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HELSINKI — A new group of 18 satellites entered orbit Tuesday for the Thousand Sails constellation with the first launch from a new commercial launch pad. A Long March 8 […] The post Long March 8 launches Thousand Sails satellites from commercial spaceport appeared first on SpaceNews.

The successful second flight of Europe’s Ariane 6 has become an opportunity for European officials to highlight the need for “strategic autonomy” in space. The post Arianespace sees stronger institutional demand for Ariane 6 amid shifting geopolitics appeared first on SpaceNews.

Mobile satellite service operators Viasat and Space42 are exploring shared multi-orbit infrastructure to enhance and expand their direct-to-device connectivity services worldwide. The post Viasat and Space42 co-invest in shared direct-to-device satellite prototype appeared first on SpaceNews.

Difficulty acquiring propulsion systems and laser communications systems continue to vex satellite manufacturers. The post Working around ongoing supply-chain bottlenecks appeared first on SpaceNews.

In late December, a telescope in Chile discovered a small asteroid given the designation 2024 YR4. About a month later, initial observations of the asteroid, estimated to be 40 to […] The post Planetary defense may get a boost from Jared Isaacman appeared first on SpaceNews.

MEDIA CONTACTDomenica Orellana+1 (315) 8028577media@wwfocus.com MIAMI, FLA. – March 11, 2025 – Overwatch x RescueTM (OxR), the emergency SOS subscription service by FocusPoint International–a global leader in critical incident management […] The post Overwatch x Rescue Expands Lifesaving Services to More Satellite Enabled Devices appeared first on SpaceNews.

Momentus will provide Vigoride space tug customers with on-demand connectivity through a partnership with Solstar Space. The post Momentus and Solstar to offer on-demand communications for Vigoride appeared first on SpaceNews.

Merging satellite operators SES and Intelsat independently invested in direct-to-device venture Lynk Global without knowing about the other’s decision. The post Intelsat CEO reveals separate bet on Lynk Global amid SES merger appeared first on SpaceNews.

Satellites are increasingly vulnerable to cyberattack, damage caused by laser weapons and jamming. The post Evolving threats from cyber to lasers and jammers appeared first on SpaceNews.