Another global mega-constellation of satellites has been approved by the FCC. Logos Space wants to orbit 4,178 satellites into low Earth orbit. The approval is for usage of frequencies in the Ka, Q and V-bands which will work in orbital shells from 870 kms to 925 kms. Logos Space says it will provide “multigigabit connectivity” […]
RAVE a specialist in in-flight entertainment and connectivity for customers around the world, has unveiled a new company name: RAVE Aerospace. Kingswood Capital Management has completed its acquisition of Safran Passenger Innovations (SPI), a provider of in-flight entertainment and connectivity solutions, from Safran, an international aerospace group. As part of the transaction, SPI has been […]
The recent World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos published a report – Clear Orbit, Secure Future: A Call to Action on Space Debris – produced in partnership with the Centre for Space Futures, the Saudi Space Agency, LeoLabs, and Novaspace. The report makes gloomy reading and while recognising that while we are solidly in the […]
India has increased its space–related budget for the upcoming 2026–2027 period to $1.64 billion which goes to the nation’s Department of Space. The total is ₹13,705.63 crore Rupees. While the 2 per cent increase over the previous year’s budget estimate is modest, industry leaders highlighted several “indirect triggers” designed to accelerate the domestic private space […]
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 […]
The Space Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Azercosmos and the Regulatory Authority for Electronic Communications and Posts of the Republic of Chad (ARCEP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the fields of digital transformation, innovation hubs, and the export of digital products. The primary objective of the Memorandum is to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The UK Space Agency says it has earmarked £210 million (€242.8m) to strengthen cyber resilience across the UK’s Government Cyber Unit to coordinate risk management and incident response across departments. The aim for these new measures is to make online public services more secure and resilient, so people can use them with confidence – whether […]