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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.

Pakistan's EO-3 satellite controversy reveals more than a single misstep. It exposes a recurring pattern of visual disinformation used to project capability without verifiable evidence. From recycled imagery to fabricated claims, the long-term cost is clear: eroding credibility that undermines even genuine achievements.

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.

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.

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.

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.

constellr has raised €37M in one of Europe’s largest space tech Series A rounds to deliver defense-grade thermal intelligence from space. The funding will scale its sovereign ISR capabilities, expand its satellite constellation, and add the missing behavioral layer that reveals what assets are doing, and why, in contested environments.

ARABSAT has selected ACTIA Aerospace to deliver a next-generation Q/V-band gateway infrastructure for its software-defined satellite ARABSAT-7A. The dual-site gateway architecture will enhance resilience, capacity, and flexibility, supporting high-throughput services across enterprise, mobility, maritime, aviation, and government markets.

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Mitsubishi Electric have invested in Japan LEO Shachu, strengthening Japan’s strategy for the post-ISS era. Backed by Mitsui & Co., the venture aims to develop a Japan Module for commercial space stations, securing Japan’s long-term presence in the emerging low Earth orbit economy.

MDA Space and Hanwha Systems have signed an MOU to explore collaboration on South Korea’s planned K-LEO military satellite constellation. The partnership will assess the use of MDA’s AURORA software-defined satellites to support Korea’s sovereign defense space ambitions with flexible, resilient, next-generation capabilities.