10 June 2026 – SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation and Avanti Communications have entered into a satellite purchase agreement for the Ka-band communications satellite “HYLAS 3”, which is currently owned and operated by Avanti in geostationary orbit. This acquisition is part of SKY Perfect JSAT’s broader strategy in the Space Business. Following the completion of in-orbit…

10 June 2026 – Thales Alenia Space and its partners have been chosen by the European Commission to lead the EROSS SC project dedicated to on-orbit servicing activities. This project is a key component of the European Commission’s ISOS (In-Space Operations and Services) programme, which aims to carry out a pilot mission by 2030, thus…

9 June 2026 – Astroscale Holdings Inc. (“Astroscale”), the market leader in satellite servicing and long-term orbital sustainability across all orbits, today announced the launch of the Atmospheric Impact of Reentered Spacecraft (AIRS) initiative, an industry–academia collaboration convened by Astroscale to improve scientific understanding of the effects of spacecraft reentry on Earth’s atmosphere. Planet Labs…

5 June 2026 – Apex, the world’s leading manufacturer of productized, configurable satellite bus platforms, today announced it has raised over $200 million in new growth funding, nearly doubling the company’s valuation to $2.3 billion, just months after surpassing a $1 billion valuation. The round was led by Glade Brook Capital Partners and co-led by…

4 June 2026 – Eutelsat and Tototheo Global, a leading provider of maritime technology and connectivity solutions, have signed a new partner agreement for Eutelsat’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) connectivity services. Under the agreement, Tototheo Global will deliver Eutelsat’s LEO services to maritime customers worldwide and serve as a key partner for Enterprise, Civil and…

4 June 2026 – At 19:39, June 4th, 2026 BJT, Long March 6A (LM-6A) Launch Vehicle blasted off from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center (TSLC), successfully sending the eleventh batch of 18 satellites of Spacesail Constellation into the predetermined orbit. The launch services for the abovementioned satellites of Spacesail Constellation are prime-contracted by China Great Wall…

2 June 2026 – Gilat Satellite Networks announced that Gilat Defense will showcase its expanded portfolio of products to support tactical unmanned platforms at Eurosatory 2026. Gilat Defense will be showcasing RaySat’s new Viper Ka Electronically Steered Antenna (ESA). RaySat, a Gilat subsidiary, offers this advanced product, delivering secure, low-latency communications with low size, weight,…

1 June 2026 – Viasat announced it has been selected by Lockheed Martin to provide high-bandwidth satellite communications technology in support of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) next-generation C‑130J Hercules “Hurricane Hunter” aircraft program. Under a subcontract reporting through its Communication Services segment, Viasat’s government SATCOM team will support Lockheed Martin’s delivery of…

1 June 2026 – SES, a leading space solutions company, and Viva, Mexico’s ultra low-cost airline, launched fast and reliable multi-orbit satellite inflight connectivity service on Viva’s Airbus aircraft, strengthening SES’s position as a leading provider of satellite-powered broadband inflight service in the Americas and around the world. A total of 60 A320s and 40…

26 May 2026 – Eutelsat and Anuvu, one of the world’s leading providers of inflight entertainment (IFE) and high-speed inflight connectivity (IFC) technologies for airlines, VIP/VVIP aircraft, and other mobility markets have signed a new multi-year agreement for capacity on the EUTELSAT 10B satellite. Under the agreement, Anuvu will leverage high-throughput Ku capacity on EUTELSAT…

26 May 2026 – Viasat announced it has reached 1,000 aircraft for its SB‑S service: a milestone that underscores strong adoption and accelerating momentum for satellite-enabled safety communications in aviation. SwiftBroadband‑Safety is a certified, global safety communications service that supports Air Traffic Control (ATC) communications, airline operations and regulatory compliance, helping pilots and operators improve…

26 May 2026 – Rocket Lab has completed the acquisition of Motiv Space Systems (“Motiv”), a California-based company specializing in space robotics, motion control systems, and precision mechanisms for spacecraft. Motiv – now rebranded as Rocket Lab Robotics – brings mission-tested Mars heritage and is renowned for its advanced multi-degree of freedom robotic arms, actuators,…

26 May 2026 – Canadian Strategic Missions Corporation (CSMC), a prominent space and defence company, and Telesat announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the deployment and operation of CSMC’s micro nuclear reactor technologies using Telesat’s sovereign low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite network, Telesat Lightspeed. The announcement took place at…

25 May 2026 – SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation announced plans to establish a new teleport in Kumamoto (the “Space Port Kumamoto,” hereinafter “SPK” ), its first facility in the Kyushu region, as part of efforts to strengthen its satellite communications ground infrastructure. SPK will serve as a ground facility within SKY Perfect JSAT’s nationwide operational…

22 May 2026 – Rocket Lab announced the successful deployment of the latest satellite for Synspective, marking the ninth dedicated mission Rocket Lab has completed for the Japan-based Earth observation constellation. This launch further strengthens one of the most consistent commercial launch partnerships in the small satellite sector and highlights Electron’s industry-leading dedicated launch service.…

19 May 2026 – SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation and Astroscale Holdings Inc. have agreed to establish a capital and business partnership focused on creating business opportunities in the new space service domain, with the goal of enabling the reliable and sustainable utilization of the space environment. Going forward, the two companies will cooperate in the…

19 May 2026 – Gilat Satellite Networks announced today that the Boeing Company and Gilat have reached a milestone toward offering Gilat’s multi-orbit Sidewinder electronically steered antenna (ESA) as a future line-fit solution for in-flight connectivity service providers. Through IFC integration partners, Boeing will offer a line-fit Sidewinder terminal installation to accelerate the adoption of…

18 May 2026 – GMV is developing a new radio frequency (RF) spectrum monitoring system capable of detecting interference and analyzing its source in the primary frequency bands currently used by communications satellites. The project is co-funded by the European Space Agency (ESA) through its ARTES program. The initiative comes at a particularly significant moment…