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Image credits: Astranis Astranis is expanding beyond satellite connectivity with Perceptor, a new space domain awareness and maneuverability platform designed to help protect critical infrastructure in geosynchronous orbit and other strategic high orbits. Space is becoming an increasingly contested operational domain, and the strategic importance of GEO is making it a growing focus for national security. Satellites operating in geosynchronous orbit support communications, int

Rocket Lab is taking responsive space to a new level with GHOST, a containerized launch system designed to deploy Electron and HASTE rockets, ground infrastructure, and range-control systems virtually anywhere. With its first deployment planned for Alaska in 2027, GHOST could reshape how governments and national security customers access orbital and suborbital launch capabilities.

The National Reconnaissance Office has awarded Radar Commercial Augmentation contracts to Capella Space, ICEYE US, and Umbra Lab, advancing the integration of commercial Synthetic Aperture Radar capabilities into U.S. intelligence operations. The initiative strengthens all-weather ISR, disaster response, and national security missions through a more resilient hybrid space architecture.

Neuraspace has secured €15.6 million in new funding to accelerate AI-powered Space Traffic Management and defense-focused Space Domain Awareness. The investment will expand autonomous mission operations, sovereign sensing infrastructure, and AI-driven threat detection, strengthening Europe's strategic capabilities as orbital congestion and space security challenges continue to grow.

Leidos has been selected by Sierra Space to provide flight-proven infrared sensing payloads for 18 missile defense satellites supporting the Accelerated Missile Defense Tranche 3 Tracking Layer and the broader Golden Dome for America initiative. The advanced sensors will enhance space-based detection and tracking of hypersonic and advanced missile threats while expanding the SDA's proliferated LEO architecture.

ETL Systems has acquired Amphinicy Technologies, strengthening its capabilities across SATCOM, Earth Observation, and software-defined satellite networks. The strategic acquisition combines ETL's RF expertise with Amphinicy's advanced software portfolio, enabling more integrated, virtualized, and intelligent ground segment solutions for commercial, government, defense, and 5G NTN applications.

Airbus has been selected by Hisdesat to build SpainSat NG-III, Europe's next-generation secure military communications satellite. Featuring advanced anti-jamming technology, hardened protection against nuclear and electromagnetic threats, and rapidly reconfigurable digital antennas, the satellite will strengthen Spain's sovereign communications capabilities while supporting NATO and allied defense operations across two-thirds of the globe.

Sophia Space and Caltech have secured a U.S. patent for a revolutionary space-based data center architecture designed to enable large-scale orbital computing powered by solar energy and passive cooling. The milestone is accompanied by an expanded R&D partnership with Caltech to develop deployable structures and thermal technologies for future orbital computing infrastructure.

Genesis Space Flight Laboratories has raised €1.2 million in Seed funding to accelerate development of its GEN-5 propulsion system and expand commercial reentry services. The company also unveiled MySpaceCapsule™, a new rideshare program that allows individuals, researchers, and businesses to send payloads into space starting at just €399, marking another step toward democratizing access to space.

Image credits: Array Labs Array Labs has secured an additional $21 million in an oversubscribed strategic funding round, marking another major milestone in the company's mission to redefine space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR). The investment is anchored by Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, one of Japan's leading aerospace and defense companies, alongside continued participation from existing investors Catapult Ventures, Kompas VC, and Y Combinator.

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.

SWISSto12 has raised $70 million in Series C funding after surpassing $500 million in contracted orders and achieving 110% CAGR since 2022. The investment will expand production of its HummingSat GEO satellites and HummingLink multi-orbit payloads as demand for commercial and sovereign space infrastructure continues to grow.

Lockheed Martin is expanding its venture capital footprint in Europe with a $100 million investment commitment targeting defense and dual-use technology startups across the U.K. and Europe. The initiative aims to accelerate innovation, strengthen transatlantic defense cooperation, and help emerging companies bring next-generation technologies into operational defense programs.

Slingshot Aerospace has secured a $69.2 million U.S. Space Force contract to develop MENTAT, an AI-powered mission rehearsal platform that enhances Guardian readiness through realistic digital space simulations. Built on the company's Digital Space Twin and powered by the TALOS AI engine, the program marks a major step toward continuous, AI-enabled operational training for future space defense missions.

Amazon's Low Earth Orbit Satellite Network Targets Millions of Underserved Homes and Businesses Image credits: Amazon Leo | From left to right: Dietlof Mare (group CEO at Maziv), Solly Malatsi (Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies), Van Zyl Botha (CEO and co-founder of Herotel), and David Zapolsky (chief global affairs and legal officer at Amazon). Amazon is taking a significant step into Africa's satellite connectivity market through a new partnership with Sou