On May 18, 2026, defense satellite communications provider iDirect Government announced the release of WCore, a virtualized waveform core and hardware abstraction layer designed for military satellite communications (MILSATCOM). The […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/05/19/idirect-government-launches-wcore-to-virtualize-military-satellite-modems/

On May 19, 2026, satellite manufacturer York Space Systems (NYSE: YSS) announced a definitive merger agreement to acquire Solestial, Inc., an Arizona-based pioneer in next-generation space solar technology. Funded through […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/05/19/york-space-systems-to-acquire-solestial-to-verticalize-space-solar-supply-chain/

On May 19, 2026, all-fiber digital infrastructure provider Lightpath announced a major network densification project across the greater New York metropolitan area. Designed to support the high-capacity backhaul requirements of […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/05/19/lightpath-expands-dense-northeast-fiber-infrastructure-across-2400-macro-cell-towers/

The global space sector is in the midst of an unprecedented infrastructure boom. Driven by commercial operators racing to deploy thousands of low-Earth orbit (LEO) communication satellites, the number of […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/05/18/the-stratospheric-toll-of-the-megaconstellation-era/

Cowboy Space Corporation, formerly Aetherflux, closed a $275M Series B led by Index Ventures and filed plans for a 20,000-satellite "Stampede" constellation three days later. The largest single capital commitment in orbital compute history lands inside a thesis SatNews has been mapping bottleneck by bottleneck all year.

On May 18, 2026, the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Greek Ministry of Digital Governance announced the successful development and commissioning of the Holomondas Optical Ground Station (OGS) in […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/05/18/astrolight-and-esa-unveil-operational-optical-ground-station-in-greece-for-satellite-laser-links/

On May 18, 2026, Teleste Networks and Polystar, an operational subsidiary of Elisa Industriq, announced a strategic partnership to implement cloud-native artificial intelligence and automated analytics for broadband cable operators. […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/05/18/teleste-and-polystar-partner-to-launch-ai-automation-for-next-generation-cable-infrastructure/

On May 18, 2026, Dublin-based Space AI pioneer Ubotica Technologies and Texas-based NOVI Space announced a strategic partnership to deliver real-time, edge-processed intelligence directly from Earth orbit. The collaboration integrates […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/05/18/ubotica-and-novi-space-form-strategic-partnership-for-real-time-onboard-space-ai/

The United States is advancing its tactical low-Earth orbit (LEO) capabilities with active deployments, while European counterparts are still in the prototyping stage. This divergence creates a significant timeline mismatch. Without a designated NATO authority to mandate interoperability standards, the alliance faces a critical decision on how to ensure a

On May 14, 2026, NASA confirmed that the Liquid Oxygen Flight Demonstration, or LOXSAT, has entered its final pre-launch testing phase at Rocket Lab’s Spacecraft Production Complex in Long Beach, […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/05/17/nasa-and-eta-space-finalize-integration-for-loxsat-cryogenic-fuel-demonstration/

On May 14, 2026, Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT) announced that flat-panel satellite terminal manufacturer Kymeta has joined the Red Cat Futures Initiative. Under the new defense partnership, Red […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/05/17/kymeta-flat-panel-antennas-integrated-into-red-cat-variant-7-usv-for-resilient-military-satcom/

With Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) set to begin on June 8, 2026, the tech industry is focusing on what could be the most significant overhaul of the iPhone’s software […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/05/16/apple-prepares-for-pivot-at-wwdc-2026-milestone/

Chris Forrester — SES cancelling two Intelsat satellites (IS-41 and IS-44) generated plenty of headlines since the announcement was made during the operator’s quarterly results statement on May 12. This […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/05/16/the-end-of-geo/

In mid-May 2026, French space mobility operator Exotrail announced the successful deployment of the NASA-funded Atmosphere Effects of Precipitation through Energetic X-rays (AEPEX) mission. The 6U CubeSat was delivered to […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/05/14/exotrail-confirms-successful-deployment-of-nasa-funded-aepex-cubesat-via-spacevan-002/

On May 14, 2026, Intuitive Machines (Nasdaq: LUNR) announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Goonhilly Earth Station Ltd, the United Kingdom’s leading provider of lunar and […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/05/14/intuitive-machines-to-acquire-goonhilly-earth-station-and-comsat-to-scale-deep-space-network/

The Satellite Industry Association’s Satellite Industry Report, reveals a historic period of growth and productivity for the global space sector throughout 2025. The study confirms that the global space economy […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/05/14/global-space-economy-reaches-429-billion-dollars-as-commercial-satellite-sector-dominates/

During its first-quarter 2026 earnings call on May 12, 2026, SES (Luxembourg: SESG) confirmed that it will require several additional weeks to complete its internal review of the IRIS² (Infrastructure […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/05/13/ses-extends-iris%c2%b2-review-as-consortium-reaches-initial-project-milestone/

On May 13, 2026, Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT) reported its first-quarter financial results, highlighted by significant growth in its defense sector and a strategic expansion into the Indian […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/05/13/gilat-wins-big-military-contracts-expands-india-footprint/

Gen Z and Millennials are Reshaping the Audio Industry. Younger consumers are being redefined by convenience, lifestyle identity, and the rapid integration of on-device artificial intelligence. Shifting Commercial Logic in […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/05/13/gen-z-influence-on-ai-driven-audio-market/

On May 12, 2026, iDirect Government (iDirectGov) announced the commercial release of its 450 Rackmount (RM) software-defined modem (SDM). The 450RM is designed to provide high-resiliency satellite communications for military […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/05/13/idirect-government-launches-450-rackmount-software-defined-modem-for-multi-orbit-defense/

On May 1, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a comprehensive Report and Order (FCC 26-26) aimed at modernizing spectrum sharing for satellite broadband. The ruling, championed by FCC […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/05/12/fcc-approves-landmark-spectrum-sharing-and-direct-to-device-frameworks/

The satellite distribution landscape is undergoing a significant transition as the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) proceeds with mandates to auction the remaining Upper C-band spectrum by mid-2027. Under the One […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/05/12/satellite-and-the-upcoming-spectrum-auction/

On May 12, 2026, Thales Alenia Space announced a major milestone for the ExoMars 2028 mission with the successful integration of the structural models in Turin and their subsequent transfer […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/05/12/exomars-2028-structural-models-arrive-in-cannes-for-environmental-testing/

With 1.5 billion smartphones shipped in 2025 featuring Neural Processing Units (NPUs) capable of up to 100 TOPS (Trillions of Operations Per Second), the economies of scale from the mobile […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/05/12/consumer-npu-boom-accelerates-autonomous-satellite-processing/

On Monday, May 11, 2026, Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) announced the official release of the LR-450, a compact and lightweight positioning and navigation system designed to support a wide […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/05/11/northrop-grumman-unveils-lr-450-positioning-system-for-diverse-space-missions/