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SpaceLogistics MRV-1 Robotic Servicer and Mission Extension Pods Reach Orbit Ahead of GEO Servicing Operations

Submit on Thursday, July 23rd, 2026 07:39

Marking a major operational milestone in In-Space Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing (ISAM), SpaceLogistics—a wholly owned subsidiary of Northrop Grumman—successfully launched its Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV-1) on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. […]

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

Submit on Thursday, July 23rd, 2026 07:39

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

Submit on Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026 07:39

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

Submit on Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026 07:39

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

Submit on Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026 07:39

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

Submit on Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026 07:39

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

Submit on Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026 07:39

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

Submit on Tuesday, July 21st, 2026 07:39

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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