SpaceWERX has awarded TrustPoint a $4 million Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) contract, which will fund the buildout of four satellites and four ground stations for a full end-to-end demonstration of […] The post TrustPoint Receives $4M SpaceWERX Tactical Funding for Independent PNT System appeared first on Via Satellite. Source: https://www.

AST SpaceMobile still expects to have 45 BlueBird satellites in orbit this year despite the recent failure on a Blue Origin launch. CEO Abel Avellan told investors on Monday that […] The post AST SpaceMobile Confirms Target for 45 BlueBirds This Year, Despite Blue Origin Launch Failure  appeared first on Via

Hughes Network Systems continues to report lower satellite broadband subscribers, citing competition from satellite competitors and other technologies.  Hughes reported broadband subscribers on Monday as part of EchoStar’s first quarter […] The post Hughes Posts Decline in Broadband Subscribers and Service Revenue in Q1 2026 appeared first on Via Satellite.

Vitesse Systems has combined with Accelint to form a new defense tech company called Lyntris, focused on the connected battlefield.  Both companies have been under the ownership of Trive Capital […] The post Vitesse Systems and Accelint Become Part of New Defense Tech Company Lyntris appeared first on Via Satellite. Source:

A joint webinar from Aviation Tech Today and Via Satellite In-flight connectivity has crossed a threshold. What was once a passenger amenity is now core aircraft infrastructure – embedded in […] The post From Perk to Platform: How In-Flight Connectivity Is Rewriting Aviation Economics appeared first on Via Satellite. Source: https://www.

AI is entering a different phase in Earth Observation. What began as experimentation on curated datasets is now moving into operational use, where models are expected to keep working across […] The post Operational AI is Hitting the Limits of Earth Observation Data appeared first on Via Satellite. Source: https://www.

Rocket Lab hit record quarterly revenue in the first quarter of 2026 and shared momentum for the upcoming Neutron launch vehicle as well as a robotics acquisition and work on […] The post Rocket Lab Q1 Takeaways: Neutron Momentum, SBI Deal and Robotics Acquisition  appeared first on Via Satellite. Source: https:

Globalstar grew revenue 17% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2026, which Globalstar reported as the operator is now in a process to be acquired by Amazon.  Globalstar provided a […] The post Globalstar Grows Revenue 17% in Q1 Amid Amazon Acquisition Process  appeared first on Via Satellite. Source: https://www.

AI is entering a different phase in Earth Observation. What began as experimentation on curated datasets is now moving into operational use, where models are expected to keep working across […] The post Operational AI is Hitting the Limits of Earth Observation Data appeared first on Via Satellite. Source: https://www.

Planet Labs Germany has won a significant new contract with a major government in Europe. The Greek government has signed a 2-year, 7-figure agreement with Planet that will include numerous […] The post Greek Government Taps Planet for New Satellite Data Deal appeared first on Via Satellite. Source: https://www.satellitetoday.

Skyroot Aerospace, the Indian launch startup, has secured another $60 million in funding. The company is one of the rising stars in India’s  space economy and becomes the nation’s first […] The post Skyroot Secures $60M in Funding, Becoming India’s First Space ‘Unicorn’ appeared first on Via Satellite.

Spire has opened a new satellite manufacturing facility in Munich the company says has the capacity to produce up to 100 satellites per year. The facility is designed for end-to-end […] The post Spire Says New German Facility Can Produce Up to 100 Satellites Per Year appeared first on Via Satellite.

HawkEye 360 raised $416 million in its initial public offering (IPO) on Thursday, becoming the second space company to go public this year.  The signals intelligence company began trading on […] The post HawkEye 360 Raises $416M, Pricing at High End for IPO  appeared first on Via Satellite. Source: https://www.

MDA Space posted 32% year-over-year revenue growth in the first quarter of 2026 and more than 40% growth for its satellite manufacturing business, driven by work for Telesat Lightspeed and […] The post MDA Space Satellite Revenue Grows 40% in Q1, Greenley Says ‘No Change’ Due to Globalstar Deal appeared first

AURORA, Colo. — To ensure the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) is postured to meet rapidly evolving threat and warfighters’ needs, is resilient and exploits emerging technologies, the agency’s new director […] The post Enabled by AI, NGA Director Focused on Mission, Transformation, and Workforce appeared first on Via Satellite. Source: https:

Satellite manufacturer Astranis has raised $300 million in a new Series E funding round and secured up to $155 million in a credit facility to accelerate satellite production for its […] The post Astranis Raises $300M in Series E and Additional Access to Capital  appeared first on Via Satellite. Source: https:

Telespazio France will distribute multi-orbit terminals built by French terminal developer Greenerwave to the European defense market under a new agreement between the companies announced Wednesday.  Under the agreement, Telespazio […] The post Telespazio to Distribute Greenerwave Multi-Orbit Terminals to European Defense Market  appeared first on Via Satellite. Source: https://www.

Verizon has made a significant expansion in its satellite fleet for disaster response as it moves toward a “satellite-everywhere” failover strategy, a representative for the telco told Via Satellite.  Verizon […] The post Verizon Details ‘Satellite-Everywhere’ for Disaster Response, Expands Satellite Fleet   appeared first on Via Satellite. Source: https://www.satellitetoday.

Swissto12 has struck a key new partnership deal in Germany which could bring exciting new media broadcast capabilities to Geostationary (GEO) satellites. It will work with German high-performance space subsystem […] The post SWISSto12 Strikes German Partnership Deal for D2D GEO Satellite appeared first on Via Satellite. Source: https://www.satellitetoday.

Anduril Industries has named a team of collaborators for its recent award to prototype technologies for space-based interceptors, and will work with Impulse Space, Inversion Space, K2 Space, Sandia National […] The post Anduril to Work With Impulse Space, K2 Space, Voyager, and Others on Space-Based Interceptor Award appeared first on

After months of rumors in the market that Globalstar was for sale, Amazon moved last month to acquire the company in a deal worth roughly $10.8 billion. Amazon will acquire […] The post What Amazon’s Globalstar Acquisition Means for MSS Spectrum and D2D Market: Analyst Roundtable appeared first on

Telesat’s GEO business declined 25% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2026, as the operator works toward the launch of its Lightspeed constellation.  CEO Dan Goldberg said this decline in […] The post Telesat’s GEO Business Declines 25% in Q1  appeared first on Via Satellite. Source: https://www.satellitetoday.

AURORA, Colo. — The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) has awarded new contracts for Earth sensing data to three companies under its Strategic Commercial Enhancements (SCE) effort, adding additional satellite companies […] The post NRO Makes New Commercial Awards to EarthDaily, Iceye, and Pixxel appeared first on Via Satellite. Source: https://www.satellitetoday.

How do you future-proof your satellite network to thrive in an increasingly connected world? It’s a key question that network operators are asking as they navigate new technologies like 5G, […] The post Future-Proofing Satellite Networks With ST Engineering iDirect Sales SVP Brian Jakins appeared first on Via Satellite. Source:

Lockheed Martin is contributing to a recently announced partnership between Seagate Space and Firefly Aerospace to develop sea-based launch. The three companies will collaborate on an offshore launch platform for […] The post Lockheed Martin Joins Seagate Space and Firefly Aerospace to Develop Sea-Based Launch  appeared first on Via Satellite. Source: