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Neo Space Group Completes Acquisition of UP42 from Airbus Defence and Space

10 July 2025 – Neo Space Group (NSG), a PIF company and Saudi Arabia’s leading commercial space services provider, announced today that the company has completed its previously announced acquisition of UP42 GmbH, the leading Earth Observation (EO) platform previously owned by Airbus Defence and Space GmbH. Following the initial announcement in December 2024, UP42…

Tototheo Global Expands Partnership with SES to Deliver Scalable, High-speed Connectivity to Maritime Customers

9 July 2025 – Tototheo Global, a leading provider of advanced connectivity and technology solutions for the maritime and enterprise sectors, has announced the expansion of its long-standing partnership with global content and connectivity service provider SES. Under a new four-year agreement, Tototheo will enhance its capacity to deliver scalable, high-speed VSAT services worldwide by…

Airbus Awarded Hisdesat Contract to Build PAZ-2 Satellites

9 July 2025 – Airbus Defence and Space has been selected as prime contractor for the development and manufacture of two new PAZ-2 radar satellites, securing continuity of the current Earth observation PAZ satellite, in service since 2018. The programme, led by Hisdesat for the Spanish Ministry of Defence, represents a key milestone for the…

MEASAT Secures IN-SPACe Authorisation for Satellite Services in India

8 July 2025 – MEASAT Global Berhad (“MEASAT”) – Malaysia’s premier spacetech solutions provider has secured the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre’s (“IN-SPACe”) authorisation on June 30, 2025, to offer its satellite services in India through NewSpace India Limited (“NSIL”). With IN-SPACe’s authorisation, MEASAT is now able to offer space-based communications and broadcasting…

Maxar Awarded $205 Million in Strategic Contracts to Advance Sovereign Capabilities across the Middle East and Africa Region

8 July 2025 – Maxar Intelligence, the leading provider of secure, precise geospatial insights, today announced three new multi-year strategic contracts totaling $204.7 million that will help accelerate sovereign defense and intelligence capabilities and space leadership across the Middle East and Africa (MEA). The contracts, which expand on Maxar’s two decades-long leadership in the region,…

Terry Bleakley Reappointed as APSCC President for a Second Term

8 July 2025, Seoul, Korea — The Asia-Pacific Space Community Council (APSCC) is pleased to announce the reappointment of Terry Bleakley as President of the organization for a second consecutive term. Terry will continue to serve as President through 2027, following a successful first term that began in 2023. Under Terry’s leadership, APSCC has entered…

Successful Launch of Airbus-built Sentinel-4 onboard MTG Weather Satellite

2 July 2025 – The European Space Agency (ESA) and its partners have confirmed the successful launch of the Airbus-built Sentinel-4, a cutting-edge air quality monitoring instrument hosted on the third generation Meteosat (MTG-S1) weather satellite. The launch proceeded as planned and marks a significant advancement in Europe’s Earth observation capabilities. Sentinel-4, developed in Germany…

Eutelsat Renews Long-term Partnership with SRG SSR, Switzerland’s Public Broadcaster

1 July 2025 – Eutelsat Group and Swiss broadcasting corporation SSR SRG are pleased to announce the multi-year renewal of their capacity agreement at Eutelsat’s leading HOTBIRD video neighbourhood, cementing a partnership spanning over 30 years. This new multi-year agreement assures the broadcast continuity of SSR SSG Group’s High-Definition television channels and radio stations to…

Intelsat Partners with Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative to Expand Access to Education in East Africa

25 June 2025 – Intelsat announced a groundbreaking partnership with Academy Award-winning actor and humanitarian Forest Whitaker’s nonprofit, the Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative (WPDI), to revolutionize access to education in conflict-affected regions across Africa. The collaboration will deliver for the first time high-speed internet connectivity to WPDI’s Community Learning Centers in South Sudan and…

Astroscale Opens New Office in Toulouse to Advance French and European Sovereignty in Space

25 June 2025 – Astroscale France SAS (“Astroscale France”), a subsidiary of Astroscale Holdings Inc. (“Astroscale”), the market leader in satellite servicing and long-term orbital sustainability across all orbits, has officially opened its new headquarters and advanced R&D lab in Toulouse, strengthening its commitment to domestic innovation and Europe’s sovereignty in space. The expansion marks…

ST Engineering iDirect and Solutions by stc Strengthen Strategic Partnership to Advance Satcom Services in Saudi Arabia

19 June 2025 – ST Engineering iDirect announced a strategic partnership with solutions by stc to deliver advanced satellite communication services across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This collaboration directly supports Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, enhancing the nation’s digital transformation ambitions by utilizing local satellite assets to provide flexible, resilient, and secure connectivity across diverse…