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Impulse Space Secures $300 Million in Series C Funding to Accelerate In-Space Mobility
Impulse Space has secured $300 million in Series C funding, elevating its total to $525 million. Led by Linse Capital, this investment will enhance its in-space mobility technologies and production of agile spacecraft like Mira and Helios. With over 30 contracts totaling $200 million, the company aims to meet growing demands in various sectors.
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Rocket Lab Achieves Milestone with 10th Electron Launch, Deploys BlackSky Satellite
Rocket Lab has achieved its tenth mission of the Electron rocket, successfully launching a BlackSky Earth observation satellite. This milestone highlights the company’s reliability in the small satellite launch sector, demonstrating its capability to deliver payloads efficiently. The launch enhances BlackSky’s constellation, supporting real-time geospatial intelligence for various applications.
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Singapore’s DSTA Partners with AST SpaceMobile to Advance Satellite Connectivity for Defense
Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) has partnered with AST SpaceMobile to explore satellite communication solutions for defense. The collaboration aims to assess AST’s direct-to-smartphone technology to enhance operational communications, ensuring connectivity for troops in remote areas. This initiative reflects Singapore’s commitment to leveraging innovative technologies in defense applications.
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Japan’s ISC Plans U.S. Test Launch of Reusable Rocket in December
Japanese startup Interstellar Technologies (ISC) plans to conduct its first test launch of the reusable ZERO rocket in the U.S. by December 2025. This launch aims to demonstrate vertical takeoff and landing technology, expanding ISC’s reach beyond Japan. The company seeks to capitalize on the global demand for small satellite launches.
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Spain’s Sateliot Eyes 5G Satellite Services for European Defense Forces
Spanish satellite operator Sateliot is advancing discussions with several European defense entities to provide 5G connectivity via space-based infrastructure, aiming to meet the growing military demand for secure and ubiquitous communications. According to Reuters, the Barcelona-based company is positioning its nanosatellite constellation as a strategic asset for armed forces that require seamless 5G coverage in
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Sophia Space Secures $3.5 Million to Develop Orbital Data Centers
French startup Sophia Space has secured $3.5 million in seed funding to develop orbital data centers, aiming to revolutionize space-based computing. Led by investor Karista, the funds will support a mission testing on-orbit edge computing by 2026, enhancing data processing for Earth observation and satellite communications. Founded in 2023, the company targets reduced latency and…
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SpaceFlux to Operationalize SWIR Telescope Testbed by Q3 2025
SpaceFlux, a company focused on space sensor technologies, plans to operationalize its Short-Wave Infrared (SWIR) telescope testbed by Q3 2025. This initiative aims to enhance space surveillance and reconnaissance through better detection and imaging capabilities. The testbed is engineered to withstand challenging conditions while delivering high-resolution images and improved sensitivity over standard infrared sensors. By…
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LeoLabs Granted $14.1 Million Contract from Space Force
The Space Force’s Space Systems Command awarded LeoLabs a $14.1 million contract to establish a phased array radar in the Indo-Pacific, aimed at monitoring low Earth orbit objects for improved regional space awareness.
