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IonQ is expanding its quantum leadership with the acquisition of Skyloom Global, bringing advanced space-based optical communications into its growing full-stack quantum ecosystem. Backed by $3.5B in funding, IonQ aims to build a global quantum key distribution platform linking ground and satellite networks for secure, planet-scale connectivity.

Amazon’s shift from Project Kuiper to Amazon Leo marks a strategic leap in the LEO broadband race. With more than 150 satellites in orbit and major enterprise partnerships forming, the rebrand reflects a sharpened focus on value creation, downstream market capture, and global growth.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions is set to acquire Israel-based Orbit Technologies Ltd for $356.3 million. Orbit is a global leader in satellite-based communication systems for military and unmanned platforms. This strategic deal is expected to be immediately accretive for Kratos and significantly advance its position in the rapidly expanding global defense and space markets.

Uyghur religious life in Xinjiang has been pushed from public spaces into whispers behind closed doors. Mosques and shrines have been demolished or tightly controlled, yet faith endures in private rituals and in vibrant diaspora communities abroad. Despite the state’s effort to erase visible belief, a resilient spiritual identity continues to survive.

Decathlon is heading to space. In 2026, ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot will test the EuroSuit IVA prototype on the ISS developed by Decathlon, CNES, Spartan Space, and MEDES. CEO Javier López Segovia calls it a “historic moment” that brings sport-driven innovation into human spaceflight.

SES and AMN have upgraded more than 200 rural sites in Côte d’Ivoire, expanding 2G and 3G services to over 500,000 people and powering nationwide growth in mobile money, education, and healthcare access. With new 4G sites launching in 2025, the initiative marks a major leap forward for Africa’s digital inclusion.

mPower Technology has launched the world’s first automated high-volume production line for space-solar modules at UIC in New York, marking a major leap from manual fabrication to industrial-scale space power. Starting at 1 MW per year and doubling by 2026, the facility supports major programs—including Airbus’ Sparkwing arrays, and positions mPower as a key player in powering next-generation orbital and lunar infrastructure.

France has inaugurated its new Space Command and unveiled a €4.2 billion National Space Strategy to strengthen military readiness and industrial innovation in orbit. President Macron’s bold vision signals Europe’s intent to achieve strategic autonomy and defend its interests in an increasingly contested space domain.

SkyFi has integrated ICEYE US synthetic aperture radar (SAR) data into its Earth Intelligence platform, enabling users to task the world’s largest commercial radar constellation for real-time, all-weather Earth observation. The partnership delivers persistent, high-resolution insights for defense, infrastructure, and environmental applications, anytime, anywhere.

Eutelsat and Paratus have expanded their partnership with a new multi-year, multi-million-dollar deal to deliver OneWeb LEO satellite services across Southern Africa. The collaboration strengthens efforts to provide high-speed, low-latency connectivity to industries and communities across the region.

The space industry keeps launching new satellites but struggles to find new users. This article explores why downstream bottlenecks—in procurement, usability, and market education—pose a greater challenge than technology itself, and how brokers and B2B marketplaces can finally unlock scalable commercial growth.

India’s Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has granted Mini Ratna Category-I status to Hindustan Shipyard Limited, marking a new phase of autonomy for the state-run shipyard. Declaring 2025 as the “Year of Reforms,” the government emphasized innovation, sustainability, and self-reliance across the defense sector.

Gwadar is promoted as a gateway for growth, but its corporate structures and free-zone incentives can obscure who truly controls companies operating there. While Pakistan has strengthened beneficial-ownership rules, gaps remain, especially involving sensitive chemical imports. Increasing transparency, not slowing trade, is key to keeping Gwadar both open and secure.

In Xinjiang, China has built one of the most advanced surveillance states in history—an algorithmic system that turns daily life into data for control. Through AI-driven policing, biometric tracking, and corporate complicity, Beijing’s “stability maintenance” has become a model for global authoritarianism.

From CGTN’s studios in Nairobi to TikTok’s algorithmic control, Beijing’s global media campaign is reshaping information ecosystems. Through propaganda networks, Confucius Institutes, and digital manipulation, China is exporting its censorship model worldwide, challenging democratic values and press freedom across continents.

Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile have chosen Germany as the site for their European Satellite Operations Centre, advancing Europe’s digital sovereignty. The new SatCo venture will deliver space-based broadband across the EU, supporting both commercial and emergency communications through a secure, sovereign satellite network launching from 2026.

Rheinmetall AG and ICEYE Oy have launched a new joint venture, Rheinmetall ICEYE Space Solutions GmbH, in Neuss, Germany. With local SAR satellite production beginning in 2026, the partnership strengthens Europe’s space-based reconnaissance capabilities and advances the region’s strategic autonomy in defense intelligence.

The PocketQube community is set to celebrate a major milestone this year with the 100th PocketQube satellite heading to orbit. Enabled by affordable launch services from Alba Orbital, the PocketQube standard is empowering students, researchers, and startups worldwide to design, build, and fly real satellites, reshaping access to space.

As satellite bus production becomes standardized, the real value in manufacturing is shifting toward high-performance subsystems—propulsion, power, and payload integration. Smaller and mid-tier companies now have the edge in innovation and margins. Discover how subsystem specialization is redefining satellite economics and reshaping industry partnerships.