Via Satellite
• Rachel Jewett
Analysts say SpaceX's acquisition of xAI and its plan to field orbital data‑center constellations could open new revenue streams by combining launch, connectivity and AI services, but also creates significant execution and regulatory risks industry observers are still parsing over the medium term.
Business Wire
By Business Wire: Loft Orbital (Loft) today announced it has signed a contract with the SmartSat Cooperative Research Centre (SmartSat CRC) to deploy a wildfire detection appl...
Via Satellite
• Rachel Jewett
By Via Satellite: Thales Alenia Space will build a central ground support platform for EU space services like EGNOS, Galileo, Copernicus, and GOVSATCOM/IRIS².
Space Explored
• Theresa Cross
By Space Explored: As NASA moves deeper into a new era of space-based astronomy, another flagship observatory is quietly approaching the launch pad....
Space Intel Report
• Peter B de Selding
By Space Intel Report: BRUSSELS — The European Commission, just a couple of months from finding out whether its Iris2….
smallsatnews.com
By smallsatnews.com: FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — In a statement released Wednesday, February 18, 2026, MTN Satellite Communications (MTN) announced it has reached an agreement with SpaceX to become an authorized provider of SpaceX’s government-specific satellite connectivity ecosystem.
By supercluster.com: Young space startups have been struggling in Europe for years. The problem has become so widespread that insiders refer to it as the 'European Space Start-up Exodus.'.
Bloomberg
• Matt Day
By Bloomberg: A big launch and a regulatory win provide much-needed boosts for Amazon Leo satellite network.
European Spaceflight
• Andrew Parsonson
SpaceNews.com
• Andrew Jones
