SpaceWatch Global
• Joshua Faleti
Astrolight will perform the first in‑orbit demonstration of its low‑SWaP ATLAS‑1 laser communications terminal, a compact, energy‑efficient optical link designed for smallsats. The test aims to validate interference‑resilient, high‑bandwidth connections the company says can be up to 100× faster than RF for LEO missions.
Payload
• Jacqueline Feldscher
By Payload: Sceye announced today a platform designed to merge the best of space and ground comms in the stratosphere.
SpaceNews.com
By SpaceNews.com: Engineering Behind EarthDaily: Solving for Global Daily Coverage, Scientific Quality, and High-Spectral Diversity.
SpaceNews.com
• Trevor Smith
By SpaceNews.com: Re-framing orbital debris: from a statistical to dosage approach.
SpaceNews.com
• Debra Werner
By SpaceNews.com: Momentus prepares to host 10 demonstration payloads on Vigoride 7 flight.
Space Intel Report
• Peter B de Selding
By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — Satellite fixed and mobile bandwidth and terminal provider Ovzon reported sharply higher….
SpaceNews.com
• Jeff Foust
By SpaceNews.com: The Texas Space Commission has completed awarding $150 million to companies and organizations in the state as it prepares to distribute a larger round.
Payload
• Douglas Gorman
By Payload: Skynopy won an award from the French government to integrate a ground antenna, owned and operated by the Kenya Space Agency.
NASA Spaceflight
• Haygen Warren
