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The European Investment Bank is lending €20 million to Sweden’s ECAPS to scale next-generation, non-toxic propulsion systems for space and defense. The investment, EIB’s first for a Swedish space company, advances Europe’s dual-use capabilities, strengthens supply chain resilience, and accelerates critical mobility technologies across space and emerging domains.

KONGSBERG and Helsing have formed a strategic alliance to build Europe’s sovereign space-based intelligence and targeting constellation by 2029. With sensor technology from HENSOLDT and launch support from Isar Aerospace, the partnership aims to deliver a resilient, AI-driven IST architecture that strengthens Europe’s deterrence and defense capabilities.

OHB Sweden has secured a major contract to deliver six electric propulsion systems for SWISSto12’s HummingSat, the first commercial SmallSat for GEO. The partnership strengthens European space sovereignty and promises to reshape the GEO market with agile, cost-effective satellite solutions.

Gogo has made a strategic investment in Farcast to accelerate next-generation aviation antennas that reduce SWaP-C while boosting bandwidth. Farcast’s full-duplex flat panel antenna and AESA technology will support Gogo’s multi-band, multi-orbit connectivity strategy for business, military, and government aviation.

Beijing’s policies in Xinjiang extend beyond surveillance, transforming culture, family structures, and demographic patterns. Restrictions on religion, language, education, and birth rates are reshaping Uyghur identity, raising global concerns about the long-term reconfiguration of an entire society.

Xinjiang has become a testing ground for China’s most advanced systems of surveillance and political control. From mass data collection to intrusive home inspections and large-scale detentions, the region illustrates how state power, technology, and ideology can be fused to govern an entire population with unprecedented precision.

Proximus Global and Starlink have formed a strategic partnership to expand direct-to-cell satellite connectivity across Europe. Leveraging Proximus Global’s IPX network, Starlink will link European mobile operators and support next-generation satellite-to-smartphone broadband. Kyivstar is the first operator to benefit, highlighting the critical role of satellite resilience in crisis environments.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Intuitive Machines is acquiring Lanteris Space Systems in an $800M deal, creating a next-generation commercial, civil, and national security space prime. With $850M in combined revenue and a $920M backlog, the merger expands Intuitive Machines’ mission from lunar operations to a full-spectrum space infrastructure player across LEO, GEO, Moon, Mars, and beyond.

MDA Space has invested $10 million in Maritime Launch Services, becoming both an equity owner and strategic partner in developing Spaceport Nova Scotia—Canada’s first commercial orbital launch complex. The partnership aims to strengthen Canada’s sovereign space capabilities and create a competitive alternative in the global launch services market.

EnduroSat has raised $104 million in new funding and opened a state-of-the-art Space Center in Sofia to scale satellite production. The expansion enables manufacturing of up to two ESPA-class satellites daily, backed by investors including Google Ventures, Riot Ventures, and Lux Capital, accelerating EnduroSat’s mission to make space data accessible for all.