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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.

Frontex and the Romanian Border Police have successfully piloted a Galileo-enabled satellite tracking system designed to counter spoofing and jamming threats in the Black Sea. The initiative marks a major step in integrating authenticated EU space-based navigation capabilities into frontline maritime security and border protection operations.

Indian space-tech startup Pixxel is reportedly increasing the size of its latest funding round even after entrepreneur Deepinder Goyal decided not to participate. Existing investor GIC is expected to raise its commitment, reflecting continued institutional confidence in India’s rapidly expanding space-tech ecosystem and the growing strategic importance of Earth observation and orbital intelligence technologies.

Helsing and OHB have launched “KIRK,” a new joint venture developing AI-powered tactical space reconnaissance and targeting systems for Europe. The consortium, which also includes Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and HENSOLDT, aims to deliver near-real-time battlefield intelligence through software-defined satellites, advanced ISR technologies, and AI-driven targeting capabilities.

Lyntris has officially launched as the unified defense technology company formed by Accelint and Vitesse Systems, combining advanced sensing hardware, AI-enabled mission software, RF technologies, and resilient communications to deliver “sense-to-act” connectivity across modern multi-domain battlefields for the U.S. Department of War and allied nations.

Rocket Lab is set to acquire robotics specialist Motiv Space Systems, strengthening its capabilities in deep space robotics, spacecraft mechanisms, and satellite manufacturing. The deal brings Mars-proven robotic technologies and critical spacecraft components in-house, accelerating Rocket Lab’s ambitions in planetary exploration, national security, and constellation-scale satellite production.

York Space Systems is set to acquire ALL.SPACE, strengthening its position in resilient, multi-domain communications. The deal integrates advanced multi-orbit satellite connectivity with York’s space platforms, enabling assured communications across contested environments and accelerating next-generation defense and commercial capabilities.

T-Mobile’s new SuperBroadband merges 5G and Starlink satellite connectivity into a unified, dual-network solution designed for near-zero downtime. With nationwide coverage and built-in redundancy, it marks a major shift toward resilient, always-on enterprise connectivity.

Bright Ascension appoints John Baughn as CEO, formalizing its leadership transition and strengthening its executive structure. With deep industry experience and continuity at the helm, the company is positioning itself for its next phase of growth in the rapidly expanding global space software market.

True Anomaly has raised $650M in Series D funding, surpassing $1B total capital, to accelerate space superiority capabilities. As space becomes a contested warfighting domain, the company is scaling autonomous spacecraft, mission software, and interceptor systems to deliver operational advantage for the U.S. and its allies.

Airbus, Thales Alenia Space, and RADMOR are joining forces to develop a sovereign geostationary defense satellite for Poland. Backed by Europe’s Readiness 2030 strategy, the program will deliver secure, anti-jamming communications, strengthening Poland’s military autonomy in an increasingly contested space domain.

The Ecuadorian Civilian Space Agency (EXA) has joined the Access Hub Marketplace, bringing proven, flight-tested capabilities to a growing global ecosystem. Discover how Access Hub is helping space and deep-tech companies scale, connect with international buyers, and unlock new opportunities across industries.

Benchmark Space Systems has been selected by DARPA to study next-generation spacecraft technologies for mapping lunar water resources from very low lunar orbit. The LASSO program aims to unlock high-resolution sensing capabilities while advancing hybrid propulsion, autonomous navigation, and mission architectures critical for future cislunar operations.