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SKY Perfect JSAT Launches Commercial Sales of Thermal Infrared Satellite Data in Partnership with constellr

2 February 2026 – SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation, Japan’s premier space business company, and constellr GmbH (“constellr”), Europe’s leader in space based thermal intelligence, developing small satellites equipped with thermal infrared sensors, today announced the launch of commercial sales of high‑resolution thermal infrared satellite data for the Japanese market. This marks the first time a…

Viasat Launches Dedicated Satellite Service Portfolio for Government UAV Operations

2 February 2026 – Viasat announced its next-generation satellite service portfolio engineered to meet the evolving demands for government uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) operations. Designed to meet specific government requirements, the VuaLe portfolio supports UAV missions, providing flexibility, security and operational control through a range of terminals and connectivity services. Connectivity services within the portfolio…

Loft Launches Dedicated AI for Space Business Unit to Develop On-Orbit AI Infrastructure

2 February 2026 – Loft announced the formation of a new AI for Space business unit within the company to focus on building scalable, reliable AI-enabled space infrastructure to support agentic and AI-at-the-edge applications. This investment reflects Loft’s long-term commitment to enabling governments and commercial partners to access and deploy algorithms directly on orbit, transforming…

Thales Alenia Space Signs Contract with OHB to Provide the Propulsion Subsystem for LISA Mission

22 January 2026 – Thales Alenia Space has signed a € 16.5 m contract with prime contractor OHB System AG to provide the Propulsion Subsystem for European Space Agency’s LISA- mission. LISA (Laser Interferometer Space Antenna) will be the first space-based observatory dedicated to studying gravitational waves. In the UK, Thales Alenia Space will be…

Kabelio Extends HOTBIRD Capacity Agreement with Eutelsat through 2031

21 January 2026 – Eutelsat announces that Swiss TV platform Kabelio has extended its satellite capacity agreement on the EUTELSAT HOTBIRD video neighbourhood at 13° East. The contract, originally running until the end of 2026, has been renewed ahead of schedule for a further five years, to the end of 2031. Since the launch of…

KLM to Accelerate Free In-Flight Wi-Fi Offering Across Europe, Powered by Viasat

21 January 2026 – Viasat announced that it will begin delivering a fast, full, and free in-flight connectivity experience for KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, including KLM Cityhopper. The service will be available across the airline’s narrowbody and regional fleets and will be available to members of KLM’s Flying Blue loyalty program. KLM passengers can easily…

Loft Selected as a Prime Contractor for France’s First Space-Based Radar Imaging Program

21 January 2026 – Loft today announced a notification by the French Space Agency (CNES) and the Directorate General of Armaments / DGA of a contract for the development and operation of the DESIR program (Sovereign Radar Imaging Elements Demonstration). The program aims to provide France with its first sovereign space-based radar imaging (SAR) capability…

Thales Alenia Space Selected by CNES and DGA for Payload and User Ground Segment for France’s DESIR Radar Imaging Space Mission

21 January 2026 – Thales Alenia Space announced that it has been awarded a contract by the French Space Agency (CNES), in partnership with the French Defense Procurement Agency (DGA), for the DESIR program (Démonstrateur des Éléments Souverains d’Imagerie Radar). The contract covers the development and realization of the radar payload and the associated user…

Gilat Receives Approximately $11 Million SkyEdge Platform Order from Leading Satellite Operator in Asia Pacific

20 January 2026 – Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. announced that its Commercial Division received a contract for approximately $11 million for its SkyEdge platform from a leading satellite operator in the Asia Pacific region. The platform will be deployed to deliver services over Very High Throughput Satellites (VHTS) supporting multiple applications. Deliveries are expected over…

Eutelsat Signs Launch Agreement with MaiaSpace for Future LEO Satellite Launches

16 January 2026 – Eutelsat and MaiaSpace have signed a multi-launch agreement for the future launch of LEO satellites, starting in 2027. The agreement adds to Eutelsat’s options for access to space, providing additional assurance of operational continuity for customers of its OneWeb constellation. Founded in April 2022, MaiaSpace designs, manufactures, commercializes, and operates the…