Satellite   BizAv   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization  
Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Ovzon reports 48% revenue growth and 38% EBITDA increase in Q2; company weighs timing for its second satellite

Swedish satellite operator and mobile satcom terminal manufacturer Ovzon said revenue for the three months ended June 30 rose 48% year over year and EBITDA increased 38%. Operating profit and cash flow also climbed materially, while the company said it is still considering its second-satellite plans.

2026-07-17T04:45:24.393807-07:00
Leadership   Commercial Space   Policy & Regulation  
Reuters • Courtney Rozen

SpaceX IPO earns millions for US Small Business Administration head Kelly Loeffler

By Reuters: U.S. Small Business ​Administration head Kelly Loeffler multiplied the value of her investment in Elon Musk's SpaceX after she was nominated for the ‌job, earning millions of dollars from the company's record initial public offering, a Reuters review of her financial disclosures showed.

Also: CNA
2026-07-17T03:27:17.334873-07:00
Satellite   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Space Debris & Traffic Management  
Space.com • Samantha Mathewson

Are we underestimating the threat of solar storms? A 'once-in-a-thousand-year' disaster is worth considering, scientists say

By Space.com: A new study suggests the most extreme solar storms to strike Earth could have greater impacts on satellites, power grids and communications than previously thought.

2026-07-17T03:10:03.859346-07:00
ISS   Europe   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Space Policy & International Cooperation   NASA  
NASA • Lauren E. Low

NASA Welcomes Serbia as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory

By NASA: The Republic of Serbia signed the Artemis Accords Thursday during a ceremony hosted by NASA at the agency’s Headquarters in Washington, becoming the 69th nation to join a large community of like-minded nations committed to the peaceful, transparent, and responsible exploration of space.

Also: SpaceWatch Global
2026-07-16T15:50:51.949598-07:00
Satellite   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation  
Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

AST SpaceMobile Discloses Delays to Launch Campaign, Explores Vertical Integration

By Via Satellite: AST SpaceMobile has pushed back the expected timing of its launch campaign to early 2027, the company disclosed this week. The company also launched a share sale to raise $1 billion, mentioning it may consider vertical integration in launch.

2026-07-16T13:50:47.084854-07:00