Space Intel Report
• Peter B de Selding
UAE‑based Space42 is close to contracting Equatys, a 2,800‑satellite direct‑to‑device (D2D) constellation targeting commercial service in 2028–29. The plan coincides with a large Iceye radar‑sat scale‑up to combine wide‑area SAR imaging with high‑capacity D2D connectivity.
SpaceNews.com
• Andrew Jones
By SpaceNews.com: China’s Kinetica-2 rocket debuts successfully, sending prototype cargo spacecraft to orbit Chinese firm CAS Space successfully reached orbit with the first launch of its Kinetica-2 launch vehicle Monday, with a prototype cargo spacecraft among the payloads.
DefenseNews.com
By DefenseNews.com: Like assets in any other domain, US satellites and equipment in space need updates and replenishment on a constant basis. A look at how the SDA does it.
European Spaceflight
• Andrew Parsonson
By European Spaceflight: ESA is seeking a commercial partner to deliver its NILS2 instrument to the Moon, with preference being given to European operators.
SpaceNews.com
• Oleg Demidov
By SpaceNews.com: The race to build orbital data centers is missing its biggest variable: power.
Space.com
• Elizabeth Howell
By Space.com: Hansen included Indigenous perspectives on his personal mission patch.
SpaceNews.com
• Debra Werner
By SpaceNews.com: With Voyager's help, Icarus Robotics to test free-flyer on ISS.
Space.com
• Daisy Dobrijevic
By Space.com: An X1.4 solar flare triggered radio blackouts and launched a fast CME as NASA prepares for its Artemis 2 moon mission.
Leeham News
• Scott Hamilton
Universe Today
• Laurence Tognetti
