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Russia Replaces Starlink With European-Built Satellites

The deployment of the Sprint-030 satellite terminal marks a significant shift in Russian battlefield communications as of April 6, 2026. These compact units are designed to function with the existing […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/04/06/russia-replaces-starlink-with-european-built-satellites/

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Redwire’s ESA Quantum Satellite Deal Expands European Defense Growth Story

On April 6, 2026, Redwire Corporation announced a significant contract with the European Space Agency to develop a state-of-the-art quantum encryption satellite, marking a major expansion of the company’s footprint […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/04/06/redwires-esa-quantum-satellite-deal-expands-european-defense-growth-story/

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Earth

From Space It is a profound realization to think that everything we have ever known is contained within that small, fragile glow. On this Sunday, April 5, 2026, the four […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/04/05/earth/

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What Doubling Space Force Funding Actually Means for the Industry

The proposed doubling of the U.S. Space Force budget to 71 billion dollars for fiscal year 2027 represents a monumental shift in how the Department of Defense intends to dominate […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/04/05/what-doubling-space-force-funding-actually-means-for-the-industry/

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Planet Labs Imposes Indefinite Blackout on Iran Satellite Imagery at U.S. Request

On April 5, 2026, Planet Labs PBC confirmed it has indefinitely suspended the distribution of satellite imagery covering Iran and broader Middle East conflict zones. This policy shift follows a […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/04/05/planet-labs-imposes-indefinite-blackout-on-iran-satellite-imagery-at-u-s-request/

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PMGC Holdings Launches NorthStrive Defense Tech to Capture Drone and Autonomous Systems Market

On April 2, 2026, Newport Beach-based PMGC Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ELAB) announced the strategic formation of a new wholly-owned subsidiary, NorthStrive Defense Tech LLC. This move signals the holding company’s […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/04/04/pmgc-holdings-launches-northstrive-defense-tech-to-capture-drone-and-autonomous-systems-market/

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Space42 and Viasat: Contract close for 2800 satellites

Chris Forrester — The Middle East is in terrible turmoil. However, despite bombs and justifiable anxiety and gas prices around the world reaching astronomical proportions, more level-headed businesses are planning […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/04/04/space42-and-viasat-contract-close-for-2800-satellites/

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The Downlink Deficit: The Pentagon’s Optical Mesh Network and the Terrestrial Bottleneck

The satellite industry has built roughly 10 percent of the optical ground infrastructure it needs. Without 200 to 500 optical ground stations, the Pentagon's $35 billion PWSA and $185 billion Golden Dome programs risk becoming stranded assets — data moves flawlessly in orbit but cannot reach the ground. Source:

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CAS Space Successfully Launches Kinetica-2, Aiming for Global Cost Leadership

On March 30, 2026, the Chinese commercial space firm CAS Space (Zhongke Yuhang) achieved the successful maiden flight of its Kinetica-2 Y1 (also known as Lijian-2 Y1) carrier rocket. The […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/04/02/cas-space-successfully-launches-kinetica-2-aiming-for-global-cost-leadership/

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L3Harris Taps Mercury Systems for High-Capacity Data Storage on SDA Tranche 3 Satellites

On April 2, 2026, Mercury Systems announced it has been awarded a contract by L3Harris Technologies to supply advanced solid-state data recorders (SSDRs) for the Space Development Agency’s (SDA) Tranche […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/04/02/l3harris-taps-mercury-systems-for-high-capacity-data-storage-on-sda-tranche-3-satellites/

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Amazon in Reported Talks to Acquire Globalstar in $9 Billion Move to Challenge Starlink

Reports emerged on April 1 and 2, 2026, indicating that Amazon is in advanced negotiations to acquire satellite telecommunications provider Globalstar for approximately $9 billion. This strategic move is seen […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/04/02/amazon-in-reported-talks-to-acquire-globalstar-in-9-billion-move-to-challenge-starlink/

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Antaris Secures $28M Series A to Advance AI-Powered Satellite Mission Platform

Antaris, a Los Altos-based pioneer in software-defined space missions, announced on March 31, 2026, the successful first close of a 28 million dollar Series A funding round. The investment was […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/04/02/antaris-secures-28m-series-a-to-advance-ai-powered-satellite-mission-platform/

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Fortastra Expands Leadership Team with Defense and Intelligence Veterans to Drive National Security Mission

On April 2, 2026, Los Angeles-based space systems developer Fortastra Corporation announced the appointment of three high-profile industry veterans to its leadership team. The move is a strategic play to […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/04/02/fortastra-expands-leadership-team-with-defense-and-intelligence-veterans-to-drive-national-security-mission/

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Cinemo Reimagines the Vehicle as a Software-Defined Entertainment Hub

The automotive landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, with the vehicle emerging as a central, intelligent node in a broader connected ecosystem. According to Carl Hibbert, Director of Research at […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/04/02/cinemo-reimagines-the-vehicle-as-a-software-defined-entertainment-hub/

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IEC Telecom Wins CSR Initiative of the Year at the Oil & Gas Middle East Awards 2026

IEC Telecom UAE has been named the winner of the CSR Initiative of the Year at The Oil & Gas Middle East Awards 2026, held at the Ritz-Carlton JBR in […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/04/01/iec-telecom-wins-csr-initiative-of-the-year-at-the-oil-gas-middle-east-awards-2026/

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FCC Seeks Comment on Expanding Spectrum Access for “Weird Space Stuff”

On March 31, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) aimed at expanding spectrum access for what it categorizes as emergent space operations. The […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/04/01/fcc-seeks-comment-on-expanding-spectrum-access-for-weird-space-stuff/

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Can SMEs Compete in Starlink-Dominated Space?

The SatCom industry is currently undergoing a structural transformation as mega-constellations like SpaceX’s Starlink and Amazon’s Leo (Project Kuiper) commoditize raw bandwidth. For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the traditional […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/04/01/can-smes-compete-in-starlink-dominated-space/

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Declassified National Reconnaissance Office Documents Reveal Early Tensions with Space Shuttle Program

New historical analysis by Dwayne Day in The Space Review provides a rare look into the secretive relationship between the National Reconnaissance Office and the early development of the Space […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/04/01/declassified-national-reconnaissance-office-documents-reveal-early-tensions-with-space-shuttle-program/

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Spire Global Successfully Deploys Satellite for NGA MagQuest Geomagnetic Challenge

On March 30, 2026, Spire Global successfully launched ten satellites aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-16 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base. A key highlight of this launch is a specialized satellite carrying […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/04/01/spire-global-successfully-deploys-satellite-for-nga-magquest-geomagnetic-challenge/

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Rocket Lab Receives Final FDI Approval to Acquire Mynaric and Launch Rocket Lab Europe

The German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action officially granted Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) approval on March 30, 2026, for Rocket Lab to complete its acquisition of Munich-based […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/03/31/rocket-lab-receives-final-fdi-approval-to-acquire-mynaric-and-launch-rocket-lab-europe/

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Traditional Media and Online Video Revenues Projected to Exceed One Trillion Dollars by 2030

The global media and entertainment industry is approaching a historic financial milestone as combined revenues for traditional TV and online video are forecast to surpass 1.03 trillion dollars by 2030. […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/03/31/traditional-media-and-online-video-revenues-projected-to-exceed-one-trillion-dollars-by-2030/

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Chasing Starlink, Amazon Leo strikes satellite Wi-Fi deal for future Delta flights

On March 31, 2026, Delta Air Lines announced a major new partnership with Amazon Leo, formerly known as Project Kuiper, to provide high-speed, low-latency Wi-Fi across a significant portion of […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/03/31/chasing-starlink-amazon-leo-strikes-satellite-wi-fi-deal-for-future-delta-flights/

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GomSpace Secures 8.8 MSEK Authorization to Proceed from Unseenlabs for Next Constellation Tranche

GomSpace announced on March 31, 2026, that it has received an Authorization to Proceed (ATP) from Unseenlabs, a French-based leader in radio-frequency (RF) maritime intelligence. Valued at 815,000 EUR (approximately […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/03/31/gomspace-secures-8-8-msek-authorization-to-proceed-from-unseenlabs-for-next-constellation-tranche/

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SPARC AI Appoints On-Ground Referral Agent in Ukraine to Accelerate Defense Engagement

SPARC AI Inc. announced on March 25, 2026, the appointment of an on-ground referral agent based in Ukraine to strengthen the company’s commercial ties with local defense stakeholders. This strategic […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/03/31/sparc-ai-appoints-on-ground-referral-agent-in-ukraine-to-accelerate-defense-engagement/

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Duagon Computing Hardware Set for Deployment to the International Space Station

On March 31, 2026, the embedded computing specialist duagon announced that its high-availability hardware is scheduled to launch to the International Space Station in April. Developed for the Belgian aerospace […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/03/31/duagon-computing-hardware-set-for-deployment-to-the-international-space-station/