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Eutelsat prepares for its next expansion

Chris Forrester — The news that Eutelsat has ordered 340 new OneWeb satellites, additional to its existing contract for 100 extra craft, secures the company’s future and can only benefit [&hell [...]

Leonardo Expands U.S. Footprint with Acquisition of Enterprise Electronics Corporation

The combined entity will possess a global installed base exceeding 1,500 systems in more than 120 countries, enhancing its ability to provide high-performance precision measuring devices for precip [...]

Google Addresses Orbital Debris Risks for Project Suncatcher AI Constellation

Google’s proposed architecture targets a sun-synchronous orbit (SSO), but the density of debris in this region raises concerns regarding Kessler Syndrome, a runaway chain reaction of collisions. [...]

ICEYE Expands Space-Based Intelligence Cooperation with Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence

The new agreement ensures that the Ministry will receive an increased volume of high-resolution satellite imagery from ICEYE’s SAR constellation to bolster tactical situational awareness and nati [...]

Kyivstar Hits 3.0 Million User Milestone for Starlink Direct to Cell Services

DUBAI and KYIV — On Thursday, January 15, 2026, VEON Ltd. (Nasdaq: VEON) announced that its Ukrainian subsidiary, Kyivstar, has reached 3.0 million registered users for its Starlink Direct to [&h [...]

The Artemis Campaign: A Brief Cislunar History

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As of January 18, 2026, the Artemis program stands as the most complex multi-national space exploration initiative in human history. Formally established in 2017 via Space Poli [...]