➀ Cinch Connectivity Solutions launched the SQM-4733-MF-29M-02, a stainless steel space-grade SMA connector-saver supporting SMA, 3.5mm, and 2.92mm interfaces with 40GHz operation;

➁ Designed for space missions, it meets NASA out-gassing standards and is used for satellite thermo-vacuum testing, pre-flight evaluation, and multi-orbit platform development;

➂ Offers VSWR ≤1.2:1 up to 40GHz, operates in -65°C to +125°C, and is distributed via DigiKey and Mouser.

➀ Croydon High School's Astrogazers space club completed final live testing of their CubeSat prototype aboard a research aircraft, supported by University of Bath engineers;

➁ The satellite successfully measured atmospheric air quality data during flight tests, with collaborative analysis involving ground and airborne measurements;

➂ Planned for 2026-27 launch, the project was funded by multiple institutions including Royal Society and backed by organizations like Surrey Space Centre, following the club's prior achievement of stratospheric weather balloon launches.

➀ University of Illinois researchers developed a phase-change heatsink (using paraffin wax) for satellites, enhancing thermal management in space where convection cooling is unavailable;

➁ The wax-filled heatsink absorbs peak heat through melting (170kJ/kg) and releases it via radiation, validated by CubeSat orbital tests showing gravity-independent performance;

➂ Simplified models were created for design optimization, with future studies to include solar heating effects during spacecraft orbits.

➀ Skynopy, an end-to-end ground station service startup, secured €15 million in Series A funding involving the French government and CNES to deploy a global high-throughput ground station network;

➁ The funds will accelerate its AKAR project (S/X/Ka bands), targeting real-time satellite data downlink by 2028, especially for Earth observation, with a goal of sub-20-minute revisit time and doubled data per satellite pass;

➂ The company’s 'as-a-service' model integrates third-party infrastructure and proprietary antennas, supported by partnerships (AWS, Kinéis), while expanding technical and marketing teams.

➀ The UK Space Agency allocated £2.5 million to five projects using satellite data to enhance public services, including infrastructure safety monitoring and biodiversity protection;

➁ Projects include CORE (structural movement tracking), THICKET (agricultural biodiversity mapping), GHGSat (methane emissions monitoring), FANTOM (environmental analytics), and EO4Biodiversity (habitat improvement support);

➂ An additional £300,000 climate fund will support early-stage initiatives leveraging satellite data for climate action and sustainable decision-making.

➀ BlackSky Technology is expanding its Gen-3 satellite constellation with AROS satellites to provide multispectral, large-area imagery for geospatial and digital twin applications;

➁ The AROS satellites feature dynamic broad-area monitoring, low-latency data delivery via optical inter-satellite links (OISL), and integration with AI analytics platform Spectra;

➂ Scheduled for launch in 2027, the satellites aim to enhance real-time tasking, country-scale mapping, and maritime surveillance capabilities.

➀ The University of Bath developed the TOPCAT II payload with a multi-frequency GPS receiver for the Orpheus mission to study ionospheric electron content and improve space weather modeling;

➁ The mission involves dual CubeSats in Low Earth Orbit, aiming to provide data for resilient satellite design and support Space Domain Awareness (SDA);

➂ Funded by the UK's Dstl and led by Astroscale, the project follows the failed 2023 CIRCE mission, with a planned 2027 launch and three-year operation.

➀ Greenerwave secured a €10 million contract from the French DGA to provide satellite connectivity for the Armed Forces, leveraging its multi-orbit terminals with Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS) technology;

➁ The project, part of a collaboration with Airbus Defence and Space and Eutelsat OneWeb, aims to validate mobile satcom performance in vehicles using Ku-band and support France's sovereign connectivity goals via LEO and future IRIS² constellations;

➂ Greenerwave's software-driven approach reduces semiconductor dependency and power consumption, aligning with DGA's strategy to enhance military capabilities and promote domestic tech innovation.

➀ Astroscale UK completed the Critical Design Review (CDR) for its ELSA-M mission, a UK Space Agency-backed initiative to remove multiple space debris through rendezvous and magnetic capture technologies;

➁ The mission, developed in partnership with ESA, Eutelsat, and other industrial partners, aims to advance Active Debris Removal (ADR) and support a sustainable space economy, with a launch planned after April 2026;

➂ Competitor ClearSpace UK also achieved milestones in its Phase 2 debris removal project, highlighting growing international efforts to address space sustainability.

➀ Wolverhampton University leads the 'Space Eye' project, funded by £1.3m from Ofwat, to deploy six LEO microsatellites for detecting water leaks in the UK;

➁ The project utilizes satellite technology (SAR, L-band radar) and machine learning to improve detection efficiency and reduce costs compared to traditional methods;

➂ Collaboration with Quub involves 3D-printed satellites and Raspberry Pi for testing, aiming for scalable and cost-effective water infrastructure monitoring.

➀ Terran Orbital and 11 other companies were selected by the U.S. Space Force (USSF) for the $237 million STEP 2.0 contract, a 10-year program to develop advanced space technologies;

➁ The initiative focuses on creating modular small satellite buses to host experimental payloads, including sensors and communication systems;

➂ The program aims to validate technologies for future military space architectures, with Space Systems Command overseeing the collaboration between defense and industry partners.

➀ The Biomass satellite, developed by Airbus Defence and Space for the European Space Agency, is the first to create 3D maps of Earth's forests using P-band SAR technology to measure carbon storage;

➀ It will operate at 666km altitude for five years, providing unprecedented data on forest biomass changes to support climate change policies;

➂ The UK Space Agency highlights its role in advancing carbon cycle understanding, with the mission supporting 250 jobs and involving over 50 companies globally.

➀ Taiwan's Chunghwa Telecom is partnering with Astranis to launch a dedicated microGEO satellite to support Taiwanese communications by the end of 2025;

➁ The satellite will be the first to be exclusively dedicated to Taiwan, providing real-time backup for natural disasters and submarine cable disruptions;

➂ Astranis CEO John Gedmark emphasizes the importance of secure and independent communications for Taiwan's critical infrastructure.

➀ Northrop Grumman and Intelsat have successfully completed a historic satellite life-extension mission.

➁ The mission involved the undocking of a Mission Extension Vehicle (MEV) from Intelsat’s IS-901 satellite.

➂ The MEV, developed by Space Logistics LLC, added five years of service to the satellite and its customers.

➀ Axelspace, a Japanese microsatellite specialist, plans to launch seven Earth observation satellites in 2026;

➁ The satellites, named GRUS-3, will operate in sun-synchronous orbit and capture images of the Earth's surface daily;

➂ The new launches will increase Axelspace's constellation to twelve microsatellites.

➀ Siemens Digital acquires Downstream Technologies, expanding its PCB design tool offerings and broadening its design space reach.

➁ The UK Ministry of Defence invests £200m into compound semiconductors and seeks partners.

➂ Diodes introduces a 3D magnetic sensor designed for manual controls, offering compact user interface inspiration.

➃ The Satellite Applications Catapult simulates microgravity at its Westcott facility, upgrading its ISAM facility with a gravity offload system for testing various payloads.

➀ NATO's Situation Center has signed an agreement with Iceye, a Finnish company specializing in satellite-based SAR imagery, to provide data to SITCEN at NATO headquarters in Brussels.

➁ The collaboration aims to enhance NATO's data-driven assessments for decision-makers.

➂ Iceye's latest SAR satellites offer 25cm ground resolution and can provide imagery in all weather conditions.

➀ MDA Space has acquired SatixFy, a specialist in satcomms chips, with a focus on the company's roadmap for next-generation software-defined digital satellites.

➁ The transaction, worth approximately $193 million, involves a complementary technology and IP portfolio for end-to-end satellite communications solutions.

➂ MDA Space aims to expand its offerings for digital LEO and MEO satellites using SatixFy's space-grade chips and communication systems.

MaiaSpace, a launch services startup, has signed its first commercial contract with Exotrail, a French space logistics specialist. The two companies plan to integrate MaiaSpace's modular launch services with Exotrail's spacevan platform for payload hosting and satellite delivery. MaiaSpace aims to support various satellite types, from nano-satellites to 1.5-tonne satellites, using a reusable engine with MethaLox fuel. The partnership is a significant step for MaiaSpace, demonstrating its commitment to competitive space launch services.

Argotec, an Italian space company, has unveiled the HAWK Plus, a modular platform for microsatellites up to 130kg. The platform allows payload integration at the final stage, enabling mission-specific customization. HAWK Plus aims to provide faster and more cost-effective missions for LEO and deep space exploration. Argotec has a history of working on deep space missions with NASA and is developing the technology further for Earth observation projects.