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Social•Feb 9, 2026
CMA CGM Outfits 300 Ships with OneWeb‑linked Terminals
Maritime cargo fleet operator @cmacgm will equip 300 vessels with @Marlink_News XChange NextGen satellite terminals connected to @EutelsatGroup OneWeb satellites. Installation to occur over 9 months. CMA GGM owns 7.46% of Eutelsat's equity. https://t.co/2F9FxpKx3v
By Peter B. de Selding
Social•Feb 9, 2026
Iris2 Satellite Constellation Targets 2029 Launch, 2032 Full Capability
Eur gov, industry players on @defis_eu #Iris2 constellation status: Initial version in 2029, full capability in 2032; final go/no-go decision in April. @esa @SES_Satellites @EutelsatGroup @Hispasat @AirbusSpace @aerospacelab_. #eurospaceconf.https://t.co/YsDZHGlM4L https://t.co/tRb4olZnoV
By Peter B. de Selding
Social•Feb 6, 2026
Viasat Prioritizes Satellite Launches and Debt Reduction
.@viasat: focus #1: Get final Viasat-3 sats into operation: F2 by May and F3 (if all OK with F2) by September. Priority on cutting debt. Negotiations on #Equatys MSS satellite infrastructure with @space42ai continue, no word on Viasat investment. https://t.co/ERfwbfBgEn
By Peter B. de Selding
Social•Feb 6, 2026
Rev's Q3 Income Rises, Secures Japan ISR Contract
.@skyperfectv: Rev, operating income up for 9M to Dec 31, contract to operate future Japan ISR constellation expected this month. #constellr @SpeQtral_Space @QPS_Inc @synspective @SpaceCompassCo1. https://t.co/yi02Jb63Ce
By Peter B. de Selding
Social•Feb 5, 2026
Europe’s Launcher Woes Stem From Internal Issues, Not SpaceX
Europe's coming launcher struggle is not with @SpaceX Starship, but with itself. @esa @defis_eu @CNES @DLR_en @ASI_spazio @Arianespace @Avio_Group #EuropeanSpaceConf. https://t.co/Iy7puQTY19 https://t.co/4iJM7xnTOp
By Peter B. de Selding
Social•Feb 4, 2026
EU Nears Security Accreditation for Galileo PRS Service
.@defis_eu says @GalileoGNSS secure PRS service to get EU security accreditation 'soon;' @DLR_en preparing service to geo-locate global GPS/Galileo interference. #EuropeanSpaceConf. @GrudlerCh. https://t.co/BEoAxMEwVU https://t.co/CtsfxxkoYt
By Peter B. de Selding
Social•Feb 3, 2026
CEO's Pitch for Airbus‑Thales Merger Paradoxically Undermines It
.@AirbusSpace @AirbusDefence CEO makes the case for the space merger w/ @Thales_Alenia_S & @LDO_Space, but inadvertently also makes the case against it. #EuropeanSpaceConf @defis_eu.https://t.co/skIuYdw2mr
By Peter B. de Selding
Social•Feb 2, 2026
Amazon Seeks FCC Extension, Adds Falcon 9s; New Glenn Delayed
. @Amazonleo asks @FCC for 2-yr deadline extension, buys 10 more @SpaceX Falcon 9s & more @blueorigin New Glenn launches, says anomalies on prototypes launched in 2023 caused 9-month delay in full production ramp. https://t.co/IAYiZYBMkU https://t.co/q8A4DwCyJu
By Peter B. de Selding
Social•Jan 30, 2026
Starlink Usage Surges Dramatically in Brazil
If this number is verified, it represents a stunning increase in @Starlink uptake in Brazil in recent months.
By Peter B. de Selding
Social•Jan 30, 2026
Iceye Eyes $3B Valuation, $300M Revenue, No IPO
.@iceye_global: No IPO for now, $300M+ in 2025 rev, $3B valuation from latest funding round, wants @defis_eu & @esa to go faster in helping develop European space security network. #EuropeanSpaceConf.https://t.co/DM65XAjdCC
By Peter B. de Selding
Social•Jan 30, 2026
France Blocks Eutelsat Ground Segment Sale, Boosting Margins
French govt concludes @EutelsatGroup ground segment is 'obviously strategic' & blocks sale to @eqt private equity firm of Sweden. Result means higher leverage but also higher EBITDA margin for Eutelsat. @RolandLescure @defis_eu.https://t.co/tjul9S25ql https://t.co/kiDGUyII8X
By Peter B. de Selding
Social•Jan 29, 2026
Germany Rushes BRDBND Satellite, Tests Industrial Capacity
German defense: We're moving fast on brdbnd constellation; it'll be interoperable w/ @defis_eu #Iris2. Goal: Strengthen @NATO &EU alliances. Can German industrial base can digest the massive govt investment so quickly? #EuropeanSpaceConf @bundeswehrInfo.https://t.co/X4UYXIDL4C https://t.co/G7lKeNKBIK
By Peter B. de Selding
Social•Jan 28, 2026
Iceye Pitches 1,000‑satellite EU Network by 2030
Radarsat provider @Iceye proposes 1,000-sat network including SAR/optical, RF-sensor &transport layer for European govts. Several billion euros - within current EU/ESA budgets, says CEO. Initial service 2028, ops by 2030 feasible. Just an idea. #defis_eu @esa #Europeanspaceconf https://t.co/6HLJ6jeVCV
By Peter B. de Selding
Social•Jan 28, 2026
EU Demands National Military Space Programs Interoperate with EU Infrastructure
.@defis_eu Commissioner @KubiliusA: National milspace efforts are understanable but 'a challenge' to overall EU defense effort. They must at least be interoperable w/ EU infrastructure. @bundeswehrInfo #europeanspaceconf.https://t.co/rXWxNLcpI6 https://t.co/8hI8ESBcvt
By Peter B. de Selding
Social•Jan 26, 2026
Canada-Korea MoU to Jointly Develop K‑LEO Military
Canada's @MDA_space and Korea's #Hanwha Systems Co sign MoU to explore collaborating on Korean govt K-LEO military constellation using MDA's Aurora software-defined satelite platform. https://t.co/6vSjdppt4v
By Peter B. de Selding
Social•Jan 26, 2026
ESA Backs Iris2 Low-LEO Expansion with NRE Reimbursements
.@defis_eu Iris2 multi-orbit network expands low-LEO component to allow more industry experimentation; @esa agrees to modify its rules to permit reimbursement of NRE expenses needed to scale tech to constellation-level production rate. https://t.co/oxaKaZk6Vf
By Peter B. de Selding
Social•Jan 26, 2026
OHB and Rheinmetall Discuss Multi‑billion Bundeswehr Broadband Project
.@OHB_SE confirms it's in talks with @RheinmetallAG "regarding a cooperation for participation in possible public procurement processes," which @handelsblatt reported was the proposed multi-billion $ broadband constellation for the German @bundeswehrInfo. https://t.co/npkoQGwWoo
By Peter B. de Selding
Social•Jan 26, 2026
Riyadh Air Adds 300 Mbps Connectivity to A321 Fleet
.@RiyadhAir to equip its @Airbus A321 fleet w/ @NeoSpaceGroup Skywaves IFC, using @SES Open Orbits GEO/MEO fleet with @ThinKom_Inc Ka2517 antennas for up 300 Mbps per plane of connectivity. Riyadh Air ordered 60 A321s in 2024; 1st planes to arrive...
By Peter B. de Selding
Social•Jan 26, 2026
ESA, EU Launch Four In‑Orbit Demo Constellation Tests
.@ESA and @defis_eu prepare 4 in-orbit demos for future intel/recon constellation while hoping for additional support from EU defense ministries. Interoperability & pooling/sharing of national, EU imagery sources a priority. 'Night optical vision' too. https://t.co/VRQei3QKmB https://t.co/HhW1asKvoo
By Peter B. de Selding
Social•Jan 22, 2026
KSAT Appoints Marte Indregard as New CEO
Global satellite ground network operator @KSAT_Kongsberg names Marte Indregard as new CEO, replaceing Rolf Skatteboe, who after being CEO for 25 years is moving to a new position at @KOGDefence. Indregard has been head of KSat ground segment. https://t.co/6l7fq7ICK5
By Peter B. de Selding
Social•Jan 22, 2026
Open Cosmos Poised to Meet ITU Ka‑band Deadlines
Can @Open_Cosmos field a viable Ka-band brdbnd constellation in time to meet @ITU 2026 and 2028 deadlines? Liechtenstein regulator says yes. 2 smallsats to preserve ITU priority launched Jan 21 by @RocketLab. Countdown to 50% deployment deadline begins.https://t.co/o3sakwcdsK https://t.co/LNgAwUkvic
By Peter B. de Selding
Social•Jan 22, 2026
Second New Glenn Launch Adds 223 M² BlueBird,
This launch on @blueorigin New Glenn, will be second launch new-gen BlueBird with 223m2 antenna. Future New Glenn missions will carry up to 8 Bluebirds. Co sticking with forecast of having 45-60 sats in orbit by end of this year.
By Peter B. de Selding
Social•Jan 22, 2026
AzimutGroup Pours €110M Into D‑Orbit Space Logistics
Italian asset management co #AzimutGroup invests EUR 110M ($129M) into space logistics/transport perovider @D_Orbit - EUR 45M as part of D-round capital raise, + EUR 65M in purchases of D-Orbit shares from existing shareholders. https://t.co/m03h44pTbC
By Peter B. de Selding
Social•Jan 22, 2026
Exploration Co's Orbex Acquisition Benefits Companies and UK Space
Exploration Co CEO @helenehuby: Here's why our purchase of @orbexspace would be win-win for both co's and for @spacegovuk. @esa @DLR @CNES.https://t.co/AENZYRvt96 https://t.co/5gE27W9Gei
By Peter B. de Selding
Social•Jan 21, 2026
Blue Origin to Deploy 5,
..@blueorigin: We're building a constellation of 5,280 LEO sats & 128 in MEO orbit for symmetrical 144 Gbps connectivity using Q/V-band RF, & up to 6 Tbps w/ MEO optical links, to serve ~100,000 corporate, govt users. Launches start Q4...
By Peter B. de Selding
Social•Jan 21, 2026
OHB SE Lifts 3‑year Outlook, Targets €2B
.@OHB_SE raises 3-year rev, profit forecast on @esa ministerial results and @DLR_en's contribution, and both German and @defis_eu planned milspace spending. Subsidiaries in multiple EU nations will help reach goal of > EUR 2B ($2.34B) in 2028. https://t.co/nW8I92dibn https://t.co/HNu4XOpDYU
By Peter B. de Selding
Social•Jan 21, 2026
German TEC to Acquire UK Launch Startup Orbex
Germany's The Exploration Co (TEC) signs LoI to buy UK launch startup @orbexspace. TEC's building LEO Cargo Return Service for @esa & is 'expanding through the space transportation value chain (launcher, in-space defense, and lunar transportation),' co says. @spacegovuk @DLR....
By Peter B. de Selding
Social•Jan 21, 2026
ESA Details $5.45 Bn Investment in Next‑gen Launchers
.@esa: Here's how we're spending the $5.45 billion we received at #CM25 ministerial on space transportation. @ArianeGroup @Avio_Group @CNES @DLR_en @ASI_spazio #Ariane6 #VegaC @EuropeSpacePort.https://t.co/rf3Zzak9oS
By Peter B. de Selding
Social•Jan 19, 2026
Macron Accelerates Military Space Amid Budget Strains
French president @EmmanuelMacron urges faster military space buildup, promises funds; @CNES confronts budget challenges; 2d flight of #BalMan high-altitude platform ends in explosion; @EuropeSpacePort prepares for arrival of mini-launchers. @defis_eu.https://t.co/wWsAqjHcpP https://t.co/xMgYrZ4ZfK
By Peter B. de Selding
Social•Jan 16, 2026
Indra, Hisdesat Seek $400M Airbus Replacement After
.@IndraCompany/@Hisdesat prepare RFQ to replace SpainSat NG 2 after Dec failure. @AirbusSpace-built sat insured for $400M, would bring 2025 claims to $510M vs $675M in premiums. Indra says cause was 'millimeter-size object impact on vital area of sat.'https://t.co/DMEkBusYIv https://t.co/lEhqPh0fyj
By Peter B. de Selding
Social•Jan 15, 2026
Eutelsat Secures Multi‑Launch Deal with Maia Space for OneWeb
.@Eutelsat signs multi-launch contract w/ startup @MaiaSpaceOff for launches of OneWeb satellites starting in 2027. Maia says contract can secure the majority of its order book for 2027-2029. @Armees_Gouv @CNES @esa @AirbusSpace. https://t.co/LChx5fuH4S https://t.co/bj85cV7pwa
By Peter B. de Selding
Social•Jan 15, 2026
Arianespace Schedules 7-8 Ariane 6 Launches, Amazon
.@Arianespace plans 7-8 Ariane 6 launches this year, including 2-3 for @Amazonleo, the first in Feb; waiting on @defis_eu #Iris2 schedule and details of @BMVg_Bundeswehr constellation. @EutelsatGroup. https://t.co/HS7JE8spxw https://t.co/XoYUqcJMvK
By Peter B. de Selding
Social•Jan 15, 2026
Sodern France Opens US Facility for Space Trackers
Star tracker and space camera builder @sodern_france, a subsidiary of @ArianeGroup, opens US production facility in Englewood, Colorado, dedicated to meet US demand. 1,300m2-facility to do AIT of Auriga trackers and testing of Hydra. https://t.co/Qmf1s9urfM
By Peter B. de Selding
Social•Jan 14, 2026
France Warns of Growing German, Italian Space Budgets
French @AssembleeNat committee uses renewal of agreement on @esa's HQ status in Paris to sound the alarm about the challenge of increased German, Italian space spending. @DLR_en @ASI_spazio @defis_eu.https://t.co/6gEhgysKDl https://t.co/igC4Mwy2zM
By Peter B. de Selding
Social•Jan 14, 2026
China Urges Transparency and Coordination for Massive Satellite Fleets
China, w/ recent @ITU filings for >200,000 sats in 14 constellations, calls for greater transparency/coordination between fleet operators. The question is what method/venue to use that can generate mutual trust. @ChinaDaily @Starlink @FCC.https://t.co/fu7thlYN3R
By Peter B. de Selding
Social•Jan 13, 2026
ArianeGroup Appoints Anne Quillon as New CPO
.@ArianeGroup names Anne Quillon Chief Procurement Officer. She's former CPO for GE Renewable Energy Hydro and for @Alstom Power Europe, Middle East and Africa. https://t.co/QkfA5z0caa
By Peter B. de Selding
Social•Jan 13, 2026
Thales Belgium to Supply
.@Thales_Alenia_S Belgium to provide 179 electronic units to be fitted into #SABCA thrust vector control systems on 27 #Ariane6 rockets - flights 16 to 42. Follows SABCA Oct contract w/ @ArianeGroup, valued at EUR 85M ($99M), for the TVCs. https://t.co/tcG9lo00bA
By Peter B. de Selding
Social•Jan 13, 2026
David Zamora Appointed Chairman of Space Data Association
The @spacedata Assn names David Zamora, head of flight dynamics at @EutelsatGroup, as new chairman. He's been an executive director of SDA for 8 yrs. https://t.co/cxn2PcqXZd
By Peter B. de Selding
Social•Jan 13, 2026
Orbion Expands Michigan Production After 33 Thruster Delivery
Satellite Hall-effect thruster manufacturer @orbionspace: Market demand excceeds industry-wide capacity so we're expanding production in Michigan; recent delivery of 33 thrusters to @YorkSpaceSystem. @SemperCitiusSDA.https://t.co/k9CxziIniR https://t.co/H7XHv0PlRO
By Peter B. de Selding
Social•Jan 12, 2026
Sweden Fast-Tracks ISR with $141M Satellite Purchase
Swedish military purchases 10 radar and optical satellites in contracts w/ @iceye and @planet valued at combined $141M, accelerating previous schedule for ISR capability. 'Time is of the essence,' Defense Minister @PlJonson says. https://t.co/GqJcGEVX5I https://t.co/hKC4J60M0T
By Peter B. de Selding
Social•Jan 12, 2026
Eutelsat Orders 340 Satellites for 2026 OneWeb Upgrade
.@Eutelsat continues $2.6B #OneWeb constellation refurbishment program with 340-sat order to @AirbusSpace; launches start in 2026 to prepare for future @defis_eu #Iris2 secure constellation; hosted payloads an option. https://t.co/Pg4n3xlTtn https://t.co/uzxgPbtE83
By Peter B. de Selding
Social•Jan 12, 2026
EUMETSAT Secures $1B for EPS‑Sterna
Now it's final: @eumetsat, with backing of 29 0f 30 member states, commits to $1B EPS-Sterna constellation of small polar-orbit sats to study microwave measurements of atmosphere. 1st batch of 6 sats to launch 2029. @esa @OHBSweden @AACClydeSpace.https://t.co/NWVbtoKesN https://t.co/DxOS9wChrr
By Peter B. de Selding
Social•Jan 9, 2026
Eutelsat Appoints Former Maersk
.@EutelsatGroup names Eva Birgitte Bisgaard president of Connectivity Business Unit and member, executive committee. She's former CCO of @MaerskTankers. https://t.co/oThKZWvHSz
By Peter B. de Selding
Social•Jan 8, 2026
ESA 2026 Budget Rises 7.6%, Space Funding Decisions Loom
.@esa 2026 budget up 7.6% on effect of Nov ministerial; Earth obs, nav lead spending categories; @spacegovuk under pressure to decide on unallocated Euro Launch Challenge funding. @defis_eu @orbexspace @PLD_Space @rfa_space @isaraerospace @MaiaSpaceOff.https://t.co/USZeN1eUR1 https://t.co/ouL619DeZe
By Peter B. de Selding
Social•Jan 8, 2026
ESA Reports December Breach, Limited to Unclassified External Data
.@esa refers December cyber attack & data breach to France's public prosecutor's office for criminal inquiry but confirms that breach was limited to unclassified data housed in external databases outside ESA's firewall.https://t.co/JoHzEImeOA https://t.co/sw3VERl3u6
By Peter B. de Selding
Social•Jan 8, 2026
Ariane
.@esa graphic says #Ariane6 performed its first 5 missions faster than other heavy-lift vehicle that entered the market in past 20 years. After 4 launches in 2025, @ArianeGroup @Arianespace @CNES plan 8 Ariane 6 missions in 2026, starting with @Amazonleo....
By Peter B. de Selding
Social•Jan 8, 2026
Rocket Lab Delays Constellation Until Neutron Proves Reusability
.@RocketLab: We'll wait for #Neutron rocket to provide its reusabiity case in ~ 3 yrs before we focus on investments in our ultimate goal: our own constellation. Current assumption: Building 4 Neutrons gets us 16 launches per year at the...
By Peter B. de Selding