Satellite   Commercial Space  
Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

AST SpaceMobile’s investor push hinges on launch contracts as direct-to-device broadband scales in LEO

AST SpaceMobile is raising cash for a multibillion-dollar direct-to-device satellite network, aligning terrestrial spectrum and partners’ plans with its space segment. The company’s pitch underscores that each satellite’s 223-square-meter antenna is in place, but stresses that launch contracts remain the near-term gating factor.

2026-05-14T02:25:01.920192-07:00
Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Eutelsat: Revenue from OneWeb up 65% in Q1; government business grew 11.8% on GEO and LEO capacity

By Space Intel Report: JAKARTA — Satellite fleet operator Eutelsat reported an 11.8% increase in government revenue for the three months ending March 31 as global military demand more than offset the slack in US government business.

2026-05-13T05:23:24.336537-07:00
Satellite   LEO   Commercial Space  
Business Wire • Media Contacts

SpinLaunch and Aalyria Partner to Advance Next-Generation Satellite Connectivity

By Business Wire: LONG BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- SpinLaunch, Inc., a pioneer of disruptive space solutions, today announced a partnership with Aalyria Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of advanced network orchestration software.

2026-05-13T06:47:28.104093-07:00