Satellite   Supply Chain   Commercial Space  
SpaceNews.com • Debra Werner

Kongsberg NanoAvionics wins €122.5M contract to build initial 280 satellites for SpinLaunch’s Meridian broadband constellation

NanoAvionics—part of Kongsberg—has secured a €122.5 million ($142 million) contract to build the initial 280 satellites for SpinLaunch’s Meridian LEO broadband communications constellation. The deal underscores a shift from small-constellation fabrication toward large-scale production and in-orbit sustainment for sovereign networks.

2026-05-27T08:56:31.787539-07:00
Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Industry Leader Profiles & Interviews  
SpaceNews.com • David Ariosto

As geopolitics reshape space, SpinLaunch sees an opening

By SpaceNews.com: SpinLaunch CEO Massimiliano “Massi” Ladovaz paints an ambitious picture of a rapidly shifting space industry driven as much by geopolitics and sovereignty as by engineering innovation.

2026-05-27T09:12:42.327373-07:00
Commercial Space  
Bloomberg • Nicolas S. Rohatyn

Ordinary Americans Deserve a Fair Shot at IPOs

By Bloomberg: This year, two of the most consequential companies in America are expected to go public. SpaceX, which released its initial public offering prospectus last week, is targeting a valuation of at least $1.75 trillion, the largest debut in market history.

Also: Reuters and CNA
2026-05-27T05:54:47.652945-07:00
Satellite   Europe   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization  
Reuters

Schaeffler, Spire Global team up for space hardware, satellite platforms in Europe

By Reuters: Schaeffler and U.S.-based ​satellite operator Spire Global have signed a memorandum ‌of understanding to jointly develop space hardware and satellite platforms for European defence, weather and security applications.

Also: SpaceNews.com, CNA and thenextweb.com
2026-05-27T04:54:52.462787-07:00