NewOrbit Space, a UK-based space technology company focused on in-orbit servicing and space logistics, is highlighting the NEO-1 orbiting satellite, a mission designed to demonstrate practical on-orbit capabilities that support inspection, proximity operations and future servicing concepts. NEO-1 represents a concrete step in the company’s roadmap toward enabling more sustainable, flexible and responsive satellite operations in Earth orbit. The satellite focuses on controlled maneuvering, rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO) and on-orbit inspection tasks, which are essential building blocks for future missions involving satellite servicing, relocation and end-of-life support. By flying these capabilities on a dedicated mission, NewOrbit Space aims to mature technologies that can be adapted to a wide range of commercial and institutional use cases. The NEO-1 spacecraft architecture is built around agility, precision and operational flexibility. Its design supports accurate attitude control and orbital maneuvering, enabling the satellite to approach, observe and operate safely near other objects in orbit. The platform integrates propulsion, guidance, navigation and control subsystems optimized for proximity operations, along with avionics and power systems sized for sustained on-orbit activity. This architecture allows NEO-1 to execute complex maneuver sequences while maintaining predictable performance and safety margins.

Rubicon Space Systems, a US-based space technology company headquartered in Huntsville, advances the portfolio of thrusters and propulsion systems designed to support small satellite, spacecraft and in-space mission requirements. Already active in the space sector, Rubicon Space Systems continues to focus on practical, flight-ready propulsion technologies that address the increasing demand for maneuverability, reliability and mission flexibility in Earth orbit and beyond. The propulsion offerings are developed to support a wide range of spacecraft classes and mission profiles, with an emphasis on modularity and integration efficiency. The thruster lineup is designed to provide reliable thrust performance for fine attitude adjustments and controlled orbital maneuvers. These thrusters are engineered for consistent impulse delivery, predictable performance and compatibility with common spacecraft propulsion architectures. Applications include reaction control, momentum management and small delta-v maneuvers required during commissioning and routine operations. The thrusters are developed with attention to mechanical robustness, thermal management and interface standardization, enabling straightforward integration into small satellite platforms.

Astroscale France, the French subsidiary of Astroscale Holdings, together with Exotrail, a French company specializing in the design, manufacturing and operation of multi-orbit and multi-mission satellites, announced a strategic partnership focused on building deorbiting capabilities in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). This partnership represents a key milestone in the development of European end-of-life satellite management capabilities, while laying the foundations for structured and shared roadmap, addressing both civilian and defense-related challenges. Philippe Blatt, Managing Director, Astroscale France, commented on the announcement: “This partnership demonstrates how specialist servicing capabilities can be effectively integrated into prime-led missions to enable complex in-orbit operations. Beyond a single mission, it reflects the emergence of new business pathways for in-orbit servicing, showing how French industry can collaborate in new ways to deliver advanced capabilities while protecting intellectual property and strengthening national sovereignty."

Anywaves and EmTroniX announce a strategic alliance through a merger under a unified industrial group. Brought together into a single entity, the two companies are combining their expertise to become a leading global player in Space RF & Payload Subsystem Technologies. This merger aims to deliver integrated and competitive solutions to meet the demanding requirements of the European, US and international space market in electronic systems, antennas and advanced radio frequency technologies for Telecom, Earth and Space observation. Building on an already successful operational collaboration to deliver advanced programs, the merger between Anywaves and EmTroniX reflects a shared commitment to accelerate the technical and industrial development of advanced telecommunication solutions, from antennas and electronics to fully integrated payloads. By combining their expertise and industrial footprint, Anywaves and EmTroniX strengthen their ability to deliver advanced technologies, particularly in the complex field of active antennas, software-defined radio and advanced space radars.

Telesat, one of the world’s largest and most innovative satellite operators, and Hanwha Systems, a leading Korean corporation of the Hanwha Group, announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly collaborate on next-generation, sovereign satellite connectivity solutions, as well as user terminals that will be compatible with Telesat’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) network, Telesat Lightspeed. Hanwha and Telesat will explore a range of cooperative programs, notably the Government of Korea’s LEO communications satellite constellation (K-LEO) and defence user terminals that are compatible with K-LEO and Telesat Lightspeed. Additionally, the companies are cooperating on the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP), where Hanwha intends to include significant, multi-year Telesat Lightspeed services as a key strategic aspect of its bid in its Industrial and Economic Benefits to Canada Proposal Annex. Hanwha will also look to apply Telesat Lightspeed services to various platforms within its weapon systems as a means of exploring potential business collaboration opportunities throughout the global defence market.

Terran Orbital announces the Mitsubishi Electric LEO Demo Mission, a state-of-the-art project in collaboration with Mitsubishi Electric Corporation and Mitsubishi Electric US. This mission represents a significant milestone in their ongoing efforts to advance low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellations. The Mitsubishi Electric LEO Demo Mission will feature the innovative Nebula Bus, equipped with Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) and Optical Terminal payload provided by a Japanese team comprised of members from the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT), Mitsubishi Electric, and other Japanese partners.

European Engineering Consultancy Ltd (EECL) has been awarded a £1.5 million contract by the European Space Agency (ESA) to deliver ground support equipment and environmental and space-qualification testing for a next-generation digital satellite payload. The new payload introduces a more complex and software-defined digital processing system, positioning EECL’s automation-driven approach as a critical component in achieving rapid and repeatable test cycles. EECL’s hardware and software test infrastructure has been engineered to support high-throughput constellations, reducing validation timelines and improving operational efficiency for integrators.

Balerion Space Ventures announced its strategic investment in Northwood Space's $100 million Series B funding round. The investment represents Balerion's continued deployment of capital into the foundational infrastructure powering the emerging space economy and reinforces the firm's position as a leading investor in companies building the critical systems required to scale space operations. The investment reflects Balerion's conviction that the next phase of value creation in the space economy will be driven by infrastructure companies addressing real operational constraints. As orbital activity accelerates and satellite constellations scale, ground systems have emerged as a defining limitation. Northwood's vertically integrated approach aligns directly with Balerion's strategy of backing foundational platforms that unlock scale across commercial and government missions.

SES, a leading space solutions company, and the European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) announced an extension of the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS) GEO-1 satellite service agreement through 2030, with an option to extend until 2032, helping maintain high-precision navigation services for aviation and other critical users across Europe. By improving the accuracy and integrity of satellite positioning signals, EGNOS supports aircraft in landing in low-visibility conditions, as well as planning more efficient routes, reducing fuel burn and CO2 emissions. At the core of the EGNOS service is Europe’s regional Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) that improves the accuracy and reliability of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) signals, such as GPS. Beyond aviation, EGNOS supports maritime navigation and precision-driven agriculture, contributing to efficient operations and sustainability by reducing fuel consumption and emissions.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration intends to dramatically increase commercial weather data purchases. In a few years, for example, NOAA will seek commercial radio occultation data in tropical, equatorial orbit to replace observations currently being provided by the Constellation Observing System for Meteorology, Ionosphere and Climate-2 (COSMIC-2), launched in 2019. In addition to radio occultation for terrestrial and space weather applications, NOAA is evaluating data gathered by commercial microwave sounders and global navigation satellite system reflectometers.

Rocket Lab Corporation, a global leader in launch services and space systems, announced the arrival of its “Hungry Hippo” captive fairing – a world-first for a commercial rocket – to Virginia for its Neutron rocket. After clearing qualification testing late last year, the Hungry Hippo has been delivered to Wallops Island in Virginia and transported to Rocket Lab’s Neutron Assembly and Integration Complex. Neutron “Hungry Hippo” key facts: Neutron will be the world’s largest reusable carbon composite rocket, capable of launching up to 13,000 kg (33,000 pounds) of payload and cargo to space for missions involving national security, space science and human exploration, and constellation deployment for satellite internet, Earth observation, global connectivity, and more. With a focus on rapid reuse and reducing launch costs, Neutron’s “Hungry Hippo” fairing halves remain attached to the rocket throughout the entire mission, including launch, payload deployment, and return to Earth – a world-first for a reusable commercial rocket. Whereas typical rockets’ fairing halves fall away during launch and are disposable or require collection at sea for reuse, Neutron’s fairing halves open and close for second stage deployment within a matter of seconds - streamlining operations for a high-cadence launch service for commercial, civil, and national security missions.

Spire Global, a global provider of satellite data, analytics and intelligence, announced it was selected by AiDASH, the leading provider of vegetation, storm, and ignition risk intelligence and SatelliteFirst™ grid monitoring solutions, to provide advanced weather intelligence and data that enhances AiDASH’s integrated solution for securing the modern electric grid from vegetation and weather-driven risk. Spire’s weather intelligence is powered by satellite-derived data collected from its fully deployed constellation, including radio occultation, ocean winds, and soil moisture measurements. These observations are ingested into Spire’s advanced data assimilation system to produce high-resolution forecasts with hourly predictions up to six days in advance. The resulting 3-kilometre model provides utilities with the local-scale insight needed to understand how wind, temperature, moisture, and storm dynamics may influence vegetation behaviour, line loading, and infrastructure performance, supporting more accurate outage prediction and more informed operational planning during high-impact weather. The platform also includes access to Spire’s 24/7 team of meteorologists, who deliver tailored forecasts and real-time guidance during rapidly evolving weather to help operators align staffing, vegetation management, and restoration efforts with the latest intelligence.

Tomorrow.io, the world's leading Resilience Platform, announced DeepSky, the world's first AI-native, space-based atmospheric and oceanic sensing network, designed to make Earth's atmosphere and oceans continuously observable in real time, powering faster, smarter global decision-making and response. This will be Tomorrow.io's second constellation, announced just one week after completing the full deployment of its first constellation equipped with Ka-band radar and microwave sounders. DeepSky positions Tomorrow.io at the forefront of a new generation of weather infrastructure–one that is AI-native, operationally resilient, and commercially scalable by design. Artificial intelligence is transforming weather forecasting, driving major gains in accuracy, speed, and efficiency. Yet as models advance, forecast performance is increasingly constrained not by algorithms or computing power, but by the global observing system itself. AI systems depend on dense, high-frequency, and diverse observations—coverage that today's satellite infrastructure cannot consistently provide.

Sidus Space, an innovative space and defense technology company, announced an integration milestone with Maris-Tech Ltd., a global leader in video and AI-based edge computing technology, as Maris-Tech's advanced payload is scheduled to fly aboard Sidus' LizzieSat-4 (LS4) mission, expected to launch later this year. Maris-Tech's payload is designed to demonstrate high-performance edge computing and video processing capabilities in orbit, leveraging the modular LizzieSat architecture and Sidus' flight-proven subsystems. The mission is expected to support real-time data handling and advanced analytics use cases for space and defense applications.

The Principality of Liechtenstein has awarded its High Priority Ka-band radio spectrum filings to the space mission company, Open Cosmos, enabling it to build and operate its new sovereign LEO broadband satellite constellation. The company has had a 100% success rate launching telecom, earth observation, and scientific satellites for over a decade. Following the award of these filings, it is now applying this proven expertise to satellite connectivity and communications. This unique offering ensures government, enterprise, and institutional users across Europe and beyond to truly understand critical situations on Earth in real-time management, supporting quick decision-making.

A congressional watchdog is warning that the Pentagon’s ambitious effort to overhaul missile warning and tracking from space is moving faster than its underlying technology and management practices can support. Illustration of Space Development Agency Tracking Layer Tranche 3 satellites.

UARX Space took a different path, founded in 2020, the company remained in a self-imposed stealth mode, focusing on the rigorous engineering required to reach Technology Readiness Level 9 (TRL9) across its entire product line. While much of the sector focuses on the last mile delivery problem for mega constellations, a task OSSIE performs with precision using its high performance green propellant chemical propulsion, its true value lies in its capacity as a premier laboratory for In Orbit Demonstration (IOD) and In Orbit Validation (IOV).

HEO, the Australian company that performs in-space imaging of spacecraft, has acquired its own satellite though a deal with Satellogic. An image of the Chinese satellite ZY-3 taken by HEO using the NewSat-34 spacecraft, which HEO has acquired from Satellogic.

Space-focused SPAC goes public after pricing $200 million IPO A shell company chaired by venture capitalist Raphael Roettgen began trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange Jan. 28 after raising $200 million to pursue a merger with a space-related business. Space Asset Acquisition Corp's listing comes as SPAC activity in the industry shows early signs of picking up.

U.S. Space Command will, for the first time, invite representatives from commercial space companies to take part in classified wargames focused on sensitive national security scenarios, underscoring the increased integration between military and commercial space infrastructure. A military exercise known as Southern Star integrates across space and cyber domains.