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Kepler and Astrolight Secure ESA Contract for HydRON Optical Network

On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, the European Space Agency (ESA) awarded a multimillion-euro contract to a consortium led by Kepler Communications to develop the user-terminal segment of the High-throughput Optical […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/04/15/kepler-and-astrolight-secure-esa-contract-for-hydron-optical-network/

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NASA Shifts Focus to Permanent Lunar Base and Nuclear Propulsion

On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman delivered a transformative keynote at the 41st Space Symposium, detailing a fundamental pivot in America’s approach to deep space exploration. Under […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/04/15/nasa-shifts-focus-to-permanent-lunar-base-and-nuclear-propulsion/

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US Space Force Awards $68.6M Modification to Lockheed Martin for Next-Gen OPIR

On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command awarded a $68,546,456 contract modification to Lockheed Martin Space to continue the development of the Next-Generation Overhead Persistent […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/04/15/us-space-force-awards-68-6m-modification-to-lockheed-martin-for-next-gen-opir/

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Ensign-Bickford Hardware Supports Successful Artemis II Lunar Mission

On Monday, April 13, 2026, Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense (EBAD) confirmed that its critical separation and initiation hardware performed successfully during NASA’s historic Artemis II mission. The mission, which concluded […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/04/14/ensign-bickford-hardware-supports-successful-artemis-ii-lunar-mission/

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Oklahoma Positions as Commercial Space Manufacturing Hub at Space Symposium

On Tuesday morning, April 14, 2026, during the 41st Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, the Oklahoma Department of Commerce hosted a targeted briefing to pitch the state as the primary […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/04/14/oklahoma-positions-as-commercial-space-manufacturing-hub-at-space-symposium/

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Amazon to Acquire Globalstar for $11.6 Billion to Fuel D2D Expansion

On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, Amazon.com Inc. announced a definitive agreement to acquire satellite telecommunications pioneer Globalstar in a transaction valued at approximately $11.57 billion. The deal offers Globalstar shareholders […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/04/14/amazon-to-acquire-globalstar-for-11-6-billion-to-fuel-d2d-expansion/

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Webb Observations Challenge Fundamental Mass Limits

On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, researchers utilizing the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) announced findings that significantly blur the distinction between the smallest stars and the largest planets. By leveraging […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/04/14/webb-observations-challenge-fundamental-mass-limits/

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Dawn Aerospace Unveils “Loop” Refueling Network to Combat Orbital Obsolescence

Addressing the chronic “chicken-and-egg” dilemma of satellite servicing, Dawn Aerospace CEO Stefan Powell announced Monday the formalization of the Loop on-orbit refueling network. The initiative aims to shift satellite propellant […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/04/14/dawn-aerospace-unveils-loop-refueling-network-to-combat-orbital-obsolescence/

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General Atomics Completes Pre-Ship Review for Space Force Weather Payload

On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) announced the successful completion of the pre-ship review (PSR) for its advanced Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) payload. This milestone clears the hardware […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/04/14/general-atomics-completes-pre-ship-review-for-space-force-weather-payload/

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Global Defense Leaders Convene as Space Symposium 41 Addresses Orbital Security

In a shift from traditional exploration-centric agendas, the 41st Space Symposium opened Monday at the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs with a stark focus on the militarization of Earth’s orbits. The […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/04/13/global-defense-leaders-convene-as-space-symposium-41-addresses-orbital-security/

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Rohde & Schwarz Introduces Pulsar Signal Simulation to Advance Next-Gen PNT Testing COLORADO SPRINGS, CO — Rohde & Schwarz announced on Monday the launch of new signal simulation capabilities for […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/04/13/124222/

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Cloudcomputing Targets 1.5M Identities in Spain and Finalizes Innovate IT Acquisition

MADRID — Cloudcomputing, a Portuguese specialist in Identity and Access Management (IAM) and part of the Allurity European cybersecurity group, announced a major strategic expansion in Spain on Monday. The […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/04/13/cloudcomputing-targets-1-5m-identities-in-spain-and-finalizes-innovate-it-acquisition/

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“SpaceX and the biggest IPO in history”

Chris Forrester — Barely a day passes without a major story covering Elon Musk’s plans for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) appearing on one or other of the world’s major […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/04/13/spacex-and-the-biggest-ipo-in-history/

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Archangel Lightworks Secures £10M Series A to Scale Optical Ground Infrastructure

OXFORD, UK — Archangel Lightworks, a specialist in free-space optical (FSO) communications, announced on Monday the successful closure of an oversubscribed £10 million Series A funding round. The investment is […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/04/13/archangel-lightworks-secures-10m-series-a-to-scale-optical-ground-infrastructure/

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China Accelerates Orbital Internet Deployment with Successful Smart Dragon-3 Sea Launch

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/

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MIT STAR Lab Expands Scope from Lasercom Innovation to Space Policy Architecture

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/

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Smallsats Dominate 2025 Launch Landscape as Mass Efficiency Peaks

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/

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NRL to Showcase Sovereign Space Capabilities at 41st Space Symposium

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/

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Northrop Grumman Minotaur IV Lofted USSF Tech Demonstration Payloads to Orbit

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/

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SmallSat Europe Speaker Focus: Chiara Manfletti, Neuraspace

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/

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The End of the VSAT Parts Bin

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/

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FCC Modernizes Satellite Spectrum Rules to Unleash Next-Generation Broadband

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/

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Lockheed Martin Outlines Strategic Space Technology Roadmap for 2026

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/

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Firefly Aerospace Prepares for Blue Ghost Mission 2 Following Historic Lunar Success

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/

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Keysight and Sateliot Win ESA and GSMA Foundry Challenge for 6G Innovation

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/