European SpaceflightAndrew Parsonson

Constellr raises €37M to scale thermal Earth‑observation and target ‘defence‑grade’ data

Constellr closed a €37 million Series A to expand its thermal Earth‑observation data products and push them toward ‘defence‑grade’ status. The funding will accelerate development of thermal satellite imaging capabilities and commercialisation of higher‑accuracy thermal analytics for operational users.

2026-02-10T04:13:07.530548-08:00
ReutersWill Dunham

Reanalysis of Magellan radar data reveals large subsurface lava tube on Venus

By Reuters: A fresh examination of radar data for Venus obtained by NASA's Magellan spacecraft in the 1990s indicates the presence of a large underground cavity created by a lava flow, the first subsurface feature ever detected on Earth's planetary neighbor.

2026-02-10T00:24:57.895056-08:00
Via SatelliteRachel Jewett

Es’hailSat and Telesat form strategic LEO partnership to deliver connectivity in Qatar and key international markets

By Via Satellite: Telesat has signed a strategic partnership deal in the Middle East with Es’hailSat to deliver Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity services to Qatar and across key international markets.

2026-02-09T12:52:46.853966-08:00
Via SatelliteBen Ackman

Momentus to Demonstrate Multispectral Sensor During RPO Mission for Space Force With NASA Support in March

By Via Satellite: Momentus will undertake a rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO) demonstration mission with NASA next month, as the former moves to fulfill a contract signed with the U.S.

2026-02-09T12:14:06.615952-08:00