Satellite   AI   Commercial Space  
SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

Muon Space pitches Starship-class satellite platform to host AI “orbital data centers” by 2028

Muon Space says it has built a Starship-class satellite platform specifically for the emerging orbital data center market, with an initial launch targeted for 2028 and customers already secured. Industry coverage also frames the concept’s near-term credibility for AI infrastructure—amid ongoing constraints around survivability, launch availability, and onboard cybersecurity.

Also: Via Satellite and Via Satellite
2026-06-03T04:58:15.866744-07:00
Commercial Space  
Bloomberg • Anthony Hughes

SpaceX to Plan Setting IPO Terms as Soon as Wednesday

By Bloomberg: SpaceX is planning to set the terms of its initial public offering as early as Wednesday afternoon, according to people familiar with the matter, ahead of what’s expected to be the biggest ever listing.

2026-06-02T14:56:51.227212-07:00
Satellite   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Space Debris & Traffic Management   Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)  
Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Europe's Eagle-1 quantum key distribution satellite delayed again; backers defend its value vs post-quantum cryptography

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland —Europe’s Eagle-1 quantum key distribution (QKD) satellite is facing fresh delays to its payload and will not be launched before late 2027 or early 2028, but program backers defended the project and said post-quantum cryptography (PQC) is no substitute for it for sensitive communications.

2026-06-02T14:22:25.069208-07:00
Satellite   Middle East   Europe   M&A   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Greece's HellasSat operator: With diverse revenue base, GovSatCom and future optical, we're profitable & debt-free

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — Greece’s HellasSat telecom satellite fleet operator, once considered a clear target for consolidation and ultimately purchased by Arabsat for $280 million, now finds itself in the thick of Europe’s sovereignty-focused space picture.

2026-06-02T11:27:38.268627-07:00