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LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA and MCLEAN, VIRGINIA — On June 29, 2026, Rocket Lab Corporation and Iridium Communications Inc. announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Rocket […]
Rocket Lab’s chief executive says the company’s acquisition of Iridium was the “logical next step” in his ambitions to tap into the lucrative space services market. The post Beck: Iridium acquisition the “logical next step” for Rocket Lab appeared first on SpaceNews.
Located 12 million light-years away and undergoing rapid star formation, edge-on spiral galaxy Messier 82 (M82) is a scientifically unique sight to behold, and now NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has revealed previously unseen details. M82’s intense star formation, thought to be the result of a galaxy merger, will be a short-lived event in astronomical […]
In June 2026, NASA announced four new lunar landers as part of its Moon Base… The post NASA announces new lander contracts for Moon Base Phase One appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.
Tototheo Global has expanded its agreement with SES to deploy the FlexMartime connectivity service to the maritime market. FlexMaritime is a connectivity service that combines SES’s satellite network and integrated […] The post Tototheo Global to Deploy SES FlexMaritime in Expanded Maritime Deal appeared first on Via Satellite.
The cancellation of Gateway and Mars Sample Return exposed just how dependent Europe's space ambitions are on U.S. decisions. ESA's director general says that has to change.
But the company is still claiming that New Glenn will return to flight this year.
Move would test whether group can turn ambition into a mass-market phone business.
Unites Rocket Lab's leading launch and satellite manufacturing capabilities with Iridium's global network, spectrum, and experience to unlock critical space applications. Adds material revenue scale and is significantly accretive to Rocket Lab's cash flow generation and profitability.
Farmdar's user-friendly platforms for agribusinesses leverages Planet data to optimize supply chains, boost farm yields, and save production costs.
FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA — On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, Kuva US, Inc., the domestic subsidiary of Finnish hyperspectral Earth observation company Kuva Space, announced its selection under NASA’s Commercial Satellite Data […]
Isar Aerospace won a contract from Planet’s German subsidiary to launch an imaging satellite, demonstrating an end-to-end space capability for the country. The post Isar Aerospace to launch German-built Planet imaging satellite appeared first on SpaceNews.
NASA has selected eight new companies and will acquire new data products from six existing Commercial Satellite Data Acquisition contract holders to expand the range of commercial satellite data available to researchers, civil agencies, and decision-makers. Such measurements supplement NASA’s Earth satellites by contributing high-resolution and frequent observations to enhance the agency’s set of data. […]
MDA Space is acquiring spacecraft manufacturer Blue Canyon Technologies from Raytheon to give the company a direct position in the U.S. defense market. The acquisition will give the Canadian space […] The post MDA Space to Acquire Blue Canyon from Raytheon to Reach US Defense Market appeared first on Via Satellite.
NASA has announced new lunar landing contracts for its Artemis Moon Base program, as well as a potential new moon rover mission named PROMISE.
The all-stock deal values Iridium at $8 billion and gives Rocket Lab even more firepower to compete against Amazon and SpaceX.
"Contract values for these efforts ballooned from nearly $2.8 billion to $5.9 billion."