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France 24Norway Uses Satellites to Track Tourism Impact on Lofoten Islands
Norwegian researchers have started a satellite-based project to monitor how growing tourist numbers affect the environment in the Lofoten Islands. The effort aims to document changes in the northern archipelago.
benzinga.comMusk Says Starlink Solar Capacity Growth Will Continue
Elon Musk stated that Starlink's orbital solar capacity will keep expanding. The comment followed a post showing growth from 10 megawatts to 100 megawatts across satellite generations.
spacenews.comPoland Receives ICEYE-Built POLSARIS Radar Satellite System Less Than One Year After Contract
The sovereign radar satellite reconnaissance system, also known as MikroSAR, was delivered on May 15, 2026, less than 12 months after contract signing. Polish operators are now running the constellation independently. The deployment ranks as the fastest operational satellite prog…
teslarati.comSpaceX Files Trademark for SpaceXAI AI Division
SpaceX has filed a trademark application for the wordmark SpaceXAI, which will encompass its artificial intelligence products following the dissolution of xAI as a separate entity. The trademark filing details extensive satellite-based data center services, orbital computing infr…
Finnish Minister Promotes Defence Tech Ties With Australia During Trade Visit
Finnish Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio promoted closer defence and technology cooperation with Australia last week, citing ICEYE's satellite capabilities as a prime example. ICEYE has provided disaster management support to Australian authorities since 202…
spacenews.comSpace Force Awards Contracts for Satellite Radar Warning Receivers
The Space Rapid Capabilities Office has awarded three contracts to develop radar warning receivers for geosynchronous satellites. These sensors aim to detect ground-based radar emissions tracking U.S. Space Force assets. The effort builds on prior prototypes and supports enhanced…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewChinese Banks Use Satellites to Monitor Loan Collateral Assets
Chinese banks are increasingly employing satellite technology to assess and track assets used as loan collateral. This approach aims to mitigate credit risks amid rising non-performing loans. Several banks have adopted the technology in recent years, with a new satellite launch r…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSpaceX Secures Option to Acquire AI Startup Cursor for $60 Billion
SpaceX has an agreement allowing it to potentially acquire the AI coding platform Cursor for $60 billion or enter a $10 billion partnership. The deal highlights Cursor's rapid growth and SpaceX's push into AI. Meanwhile, SpaceX seeks approval for up to 1 million satellites to bui…
ecns.cnAST SpaceMobile Shares Fall After Blue Origin Satellite in Wrong Orbit
Shares of AST SpaceMobile dropped 8% on Monday following a failed satellite launch by Blue Origin, which placed the BlueBird 7 satellite into a lower-than-planned orbit. The company stated the loss is covered by insurance and expects to maintain its launch schedule. Analysts note…
techcentral.co.zaBlue Origin Schedules New Glenn Rocket Launch with AST SpaceMobile Satellite
Blue Origin plans to launch its New Glenn rocket on April 19, 2026, carrying AST SpaceMobile's BlueBird 7 satellite to low Earth orbit. The mission aims to test booster reuse and support satellite broadband services. This launch positions AST SpaceMobile in competition with servi…