Spanish satellite operator Sateliot closes €70M Series BSateliot has closed a €70 million Series B funding round that it will use to accelerate the deployment of its low Earth orbit constellation. Founded in 2018, Sateliot is developing a constellation of 100 nanosatellites in low Earth orbit to provide 5G Internet of Things (IoT) communication services. IoT connects devices, vehicles, and other objects, […] The post Spanish satellite operator Sateliot closes €70M Series B appeared first on European Spaceflight.
ESA Taps Spaceo-Led Consortium to Test Inflatable Satellite Deorbit SystemA consortium led by Portuguese start-up Spaceo has won a European Space Agency contract to test an inflatable drag sail designed to deorbit small satellites. Founded in 2023, Spaceo develops compact inflatable systems to deorbit satellites, improving end-of-life mission management. The company secured €100,000 in pre-seed funding from Portugal Ventures and early support from the […] The post ESA Taps Spaceo-Led Consortium to Test Inflatable Satellite Deorbit System appeared first on European Spaceflight.
Satellite operators want better space weather modelsSatellite operators need better space weather models to maximize the life of their satellites and to avoid collisions in low Earth orbit. The post Satellite operators want better space weather models appeared first on SpaceNews.
Europe funds inflatable satellite drag sail demonstrationA group of European companies has secured government funds to test an inflatable drag sail in space by 2028, designed to swiftly deorbit its host satellite after mission completion. The post Europe funds inflatable satellite drag sail demonstration appeared first on SpaceNews.
U.S. restores satellite imagery support to Ukraine amid ceasefire tensionsNGA has restored Ukraine's access to the Global Enhanced GEOINT Delivery system The post U.S. restores satellite imagery support to Ukraine amid ceasefire tensions appeared first on SpaceNews.
Argotec announces modular satellite platformItalian smallsat developer Argotec has unveiled a new modular satellite bus design that it believes provides flexibility in accommodating a wide range payloads. The post Argotec announces modular satellite platform appeared first on SpaceNews.
Overwatch x Rescue Expands Lifesaving Services to More Satellite Enabled DevicesMEDIA CONTACTDomenica Orellana+1 (315) 8028577media@wwfocus.com MIAMI, FLA. – March 11, 2025 – Overwatch x RescueTM (OxR), the emergency SOS subscription service by FocusPoint International–a global leader in critical incident management […] The post Overwatch x Rescue Expands Lifesaving Services to More Satellite Enabled Devices appeared first on SpaceNews.
Swissto12 to build small Asia-focused direct-to-device GEO satelliteSingapore’s Astrum Mobile has ordered a small satellite from Swissto12 to deliver resilient, low-bandwidth multimedia and connectivity services directly to devices across Asia from geostationary orbit. The post Swissto12 to build small Asia-focused direct-to-device GEO satellite appeared first on SpaceNews.
SatixFy gets UK funds to accelerate in-orbit satellite reconfigurationThe UK Space Agency has awarded SatixFy funds to develop software to speed up how quickly reprogrammable satellites can adapt to changing needs in orbit, the Israeli chipmaker announced March 5. The post SatixFy gets UK funds to accelerate in-orbit satellite reconfiguration appeared first on SpaceNews.
FCC mulls C-band options, raising prospect of another satellite windfallThe FCC formally kicked off a process to explore new uses for upper C-band satellite spectrum , potentially paving the way for another windfall for incumbent operators. The post FCC mulls C-band options, raising prospect of another satellite windfall appeared first on SpaceNews.
Congressional watchdog flags risks in Space Development Agency’s satellite programThe Government Accountability Office specifically raises concerns about the technical maturity of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture’s laser communications technology. The post Congressional watchdog flags risks in Space Development Agency’s satellite program appeared first on SpaceNews.
Space Development Agency satellite procurements moving forward amid heightened scrutinySDA is advancing the first major satellite acquisition since the removal of its former director Derek Tournear. The post Space Development Agency satellite procurements moving forward amid heightened scrutiny appeared first on SpaceNews.
Eutelsat adapts GEO strategy as Starlink reshapes satellite connectivityEutelsat is taking another step away from consumer broadband as Starlink’s sprawling low Earth orbit network continues to erode demand for geostationary services. The post Eutelsat adapts GEO strategy as Starlink reshapes satellite connectivity appeared first on SpaceNews.
Lynk Global fundraise passes $85 million as direct-to-smartphone satellite race heats upLynk Global has raised more than $85 million to expand its direct-to-smartphone satellite network, as growing momentum from SpaceX and AST SpaceMobile highlights the market’s emerging potential. The post Lynk Global fundraise passes $85 million as direct-to-smartphone satellite race heats up appeared first on SpaceNews.
Redwire lands new satellite contract for Space Force in-orbit refueling experimentRedwire will supply three Mako satellite buses for the Space Force's Tetra-5 and Tetra-6 experiments The post Redwire lands new satellite contract for Space Force in-orbit refueling experiment appeared first on SpaceNews.
2 NASA Employees Awarded Space and Satellite Professionals 20 under 35 of 2024Two NASA employees, Howard Chang and Bradley Williams, were named as two of the “20 under 35 of 2024” by the Space and Satellite Professionals International. The award recognizes outstanding young professionals in the space industry. The annual list of “20 Under 35” features 20 employees and entrepreneurs to keep your eye on in coming […]
MDA Space to build satellites for Globalstar’s Apple-backed next-gen constellationMDA Space is building more than 50 satellites for Globalstar’s Apple-backed next-generation low Earth orbit constellation under a $768 million contract. The post MDA Space to build satellites for Globalstar’s Apple-backed next-gen constellation appeared first on SpaceNews.
The merger between satellite and cellular industries: not (yet) a marriage made in heaven?Almost one year ago, at the Mobile World Congress, the Global System for Mobile Communications Association and Global Satellite Operators Association announced their cooperation to foster innovation and seamless terrestrial […] The post The merger between satellite and cellular industries: not (yet) a marriage made in heaven? appeared first on SpaceNews.
Webb investigates protoplanetary disk in extreme detail, observes glowing interstellar materialThe joint NASA, European Space Agency (ESA), and Canadian Space Agency (CSA) James Webb Space… The post Webb investigates protoplanetary disk in extreme detail, observes glowing interstellar material appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.
Chinese constellation operator Spacesail signs agreement with Measat of MalaysiaHELSINKI — Chinese low Earth orbit megaconstellation operator Spacesail has signed an agreement with Measat to expand its presence into Southeast Asia. Chinese low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite operator Shanghai […] The post Chinese constellation operator Spacesail signs agreement with Measat of Malaysia appeared first on SpaceNews.




















