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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.

Rocket Lab acquires Mynaric for $155.3M, targeting a critical bottleneck in satellite constellations: scalable laser communications. The move strengthens Rocket Lab’s vertical integration strategy, expands its European footprint, and positions the company at the center of next-generation space infrastructure.

e-GEOS and VENG have signed a multi-year agreement to expand global access to SAOCOM satellite data. The partnership strengthens international Earth observation capabilities, leveraging L-band SAR technology for applications ranging from disaster management to infrastructure monitoring and environmental protection.

KONGSBERG and SpinLaunch have unveiled a sovereign satellite communications solution powered by the Meridian LEO constellation, enabling allied governments to deploy secure, high-capacity, fully controlled space-based networks for defense and civil operations.

LeoLabs has launched Delta, an AI-powered space domain awareness platform designed for U.S. and allied missions. As LEO becomes increasingly congested and contested, Delta delivers real-time, actionable intelligence, transforming orbital data into decisive operational insight and strengthening space security in an era of evolving threats.

Xoople raises $130M to build a real-time “system of record” for the physical world, positioning itself at the core of the AI and agentic revolution. With scientific-grade Earth data and enterprise integrations, the company aims to transform how industries, from defense to supply chains, make decisions in an increasingly autonomous, data-driven world.

The European Investment Bank has committed €30 million to PLD Space to accelerate development of its MIURA 5 small satellite launcher. The deal marks EIB’s first direct investment in small launch vehicles and underscores Europe’s push for sovereign, flexible, and competitive access to space amid rising geopolitical and commercial demand.

Antaris has raised $28 million in Series A funding to accelerate AI-driven satellite missions and expand its Full Mission Virtualization platform. The company’s software-defined approach enables satellite design, simulation, manufacturing, and operations in a virtual environment, supporting autonomous missions, ISR constellations, and sovereign space capabilities worldwide.

Spanish launch company PLD Space has raised €180 million in Series C funding, led by Mitsubishi Electric, to scale production and accelerate global launch operations. The investment will support the development of the MIURA 5 orbital launcher, expand infrastructure, and open new commercial launch opportunities across Japan and the Asian market.

Deutsche Telekom has partnered with Starlink to launch direct-to-device satellite connectivity across Europe by 2028. The agreement will extend mobile coverage to remote and infrastructure-constrained areas, strengthening resilience and creating a hybrid terrestrial-orbital “Everywhere Network” architecture.

Bright Ascension has launched HELIX® Edge, a mission-ready payload software package designed to cut development time, reduce engineering cost, and lower mission risk. Fully integrated into the HELIX ecosystem, Edge provides a validated software foundation that shifts focus from infrastructure to innovation. Officially unveiled at Space-Comm Expo Europe 2026.

latest investigation by the U.S. Select Committee on China exposes an expanding network of Chinese space infrastructure across Latin America tied to Beijing’s strategic and intelligence objectives. The findings outline how ground stations and telescopes in Argentina, Venezuela, Bolivia, Chile, and Brazil may amplify the PLA’s capabilities — and propose steps for U.S. policy response.

Satellogic has launched Aleph Observer, a persistent global intelligence capability designed to replace ad hoc Earth observation tasking with predictable, large-scale monitoring. By enabling daily coverage of hundreds of critical sites, the company is redefining how defense, government, and enterprises procure sustained situational awareness.

MDA Space has launched 49North, a dedicated Canadian defense subsidiary focused on secure, multi-domain C4ISR capabilities. Led by Joe Armstrong, the Ottawa-based company will deliver mission-critical solutions across land, air, sea, and joint operations, strengthening Canada’s sovereign defense posture and industrial base.

Synspective has secured a ¥105.6B subcontract under Japan’s ¥238.1B Ministry of Defense Satellite Constellation Project. As part of a public-private initiative led by Tri-Sat Constellation, the company will deliver small-SAR imagery to strengthen Japan’s sovereign ISR capabilities through 2031.

SatVu has raised £30M with backing from the NATO Innovation Fund to scale its sovereign thermal intelligence constellation. Moving from single-satellite demonstration to multi-satellite deployment, the UK company aims to deliver persistent, high-resolution thermal ISR capabilities for NATO governments and allied nations.

Sateliot and PLD Space have signed a landmark contract for the first fully Spanish private space mission. Two next-generation Tritó 5G Direct-to-Device satellites will launch aboard MIURA 5 in 2027, strengthening Europe’s sovereign launch capabilities and advancing space-based connectivity for defense, security, and civil applications.

Pakistan has successfully launched its second indigenous Earth Observation satellite, EO-2, from China’s Yangjiang Seashore Launch Centre. Developed by SUPARCO, the high-resolution imaging satellite will enhance national capabilities in resource management, disaster response, environmental monitoring, and strategic planning, marking a key milestone in Pakistan’s expanding space program.

Viasat has been selected by Astralintu to deliver two advanced S/X/Ka-band antennas in Ecuador, expanding Real-Time Earth ground services and closing a critical coverage gap across South America and the Caribbean. The move strengthens equatorial access as LEO and multi-orbit satellite demand accelerates.