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CesiumAstro buys semiconductor specialist to boost constellation plansIMAGE
spacenews.com• Aug 14, 2026• 1 min read
CesiumAstro buys semiconductor specialist to boost constellation plansCesiumAstro is acquiring semiconductor specialist Jariet Technologies, adding more in-house capabilities behind the phased-array antenna specialist’s plans for a future communications constellation. The post CesiumAstro buys semiconductor specialist to boost constellation plans appeared first on SpaceNews.
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Europe increases size and cost of IRIS² constellationIMAGE
spacenews.com• Aug 7, 2026• 1 min read
Europe increases size and cost of IRIS² constellationThe European Commission has reached an agreement with an industrial consortium to proceed with a secure connectivity constellation, increasing the number of satellites as well as its cost. The post Europe increases size and cost of IRIS² constellation appeared first on SpaceNews.
Rules of the road needed for orbital data center constellationsIMAGE
spacenews.com• Jul 31, 2026• 1 min read
Rules of the road needed for orbital data center constellationsAs companies develop large constellations of orbital data center satellites, experts say now is the time to start thinking about some critical space safety topics and rules of the road. The post Rules of the road needed for orbital data center constellations appeared first on SpaceNews.
LatConnect 60 Accelerates SWIRSAT Constellation Growth Anchored in Western Australia with Expansion into Malaysia and UAEIMAGE
spacenews.com• Jul 29, 2026• 1 min read
LatConnect 60 Accelerates SWIRSAT Constellation Growth Anchored in Western Australia with Expansion into Malaysia and UAEPERTH, Western Australia — LatConnect 60 (LC60) is executing on a multi-geography industrial plan to accelerate its SWIRSAT constellation, anchoring core technology development and payload manufacturing in Western Australia while […] The post LatConnect 60 Accelerates SWIRSAT Constellation Growth Anchored in Western Australia with Expansion into Malaysia and UAE appeared first on SpaceNews.
Chinese startup raises funds for space situational awareness constellation, joining commercial SSA rushIMAGE
spacenews.com• Jul 29, 2026• 1 min read
Chinese startup raises funds for space situational awareness constellation, joining commercial SSA rushSINGAPORE — A Beijing-based startup has secured around $14 million to build a satellite constellation for tracking orbital objects, adding to China’s growing SSA sector. Xingchen Daohe, also known as […] The post Chinese startup raises funds for space situational awareness constellation, joining commercial SSA rush appeared first on SpaceNews.
Germany Considers Dedicated Launch Facility for its Armed ForcesIMAGE
europeanspaceflight.com• Jul 28, 2026• 1 min read
Germany Considers Dedicated Launch Facility for its Armed ForcesGermany is considering building a dedicated launch facility for its armed forces to ensure military satellites can be deployed without having to compete for capacity with commercial payloads. German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius announced that the government was considering the proposal during a 23 July visit to Isar Aerospace’s facilities near Munich. Pistorius said that […] The post Germany Considers Dedicated Launch Facility for its Armed Forces appeared first on European Spaceflight.
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Amazon files application for direct-to-device satellite constellationIMAGE
spacenews.com• Jul 27, 2026• 1 min read
Amazon files application for direct-to-device satellite constellationAmazon has filed plans with the Federal Communications Commission for a constellation of more than 5,100 satellites that would provide direct-to-device (D2D) services using Globalstar spectrum. The post Amazon files application for direct-to-device satellite constellation appeared first on SpaceNews.
Poland commits $745 million to EU’s IRIS² constellation projectIMAGE
spacenews.com• Jul 23, 2026• 1 min read
Poland commits $745 million to EU’s IRIS² constellation projectWARSAW, Poland — The Polish government has agreed to invest around $745 million in the development of the planned IRIS² multi-orbit satellite internet constellation with the European Union. The money […] The post Poland commits $745 million to EU’s IRIS² constellation project appeared first on SpaceNews.
Poland Boosts Its Contribution to Europe’s IRIS2 Constellation to €656MIMAGE
europeanspaceflight.com• Jul 21, 2026• 1 min read
Poland Boosts Its Contribution to Europe’s IRIS2 Constellation to €656MPoland has formalised its participation in Europe’s IRIS2 secure communications constellation and agreed to increase its contribution by more than €150 million. The additional funding will double Poland’s contribution to the programme’s space segment to 12 satellites, comprising six in medium Earth orbit (MEO) and six in low Earth orbit (LEO). The agreement, signed on […] The post Poland Boosts Its Contribution to Europe’s IRIS2 Constellation to €656M appeared first on European Spaceflight.
IHI explores Kuva hyperspectral satellites for Japan’s multi-sensor constellationIMAGE
spacenews.com• Jul 21, 2026• 1 min read
IHI explores Kuva hyperspectral satellites for Japan’s multi-sensor constellationJapan’s IHI is considering adding next-generation hyperspectral satellites from Finnish startup Kuva Space to its planned 100-strong, multi-sensor sovereign Earth observation constellation. The post IHI explores Kuva hyperspectral satellites for Japan’s multi-sensor constellation appeared first on SpaceNews.
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China unveils members of state-backed commercial space consortiumIMAGE
spacenews.com• Jul 10, 2026• 1 min read
China unveils members of state-backed commercial space consortiumHELSINKI — A Chinese government body has published a national commercial space consortium membership list, offering a rare indication of which companies the state considers established players. The list was […] The post China unveils members of state-backed commercial space consortium appeared first on SpaceNews.
Environmental groups seek FCC pause on orbital data center constellationsIMAGE
spacenews.com• Jul 9, 2026• 1 min read
Environmental groups seek FCC pause on orbital data center constellationsEnvironmental and scientific groups are calling for a halt to processing orbital data center applications, arguing the rush to move computing infrastructure into space has raised the stakes in a broader push for more megaconstellation oversight. The post Environmental groups seek FCC pause on orbital data center constellations appeared first on SpaceNews.
Simera Sense to provide imagers for Canary Islands constellationIMAGE
spacenews.com• Jul 7, 2026• 1 min read
Simera Sense to provide imagers for Canary Islands constellationBelgium’s Simera Sense has won a contract to provide multispectral imagers for a small constellation being designed to track wildfires, volcanic activity and other regional priorities for the Canary Islands off the coast of Spain. The post Simera Sense to provide imagers for Canary Islands constellation appeared first on SpaceNews.