China successfully deployed a satellite internet technology test payload on Saturday, April 11, marking a continued push toward establishing its sovereign Low Earth Orbit (LEO) communications infrastructure. The mission utilized […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/04/12/china-accelerates-orbital-internet-deployment-with-successful-smart-dragon-3-sea-launch/

As the complexity of the orbital environment intensifies, the Space Telecommunications, Astronomy and Radiation Laboratory (STAR Lab) at MIT is evolving its mission set beyond hardware innovation. Under the leadership […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/04/12/mit-star-lab-expands-scope-from-lasercom-innovation-to-space-policy-architecture/

The global satellite industry underwent a significant structural shift in 2025, as compact designs solidified their dominance over orbital manifestos. According to data released by analysis firm BryceTech covering the […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/04/12/smallsats-dominate-2025-launch-landscape-as-mass-efficiency-peaks/

Targeting the growing requirement for resilient space domain awareness and autonomous orbital infrastructure, the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) will unveil its latest suite of revolutionary technologies at the 41st […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/04/11/nrl-to-showcase-sovereign-space-capabilities-at-41st-space-symposium/

On Tuesday, April 7, 2026, Northrop Grumman successfully launched the Department of Defense’s Space Test Program S29A (STP-S29A) mission from Space Launch Complex 8 at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/04/11/northrop-grumman-minotaur-iv-lofted-ussf-tech-demonstration-payloads-to-orbit/

Neuraspace CEO Chiara Manfletti leads a Portuguese space traffic management company that already protects Spire Global's 100-plus satellite constellation. At SmallSat Europe, she joins a panel assessing whether Europe's smallsat sector is maturing fast enough. Source: https://satnews.com/2026/04/10/smallsat-europe-speaker-focus-chiara-manfletti-neuraspace/

Why Tactical SATCOM’s Future Is Integrated By: Lite Coms (sponsored) From Parts Bin to Platform: The Tactical SATCOM Shift Tactical VSAT systems—spanning both parabolic and electronically steerable architectures—remain foundational to […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/04/09/the-end-of-the-vsat-parts-bin/

In a major policy shift announced Thursday, April 9, 2026, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr confirmed that the Commission will vote on a new Report and Order to modernize satellite spectrum-sharing […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/04/09/fcc-modernizes-satellite-spectrum-rules-to-unleash-next-generation-broadband/

In a comprehensive strategy update released Wednesday, April 8, 2026, Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) detailed the primary technology trends driving its space division, ranging from proliferated military architectures to deep-space […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/04/09/lockheed-martin-outlines-strategic-space-technology-roadmap-for-2026/

On Wednesday, April 8, 2026, Firefly Aerospace confirmed that assembly and environmental testing are accelerating for its second lunar mission, Blue Ghost Mission 2. The update follows the landmark success […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/04/09/firefly-aerospace-prepares-for-blue-ghost-mission-2-following-historic-lunar-success/

As 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) move toward commercial scale, the industry faces a critical trust gap in verifying performance across hybrid space-terrestrial segments. In a statement released Tuesday, April 7, […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/04/09/keysight-and-sateliot-win-esa-and-gsma-foundry-challenge-for-6g-innovation/

On Tuesday, April 7, 2026, Kraken Robotics Inc. announced the successful integration and field demonstration of its KATFISH towed synthetic aperture sonar (SAS) and autonomous launch and recovery system (LARS) […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/04/08/kraken-robotics-integrates-katfish-sonar-on-sefine-rd-22-usv-following-multi-naval-demonstrations/

The future of military advantage may depend less on what you build and more on how fast you can buy it. In a statement released April 7, analyst Omkar Nikam […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/04/08/procurement-lag-vs-conflict-speed-can-defense-buying-cycles-keep-up-with-space-innovation/

WASHINGTON, D.C., April 8, 2026 – Following the conclusion of the Washington Satellite 2026 show in late March, analysts at Quilty Space have released their definitive list of the top […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/04/08/industry-sentiment-shifts-as-quilty-space-reveals-top-5-takeaways-from-satellite-2026/

BUENOS AIRES / ROME, April 8, 2026 – e-GEOS, a joint venture between the Italian Space Agency (20%) and Telespazio (80%), and VENG, an Argentine technology firm primarily owned by […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/04/08/e-geos-and-veng-strengthen-global-partnership-for-saocom-satellite-data-distribution/

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA, April 08, 2026 – Intellian Technologies, Inc., a leading global provider of satellite communication antennas and ground gateway solutions, has demonstrated its unprecedented technological diversification and rapid […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/04/08/intellian-unveils-future-military-and-aerospace-antenna-technologies-at-satellite-2026/

A new Boeing-built satellite has been successfully delivered to its launch site as of April 7, 2026, marking a critical milestone in the mission’s lifecycle. The delivery underscores Boeing’s ongoing […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/04/07/new-boeing-satellite-spacecraft-delivered/

The Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) announces its participation in SmallSat Europe 2026, hosting a dedicated engagement space for mentoring and connecting emerging space professionals with industry employers at the RAI Convention Centre in Amsterdam, May 26–28. Source: https://satnews.com/2026/04/07/empowering-the-next-generation-at-smallsat-europe-2026/

A public SpaceX means earnings-driven launch pricing, mandatory disclosure, and a two-player infrastructure duopoly with Amazon reshaping unit economics for every mid-tier satellite operator. Source: https://satnews.com/2026/04/07/what-the-spacex-ipo-changes-for-every-satellite-operator/

The European Investment Bank has announced a thirty million euro venture debt loan to PLD Space to finalize the development of its Miura 5 small satellite launcher. Signed on April […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/04/07/e30-million-financing-for-pld-spaces-small-satellite-launcher/

ParaZero Technologies announced on April 6, 2026, that it has secured a follow-on purchase order from an Israeli defense entity for its DefendAir Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems. This additional order is […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/04/07/parazero-technologies-expands-israeli-defense-contract-with-new-order-for-anti-drone-systems/

Astroscale Japan has announced a groundbreaking new mission, ISSA-J1, which will perform the world’s first commercial multi-orbit inspection of multiple retired satellites. This mission is being developed under Japan’s Small […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/04/07/astroscale-plans-world-first-multi-orbit-satellite-inspection-mission/

Exolaunch has been selected by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) to provide satellite deployment services for the upcoming Kakushin Rising mission, as announced on April 2, 2026. This mission, […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/04/06/satellite-deployers-to-be-used-on-jaxa-small-satellite-mission-by-exolaunch/

The partnership between Azercosmos and Viasat, formalized on April 6, 2026, involves a sophisticated frequency coordination effort to integrate Azerbaijan into the European Aviation Network (EAN). This network is unique […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/04/06/azercosmos-and-viasat-sign-partnership-agreement-for-in-flight-connectivity/

ThrustMe founder Dr. Ane Aanesland has put 100 iodine propulsion systems in orbit and signed a €10 million Japanese contract. At SmallSat Europe, she joins a panel asking whether orbital environmental services will become a real business. Source: https://satnews.com/2026/04/06/smallsat-europe-speaker-focus-dr-ane-aanesland-thrustme/