Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
The global communication small satellite market is projected to grow to $18.34 billion by 2030, driven by rising demand for broadband and IoT services, with mini satellites (101–1,200 kg) leading market share. The global communication small satellite market is set for substantial growth, projected to surge from USD 5.95 billion in 2025 to USD 18.34 […]
Airbus Defence and Space has been awarded a contract by Eutelsat to manufacture a further 340 low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites for the OneWeb constellation, reinforcing Europe’s role in sovereign space-based connectivity and ensuring long-term service continuity for the network. The latest order follows a previous procurement of 100 satellites placed in December 2024, bringing
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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. has successfully completed the first factory acceptance test of its EPOCH® Command and Control (C2) software with Airbus’ OneSat® next-generation software-defined satellite platform. The milestone confirms system compatibility and operational readiness as Airbus advances preparations for launch and in-orbit operations. Unlike traditional fixed satellite systems, Airbus’ OneSat platform enables
The third satellite of the COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation (CSG) constellation has been successfully launched, marking another milestone for Italy’s dual-use radar Earth observation programme. Owned by the Italian Space Agency and the Italian Ministry of Defence, the state-of-the-art constellation delivers the highest levels of performance in support of security and sustainability. The satellite was launched
THE THIRD COSMO-SKYMED SECOND GENERATION SATELLITE SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCHEDRead More »
Safran Space advances Ka-band satellite communications, enabling high data rates, reduced congestion and scalable connectivity for modern space missions. As satellite data volumes grow, Ka-band is emerging as a strategic enabler for fast, reliable and scalable space communications. December 2025 – Space communications are entering a new phase as demand for data continues to
SAFRAN ADVANCES KA-BAND CAPABILITIES FOR HIGH-SPEED SPACE COMMUNICATIONSRead More »
Kuva Space partners with WWF-Indonesia to use hyperspectral satellite data and AI to monitor mangroves and seagrass, strengthening blue carbon verification and sustainable finance. The collaboration applies spaceborne hyperspectral imaging and AI to improve monitoring, verification and financing of Indonesia’s mangrove and seagrass ecosystems. Espoo, Finland & Jakarta, Indonesia – 11 December 2025 –
China’s space agency releases a new action plan to boost commercial space development, expand access to national facilities, and promote global cooperation, targeting major growth by 2027. China has set out an ambitious new roadmap to accelerate the development of its commercial space sector while deepening international collaboration. The action plan, released by the China
CHINA UNVEILS NEW PLAN TO BOOST COMMERCIAL SPACE GROWTH AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATIONRead More »
BAE Systems’ three Azalea RF satellites and an ICEYE SAR satellite have launched into low Earth orbit, forming a UK-led multi-sensing cluster designed to deliver near real-time intelligence for defence, security and civil applications. A cluster of British designed and built satellites has been successfully launched into low Earth orbit, marking a significant step forward
BRITISH-DESIGNED SATELLITES SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCHED INTO LOW EARTH ORBITRead More »
Leonardo has unveiled the Michelangelo Dome in Rome, a modular and multi-domain defence architecture designed to protect critical infrastructure from evolving air, sea, land and cyber threats. Leonardo has revealed its latest advancement in multi-domain defence capability with the official launch of the Michelangelo Dome. The system was presented by Chief Executive Officer and General
LEONARDO UNVEILS “MICHELANGELO – THE SECURITY DOME” IN ROMERead More »
BEIJING – China successfully launched the Gaofen-14 02 Earth observation satellite into its planned orbit on October 26, 2025, from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center. Carried by a Long March-3B rocket, the satellite’s primary mission is to enhance global high-precision 3D mapping for both economic and national defence applications. This launch, the 603rd flight for
CHINA LAUNCHES NEW GAOFEN-14 02 SATELLITE FOR GLOBAL MAPPING, SPARKS DUAL-USE CONCERNSRead More »