Oman brings GEO orders level with 2024 as larger spacecraft regain traction

An order for Oman’s first geostationary communications satellite has lifted the global tally for this year to six, matching all of 2024 with a month still to go but still well below the industry’s former double-digit annual pace.

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French startup U-Space raises €24 million for smallsat manufacting

French startup U-Space raises €24 million for smallsat manufacting

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Beyond Gravity plans US push after fivefold boost in European solar mechanism output

Beyond Gravity is weighing expanding solar array drive mechanism production in Florida to support Golden Dome and other U.S. space projects, after doubling manufacturing space in Europe for hardware that keeps satellites pointed toward the sun.

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Maxar wins mystery commercial GEO order amid market slowdown

Maxar Space Systems announced an order March 3 for a commercial geostationary communications satellite without disclosing its customer’s identity, a rare move for the industry.

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GITAI expanding satellite product line after successful demo

California’s GITAI said Jan. 27 the robotics specialist has successfully demonstrated its first in-house developed satellite, a precursor to larger and more capable spacecraft for servicing and con…

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Airbus to Build Two Secure Communications Satellites for the U.A.E.

Abu Dhabi's satellites will be based on Airbus' Eurostar Neo, a communications satellite suited for all communication missions.