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Quantum Systems has raised $1.2 billion in a landmark Series D round, reaching an $8 billion valuation as it accelerates AI-powered autonomous defense systems across air, land, and sea. Backed by Blackstone, Airbus, Advent, and Noteus, the company will expand production, strengthen software capabilities, and scale interoperable multi-domain autonomous platforms for allied defense markets.

Calian has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Galaxy Broadband, expanding its satellite communications and remote connectivity capabilities across Canada. The deal strengthens Calian's position in serving defence, government, critical infrastructure, and remote communities, while reinforcing Canada's growing reliance on resilient multi-orbit communications networks.

Open Cosmos has unveiled OpenConstellation 1.0, a next-generation Earth observation constellation capable of delivering actionable intelligence in as little as 30 minutes. Combining AI-powered onboard processing, hyperspectral and multispectral imaging, and direct satellite communications, the system promises to transform disaster response, security monitoring, and environmental intelligence.

Es’hailSat has announced two major agreements for its next-generation Es’hail-3/Türksat-Biruni satellite, partnering with Türksat for joint commercialization and selecting Thales Alenia Space to build the spacecraft. The high-throughput Ka-band satellite will deliver advanced connectivity services across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia.

Rocket Lab is making its biggest move yet, announcing an $8 billion acquisition of Iridium Communications. The landmark deal combines launch services, satellite manufacturing, spectrum, and global connectivity into a fully vertically integrated space powerhouse poised to reshape satellite communications, national security, IoT, and direct-to-device services worldwide.

Vodafone Spain and Satellite Connect Europe, a joint venture between Vodafone Group and AST SpaceMobile, have signed a commercial agreement to introduce direct satellite-to-mobile (D2D) broadband services across Spain, marking a significant step toward integrating space-based connectivity into the country's telecommunications infrastructure.

Spanish space company FOSSA has raised €9.25 million to accelerate the deployment of its secure communications satellite constellation and expand its defense and intelligence capabilities. The funding will support international growth, new sovereign space technologies, and the continued rollout of its planned 140-satellite low Earth orbit network, strengthening Europe's strategic autonomy in space.

Irish space tech company, Ubotica Technologies, has raised $11 million to scale its Orbital AI-powered Live Maritime Intelligence platform. The technology processes data directly onboard satellites, enabling real-time detection of maritime threats, protection of critical infrastructure, and faster decision-making for governments and security agencies worldwide.

MDA Space has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Blue Canyon Technologies for US$620 million, expanding its U.S. defense and satellite manufacturing capabilities. The deal adds a profitable spacecraft supplier, more than 400 skilled employees, two Colorado facilities, and approximately US$3.5 billion in pipeline opportunities, positioning MDA Space for accelerated growth in the global space and defense sectors.

Eutelsat has signed a new multi-year, multi-million-dollar agreement with Angola’s Mercury to expand Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity across the country. The deal strengthens digital infrastructure for enterprise, government, offshore, and telecom customers while highlighting the growing demand for low-latency satellite communications solutions across Africa.

Gilat is acquiring Comtech’s Satellite & Space Communications business for $157.5 million, creating a defense and satellite communications powerhouse with projected annual revenue exceeding $700 million. The deal expands Gilat’s U.S. presence, strengthens its defense portfolio, and positions the company to capitalize on rising demand for resilient communications, space infrastructure, and mission-critical military technologies.

Irish photonics company Pilot Photonics has secured a €1M ESA contract to advance its Optical Frequency Generator Unit (OFGU) for next-generation satellite communications. The technology aims to enable higher-frequency operations, flexible payload architectures, and lower SWaP-C systems as the space industry shifts toward integrated photonic infrastructures.

SD Government, a Gogo company, has secured a $7.5 million multi-year NOAA contract to provide mission-critical satellite communications for the agency’s Hurricane Hunter aircraft fleet ahead of the 2026 hurricane season. The agreement strengthens airborne weather intelligence, secure connectivity, and real-time storm data transmission for emergency preparedness and forecasting operations.

Synspective and KSAT are expanding their strategic alliance to strengthen SAR satellite operations, improve global data delivery, and support the growth of Synspective’s Earth observation constellation. The partnership focuses on low-latency satellite communications, operational resilience, maritime domain awareness, and next-generation geospatial intelligence capabilities.

Venturi Space has announced a €250 million investment to establish a major lunar and Martian mobility technology center in Toulouse, France. The new facility will create nearly 200 high-skilled jobs by 2030 and support advanced rover technologies for future NASA Artemis missions and European lunar exploration programs.

European launch provider PLD Space has announced a major expansion of its investment in launch infrastructure at the Guiana Space Centre (CSG), committing €35 million between 2025 and 2026 to accelerate development of its MIURA 5 launch complex.

SSC Space has partnered with Finland’s NorthBase to integrate the Muonio ground station in Finnish Lapland into its global ground station network. The collaboration strengthens Nordic space infrastructure, expands satellite coverage capacity, and supports growing commercial, institutional, and defense-driven demand for resilient ground segment services worldwide.

Virgin Media O2 is expanding its O2 Satellite service to compatible iPhone users across the UK, bringing direct-to-device satellite connectivity to millions more people. The service enables messaging, navigation, and app-based communications in areas without traditional cellular coverage, reinforcing the growing role of satellite-enabled mobile resilience and nationwide connectivity.

KONGSBERG has signed a new contract with Poland’s IMGW-PIB to deliver an advanced satellite ground station system in Kraków. The MEOS™-based platform will enhance Poland’s weather forecasting, environmental monitoring, and climate analysis capabilities by supporting Copernicus Sentinel and major meteorological satellite missions.

French startup QAirbon, backed by CNES, is developing a satellite-based system to measure industrial CO₂ emissions with unprecedented precision. Leveraging Earth observation satellites, advanced atmospheric modeling, and a future dedicated constellation, the company aims to transform emissions verification as Europe tightens carbon regulations under its new CBAM framework.