Space Intel Report
• Peter B de Selding
SES and K2 Space will launch a demonstration satellite this spring as the first step toward a planned multi‑mission medium‑Earth orbit (MEO) constellation. SES also detailed plans to revamp its satellite procurement procedures starting this year to support the programme.
By Spaceflight Now:  SpaceX is planning to launch another 29 satellites for its Starlink internet service before sunrise on Friday at Cape Canaveral.
Universe Today
• Matthew Williams
By Universe Today: NASA’s Carbothermal Reduction Demonstration (CaRD) project completed an important step toward using local resources to support human exploration on the Moon.
SpaceNews.com
• Sandra Erwin
By SpaceNews.com: Space Force keeps door open to future human presence in orbit.
New York Times
• Ross Douthat, Victoria Chamberlin
By New York Times: The new head of NASA predicts a manned mission to Mars in 10 years.
SpaceNews.com
• Jason Rainbow
By SpaceNews.com: British mobile operator Virgin Media O2 said it started offering satellite-to-smartphone connectivity in the United Kingdom Feb. 26, marking the first commercial deployment of Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell service in Europe.
Via Satellite
• Rachel Jewett
By Via Satellite: Redwire grew revenue by 10.3% in 2025, which the company attributed to its business maturing and capabilities advancing from development into production.
New York Times
• Sachi Kitajima Mulkey
By New York Times: Elon Musk wants to launch a million satellites, but researchers say global warming is changing the upper atmosphere in ways that makes space junk linger.
SpaceNews.com
• Debra Werner
New York Times
• Michael J de la Merced
