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SpaceWatch Africa • Space Watch

BlackSky reports 50% revenue growth as Gen-3 satellite intelligence drives international demand

BlackSky reported record service revenue in the second quarter of 2026, with total revenue up 50% year over year. International revenue surged 200% on a diversified customer base, while service revenue grew 50% sequentially as customers adopted the company’s Gen-3 satellite solutions.

Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

BlackSky Reports Record Service Revenue and International Growth From Gen-3 Adoption

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2026-08-06T06:44:36.923990-07:00

Satellite AI

Satellite Evolution • Satellite Evolution Group

Gilat demonstrates breakthrough AI-based interference detection and cancellation technology for satellite links

By Satellite Evolution: Satellite Evolution Group 3 minutes ago 1 min read Gilat Satellite Networks has announced the successful demonstration of a breakthrough AI-based interference detection and cancellation technology for satellite communication links.

Also: Via Satellite

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2026-08-06T05:44:10.579230-07:00

Satellite

Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

MatSing Details Manufacturing Technology to Improve Satellite Antenna Performance

By Via Satellite: MatSing developed a new proprietary manufacturing technology that it says will enable multibeam, wideband antennas to able to transmit and receive signals simultaneously across a range of directions and frequencies.

1 Source

2026-08-06T09:15:34.421440-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Redwire to fly dedicated Starfall mission for microgravity research

By SpaceNews.com: A Redwire subsidiary working on space biotech and pharma signed an agreement to fly microgravity research payloads on SpaceX’s Starfall reentry vehicle.

Also: Via Satellite

2 Sources

2026-08-06T07:20:39.640365-07:00

Satellite Commercial Space

Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Arbitration panel rules for Spire in dispute with NorthStar Earth & Space; NorthStar says it’s still owed 4 replacement satellites

By Space Intel Report: TUPPER LAKE, NY — Satellite-based space situational awareness service provide NorthStar Earth & Space has lost its two-year arbitration against Spire Global alleging under-performance of four Spire-built NorthStar satellites and awarded Spire about $12.4 million in counterclaims against NorthStar.

1 Source

2026-08-06T07:15:44.155574-07:00

China Satellite Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space Asia-Pacific (APAC)

SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Rocket Lab launches 8th iQPS satellite

By SpaceNews.com: Rocket Lab launched a Japanese radar-imaging satellite Aug. 6, more than a month after the previous launch attempt was aborted.

SpaceWatch Africa

China's Smart Dragon-3 rocket successfully launches 2 satellites from sea

SpaceWatch Africa

Rymansat Project & Alba Orbital Sign launch agreement for Japan’s first PocketQube, RSP-P00

5 Sources

2026-08-06T04:25:36.266768-07:00

Moon Space Exploration & Science Missions Commercial Space

SpaceNews.com • Kris Martins

Three companies building the tech to grow crops on the moon

By SpaceNews.com: Rockets, rovers and landers have dominated the attention of the commercial space industry as the United States focuses on sending humans back to the moon, but a handful of companies are focusing on a critical next step: feeding them once they’re there.

1 Source

2026-08-06T05:15:09.059397-07:00

China Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

SpaceNews.com • Andrew Jones

Chinese launch startup Orienspace targets IPO, secures funding for reusable Gravity-2 rocket

By SpaceNews.com: Commercial launch company Orienspace has kicked off preparations for an IPO coaching process while closing a funding round for accelerating its reusable Gravity-2 rocket.

2 Sources

2026-08-06T03:52:23.575603-07:00

BlackSky reports 50% revenue growth as Gen-3 satellite intelligence drives international demand

BlackSky Reports Record Service Revenue and International Growth From Gen-3 Adoption

Gilat demonstrates breakthrough AI-based interference detection and cancellation technology for satellite links

MatSing Details Manufacturing Technology to Improve Satellite Antenna Performance

Redwire to fly dedicated Starfall mission for microgravity research

Arbitration panel rules for Spire in dispute with NorthStar Earth & Space; NorthStar says it’s still owed 4 replacement satellites

Rocket Lab launches 8th iQPS satellite

China's Smart Dragon-3 rocket successfully launches 2 satellites from sea

Rymansat Project & Alba Orbital Sign launch agreement for Japan’s first PocketQube, RSP-P00

Three companies building the tech to grow crops on the moon

Chinese launch startup Orienspace targets IPO, secures funding for reusable Gravity-2 rocket

BlackSky Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results

Gilat demonstrates breakthrough AI-based interference detection and cancellation technology for satellite links

MatSing Details Manufacturing Technology to Improve Satellite Antenna Performance

Redwire to fly dedicated Starfall mission for microgravity research

Arbitration panel rules for Spire in dispute with NorthStar Earth & Space; NorthStar says it’s still owed 4 replacement satellites

Three companies building the tech to grow crops on the moon

ICEYE Draws Scaleup Europe Fund's First Cheque as Gulf Footprint Deepens

Why Earth-Observation Applications Struggle to Become Critical Infrastructure

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