The European Space Agency’s (ESA) budget has risen by 7.6 per cent to a total of €8.26 billion. Of that total, some 56 per cent will be allocated to Earth Observation, Navigation & Connectivity and Secure Communications. ESA’s 3-year spending plans amount to €22.3 billion ($26.1bn) and represents an overall 31 per cent increases over […]

EchoStar-owned Hughes Network Systems has been named a Leader in Managed SD-WAN Services by Frost & Sullivan. Frost & Sullivan also recognised Hughes with its 2025 Customer Value Leadership Award for its secure hybrid connectivity and comprehensive service model. Hughes, said Frost & Sullivan, has proven its ability to adapt and lead in a rapidly […]

Over the past year, analysts at investment bank ScotiaBank have been enthusiastic supporters of AST SpaceMobile’s prospects. But on January 6th, the bank conducted an about-turn, and – in effect – advised clients to ‘Sell’ their shares in AST. As well as pouring ice-water on AST, the bank’s specific wording was “sector underperform” and the […]

Luxembourg-based OQ Technology, which specialises in supplying 5G and NTN satellite technology, used CES in Las Vegas to announce an agreement with Monogoto, a provider of cloud-based hybrid connectivity. The strategic partnership adds OQ’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation to Monogoto’s existing hybrid ecosystem, which already includes partnerships with GEO satellite networks, and creates […]

flyExclusive, the US private jet operator and a certified Part 145 Repair Station, has signed an authorised dealership agreement with Starlink, becoming a certified dealer and installer for Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency aviation connectivity system. flyExclusive will begin installation of Starlink on its fleet, setting a higher standard for the onboard experience with streaming-quality internet, real-time […]

SpaceX currently dominates satellite activity with over 9,000 satellites in orbit and ambitions to deliver ‘Direct-to-Consumer’ telephony. AST SpaceMobile has just six satellites in orbit but has dozens of major telcos signed up to its Direct-to-Consumer cellular plan and this year will have 45-60 satellites in orbit. SpaceX, on January 6th, has written to the […]

Qatar Airways has become the first carrier globally to enable Boeing 787-8 with Starlink. The airline has also equipped its entire Airbus A350 fleet within eight months having completed the installation in December 2025. To date, Qatar Airways is operating three Dreamliners with Starlink Wi-Fi, bringing the total of its Starlink-connected widebody aircraft to nearly […]

Abu Dhabi-based Space42, using its Mira Aerospace subsidiary, has flown a High Altitude Platform System (HAPS) aircraft over Spain during December 2025. The aircraft, a solar-powered version called ApusNeo18, flew from the Fuerteventura Technology Park in Spain and collected data focused on wildfire prevention and management as part of the ISSEC program, a joint venture […]

Rocket launch observer and acknowledged expert Eric Berger has compiled his annual Power Ranking of the US rocket companies for 2025, and listed in the ArsTechnica specialist publication. Berger has compiled the list since 2022 with the aim of “[sparking] debate, discussion, and appreciation for the challenge of operating a successful rocket company.” Top of […]

Turkey has confirmed that it has initiated construction of a rocket launch site in Somalia, in North-East Africa. The selection of Somalia for the launch site is driven by its proximity to the equator, which provides a technical advantage for satellite launches. Phase 1 of the build is expected to take about 12 months with […]