Via Satellite’s 10 Hottest Companies rounds up 10 “must watch” companies in the satellite industry, from constellations, manufacturing, launch, and more. Via Satellite editors chose the companies on this list based on their expected activity for the year, and a mix of market share, transformational technology, ground-breaking deals, and overall industry excitement. Including portfolio companies ICEYE and AST SpaceMobile.
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.
ocket 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.
In a first, a European astronaut with a physical disability has been medically cleared for missions to the International Space Station.
The Indian government office charged with promoting the country’s space industry is investing ₹5B ($57.7M) to accelerate the country’s commercialization of space and drive more homegrown businesses to compete on the world stage.
