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Isar Aerospace’s First Rocket Crashes After Brief Flight
International • Launch

Isar Aerospace’s First Rocket Crashes After Brief Flight

Isar Aerospace has broken the European launch barrier.

March 31, 2025March 31, 2025
Starlink Faces an Uphill Battle in Italy
International • Satcom

Starlink Faces an Uphill Battle in Italy

Starlink’s potential five-year €1.6B ($1.72B) deal to provide the Italian government with secure telecom capabilities is in jeopardy.

March 27, 2025March 27, 2025
ESA Launches its Launcher Challenge 
International • Launch

ESA Launches its Launcher Challenge 

The quickest way to get to space from Europe is to veer left at the UK, fly across the pond, and hitch a ride on a US-built rocket. ESA wants to change that.

March 25, 2025March 25, 2025
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
What’s Next With The Head of Gilat Defense
International • Military • Satcom

What’s Next With The Head of Gilat Defense

Israeli satcom firm Gilat Satellite Networks is preparing to move hundreds of employees to the US as part of its new defense division, according to Gilad Landsberg, the head of the new division.

March 18, 2025March 20, 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
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
D-Orbit, Eutelsat Partner on GEO In-Orbit Servicing Mission
International • ISAM

D-Orbit, Eutelsat Partner on GEO In-Orbit Servicing Mission

In the mission, called RISE, a servicing vehicle built by D-Orbit will attach to one of Eutelsat’s geostationary satellites to hone the tech for in-orbit repair, relocation, attitude control, and end-of-life disposal.

March 12, 2025March 12, 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
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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