Payload
• Douglas Gorman
Northwood Space has introduced new antenna hardware designed to support more satellite data downlinks, paired with a wider range of operating frequencies. The release comes as the company expands its physical ground-station footprint globally, targeting improved network capacity and coverage for its satellite communications services.
SpaceNews.com
• Philip Dackiw
By SpaceNews.com: If the Trump administration is serious about executing its “America First in Africa” policy and transforming American engagement on the continent, it needs to focus on sectors where it still holds a decisive advantage.
Bloomberg
• Brian W Smith, Gerson Freitas Jr.
By Bloomberg: SpaceX is selling investment-grade bonds for the first time in what’s expected to be the start of a massive borrowing spree to fund the company’s AI ambitions following its record $75 billion IPO.
SpaceNews.com
• Jeff Foust
By SpaceNews.com: Satellite servicing company Astroscale is working to transition from tech demos to a regular series of missions, bolstered by a recent capital infusion.
European Spaceflight
• Andrew Parsonson
By European Spaceflight: ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot has tested a European spacesuit prototype aboard the ISS, while a second suit completed water survival trials in Marseille.
Space.com
• Mike Wall
By Space.com: SpaceX has now launched more satellites than the rest of humanity combined — and the gap will continue to widen over time.
Space Intel Report
• Peter B. de Selding
By Space Intel Report: PARIS — Three of the four startup launch service providers competing in the European Launcher Challenge (ELC) managed by the European Space Agency (ESA) — PLD Space, Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) and MaiaSpace provided updates on their development status.
SpaceWatch Global
• Joshua Faleti
By SpaceWatch Global: ESA has selected NUVIEW GmbH's Moonraker mission for a Phase A study under its Small Missions for Exploration – Destination the Moon program.
