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ESA Calls for Funding Boost to Meet Long-Term Goals
Civil • International

ESA Calls for Funding Boost to Meet Long-Term Goals

The space agency laid out its long-term vision for the region’s space sector in its Strategy 2040 document.

March 21, 2025March 21, 2025
Exotrail Inks Multi-Launch Deal with MaiaSpace
GEO • International • LEO

Exotrail Inks Multi-Launch Deal with MaiaSpace

After its first successful demonstration, Exotrail is buying up space on launchers.

March 20, 2025March 20, 2025
NordSpace Unveils SHARP Program for Canadian Defense 
International • Launch • Military

NordSpace Unveils SHARP Program for Canadian Defense 

Canada is increasingly focused on building up its sovereign defense capabilities to monitor and defend its northern front.

March 19, 2025March 19, 2025
Space Forge Secures UK License for ISAM Flight
ISAM • Startups

Space Forge Secures UK License for ISAM Flight

The UK’s Civil Aviation Authority has given the go ahead for Welsh ISAM startup to fly its first in-space manufacturing satellite—ForgeStar-1.

March 18, 2025March 18, 2025
constellr Shares Thermal Image From Its First Sat
EO • International • Startups

constellr Shares Thermal Image From Its First Sat

By measuring ground temperatures from space down to 30 m in resolution, constellr can help its customers make climate-informed decisions that make a real economic impact.

March 17, 2025March 17, 2025
Trump Policies Deplete Post-Election Space Stock Gains
Business • Equities • Policy

Trump Policies Deplete Post-Election Space Stock Gains

Space stocks soared in the wake of Trump’s election win. In the weeks since, however, many of these lofty valuations have come crashing down.

March 14, 2025March 14, 2025
UK Reports Record ESA Contract Wins in 2024
Business • Civil • International

UK Reports Record ESA Contract Wins in 2024

The UK now has more registered entities within ESA’s procurement platform than any other country, and the country’s space industry won £80M ($103.8M) in ESA contracts in Q4 2024 alone.

March 13, 2025March 13, 2025
Momentus and Solstar Team Up on Orbital WiFi Demo
Business • LEO • Technology

Momentus and Solstar Team Up on Orbital WiFi Demo

The local WiFi connection offered by Deke aims to keep payloads aboard the Momentus spacecraft in contact with operators on the ground 24/7.

March 11, 2025March 11, 2025
Charter Launches Space Insurance Product at SXSW
Business • LEO • Startups

Charter Launches Space Insurance Product at SXSW

The CA-based space program management startup partnered with five of the largest space insurers around the world to collaborate on a system to increase access to insurance across the space industry.

March 10, 2025March 10, 2025
Rivada to Fly Outernet Demo Mission in 2026
International • Military • Satcom

Rivada to Fly Outernet Demo Mission in 2026

The company announced plans to fly the first demonstration mission of its 600-sat laser-linked “Outernet” in 2026 and offer connectivity services by 2027.

March 10, 2025March 10, 2025
UTVate Rebrands to Farcast to Expand Its Customer Base
Satcom • Startups

UTVate Rebrands to Farcast to Expand Its Customer Base

UTVate, a CA-based startup developing next-generation user terminals, has changed its name to Farcast in an effort to attract a wider range of customers as it ramps up to full production next year.

March 6, 2025March 6, 2025
Esper Satellites Raises $3.1M Seed Round
EO • International • Startups

Esper Satellites Raises $3.1M Seed Round

The funds will help Esper meet the upcoming launch date of its flagship four-sat constellation, dubbed “Four Leaf Clover,” which could see its first two sats launch in February 2026.

March 4, 2025March 4, 2025

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