Chris Forrester — Amidst all the hundreds of newspaper and news broadcast items covering the upcoming SpaceX IPO, few have dared to consider that the much-heralded and hyped near-$2 trillion […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/06/06/spacex-ipo-will-all-that-glitters-turn-to/

Professor Tim Farrar of TMF Associates has released a comprehensive new analysis detailing the consumer business prospects for Starlink. Published on June 5, 2026, the report arrives at a critical […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/06/05/analyst-projects-massive-subscription-growth-for-starlink-ahead-of-imminent-spacex-ipo/

The Measuring Division of Kaman Precision Products has officially highlighted its Advanced Magnetic Sensing family of high-precision non-contact measuring systems. While broadly applicable across defense and industrial sectors, these high-performance […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/06/04/kaman-precision-products-deploys-advanced-magnetic-sensors-for-next-generation-launch-propulsion/

Kongsberg Satellite Services, a premier global provider of integrated mission operations, and the Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space, an innovative Japanese aerospace company, have officially announced a significant expansion […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/06/04/ksat-and-iqps-expand-strategic-alliance-to-accelerate-high-frequency-sar-constellation/

Zacks Investment Ideas recently published a comprehensive market analysis feature that shines a spotlight on the financial trajectories of three major players within the space economy: Gilat Satellite Networks, Satellogic, […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/06/04/space-stocks-in-focus-zacks-investment-ideas-highlights-gilat-satellogic-and-echostar/

Dublin-based integrated photonic engine developer Pilot Photonics has officially announced the securing of a €1 million contract from the European Space Agency (ESA). Revealed on June 4, 2026, this significant […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/06/04/pilot-photonics-secures-e1m-esa-contract-to-advance-space-photonics/

Viasat has been selected by Lockheed Martin to provide high-bandwidth satellite communications technology for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) next-generation fleet of C-130J Hercules “Hurricane Hunter” aircraft. Advancing […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/06/04/viasat-secures-lockheed-martin-contract-for-noaas-next-generation-aircraft/

SES, a leading space solutions company, has partnered with Viva, Mexico’s ultra low-cost airline, to introduce a fast and reliable multi-orbit satellite inflight connectivity service across the airline’s Airbus fleet. […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/06/04/ses-partners-with-viva-to-launch-multi-orbit-in-flight-connectivity/

Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT) and Axelspace Corporation have announced an expanded strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the growth of Axelspace’s Earth observation business, AxelGlobe. The partnership is designed to enhance […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/06/03/ksat-and-axelspace-expand-strategic-partnership-to-accelerate-earth-observation/

Lockheed Martin UK has announced a massive workforce expansion, with a long-term goal of creating up to 2,000 new, highly skilled jobs across the country. Fueling the UK Space Economy […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/06/03/lockheed-martin-uk-announces-major-workforce-expansion-with-up-to-2000-new-space-jobs/

Muon Space has announced the development of Condor-Ultra, a new “Starship-class” satellite platform tailored specifically for the emerging orbital data center market. Scaling Infrastructure for In-Space Computing Announced on June […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/06/03/muon-space-unveils-condor-ultra-for-orbital-data-centers/

Resolve Optics has officially announced the delivery of its initial batch of ten flight-ready optical lenses to a prominent manufacturer of compact satellite camera cores. In the fast-moving commercial space […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/06/03/resolve-optics-delivers-radiation-resistant-lenses-for-leo-satellites/

Two SpaceX contracts, a House mark dissolving SDA, and a New Glenn pad fire — read together, they ended the multi-prime model for U.S. military space. Source: https://satnews.com/2026/06/03/american-military-space-closed-around-one-company-in-seven-days/

MDA Space has secured a contract from BAE Systems to provide critical payload technologies for the United States Space Systems Command’s MEO EPOCH 2 Constellation. As part of the broader […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/06/02/mda-space-selected-by-bae-systems-for-u-s-space-force-missile-warning-constellation/

Voyager Technologies has officially announced an agreement to acquire Astrobotic Technology for approximately $300 million in a combination of cash and stock. Solidifying a Full-Stack Lunar Infrastructure Strategy This acquisition […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/06/02/voyager-technologies-acquires-astrobotic-for-300-million/

SSC Space successfully launched its SubOrbital Express-5 sounding rocket from the Esrange Space Center in northern Sweden. Lifting off at 6:33 a.m. UTC, the vehicle reached an altitude of 260 […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/06/02/twelve-scientific-payloads-experience-microgravity-aboard-suborbital-express-5/

Airbus Defence & Space is actively exploring the integration of the German automotive industry’s infrastructure and personnel to rapidly expand the production of satellites and spacecraft electronics. Leveraging Automotive Expertise […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/06/02/airbus-negotiates-with-german-automakers-to-scale-satellite-production/

ParaZero Technologies has announced it received its initial order from a major United States-based Tier-1 defense corporation for its DefendAir Net Pods. Penetrating the Counter-UAS Market This contract marks a […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/06/02/parazero-secures-first-defendair-order-from-u-s-tier-1-defense-corporation/

Amazon has successfully expanded its low Earth orbit broadband network, recently rebranded as Amazon Leo, surpassing a total of 330 satellites currently in orbit. This latest milestone was achieved following […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/06/01/amazon-leo-constellation-surpasses-330-satellites-following-latest-atlas-v-launch/

Italian private space company SITAEL has announced an ambitious growth plan aimed at reaching €200 million in annual revenues by 2031. Industrializing Europe’s New Space Cycle Unveiled at the SmallSat […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/06/01/sitael-unveils-e200-million-growth-strategy-and-esa-mission-contract-at-smallsat-europe/

Globalsat Group, a prominent provider of satellite and hybrid connectivity solutions, has announced its expansion into the North American rail market. The company will showcase its mission-critical communication architectures as […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/06/01/globalsat-group-introduces-satellite-connectivity-solutions-to-north-american-railway-market/

PLD Space, an international space transportation company, has announced a major thirty-five million euro investment to develop and deploy its orbital launch complex at the Guiana Space Centre in Kourou, […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/06/01/pld-space-boosts-guiana-space-centre-investment-to-e35-million/

Business Finland, the public innovation agency of Finland, has officially approved a €28.3 million continuation grant for ICEYE, a global leader in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology. This grant […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/06/01/iceye-secures-e28-million-grant-to-advance-sovereign-space-intelligence/

In the commercial space industry, there is a thriving ecosystem of companies that buy future payload capacity on rockets specifically to resell it on the open market. These companies are […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/05/31/if-you-thought-space-was-hard-try-to-get-your-satellite-on-a-rocket/

Blue Origin experienced a massive failure last night when its heavy-lift New Glenn rocket exploded during a routine engine test in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Video footage of the incident showed […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/05/30/blue-origin-suffers-major-setback-as-new-glenn-rocket-explodes-during-static-fire-test/