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Bidding War Intensifies for Mynaric as Rheinmetall Challenges Rocket Lab Acquisition

In a significant shift for the European space industry, German defense giant Rheinmetall is reportedly preparing a competing bid for Mynaric, the Munich-based laser communications specialist. This  [...]

The Fractal Lab – Part III

SatNews Editorial Analysis Before we dream of floating data centers, we must understand why the SmallSat is the only laboratory that matters. Welcome to The Fractal Lab:  a three-part ser [...]

SECAF Kendall Unveils ‘Ringleader’ Exercise to Test Satellite Sensor Fusion for Tactical Battle Management

On February 23, 2026, Secretary of the Air Force (SECAF) Frank Kendall unveiled a new large-scale technical effort titled “Ringleader” during his keynote address at the Air & Space  [...]


Iridium Unveils Iridium 9604: First Unified Three-in-One IoT Module

On February 24, 2026, Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM) announced the launch of the Iridium 9604, a compact hardware solution designed to unify satellite, cellular, and positioning service [...]

Global Defense Modernization Drives Major Awards for BlackSky and Redwire

On Tuesday, February 24, 2026, a series of global defense announcements highlighted an accelerating shift toward sovereign, AI-integrated space assets. As nations like India unveil record $87 billi [...]

The New Space Race: Industrial Integration Redefines the Market Lead

On February 24, 2026, the aerospace sector saw a series of strategic consolidations and leadership shifts that signal a transition from a focus on launch frequency to a race for […]  [...]

Technical Anomaly During USSF-87 Launch Prompts Manifest Review for ULA Vulcan

United Launch Alliance (ULA) and the U.S. Space Force (USSF) are investigating a technical anomaly that occurred during the launch of the USSF-87 mission on February 12, 2026. While the […] [...]

Rohde & Schwarz, NVIDIA Unveil Digital Twin Testbed for AI-RAN at MWC 2026

MUNICH and BARCELONA — In an announcement released Tuesday, February 24, 2026, Rohde & Schwarz, in collaboration with NVIDIA, revealed a new milestone in AI-driven wireless system testing. Th [...]