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Payload • Douglas Gorman

Northwood Space raises $375 million in Series C at $2 billion valuation

Northwood Space’s $375 million Series C values the company at $2 billion and takes its total capital raised above $500 million. The announcement marks a major financing milestone, though the report does not specify how the proceeds will be deployed or detail the company’s product and operating plans.

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2026-11-02T02:34:43.477848-08:00

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SES and Air Astana Launch Multi-Orbit Inflight Connectivity on Airbus A321LR Fleet

By APEX: Air Astana has launched SES’ multi-orbit Wi-Fi service on its first Airbus A321LR, with plans to expand connectivity across the fleet.

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2026-11-02T01:34:19.704550-08:00

Middle East Europe ESA Space Policy & International Cooperation

Reuters • Florence Loeve

Europe space chief heads to Gulf as bloc looks beyond US

By Reuters: The head of the European Space Agency will meet officials in the ‌United Arab Emirates this week as Europe seeks new partners and aims to reduce its reliance on the United States for space exploration.

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2026-11-02T02:04:25.539382-08:00

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APEX • Joshua Kupietzky

Singapore Airlines to Introduce Next-Generation KrisWorld Entertainment and Starlink Wi-Fi

By APEX: Singapore Airlines plans to introduce upgraded KrisWorld entertainment features and high-speed Starlink Wi-Fi on selected aircraft in 2027.

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2026-11-02T02:34:23.274674-08:00

Satellite Europe ESA

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SpaceWatch Global • Nicolaus Hanowski

#SpaceWatchGL Opinion: Europe's Window on the World Is Wide Open. That's the Problem.

By SpaceWatch Global: ESA’s Nicolaus Hanowski nailed 10 strengths and 10 weaknesses of Europe’s Earth observation to the door. Torsten Kriening on what must change.

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2026-11-02T03:04:16.998344-08:00

Saudi Arabia Moon Commercial Space

SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

ispace Strengthens Saudi Arabia Operations With Anas Al-Shuwayer Appointment

By SpaceWatch Global: ispace appoints Anas Al-Shuwayer to lead its Saudi subsidiary as the lunar exploration company expands local partnerships and operations.

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2026-11-02T01:35:14.516731-08:00

Commercial Space

Washington Post • Faiz Siddiqui, Patience Haggin

Inside Elon Musk’s plan to conquer a new industry

By Washington Post: SpaceX is in talks to buy Boost Mobile or use its network, giving Musk a potential backdoor into the $235 billion cellphone market.

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2026-11-02T02:04:38.092411-08:00

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Payload • Douglas Gorman

Hydrosat Unveils New High-Res MWIR Thermal Capability

By Payload: Hydrosat unveiled a new thermal mid-wave infrared (MWIR) program, called Nyktòs, which is designed to capture high-resolution imagery.

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2026-11-02T03:05:17.907788-08:00

Northwood Space raises $375 million in Series C at $2 billion valuation

SES and Air Astana Launch Multi-Orbit Inflight Connectivity on Airbus A321LR Fleet

Europe space chief heads to Gulf as bloc looks beyond US

Singapore Airlines to Introduce Next-Generation KrisWorld Entertainment and Starlink Wi-Fi

#SpaceWatchGL Opinion: Europe's Window on the World Is Wide Open. That's the Problem.

ispace Strengthens Saudi Arabia Operations With Anas Al-Shuwayer Appointment

Inside Elon Musk’s plan to conquer a new industry

Hydrosat Unveils New High-Res MWIR Thermal Capability

Hydrosat Unveils New High-Res MWIR Thermal Capability

#SpaceWatchGL Opinion: Europe's Window on the World Is Wide Open. That's the Problem.

Northwood Space Raises $375M Series C at $2B Valuation

Singapore Airlines to Introduce Next-Generation KrisWorld Entertainment and Starlink Wi-Fi

Europe space chief heads to Gulf as bloc looks beyond US

Inside Elon Musk’s plan to conquer a new industry

Indra Space reports sharply higher revenue and EBITDA, books $2.2B in backlog for work on Europe's Iris2

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