➀ Anduril Industries, an American defense technology company, has won a $99.7 million contract to modernize the U.S. Space Surveillance Network (SSN).; ➁ The SSN tracks objects in space such as debris and both active and inactive satellites.; ➂ Anduril will be using its 'Lattice' product, with a mesh networking capability, to deploy the Space Domain Awareness Network (SDANet).

➀ Optimum Technologies has secured a contract from the U.S. Space Force for an optical imaging payload. The payload is for the VICTUS SURGO mission, scheduled for 2026 launch. ➁ The contract is worth $4.5 million and is a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase 3 agreement. ➂ The payload includes a telescope, camera, processing electronics, and software, to be built at the company's expanded satellite manufacturing facility.

➀ Horizon Technologies is developing the Amber-2 satellite to enhance maritime security; ➁ The satellite has completed its Critical Design Review and is set for launch in mid-2025; ➂ Amber-2 will detect 'dark vessels' involved in illegal activities and can track vessels even when their AIS is turned off.

➀ Spire Global has won a contract from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory to improve wildfire detection; ➁ The company will work with OroraTech to develop an early detection and active monitoring system; ➂ The system aims to provide near real-time satellite data for improved decision-making and response times in fire management.

➀ Orbit Fab, specializing in spacecraft refueling systems, has partnered with four space sector companies; ➁ The agreements aim to deepen partnerships and expand expertise in spacecraft technology, propulsion, and in-orbit servicing; ➂ Orbit Fab's focus is on extending the lifespan of satellites, moving away from the single-use paradigm; ➃ The partnerships were signed at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Milan.

➀ The Goonhilly Earth Station receives £2 million from the UK Space Agency to enhance its deep space communication capabilities; ➁ The funding is aimed at supporting more missions and expanding the station's capacity; ➂ The station plays a crucial role in international space missions and lunar exploration.

➀ Constellation.global, a French startup, secures €9.3 million in funding for its 5G space connectivity project; ➁ The investment will enable the company to conduct ground and orbit connectivity tests and complete engineering studies for the first two satellites; ➂ The company aims to provide high-speed, low-latency internet access to telecom operators using 5G spectrum.

➀ Ramon.Space has been chosen for a UK Space Agency-funded program to develop its NuComm onboard processor; ➁ The processor is designed for large-scale communication satellite constellations and will deliver high-capacity, low-power digital communication systems; ➂ The modular, software-defined platform allows for in-orbit updates and reconfiguration, enhancing operational efficiency and resilience.

➀ A new report by Novaspace estimates the satellite market size by 2033, forecasting daily launches of 7 tons of satellites; ➁ Demand is expected to reach 3,700 units annually, driven by NGSO constellations; ➂ Mega-constellations like Starlink, Kuiper, G60, and GuoWang will dominate the market.

➀ Students from Surrey, Portsmouth, and Southampton universities will design and launch a satellite mission through the JUPITER program, supported by the UK Space Agency. ➁ The Jovian-1 satellite will take images and videos of Earth and look for space debris. ➂ The mission will include experiments such as dark matter research, space weather monitoring, and AI-based data analysis.

➀ The U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) has selected ten Earth observation companies for its Luno A programme. ➁ The programme aims to improve the agency's geospatial information capabilities and expand access to data and services. ➂ The contract is a five-year indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) agreement with a maximum value of $290 million.

➀ ATLAS Space Operations has raised $15 million in an investment round led by NewSpace Capital; ➁ The funding will be used to meet industry demand and manage the rapid growth of the company; ➂ The company is a Ground Station as a Service (GaaS) and Ground Software as a Service (GSaaS) provider with the largest U.S. owned and operated global federated ground network.

➀ Phisat-2, a 6U CubeSat launched by Open Cosmos in partnership with ESA, showcases in-orbit AI for Earth observations. ➁ The satellite runs four AI-based apps including Sat2Map, Cloud Detection, Vessel Detection, and Deep Image Compression. ➂ Two additional apps, Anomalies in Marine Ecosystems and PhiFire AI, will be added for marine ecosystem monitoring and wildfire detection.

➀ SES Space & Defense has secured a $46.8 million contract from the U.S. Air Force to support remotely piloted aircraft training and testing. ➁ The company will utilize its GEO Ku-band satellite services for ground-to-air and air-to-ground transmissions across the U.S., Hawaii, Alaska, and the Pacific Ocean. ➂ SES's Global Network Operations Center will provide network management and monitoring support for the program.

➀ The number of satellites usable for IoT connectivity is expected to grow by 150% over the next five years, reaching over 24,000 by 2029. ➁ Juniper Research attributes this growth to increased demand for connectivity in nomadic locations. ➂ The report highlights that 98% of new satellites will be LEOs due to their low launch costs.

1. The maritime satellite communication market is expected to double by 2033, with significant growth attributed to Starlink's impact. 2. Non-Geostationary Orbit (NGSO) solutions are projected to dominate the market, rising from 20% to 90% share. 3. Service revenues and bandwidth usage are anticipated to increase substantially, driven by the growing number of VSAT-equipped vessels and higher ARPU.

1. Isar Aerospace, a Munich-based satellite launch service company, has extended its Series C funding round to €220m with support from the NATO Innovation Fund. 2. The NATO Innovation Fund's investment marks its first direct involvement in a satellite launch service provider. 3. The funding will help Isar Aerospace invest in automated production facilities and meet the growing demand for small and medium-sized satellite launches.

1. The penetration rate of LEO satellite services is increasing, encouraging component manufacturers to join the supply chains of Starlink and OneWeb. 2. The global satellite market is expected to grow from $283 billion in 2021 to $357 billion by 2025. 3. Starlink produces key components in-house, while OneWeb outsources to regional manufacturers, allowing more companies to enter the LEO satellite market.