Canada’s MDA Space has increased its offer for SatixFy by 43% following a competing bid for the Israeli satellite chipmaker, bringing the total value of the deal to around US$280 million.

Industry officials: Cuts of this magnitude would be a stunning reversal of policy

Washington, D.C. – SpaceNews is pleased to announce the expanded role of longtime commercial space reporter Jason Rainbow, who will now serve as Senior Staff Writer and Business Intelligence Manager.

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The building of twelve Galileo Second Generation satellites is progressing rapidly, with several key milestones achieved in recent months. Among the most significant are the successful compatibility tests with ground infrastructure, an essential step as the satellites move through the production cycle.

Canberra, Australia (SPX) May 15, 2025
You have probably used space at least 20 times today. Satellites let you buy a coffee with your phone, book a rideshare, navigate your way to meet someone, and check the weather. Satellites are also essential for monitoring floods, cyclones and bushfires, and supporting the people they affect. Farmers depend on satellite data, too, as does everyone trying to understand and tackle climate c

Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 19, 2025
OroraTech has expanded its Series B funding round to euro 37 million, with significant support from BNP Paribas Solar Impulse Venture Fund and Rabo Ventures, alongside continued backing from Bayern Kapital, Edaphon, and the European Circular Bioeconomy Fund (ECBF). With a fleet of ten satellites already operational, OroraTech provides the most continuous and extensive thermal data stream

Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 19, 2025
Muon Space, a leader in mission-specific low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellations, has secured the second stage of its contract with the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) under the Strategic Commercial Enhancements (SCE) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Framework. This Stage II contract, part of the NRO's commercial electro-optical (EO) capabilities focus area, aims to validate the on-or

Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 19, 2025
Enveil, a leader in Privacy Enhancing Technology (PET), has secured a new contract from the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to bolster secure data processing within the Hybrid Space Architecture (HSA). This initiative will integrate Enveil's ZeroReveal technology to enable secure data handling, analysis, and sharing, enhancing space situational awareness and mission execution speeds while safeguar