26 February 2026 – Operator Hellas Sat, the French Space Agency (CNES), Thales Alenia Space and Safran have signed a framework cooperation agreement to develop a next-generation optical communications system to be hosted on the future Hellas Sat 5 geostationary telecommunications satellite and the associated Optical ground station to be deployed in Cyprus. This partnership…

24 February 2026 – The Netherlands Space Operations Centre, a branch of the Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force, will incorporate GMV technology to strengthen its Space Domain Awareness systems. Specifically, the center will integrate Ecosstm® software, GMV’s advanced solution for Space Surveillance and Tracking (SST) control centers, Space Domain Awareness (SDA), and Space Traffic…

24 February 2026 – The launch of the European Union’s Governmental Satellite Communications (GOVSATCOM) Hub has been strengthened by the integration of neXat’s proven satcom management software, enabling a smoother and more efficient delivery of its initial business support services. The Hub, now operational, provides EU Member States with access to secure, encrypted satellite communication…

20 February 2026 – SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation announces that Tri-Sat Constellation Co., Ltd. (“Tri-Sat Constellation”) – Special Purpose Company jointly established by SKY Perfect JSAT, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. – have executed a contract with the Ministry of Defense (MOD) on February 19, 2026 for the “Satellite Constellation Project” (the…

18 February 2026 – Loft announced it has signed a contract with the SmartSat Cooperative Research Centre (SmartSat CRC) to deploy a wildfire detection application to Loft’s on-orbit satellites. The project will serve as a high-tech demonstration of near real-time, software-based wildfire detection from low Earth orbit. This mission is designed to validate the software’s…

17 February 2026 – Gilat Satellite Networks, a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions, and services, announced today that its defense division, Gilat Defense, has been awarded a contract valued $9 million by Israel’s Ministry of Defense for the delivery and integration of satellite communication systems and services. The order includes next generation defense…

17 February 2026 – The Spanish Air and Space Force, on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, and technology multinational GMV have signed an agreement to install a Focusear system antenna at Morón Air Base in Seville, dedicated to satellite tracking. Through this agreement, the Space Operations and Surveillance Center (COVE) of the Space Command…

16 February 2026 – Eutelsat announce the renewal of multiple capacity agreements with Viewsat, reinforcing a long-standing partnership and a shared focus on supporting the continued development of the broadcast market in Egypt and the wider Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Through this renewed collaboration at the 7/8° West video hotspot, Eutelsat and…

12 February 2026 – On February 12, 2026, with the first Ariane 64, the most powerful version of Ariane 6 equipped with four boosters, Arianespace placed into orbit 32 satellites for Amazon Leo. Amazon Leo is Amazon’s Low Earth Orbit satellite network, whose mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers beyond the reach…

4 February 2026 – Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd., a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions, and services, today announced that it has received an order for over $10 million from a leading ground gateway antenna provider to support the continued rollout of ground infrastructure for a leading Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation. Deliveries are…

3 February 2026 – ST Engineering iDirect, a global leader in satellite communications, announced today its collaboration with Verizon Frontline to demonstrate advanced public safety solutions and emergency preparedness. Verizon Frontline, the advanced network and solutions built for first responders, will host an exclusive event for public safety officials in the Bay Area during the…

3 February 2026 – Through a competitive process, GMV were selected to enhance the UK’s national capabilities in delivering nationally assured, secure, and continuous Position, Navigation and Time (PNT) services for critical infrastructure, defence, and the broader economy. GMV are leading the design, development, and testing of a Two-Way Satellite Time and Frequency Transfer (TWSTFT)…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…