Satellite   Middle East   Europe   M&A   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

HellasSat’s GovSatCom pivot: profitable, debt-free operator after Arabsat $280M purchase and push toward optical services

HellasSat—acquired by Arabsat for $280 million after once being viewed as consolidation fodder—casts itself as a profitable, debt-free operator thanks to a diversified revenue base. The company is positioning GovSatCom as an anchor and is looking to future optical capabilities to fit Europe’s sovereignty-driven space requirements.

2026-06-02T11:27:38.268627-07:00
Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Space Debris & Traffic Management  
SpaceNews.com

Global SSA Market to Reach $61B as Governments Prioritize Space Security, Resilience, and Orbital Safety

By SpaceNews.com: Paris, France – May 2026 – The 2nd edition of Novaspace’s Space Situational Awareness (SSA) report points to a pivotal decade ahead, with cumulative global spending projected to reach $61 billion over the next ten years.

2026-06-02T08:13:51.118348-07:00
Commercial Space  
Space.com • Mike Wall

Unlocking 'the true space age': Impulse Space raises $500 million to build out fleet of ultra-mobile spacecraft

By Space.com: Impulse Space — which was founded by Tom Mueller, SpaceX's first-ever employee — just raised $500 million to build out the ultra-mobile spacecraft that it believes will transform the space economy.

Also: Payload and Reuters
2026-06-02T05:11:12.088754-07:00
Space Exploration & Science Missions   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation  
SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

UK explores Vast space station mission for astronaut with physical disability

By SpaceNews.com: The U.K. government is exploring sending British astronaut John McFall to Vast’s planned Haven-1 space station in a mission it says could make him the first person with a physical disability to live in orbit.

Also: The Guardian, gov.uk and news.ssbcrack.com
2026-06-02T05:56:37.063884-07:00
M&A   Moon   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Commercial Space  
SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Voyager to acquire lunar lander developer Astrobotic

By SpaceNews.com: Voyager Technologies will acquire Astrobotic, a company developing lunar landers and reusable suborbital vehicles, in a deal worth up to $300 million.

Also: Payload, Seeking Alpha and Leonard David
2026-06-02T05:18:22.614963-07:00
Europe   Workforce & Skills Development  
Via Satellite • Helen Weedon

How Can We Respond to the Skills Gap in Space?

By Via Satellite: Opinion How Can We Respond to the Skills Gap in Space? By Helen Weedon Tuesday, June 2, 2026 According to the 2023 Space Sector Skills Survey by the Space Skills Alliance , 52 percent of space organizations in the U.K.

2026-06-02T06:42:32.978299-07:00
Satellite   Europe   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Policy & Regulation   Sustainability & Climate Initiatives  
Via Satellite • Helen Mendonca

The Earth Observation Market and Regulation: Instruments for Growth

By Via Satellite: Opinion The Earth Observation Market and Regulation: Instruments for Growth By Helen Mendonca Tuesday, June 2, 2026 Satellite Earth Observation (EO) is increasingly recognized as a strategic instrument for meeting Europe’s defense needs and for ensuring the green and digital transitions.

2026-06-02T06:42:35.511099-07:00