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Planet pushes thousands-satellite vision for orbital data centers as it courts Google's 'Suncatcher' project
By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — Geospatial satellite fleet operator Planet Labs PBC sought to strike a balance….
Kepler Validates Optical Links for Space‑to‑Space, Space‑to‑Ground and Space‑to‑Air; Network Nears Activation
By Payload: Kepler Communications has proven that optical technology works across multiple domains, including space-to-space, space-to-ground, and now, space-to-air.
Europe’s Major Space Merger: Strategic Lessons for Emerging Space Nations
By SpaceNews.com: The European space industry’s big merger: lessons for emerging space nations.
NASA advances heliophysics mission into next phase
By SpaceNews.com: NASA has selected a heliophysics mission to move into the next phase of development amid broader concerns about the state of the field.
Large satellite constellations could permanently obscure space-telescope observations by late 2030s, scientists warn
By Space.com: "The natural question that comes up is: how many more space telescopes will be affected when all these constellations are launched?".
$106B Ground Segment Market Enters Service‑Driven Era
By SpaceNews.com: $106B Ground Segment Market Enters Service‑Driven Era.
Planet Acquires Bedrock Research to Expand its AI-Driven Solutions
By SpaceWatch Global: Planet has acquired Bedrock Research, marking a significant step forward for the company's AI-powered global data solutions business.