29 April 2026 – Viasat announced the successful launch and initial signal acquisition of the ViaSat-3 Flight 3 (F3) satellite. The satellite successfully separated from the launch vehicle’s upper stage just under five hours after liftoff, with initial signals acquired minutes later, confirming the satellite is healthy in orbit and ready for the next phase…

27 April 2026 – INNOSPACE, a South Korean satellite launch service company, and RSAT Space Inc. (“RSAT”), a Canada-based space and defense technology company, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore strategic cooperation in satellite launch services and related space system opportunities. Under the MOU, the two companies will jointly explore…

25 April 2026 – Long March-6 (LM-6) launch vehicle successfully delivered Pakistan’s PRSC-EO3 satellite into its designated orbit, from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center (TSLC). Launch services for the above-mentioned PRSC-EO3 satellite is provided by China Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGWIC), a subsidiary of the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC). According to a multi-launch…

25 April 2026 – Eutelsat and MTN Côte d’Ivoire today announced a new multi-year agreement to deliver satellite connectivity services across Côte d’Ivoire using EUTELSAT KONNECT’s high-throughput capacity. The agreement will expand reliable broadband access nationwide, addressing the connectivity needs of consumer and enterprise segments while supporting digital inclusion through community Wi-Fi hotspots in underserved…

24 April 2026 – SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation has developed, for the first time in the world, an Observation Opportunity Optimization System (patent pending) that enables the capture of observation opportunities essential for Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) analysis, allowing high-precision detection of subtle ground surface changes using small SAR satellite constellations. The system has…

23 April 2026 – Rocket Lab successfully launched its second dedicated mission for the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), further strengthening the partnership between Rocket Lab and Japan’s national space agency. The “Kakushin Rising” mission lifted off from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand at 3:09 p.m. NZT to successfully deploy eight spacecraft…

22 April 2026 – Loft Orbital, a global space infrastructure company, and EarthDaily Analytics (“EarthDaily”), a premier provider of end-to-end Earth observation solutions, today announced a milestone mission planned for this quarter that will see six EarthDaily satellites deployed on a single launch. This mission marks a major step in the full deployment of EarthDaily’s…

20 April 2026 – Thales Alenia Space announced the signing of an industrial cooperation agreement with RADMOR and Airbus Defence and Space, to develop a geostationary defense telecommunications satellite dedicated to the Polish Ministry of Defense. As part of the ‘Readiness 2030’ plan initiated by the European Commission in 2025, this new geostationary satellite will…

14 April 2026 – SES, a leading space solutions company, today announced a milestone toward offerability for SES’ multi-orbit antenna for installation by Boeing. This will allow airlines to receive new aircraft with the onboard network in place and connectivity service available immediately after delivery through a Boeing provided modification. Through this collaboration, Boeing will…

14 April 2026 – Hughes Network Systems, LLC (Hughes), an EchoStar company, today announced that Air India has selected the Hughes In-Flight connectivity solution to deliver a consistent Wi-Fi experience using a common connectivity platform across its mixed widebody fleet. Hughes will leverage Airbus HBCplus for A350-1000 aircraft and the RAVE Aerospace solution for Boeing…

14 April 2026 – Rocket Lab Corporation, a global leader in launch services and space systems, today announced it has completed the acquisition of Mynaric AG (“Mynaric”), a leading provider of laser optical communications terminals for air, space, and mobile applications. Rocket Lab paid an aggregate consideration value of $155.3 million consisting of a nominal…

14 April 2026 – Viasat Aviation, Türksat and SkyFive Arabia announced their plans to establish a strategic roaming collaboration aimed at advancing next-generation in-flight connectivity (IFC) solutions. This initiative is designed to support the evolving connectivity needs of airlines and aviation customers across Europe, Türkiye, and the Middle East-Africa, including more flexible route coverage, stronger…

14 April 2026 – SES, a leading space solutions company, today announced that Japan Airlines (JAL) has selected SES to deliver new multi-orbit inflight connectivity (IFC) for its Airbus and Boeing long-haul fleet, supporting the airline’s ongoing commitment to an onboard experience that enables passengers to stay connected with fast, dependable internet access. Under the…

13 April 2026 – Neo Space Group (NSG), a PIF company and Saudi Arabia’s leading commercial space services provider, has launched one of the region’s most advanced in-flight connectivity (IFC) services in partnership with Saudia, the Kingdom’s national flag carrier. Under this partnership, Saudia plans to provide complimentary high-speed internet to all guests – becoming…

9 April 2026 – The Board of Directors of Neo Space Group (NSG), a PIF company and Saudi Arabia’s leading commercial space services provider, today announced the appointment of Eng. Haithem Mohammed Mojil Alfaraj as Chief Executive Officer of NSG. He will assume his responsibilities on April 9, 2026, succeeding Martijn Blanken, who has led…

8 April 2026 – Viasat Inc., a global leader in satellite communications (SATCOM), today announced it has opened a new office in Guam that will provide onsite ground infrastructure services and maintenance services for government and commercial customers operating in the Indo-Pacific region. By expanding its local presence on the island, Viasat is addressing a…

8 April 2026 – Astroscale has successfully completed the Critical Design Review (CDR) for the Ministry of Defence’s Orpheus mission, marking a major milestone in delivering new UK capability in support of Space Domain Awareness (SDA) and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) thereby strengthening the UK’s long-term resilience in space. The Orpheus mission requires Astroscale…

7 April 2026 – At 21:32, April 7th, 2026 BJT, Long March 8 (LM-8) Launch Vehicle blasted off from Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site, successfully sending the seventh 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 Industry Corporation…