The 10 Hottest Satellite Companies in 2025
Via Satellite’s 10 Hottest Companies rounds up 10 “must watch” companies in the satellite industry, from constellations, manufacturing, launch, and more.
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Rocket Lab and SpaceX perform launches minutes apart
Rocket Lab launched the first in a new generation of imaging satellites for BlackSky Feb. 18 at almost the same time SpaceX achieved a new milestone in recovery of Falcon 9 boosters.
ESA astronaut with physical disability medically cleared for ISS missions
In a first, a European astronaut with a physical disability has been medically cleared for missions to the International Space Station.
Trump orders $50 billion cut from 2026 defense budget, shields ‘Iron Dome’ initiative
The Trump administration has directed the Pentagon to reduce its budget by 8% annually over the next five years, however, key administration priority programs will be shielded from cuts, including border security and the newly proposed Iron Dome for America missile defense initiative.
the us and india expand collaboration in space innovation
The United States and India are establishing an innovation partnership involving space as part of continued cooperation between the two countries in the field.