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Viasat Deploys Reflector and Boom Assembly on ViaSat-3 F3 Ahead of In-Orbit Testing

July 23rd, 2026 by me

Viasat, Inc. confirmed on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, the successful mechanical deployment of the main boom and ultra-large reflector on its ViaSat-3 Flight 3 (VS-3 F3) broadband satellite. Visual verification […]

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IHI Corporation and Kuva Space Partner to Evaluate Japanese Sovereign Hyperspectral Constellation

July 22nd, 2026 by me

On Tuesday, July 21, 2026, Japanese aerospace manufacturer IHI Corporation (IHI) and Finnish space technology firm Kuva Space announced a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance hyperspectral satellite data services […]

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Contrivian Merges with Big Network to Build Vertically Integrated Multi-Modal Connectivity Platform

July 22nd, 2026 by me

On Tuesday, July 21, 2026, San Francisco-headquartered technology company Contrivian announced the successful completion of its merger with networking software innovator Big Network. The transaction directly incorporates Big Network’s proprietary […]

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Resolve Optics Develops Radiation-Resistant Athermalized 6mm Lens for Satellite Imaging Payloads

July 22nd, 2026 by me

Targeting tight delivery schedules for orbital camera systems, optical specialist Resolve Optics Ltd. announced on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, the adaptation and delivery of a flight-ready 6mm focal length lens […]

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NewOrbit Urges Targeted UK Sovereign Allocation Toward Very Low Earth Orbit Capabilities Following £62M Government Space Funding

July 22nd, 2026 by me

On Tuesday, July 21, 2026, Reading-based satellite manufacturer NewOrbit welcomed the UK Government’s new £62 million funding package for the national space sector. Commenting on the strategic initiative outlined by […]

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US Space Force Triples NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1 Capacity to $17B as Total Launch Budget Reaches $30B

July 22nd, 2026 by me

Targeting growing national security launch manifest demands and seeking to alleviate industry-wide medium-to-heavy launch constraints, the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC) announced on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, an […]

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ThinKom GT2517 Terminal Achieves SES Government Technology Certification for O3b mPOWER Operation

July 21st, 2026 by me

On Monday, July 20, 2026, ThinKom Solutions, Inc. announced that its ThinAir GT2517 airborne terminal successfully completed the SES Government Technology Certification (GTC) program. The milestone establishes the terminal as […]

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Avealto Opens $50 Million Funding Round to Launch Stratospheric Broadband Production

July 21st, 2026 by me

On Monday, July 20, 2026, British aerospace company Avealto announced the opening of a $50 million funding round. The capital injection is structured to finance the establishment of a new […]

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