Amazon Leo has unveiled ambitious plans to launch more than 5,100 Direct-to-Device (D2D) satellites, aiming to connect smartphones directly from space. Leveraging Globalstar's spectrum and advanced satellite technologies, the network will deliver voice, messaging, broadband data, and emergency services worldwide, expanding connectivity far beyond the reach of traditional cellular infrastructure.

Antares has raised $470 million in Series C funding to accelerate deployment of its advanced nuclear microreactors for U.S. military installations. Following the successful criticality of its Mark-0 reactor, the company is targeting commercial deployments by 2028, supporting defense energy resilience and strengthening critical infrastructure with long-duration, autonomous power systems.

Image credits: ORiS Space The next frontier of the space economy isn't just bigger satellites or more launches—it's reliable access to energy. Italian deep-tech startup ORiS believes that satellites should one day recharge in orbit just as easily as electric vehicles recharge on Earth. Backed by €5 million ($5.7 million) in newly secured funding, the company is taking a major step toward making that vision a reality. The Turin-based startup has completed one of the world's la

Directed-energy weapons are moving from testing to operational deployment, but success depends on more than laser power. Optical reliability, coating performance, and a resilient supply chain will determine whether these systems can withstand real-world conditions and deliver consistent performance against evolving drone threats.

Reliance Jio has cleared a major regulatory milestone after IN-SPACe deemed its proposed 1,600-satellite LEO constellation technically sound. The project aims to deliver up to 5 Tbps of satellite capacity across India, advancing the country's ambitions for sovereign broadband infrastructure, secure communications, and strategic space capabilities.

France's Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) has selected Airbus Defence and Space, Greenerwave, and Thales to develop next-generation CAMELEON military SATCOM terminals. The program will deliver advanced PESA-based, multi-orbit, multi-band, and multi-domain communications capabilities for the French Armed Forces.