of Poland’s top satellite firm.

Also: Los Angeles Times

2026-06-29T02:10:17.565895-07:00

Satellite Europe Commercial Space

Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

There's never been a better time to be a German New Space company. Reflex Aerospace is Exhibit A

By Space Intel Report: BERLIN — There has never been a better time to be a New Space company in Germany, especially if you have proved your hardware in orbit and demonstrated an ability to raise capital.

2026-06-29T01:28:03.024891-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Max Space Wins NASA Funding to Advance Expandable Lunar Habitat Technology for Permanent Lunar Presence

By SpaceWatch Global: NASA selects Max Space for funding to accelerate testing of its expandable habitat technology for future human lunar surface applications.

2026-06-29T00:06:44.551000-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Technical Readiness

#SpaceWatchGL Opinion: ISOS4I - Europe's Active Operational Element in Space Resilience

By SpaceWatch Global: How ISOS4I could strengthen Europe's space resilience through autonomous in-orbit servicing, and why major technical challenges remain before it becomes reality.

2026-06-29T01:11:45.788193-07:00

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SatVu restarts commercial operations with HotSat-2 after 2023 in-orbit failure

Malaysia extends search for missing flight MH370 by one year

MH370 wreckage search pact enables team to complete exploration of focus area

Search for missing flight MH370 extended for another year as mystery baffles experts

China establishes VLEO industry alliance as satellites demonstrate sustained low-orbit operations

Rocket Lab Completes 10th Consecutive Successful 'StriX' Satellite Launch for Synspective

Rocket Lab to Acquire Iridium in Historic Deal, Creating A Fully Vertically Integrated Space Powerhouse Primed for Growth

Rocket Lab to Buy Iridium for $8 Billion to Expand Network

SpaceX Valuation and Defense Demand Could Spark a Space-Tech IPO Wave in Warsaw, Creotech CEO Says

There's never been a better time to be a German New Space company. Reflex Aerospace is Exhibit A

Max Space Wins NASA Funding to Advance Expandable Lunar Habitat Technology for Permanent Lunar Presence

#SpaceWatchGL Opinion: ISOS4I - Europe's Active Operational Element in Space Resilience

SatVu restarts commercial operations with HotSat-2

SpaceX Valuation and Defense Demand Could Spark a Space-Tech IPO Wave in Warsaw, Creotech CEO Says

China establishes VLEO industry alliance as satellites demonstrate sustained low-orbit operations

There's never been a better time to be a German New Space company. Reflex Aerospace is Exhibit A

Malaysia extends search for missing flight MH370 by one year

#SpaceWatchGL Opinion: ISOS4I - Europe's Active Operational Element in Space Resilience

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