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SDA Awards $30 Million to AST SpaceMobile for Direct-to-Device Tactical SATCOM

WASHINGTON — In a statement released Monday, February 23, 2026, the Space Development Agency (SDA) announced it has awarded a $30 million prototype agreement to AST SpaceMobile, Inc. for on-orbit […] Source: https://news.satnews.com/2026/02/23/sda-awards-30-million-to-ast-spacemobile-for-direct-to-device-tactical-satcom/

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Securing the Future of the Orbital Environment

AUSTIN, Texas — In a series of recent industry briefings and podcasts under the Securing the Future of Space campaign, leading experts have highlighted the critical “sovereign-commercial nexus” required to […] Source: https://news.satnews.com/2026/02/23/securing-the-future-of-the-orbital-environment/

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Boeing Scaling Satellite Production in El Segundo to Support Space Force Missile Warning

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — In a statement released Friday, February 20, 2026, Boeing [NYSE: BA] announced the opening of a new 9,000-square-foot production line dedicated to manufacturing electro-optical infrared (EO/IR) […] Source: https://news.satnews.com/2026/02/23/boeing-scaling-satellite-production-in-el-segundo-to-support-space-force-missile-warning/

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ArianeGroup and ESA Target Spring 2026 for First Themis Reusable Launcher Hop Test

KIRUNA, Sweden — The European Space Agency (ESA) and prime contractor ArianeGroup are preparing for the first low-altitude “hop test” of the Themis reusable launcher demonstrator, currently scheduled for the […] Source: https://news.satnews.com/2026/02/23/arianegroup-and-esa-target-spring-2026-for-first-themis-reusable-launcher-hop-test/

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Google Spinout Aalyria Achieves $1.3 Billion Valuation in Series B Round

LIVERMORE, Calif. — In an announcement released Monday, February 23, 2026, the aerospace communications firm Aalyria confirmed it has secured $100 million in Series B funding, propelling the company to […] Source: https://news.satnews.com/2026/02/23/google-spinout-aalyria-achieves-1-3-billion-valuation-in-series-b-round/

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Market Insight: The Indo-Pacific Space Security Boom

NEW DELHI — In a strategic analysis published Monday, February 23, 2026, industry analyst Omkar Nikam detailed a profound shift in the Indo-Pacific’s defense architecture, where space has moved from […] Source: https://news.satnews.com/2026/02/23/market-insight-the-indo-pacific-space-security-boom/

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Deep Space Energy Secures Funding for High Efficiency Lunar Nuclear Power

RIGA, Latvia — Latvian startup Deep Space Energy (DSE) announced on Saturday, February 21, 2026, that it has raised nearly 1 million Euro in combined private investment and public contracts. […] Source: https://news.satnews.com/2026/02/22/deep-space-energy-secures-funding-for-high-efficiency-lunar-nuclear-power/

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Tory Bruno Leads Blue Origin’s National Security Push Following ULA Departure

KENT, Wash. — In his first public address since transitioning to the private sector, Tory Bruno, the former CEO of United Launch Alliance (ULA), confirmed on Saturday, February 21, 2026, […] Source: https://news.satnews.com/2026/02/22/tory-bruno-leads-blue-origins-national-security-push-following-ula-departure/

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HEO and UNSW Partner for Australia’s First Active Propulsion RPO Mission

CANBERRA — In a major advancement for sovereign space capability, HEO and UNSW Canberra Space researchers have partnered to execute Australia’s first Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO) mission featuring an […] Source: https://news.satnews.com/2026/02/22/heo-and-unsw-partner-for-australias-first-active-propulsion-rpo-mission/

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Tehran Reconstitutes Air Defense Perimeter Amid Regional Buildup

TEHRAN — Recent high-resolution satellite imagery from Planet Labs and Airbus indicates that Iran has begun a visible reconstitution of its long-range air defense network near the capital. The imagery […] Source: https://news.satnews.com/2026/02/21/tehran-reconstitutes-air-defense-perimeter-amid-regional-buildup/

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The State of the “Legacy Primes” And a Few Billionaires

It’s time to take stock of the space heavy hitters; where they stand now and what the future looks like. The SDA Pivot Northrop Grumman is currently the most successful […] Source: https://news.satnews.com/2026/02/21/the-state-of-the-legacy-primes-and-a-few-billiionaires/

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SPARC AI Integrates ML Optimization into Overwatch to Mitigate Drone Telemetry Drift

VANCOUVER, B.C. — In a technical release on Friday, February 13, 2026, SPARC AI Inc. (CSE: SPAI) announced a significant upgrade to its Overwatch platform, introducing machine learning (ML) models […] Source: https://news.satnews.com/2026/02/20/sparc-ai-integrates-ml-optimization-into-overwatch-to-mitigate-drone-telemetry-drift/

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Orbital Infrastructure: The Engineering Hurdles of Upper Stage Reusability

UPPER MARLBORO, Md. — In a technical analysis published on Monday, February 16, 2026, space policy analyst Robert Oler detailed the critical engineering trade-offs preventing the industry-wide adoption of fully […] Source: https://news.satnews.com/2026/02/19/orbital-infrastructure-the-engineering-hurdles-of-upper-stage-reusability/

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MDA Space Establishes 49North to Secure Multi-Billion Canadian Defense Pipeline

BRAMPTON, ON — On Thursday, February 19, 2026, MDA Space Ltd. (TSX:MDA) officially launched 49North, a wholly-owned subsidiary dedicated to the Canadian terrestrial and multi-domain defense market. Headquartered in Ottawa, […] Source: https://news.satnews.com/2026/02/19/mda-space-establishes-49north-to-secure-multi-billion-canadian-defense-pipeline/

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NBN Co Unveils LEO Wholesale Pricing to Protect Market Share from Starlink

SYDNEY — In a statement released Thursday, February 19, 2026, NBN Co launched an industry consultation on wholesale pricing for its upcoming residential Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite service, powered […] Source: https://news.satnews.com/2026/02/19/nbn-co-unveils-leo-wholesale-pricing-to-protect-market-share-from-starlink/

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Geopolitical Analysis: China Challenges SpaceX Dominance with Massive LEO Governance Strategy

CANBERRA — In a comprehensive analysis published Thursday, February 19, 2026, Monique Taylor via the East Asia Forum detailed how China is pivoting from technical catch-up to a sophisticated “regulatory […] Source: https://news.satnews.com/2026/02/19/geopolitical-analysis-china-challenges-spacex-dominance-with-massive-leo-governance-strategy/

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GomSpace Achieves Record Q4 Performance and Profitable Full-Year 2025 Growth

UPPSALA, Sweden — In a financial statement released Thursday, February 19, 2026, GomSpace Group AB (GomSpace) reported an all-time high revenue for the fourth quarter of 2025 and a full […] Source: https://news.satnews.com/2026/02/19/gomspace-achieves-record-q4-performance-and-profitable-full-year-2025-growth/

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Ovzon Reports Record 2025 Results Driven by NATO and Defense Breakthroughs

STOCKHOLM — In its year-end report released Thursday, February 19, 2026, Ovzon AB announced a landmark fiscal year 2025, characterized by record revenue growth, the transition to full-scale commercial operations […] Source: https://news.satnews.com/2026/02/19/ovzon-reports-record-2025-results-driven-by-nato-and-defense-breakthroughs/

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Geopolitical Analysis: U.S. Space Strategy in Africa Facing Chinese Competition

WASHINGTON — A strategic analysis released by the Atlantic Council highlights a critical shift in the “Sovereign-Commercial Nexus,” warning that the United States must reform its commercial partnership models with […] Source: https://news.satnews.com/2026/02/18/geopolitical-analysis-u-s-space-strategy-in-africa-facing-chinese-competition/

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SpaceX Unveils ‘Stargaze’ System to Revolutionize Space Traffic Management

Addressing the critical challenge of increasing orbital congestion, SpaceX has officially unveiled “Stargaze,” a novel Space Situational Awareness (SSA) system designed to enhance the safety of the low Earth orbit […] Source: https://news.satnews.com/2026/02/18/spacex-unveils-stargaze-system-to-revolutionize-space-traffic-management/

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MTN Authorized to Provide SpaceX Government Satellite Connectivity

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — In a statement released Wednesday, February 18, 2026, MTN Satellite Communications (MTN) announced it has reached an agreement with SpaceX to become an authorized provider of […] Source: https://news.satnews.com/2026/02/18/mtn-authorized-to-provide-spacex-government-satellite-connectivity/

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Kratos Awarded Contract to Accelerate Hypersonic Material Development

On Wednesday, February 18, 2026, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS) announced it has received a contract from the Department of War’s Joint Hypersonics Transition Office (JHTO) to […] Source: https://news.satnews.com/2026/02/18/kratos-awarded-contract-to-accelerate-hypersonic-material-development/

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The Orbital Pivot: Transitioning from Exploration to Global Utility

In 2026, the space sector is defined by a significant shift that industry analysts call “Utility Validation.” This movement transitions space from a realm of one-time scientific exploration to a […] Source: https://news.satnews.com/2026/02/18/the-orbital-pivot-transitioning-from-exploration-to-global-utility/

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The Consumer: Determining the Future of Space Exploration

While government mandates historically dictated the pace of space exploration, 2026 has solidified a new reality: the consumer is becoming the primary architect of orbital infrastructure. The “Symbiotic Nexus” between […] Source: https://news.satnews.com/2026/02/18/the-consumer-determining-the-future-of-space-exploration/

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BlackSky Secures Eight-Figure International Contract for Sovereign Gen-3 Satellite Solution

BlackSky Technology Inc. announced the signing of a significant eight-figure international contract to provide a sovereign space-based intelligence solution to a global defense customer. The agreement includes the sale of […] Source: https://news.satnews.com/2026/02/17/blacksky-secures-eight-figure-international-contract-for-sovereign-gen-3-satellite-solution/