Satellite operator SES, which has in the past has bought its geostationary satellites from US and European vendors, says it wants to build its own craft. At the base of the SES comments are concerns that the merger of three European space businesses – Airbus, Thales and Leonardo – would remove competition from the sector. […]
The 12th edition of Novaspace’s Space Economy Report states the global space economy is now on a significant growth trajectory, positioned to expand from $626.4 billion (€525.3bn) in 2025 to $1.01 trillion by 2034, a significant 12 per cent CAGR. While growth continues to be supported by innovation, new business models, assertive government policies and expanding demand for […]
Russia’s rival to SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket, its Amur vehicle with its recoverable first-stage, is reportedly now unlikely to make its debut flights much before 2030. One comment from Eric Berger, an acknowledged industry expert, suggested that the project, initially announced in a 2020 proposal, is now comically late. Berger said: “This indicates that Russia’s […]
Russian aerospace business Bureau 1440 has admitted it has postponed its initial deployment of 16 high-speed internet satellites. Originally scheduled for late 2025, the launch of the first batch for the Rassvet (‘Dawn’) Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation has now been rescheduled for 2026. The delay is attributed to production failures and incomplete assembly of […]
SES and the European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) have announced an extension of the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS) GEO-1 satellite service agreement through 2030, with an option to extend until 2032, helping maintain navigation services for aviation and other critical users across Europe. By improving the accuracy and integrity of […]
Gilat Satellite Networks has announced that its Commercial Division received a multimillion order from a large global avionics company for the supply of Sidewinder electronically steered antenna terminals designed by Gilat Stellar Blu. Deliveries are expected within the next six months. The order reflects continued momentum for Gilat’s Sidewinder ESA platform and growing demand for […]
Airbus will launch its first Pléiades Neo Next satellite early 2028 from the European Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. The satellite will be launched on an Avio’s Vega C rocket. With the Pléiades Neo Next programme, Airbus says it is reinforcing its Earth Observation capabilities and services “to remain at the forefront of geospatial technologies”. […]
California-based satellite operator Viasat has used a UK subsidiary to borrow cash to finance the build of ViaSat-3 F1. The borrowing was structured on January 21st and announced on January 26th. The mechanics of the deal see UK registered Viasat Technologies (and with Viasat itself as a guarantor) enter into a Credit Agreement and using […]
A report from analysts at Bank of America looks at the Blue Origin/TeraWave mega-constellation scheme. TeraWave’s constellation will consist of 5,280 LEO satellites and 128 MEO satellites. Deployment is scheduled to begin in Q4 2027. The bank said that TeraWave adds to the long list of planned satellite constellations but is not a direct competitive […]
Rocket company Orbex (Orbital Express Launch) is going through a financial restructuring. Its Danish subsidiary is moving into bankruptcy. However, a potential buyer is looking at the company with a take-over of its assets. The Exploration Company (TEC) said last week that it was working with Orbex and the UK government to combine their businesses […]