NASA SpaceflightHaygen Warren

Weekly launch preview: Falcon 9 set for five Starlink launches; Firefly targets Alpha mission

Seven missions are scheduled this week, with SpaceX set to fly five Falcon 9 Starlink launches that dominate the manifest. Firefly also targets an Alpha mission, underscoring continued activity from small-launch providers alongside high-volume constellation deployments and a busy global launch cadence.

2026-02-23T15:33:36.116708-08:00
Via SatelliteBen Ackman

Can Marine to Deploy Eutelsat OneWeb LEO for Asia‑Pacific Maritime Connectivity

By Via Satellite: Singaporean connectivity provider Can Marine will use Eutelsat’s OneWeb Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation to deliver maritime connectivity to maritime customers in the Asia-Pacific region, the companies announced Monday.Under the new multi-year agreement, Can Marine will use OneWeb connectivity to serve clients in merchant shipping and offshore energy.

2026-02-23T11:33:45.225892-08:00
SpaceNews.comJason Rainbow

Aalyria raises $100M, valued at $1.3B to deploy laser-linked satellite mesh and dynamic routing

By SpaceNews.com: Aalyria announced a $100 million funding round Feb. 23 that values the Californian venture at $1.3 billion, supporting deployment of laser terminals and software for dynamically routing data across space, air and ground networks.

2026-02-23T09:07:22.053061-08:00