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SpaceNews.com • Archangel Lightworks

Archangel Lightworks completes field trials of TERRA-M, a deployable optical ground station aligned with SDA standards

Archangel Lightworks says it has successfully completed field trials of TERRA-M, described as the world’s smallest deployable operational optical ground station. The company reports the system proved its capability for rapid, secure data transfer between space and ground while aligning with U.S. Space Development Agency (SDA) standards.

2026-05-27T05:09:40.120853-07:00
Commercial Space  
NEW
Bloomberg • Nicolas S. Rohatyn

Ordinary Americans Deserve a Fair Shot at IPOs

By Bloomberg: This year, two of the most consequential companies in America are expected to go public. SpaceX, which released its initial public offering prospectus last week, is targeting a valuation of at least $1.75 trillion, the largest debut in market history.

2026-05-27T05:54:47.652945-07:00
Antitrust   Satellite   Europe   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
politico.eu • Mathieu Pollet

EU to squeeze US space tech out of prized satellite airwaves

By politico.eu: The bloc’s executive is pushing back on U.S. ownership of a critical space asset.

2026-05-27T02:41:35.125225-07:00
Satellite   AI   Commercial Space  
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Payload • Douglas Gorman

Aitech Upgrades its Space Supercomputer

By Payload: By integrating NVIDIA’s IGX Thor platform into the S-A2300 COTS AI Supercomputer, Aitech officials say the company is drastically expanding customers’ ability to process data in orbit.

2026-05-27T06:11:53.311519-07:00
Event   Satellite   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Commercial Space  
SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

HPS GmbH to Provide the Communications Antenna for the Apophis-Bound 'Ramses' Spacecraft

By SpaceWatch Global: Ibadan, 27 May 2026. – OHB Italia and Munich-based antenna specialist HPS GmbH have signed a contract at the SmallSat Europe 2026 conference making the latter responsible for procuring the communications antenna for the Apophis-bound Ramses spacecraft.

2026-05-27T01:11:07.974515-07:00