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Archive for September, 2026

SWISSto12 and Mitsubishi Electric Partner on Asia-Pacific Satellite Payloads and Japanese GEO Defense Program

September 15th, 2026 by me

On Sept. 14, 2026, SWISSto12 announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (MELCO) to co-develop advanced radio frequency (RF) products and satellite payloads tailored for Japan and […]

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NewOrbit Secures Q3 2028 Launch Slot for First Commercial VLEO Rideshare Satellite

September 15th, 2026 by me

On Sept. 10, 2026, UK-based satellite manufacturer NewOrbit confirmed it has secured a launch slot for its first satellite, NEO-1, scheduled for Q3 2028. The launch opportunity was procured through […]

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Open Cosmos Reaches $1B Unicorn Valuation Following $348M Series C Round

September 15th, 2026 by me

On Sept. 14, 2026, UK-based satellite manufacturer and operator Open Cosmos closed a €300 million ($348 million) Series C financing round, establishing the company as Europe’s newest space unicorn with […]

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Boeing Completes SES O3b mPOWER Constellation with Launch of Final Three Satellites

September 14th, 2026 by me

On Sept. 13, 2026, Boeing completed the 13-satellite O3b mPOWER constellation for operator SES following the launch of the final three spacecraft—designated F11, F12, and F13—aboard a SpaceX rocket from […]

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Financial Pressures and Low Margins Intensify Ownership Sale Rumors for United Launch Alliance

September 14th, 2026 by me

On Thursday, September 10, 2026, industry financial reports evaluated the ongoing strategic positioning of United Launch Alliance (ULA), raising renewed questions over whether corporate co-owners Boeing and Lockheed Martin will […]

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SES Introduces SES CORE Hybrid Content Delivery and Orchestration Platform

September 13th, 2026 by me

On Thursday, September 10, 2026, satellite operator SES announced the rollout of SES CORE, a content orchestration platform engineered for media companies and commercial broadcasters. Built on an infrastructure-neutral software […]

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Loft Orbital and Marlan Space Award $1 Billion Contract for 50 AI-Equipped LEO Satellites

September 12th, 2026 by me

On Wednesday, September 9, 2026, satellite infrastructure provider Loft Orbital and Abu Dhabi-based Marlan Space finalized a $1 billion agreement to build and deploy a 50-satellite low Earth orbit (LEO) […]

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Cailabs and RBC Signals Partner to Develop Global Optical Ground Station Network

September 12th, 2026 by me

On Thursday, September 10, 2026, photonics technology developer Cailabs and satellite ground infrastructure provider RBC Signals announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Paris. The agreement establishes […]

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